Molecules With Silly Or Unusual Names

Author : Paul W. May
Publisher : Imperial College Press
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781848162082

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Molecules with Silly Or Unusual Names by Paul W. May Pdf

This popular science book shows that chemists do have a sense of humor, and this book is a celebration of the quirky side of scientific nomenclature. Here, some molecules are shown that have unusual, rude, ridiculous or downright silly names. Written in an easy-to-read style, anyone OCo not just scientists OCo can appreciate the content. Each molecule is illustrated with a photograph and/or image that relates directly or indirectly to its name and molecular structure. Thus, the book is not only entertaining, but also educational.

Author : Paul W May
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2008-08-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781908978851

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Molecules with Silly or Unusual Names by Paul W May Pdf

This popular science book shows that chemists do have a sense of humor, and this book is a celebration of the quirky side of scientific nomenclature. Here, some molecules are shown that have unusual, rude, ridiculous or downright silly names. Written in an easy-to-read style, anyone — not just scientists — can appreciate the content. Each molecule is illustrated with a photograph and/or image that relates directly or indirectly to its name and molecular structure. Thus, the book is not only entertaining, but also educational. Contents:Molecules with Silly or Unusual NamesMinerals with Silly or Unusual NamesProteins and Enzymes with Silly or Unusual NamesGenes with Silly or Unusual NamesSilly Molecules Names — the Game Readership: General public, science students, academics, medics and industrial scientists. Keywords:Popular Science;Science Humor;Unusual Names;Molecule Names;Mineral Names;Gene Names;Protein NamesKey Features:No competing bookOne does not need to be a scientist to appreciate itLots of informative and humorous photos/imagesIdeal Xmas present or stocking filler-type book, e.g. for parents to buy for their children who are studying science at school/universityAs well as being funny, it is educational tooReviews:“… it would make an excellent present for a chemist, giving hours of enjoyment over the holiday period.”Chemistry World “This book contains even more information than is available online … it‧s certainly a fun volume to dip into.”Science in School

Author : A. I?U. Grosberg,A. R. Khokhlov,Pierre-Gilles de Gennes
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789812839220

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Giant Molecules by A. I?U. Grosberg,A. R. Khokhlov,Pierre-Gilles de Gennes Pdf

?? Giant molecules are important in our everyday life. But, as pointed out by the authors, they are also associated with a culture. What Bach did with the harpsichord, Kuhn and Flory did with polymers. We owe a lot of thanks to those who now make this music accessible ??Pierre-Gilles de GennesNobel Prize laureate in Physics(Foreword for the 1st Edition, March 1996)This book describes the basic facts, concepts and ideas of polymer physics in simple, yet scientifically accurate, terms. In both scientific and historic contexts, the book shows how the subject of polymers is fascinating, as it is behind most of the wonders of living cell machinery as well as most of the newly developed materials. No mathematics is used in the book beyond modest high school algebra and a bit of freshman calculus, yet very sophisticated concepts are introduced and explained, ranging from scaling and reptations to protein folding and evolution. The new edition includes an extended section on polymer preparation methods, discusses knots formed by molecular filaments, and presents new and updated materials on such contemporary topics as single molecule experiments with DNA or polymer properties of proteins and their roles in biological evolution.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 595 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783110611243

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The Etymology of Chemical Names by Anonim Pdf

Etymology of Chemical Names gives an overview of the development of the current chemical nomenclature, tracing its sources and changing rules as chemistry progressed over the years. This book is devoted to provide a coherent picture how the trivial and systematic names shall be used and how the current IUPAC rules help to reconcile the conflicting demands.

Author : Dan Crowley
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2007-11
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1402248210

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505 Unbelievably Stupid Webpages by Dan Crowley Pdf

With more than 25,000 copies sold this new edition is completely updated and revised to include the most bizarre websites to emerge in the last few years.

Author : Daniel Allen,Marc Allum,Simon Flynn
Publisher : Icon Books
Page : 657 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-06
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781848317413

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A Charm of Magpies by Daniel Allen,Marc Allum,Simon Flynn Pdf

The Science Magpie is Simon Flynn's bestselling collection of enthralling facts, stories, poems and more from science's history, from the Large Hadron Collider rap to the sins of Isaac Newton. With Antiques Roadshow regular Marc Allum as your guide, go in search of stolen masterpieces, explore the first museums, learn the secrets of the forgers and brush up on your auction technique with The Antiques Magpie . And with acclaimed nature writer Daniel Allen, join naturalists, novelists and poets as they explore the most isolated parts of the planet and discover which plants can be used to predict the weather in The Nature Magpie .

Author : Simon Flynn
Publisher : Icon Books
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781848314313

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The Science Magpie by Simon Flynn Pdf

From the Large Hadron Collider rap to the sins of Isaac Newton, The Science Magpie is a compelling collection of scientific curiosities. Expand your knowledge as you view the history of the Earth on the face of a clock, tremble at the power of the Richter scale and learn how to measure the speed of light in your kitchen. Skip through time with Darwin’s note on the pros and cons of marriage, take part in an 1858 Cambridge exam, meet the African schoolboy with a scientific puzzle named after him and much more.

