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I always consult this book when I need to brush up my stat. Mech. Highly recommended.

This book covers a broad field of topics not present in similar books more than usual ones. A great value for a teacher or for advanced undergraduate students!

I have this book assigned as a text book for one of my classes and it is superb. Very clear explaination from the very basics of statistics and how it builds up to thermodynamics and beyond. The book succintly explains all of the necessary math and has instructive examples to drive the point home. I really like this book!

The topic of this book, the physical chemistry of molecules, especially those relevant to biology, is one of the most challenging courses to a college student in chemist. But these authors have tried to make it easy for you - and they succeed. They used figures, pictures and analogies to help you to understand some of the most sophisticated concepts in science. For example entropy. The authors are leading researchers in the field and they brought a unique perspective to the subject; the writing is very lucid.

This book on molecular spectroscopy should be on the bookshelf of every practicing molecular spectroscopist and every post graduate student working in molecular spectroscopy. It complements the classic books of Herzberg in that it gives a virtually complete account of all the theory required for the interpretation of gas phase molecular spectra. The writing is clear and the book covers the subject comprehensively. Bunker and Jensen have done a great job of making a complex subject accessible.

This book authored by P. R. Bunker & P. Jensen is the second edition of the well known book on molecular spectroscopy by Phil Bunker and it is considerably larger than the first edition (probably 50% larger). I feel that anyone interested in theoretical molecular spectroscopy should have this book within easy reach. It is a very important addition to the textbooks by Herzberg and covers the entire field of theoretical molecular spectroscopy in a very lucid and clear manner. I particularly enjoyed the chapters devoted to develop the molecular Hamiltonian in detail and to show how successive approximations can be used in solving it. It makes you love spectroscopy. Indispensable.

This book is THE place to learn the modern approach to symmetry in molecular spectroscopy. The clear presentation of the Molecular Symmetry Group and how it is to be used alone make this book an essential item for any molecular spectroscopist. This work, however, does much more than that - deriving the molecular Hamiltonian, the descriptions and symmetry properties of the basis sets used at various levels of approximation, the symmetry rules for interactions, transitions, etc. etc. Clearly presented this book is an enormously enhanced and expanded (by 50%) version of the first edition. There is no other work which covers this ground - and few if any works in this field that have the same breadth and clarity. My recommendation is: You can't do without it!

Molecular Symmetry and Spectroscopy by P. R. Bunker and Per Jensen is a very much enlarged second edition of Bunker's classic text; the book has now grown into a rather complete account of the theory necessary to understand high resolution molecular spectra. As such it represents a welcome update and complement to Herzberg's textbooks. The writing is remarkably lucid, and in the space of the first three chapters the Molecular Symmetry Group is very clearly introduced. The body of the text explains how this group is related to the Molecular Point Group (which is of much more limited usefulness) and how it should be applied in all areas of the subject. In this way the entire subject is covered. Early chapters cover `The Molecular Hamiltonian and its Symmetry' (Chapter 7), `Nuclear Spin Statistics' (Chapter 8), and `The Born-Oppenheimer Approximation and the Electronic Wavefunctions' (Chapter 9). Later chapters cover a wide range of topics. Particularly impressive are the chapters on interactions (Chapter 13), intensities (Chapter 14), Nonrigid Molecules (Chapter 15), and Weakly Bound Cluster Molecules (Chapter 16). This impressive book is a must for anybody who wishes to study molecular spectroscopy, both as an introductory text and as a companion in the laboratory.

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This book is one of the two "Bibles" of Nuclear Engineering. LaMarsh's "Introduction to Nuclear Engineering" is the other IMHO. For those interested in a broad overview of Nuclear Engineering, it is my opinion that you should start with the LaMarsh book. Duderstadt's book contains a lot more math and can be difficult to follow without some solid math background and a few Nuc Eng courses under your belt. There are a few cases in the book where a series of equations leading to a conclusion skip a few steps. It's not as bad as the old "A=B and from this we see that e = mc2!" joke, but some work is required.

That said, this books drawbacks are also its strengths. It has stood the test of time [my copy is over 20 years old] and will probably remain relevant for another 20 years. It is to my knowledge well prepared and error free, and a must-have for anyone interested in nuclear reactor engineering.

A good, solid, book for a undergraduate student in nuclear engineering or anyone with a physical sciences background who is interested in learning more about nuclear power operations and analysis. Very clear text with plenty of information on topics (i.e., reactor design) that often confuse students. -Mike Walker Thorsvedtt

This is a great introductory textbook for Nuclear Reactor Analysis/ One-Speed diffusion model/Multigroup Diffusion method and core design. It was published a while ago - in 1976, but remains to be one of the best textbook on the topic.

