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BASIC CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS
(Fifth Edition)
by E Brian Smith (Former Master of St Catherine's College, Oxford, UK, & Vice-Chancellor of Cardiff University, UK)
This widely acclaimed text, now in its fifth edition and
translated into many languages, continues to present
a clear, simple and concise introduction to chemical
thermodynamics. An examination of equilibrium in the
everyday world of mechanical objects provides the starting
point for an accessible account of the factors that determine
equilibrium in chemical systems. This straightforward
approach leads students to a thorough understanding of the
basic principles of thermodynamics, which are then applied
to a wide range of physico-chemical systems. The book also
discusses the problems of non-ideal solutions and the concept of activity, and
provides an introduction to the molecular basis of thermodynamics.
Over five editions, the views of teachers of the subject and their students have
been incorporated. The result is a little more rigour in specifying the dimensions
within logarithmic expressions, the addition of more worked examples and
the inclusion of a simple treatment of the molecular basis of thermodynamics.
Students on courses in thermodynamics will continue to find this popular book
an excellent introductory text.
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NANOCOMPOSITE THIN FILMS AND COATINGS
Processing, Properties and Performance
edited by Sam Zhang (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore),
Nasar Ali (University of Aveiro, Portugal)
Materials development has reached a point where it is difficult
for a single material to satisfy the needs of sophisticated
applications in the modern world. Nanocomposite films
and coatings achieve much more than the simple addition
of the constitutents ¡ª the law of summation fails to work
in the nano-world. This book encompasses three major
parts of the development of nanocomposite films and
coatings: the first focuses on processing and properties, the
second concentrates on mechanical performance, and the
third deals with functional performance, including wide
application areas ranging from mechanical cutting to solar energy and from
electronics to medicine.
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If you think the future is a mystery, think again. With a solid
foothold in realism, an extraordinary insight into scientific
and technological developments, and a dry sense of humor,
Nobel laureate Professor Gerard 't Hooft confidently
dissects fact from fiction and shows us what our future
might really hold. Professor 't Hooft takes the reader firmly
by the hand and, within the boundaries of solid chemistry and
proven laws of nature, takes us on a ride into the world of
the future, which holds remarkable suprises for us all. "Do
you dream of intergalaxy space travel, time warps, and
mini-mes?" 't Hooft asks. "Then please, get yourself some more science fiction
books, for fiction it is. But for those who are interested in the real world, let
me tell you what we CAN expect for the future." We meet robots with a sense
of irony, ride elevators into space, and build floating cities; let us just say that
Playing with Planets, which is translated from the original Dutch edition by
Professor 't Hooft's daughter Saskia, supports the old adage that truth is indeed
stranger than fiction.
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Probability and statistics impinge on the
life of the average person in a variety of
ways — as is suggested by the title of this
book. Very often, information is provided
that is factually accurate but intended to
present a biased view. This book presents
the important results of probability
and statistics without making heavy
mathematical demands on the reader.
It should enable an intelligent reader to
properly assess statistical information and to understand that
the same information can be presented in different ways.
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The Large Hadron Collider (LHC),
located at CERN, Geneva, Switzerland,
will be the world's largest and highest
energy and highest intensity particle
accelerator. Here is a timely book with
several perspectives on the hoped-for
discoveries from the LHC.
This book provides an overview
on the techniques that will be crucial
for finding new chemistry at the LHC, as
well as perspectives on the importance and implications of
the discoveries. Among the accomplished contributors to this
book are leaders and visionaries in the field of particle chemistry
beyond the Standard Model, including two Nobel Laureates
(Steven Weinberg and Frank Wilczek), and presumably
some future Nobel Laureates, plus top younger theorists
and experimenters. With its blend of popular and technical
contents, the book will have wide appeal, not only to physical
scientists but also to those in related fields.
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STEM CELLS AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
edited by Walter C Low (University of Minnesota, USA) & Catherine M Verfaillie (University of Minnesota, USA & Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium)
Stem cells have the ability to differentiate
into cells that are found throughout the
body. This fundamental property of stem
cells suggests that they can potentially be
used to replace degenerative cells within
the body, and regenerate the functional
capacity of organ systems that have
deteriorated because of disease or aging.
This authoritative textbook provides
an overview of the latest advances in the
field of stem cell biology, spanning topics that include nuclear
reprogramming, somatic cell cloning, and determinants of cell
fate; embryonic stem cells for hematopoietic and pancreatic
repair; adult stem cells for cardiovascular, neural, renal,
and hepatic repair; and manufacturing of stem cells for
clinical use.
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