Author : Samantha Fowler,Rebecca Roush,James Wise
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2018-01-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9888407457

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Concepts of Biology by Samantha Fowler,Rebecca Roush,James Wise Pdf

Concepts of Biology is designed for the single-semester introduction to biology course for non-science majors, which for many students is their only college-level science course. As such, this course represents an important opportunity for students to develop the necessary knowledge, tools, and skills to make informed decisions as they continue with their lives. Rather than being mired down with facts and vocabulary, the typical non-science major student needs information presented in a way that is easy to read and understand. Even more importantly, the content should be meaningful. Students do much better when they understand why biology is relevant to their everyday lives. For these reasons, Concepts of Biology is grounded on an evolutionary basis and includes exciting features that highlight careers in the biological sciences and everyday applications of the concepts at hand.We also strive to show the interconnectedness of topics within this extremely broad discipline. In order to meet the needs of today's instructors and students, we maintain the overall organization and coverage found in most syllabi for this course. A strength of Concepts of Biology is that instructors can customize the book, adapting it to the approach that works best in their classroom. Concepts of Biology also includes an innovative art program that incorporates critical thinking and clicker questions to help students understand--and apply--key concepts.

Author : Dr. Seuss
Publisher : RH Childrens Books
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780385379328

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Bartholomew and the Oobleck by Dr. Seuss Pdf

Join Bartholomew Cubbins in Dr. Seuss’s Caldecott Honor–winning picture book about a king’s magical mishap! Bored with rain, sunshine, fog, and snow, King Derwin of Didd summons his royal magicians to create something new and exciting to fall from the sky. What he gets is a storm of sticky green goo called Oobleck—which soon wreaks havock all over his kingdom! But with the assistance of the wise page boy Bartholomew, the king (along with young readers) learns that the simplest words can sometimes solve the stickiest problems.

Author : Joseph Priestley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Oxygen
ISBN : UCAL:B4256701

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The Discovery of Oxygen by Joseph Priestley Pdf

Author : Alex Nickon,Ernest F. Silversmith
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781483145235

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Organic Chemistry: The Name Game by Alex Nickon,Ernest F. Silversmith Pdf

Organic Chemistry: The Name Game: Modern Coined Terms and their Origins is a lighthearted take on the usually difficult and systematic nomenclature found in organic chemistry. However, despite the lightheartedness, the book does not lose its purpose, which is to serve as a source of information on this particular subject of organic chemistry. The book, arranged into themes, discusses some organic compounds and how they are named based on their structure, makeup, and components. The text also explains the use of Greek and Latin prefixes in nomenclature and many other principles in nomenclature. The book also includes an appendix that contains very useful information on nomenclature, such as the etymology of certain element and chemical names, numerical prefixes, and the Greek alphabet. The text is not only for students who wish to be familiarized with a different style of organic chemistry nomenclature, but also for professors who aim to give students an enjoyable yet memorable learning experience.

Author : Robert Brent
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1517759641

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The Golden Book of Chemistry Experiments by Robert Brent Pdf

BANNED: The Golden Book of Chemistry Experiments was a children's chemistry book written in the 1960s by Robert Brent and illustrated by Harry Lazarus, showing how to set up your own home laboratory and conduct over 200 experiments. The book is controversial, as many of the experiments contained in the book are now considered too dangerous for the general public. There are apparently only 126 copies of this book in libraries worldwide. Despite this, its known as one of the best DIY chemistry books every published. The book was a source of inspiration to David Hahn, nicknamed "the Radioactive Boy Scout" by the media, who tried to collect a sample of every chemical element and also built a model nuclear reactor (nuclear reactions however are not covered in this book), which led to the involvement of the authorities. On the other hand, it has also been the inspiration for many children who went on to get advanced degrees and productive chemical careers in industry or academia.

Author : Mary Soon Lee
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781984856630

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Elemental Haiku by Mary Soon Lee Pdf

A fascinating little illustrated series of 118 haiku about the Periodic Table of Elements, one for each element, plus a closing haiku for element 119 (not yet synthesized). Originally appearing in Science magazine, this gifty collection of haiku inspired by the periodic table of elements features all-new poems paired with original and imaginative line illustrations drawn from the natural world. Packed with wit, whimsy, and real science cred, each haiku celebrates the cosmic poetry behind each element, while accompanying notes reveal the fascinating facts that inform it. Award-winning poet Mary Soon Lee's haiku encompass astronomy, biology, chemistry, history, and physics, such as "Nickel, Ni: Forged in fusion's fire,/flung out from supernovae./Demoted to coins." Line by line, Elemental Haiku makes the mysteries of the universe's elements accessible to all.

Author : Richard Dawkins
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0192860925

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The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins Pdf

Science need not be dull and bogged down by jargon, as Richard Dawkins proves in this entertaining look at evolution. The themes he takes up are the concepts of altruistic and selfish behaviour; the genetical definition of selfish interest; the evolution of aggressive behaviour; kinshiptheory; sex ratio theory; reciprocal altruism; deceit; and the natural selection of sex differences. 'Should be read, can be read by almost anyone. It describes with great skill a new face of the theory of evolution.' W.D. Hamilton, Science

Author : Nick Lane
Publisher : Profile Books
Page : 569 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781847658807

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The Vital Question by Nick Lane Pdf

Why is life the way it is? Bacteria evolved into complex life just once in four billion years of life on earth-and all complex life shares many strange properties, from sex to ageing and death. If life evolved on other planets, would it be the same or completely different? In The Vital Question, Nick Lane radically reframes evolutionary history, putting forward a cogent solution to conundrums that have troubled scientists for decades. The answer, he argues, lies in energy: how all life on Earth lives off a voltage with the strength of a bolt of lightning. In unravelling these scientific enigmas, making sense of life's quirks, Lane's explanation provides a solution to life's vital questions: why are we as we are, and why are we here at all? This is ground-breaking science in an accessible form, in the tradition of Charles Darwin's The Origin of Species, Richard Dawkins' The Selfish Gene, and Jared Diamond's Guns, Germs and Steel.