The authors have described the atomic structure by reducing themselves to atomic size and actually observing the structure of atoms.Several Nobel Prizes have been won 1991 onwards by developing the descriptions given in the book-written some time around 1924 .The book must be read by every student of physics and chemistry at the graduate level and also those who are generally interested in knowing the the true nature of the world around us.I can arrange the book at a v-low price.

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Leadbeater has taken a difficult subject and made it clear and easy to understand.

This is a mystery within a mystery as Leadbeater and Besant take you on a journey down to the atomic level of matter. I was stunned and amazed. Fascinating read.

I read this book years ago and was stunned and amazed with the patterns that evolved through the Periodic Table. Peter Tompkins wrote about this book in Secret Life of Nature yet never gave the reader a picture or image of the concept and how it evolved ones thinking. For those who research and explore through different eyes will find this book a stunning journey. It links to string theory are facinating as I watched on Nova the other day I felt like I was stepping back in time to the 1900's not into a new universe. Sue www.dowsingcoach.com

I would recommend this book to anyone interested in Human Reproduction. It takes a wonderfully illistrated Anthropological approach in dealing with reproduction in terms of hormones, behavior, maturation, and aging. This book has helped me formulate some great ideas and discussions and has broadened my perspective in Medical Anthropology.

Professor Ellison has written the definitive book on the physiology and life history of a central pillar of human evolution; reproduction. Moreover, this book is unique in it's elegance and treatment of human reproduction. It melds three often elusive topics that beg to be integrated, evolutionary theory, life history theory, and physiology. As a biological anthropologist with expertise in evolutionary and life history theory, endocrinology, and field methods, Professor Ellison has skillfully woven these perspectives into a concise discussion of how human reproductive physiology responds to environmental challenges. Anthropologists and physiologists have often been at odds in explaining variation in human fertility resulting in frustrating discussions involving the false dichotomy between genes and environment. Ellison rejects these simplistic notions and masterfully outlines how human reproduction consists of an interplay between the genotype and environment, resulting in adaptations that involve graded physiologic responses to ecological challenges such as caloric deficiencies and energetic expenditure. Indeed, the ability of human reproductive physiology to respond to environmental challenges seems to have been a key adaptation during human evolution. 'On Fertile Ground' is the product of years of field and laboratory research by both Ellison and his colleagues, the ramifications of which include a reexamination of human physiological variation, the constraints and selection pressures that shaped human evolution, as well as a fresh perspective on the etiology of contemporary health issues such as breast cancer. The writing is superb and the illustrations are outstanding in their detail and clarity. 'On Fertile Ground' is an extremely valuable and important contribution to contemporary biological anthropology and evolutionary biology as a whole. Indeed, 'On Fertile Ground' will be required reading for undergraduate and graduate students studying reproductive ecology in the biological anthropology program at Yale University. Ellison's work is an extraordinary achievement!

Professor Ellison has written the definitive book on the physiology and life history of a central pillar of human evolution; reproduction. Moreover, this book is unique in it's elegance and treatment of human reproduction. It melds three often elusive topics that beg to be integrated, evolutionary theory, life history theory, and physiology. As a biological anthropologist with expertise in evolutionary and life history theory, endocrinology, and field methods, Professor Ellison has skillfully woven these perspectives into a concise discussion of how human reproductive physiology responds to environmental challenges. Anthropologists and physiologists have often been at odds in explaining variation in human fertility resulting in frustrating discussions that typify the false dichotomy between genes and environment. Ellison avoids these potential pitfalls and masterfully presents a fresh and quantitatively compelling perspective that describes the evolution of human reproduction as an interplay between the genotype and environment, resulting in adaptations that involve graded physiologic responses to ecological challenges such as caloric deficiencies and energetic expenditure. Indeed, the ability of human reproductive physiology to respond to environmental challenges seems to have been a key adaptation during human evolution. 'On Fertile Ground' is the product of years of field and laboratory investigation by both Ellison and his colleagues. The ramifications of this research include both the reexamination of human physiological variation as well as the constraints and selection pressures that shaped human evolution. In addition, this research provides a fresh perspective on the etiology of contemporary health issues such as steroid sensitive cancers. The writing is superb and the illustrations are outstanding in their detail and clarity. 'On Fertile Ground' is an extremely valuable and important contribution to contemporary biological anthropology and evolutionary biology as a whole. Indeed, 'On Fertile Ground' will be required reading for undergraduate and graduate students studying reproductive ecology in the biological anthropology program at Yale University. Ellison's work is an extraordinary achievement!

The is a beautifully crafted and engrossing description of human reproductive physiology and sociology. The non-specialist reader will learn more than he or she ever though possible about the nature of being a human being -- and be continually fascinated along the journey. Allan Watts once complained that no "Owner's Manuals" were issued to human beings. Ellison has certainly made a wonderful contribution to one.

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I bought this book last 2weeks,for 72,-DM and so far I can say,it is a nice book,it is interesting,moreso explicit,but what I hate about it is that,it has problems inside without solutions,it is not right but it's okay!"

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Hornback's organic chemistry text is by far the most concise and clear textbook I have ever used for any chemistry course in college. After introducing new concepts, ample practice problems are provided throughout the discussion to help the student stay on track and test her knowledge. The illustrations are also excellent and Hornback encourages the student to use models, which is extremely helpful in the beginning of organic chemistry.

Unlike many science textbooks that drown the reader in confusing detail, Hornback offers the perfect amount of detail in his discussions. The problems at the end of the chapters, ranging from easy-difficult are also extremely helpful to master the material.

Hornback makes an allegedly difficult subject easy to master, presenting the information in a logical manner.

I used Hornback's 2nd edition for my introductory organic chemistry courses and found the text to be excellent, and often surpassing the in-class instruction I recieved from my professor. If you are an undergraduate student taking organic chemistry I would recommend this text above all others. I often refer to it as a reference now that I am taking advanced organic chemistry. If you read the this text, you will do well in your course regardless of the calibre of instruction you are recieving.

This is by far one of the best texts for undergraduate organic chemistry! The explanations are clear and concise, and ideas and concepts are well-organized. The book is easy to follow and the problems, both within and at the ends of the chapters, make the concepts crystal clear.

I used an earlier edition of this textbook and solutions manual when I took organic chemistry (2000-2001), and it (and some great professors) made the class easier and enjoyable. Having encountered other textbooks at other schools, I am grateful that the chemistry department at my alma mater uses this text. I am an organic chemistry TA now, and wish my students were using this book!

Bottom line, I sing the book's praises every chance I get! It's a bit expensive brand-new, but worth every penny!

A mechanistic approach to learning organic chemistry seems to make a whole lot more sense than memorizing/regurgitating the slew of reactivities available for each functional group along the way. Why then do we not have a text which allows us to do this? A few authors in the past have attempted to construct a text which views organic chemistry from a mechanistic (rather than funtional-group)standpoint, but none have been able to offer something an UNDERGRADUATE could embrace. Hornback has clearly and logically presented this often intimidating subject here, and should be praised for hurdling the barrier to offer the first readable mechanism-oriented text.

This book is simple to understand even amidst all the details it provides. The explanations are clear and concise while explaining all the jargon and convention. The Vollhardt text also gives a really good background to why reactions occur rather than plopping reactions on the page.

My class lecture was great! So I didn't really use the book as much. If anything, I used it for the questions after each chapter and reviewed it on the study guide which I purchased separately. Can't say too much, but it definitely came free shipping, fast shipping, and was priced below what the school was offering.

Perfect condition, exactly what I was looking for, and much cheaper than buying it from my bookstore!

Even if you do not attend any O. Chem class, you can study this book and learn a lot. I took Organic Chemistry at University last year and we used a different book for that class. O. Chem by Vollhardt provides some more materials than needed for the first and second year of O. Chem class, but it helps you to have a better understanding about the subject.

The guide was in excellent condition, just as stated, and I hope it will be helpful to me this fall.

The book came in just a few days. It was exactly as described.
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Dr. Chiou is to be commended, and thanked, for putting together such a timely and exciting volume. This is a landmark volume for the contaminant fate and transport field, and will be widely used and referenced in years to come. As one that has published in this area, I found the volume to be very thorough and complete, and a pleasure to read. It has become the one volume that will be required reading for all my students working in this area.

Dr. Chiou is to be commended, and thanked, for putting together such a timely and exciting volume. This is a landmark volume for the contaminant fate and transport field, and will be widely used and referenced in years to come. As one that has published in this area, I found the volume to be very thorough and complete, and a pleasure to read. It has become the one volume that is required reading of all my students working in this area.

Dr. Chiou is to be commended, and thanked, for putting together such a timely and exciting volume. This is a landmark volume for the contaminant fate and transport field, and will be widely used and referenced in years to come. As one that has published in this area, I found the volume to be very thorough and complete, and a pleasure to read. It is truly exciting to have all this information concentrated in one volume, and explained in such great detail. It is the one volume that will be required reading for all of my students working in this area.

This excellent monograph represents a carefully documented and well-written summary of decades of research regarding the interaction of synthetic organic chemicals with naturally occuring soil and sediment materials. Researchers and practitioners will appreciate finding Dr. Chiou's very many seminal contributions to this subject nicely organized and summarized in a single volume, while students who are new to the subject will enjoy a well written and succinct introduction to many of the more important principles that govern the environmental fate and transport of organic pollutants in natural aquatic environments.
This work should be required reading for any engineering consultant or environmental regulator responsible for understanding, controlling, or remediating environmental occurrences of man-made organic chemical contaminants (e.g., chlorinated solvents, polyaromatic hydrocarbons, pesticides, herbicides, etc.). I will certainly be recommending it to students in my own graduate courses related to physical/chemical processes in the environment.