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Chemistry World October 30, 2013 Paul Duckmanton	Inorganic chemistry Originally written to support a single semester course at two universities in Illinois, US, Inorganic Chemistry, James House, provides a comprehensive overview of the subject.
Chemistry World October 28, 2013 Edward Anderson	More dead ends and detours en route to successful total synthesis In this book Miguel A Sierra and his co-authors revisit their 2004 coverage of 'tales of the unexpected' in complex molecule total synthesis.
HBS Working Knowledge October 28, 2013 Michael Blanding	Responsible Leadership in an Unforgiving World In a provocative new book, Joseph Badaracco argues that our world is increasingly characterized by struggle -- for labor, technology, funds, and partners. And that's a good thing.
Chemistry World October 24, 2013 John Nicholson	Crucible of science John H. Exton's book gives an account of the careers of Carl and Gerty Cori, who were leaders of the emerging science of biochemistry in the US from the 1930s.
Chemistry World October 22, 2013 Andy Roast	Science communication: a practical guide for scientists This book by Bowater and Yeoman begins with the emergence and importance of science communication, providing many good reasons for engaging the public with scientific research.
Chemistry World October 18, 2013 Peter Atkins	Thermodynamics Although instructors might find some points of interest, I doubt whether any undergraduate would find this text by Peter Jacobs stimulating or illuminating enough to add it to their collection.
Chemistry World October 15, 2013 Richard Henderson	Acids and bases: solvent effects on acid--base strength Undoubtedly, R P Bell's The proton in chemistry (first published in 1959) remains the classic book in this area, and Acids and bases: solvent effects on acid -- base strength by Brian Cox makes an excellent companion and complement to Bell's text.
Fast Company November 2013	The Recommender Elements of Typographic Style... Kumare: a fascinating documentary... Commonwealth Connect: an app for phones and tablets that lets you report problems to local officials...
Chemistry World October 8, 2013 Lorna Anguilano	Analytical archaeometry This book is a very good compendium of analytical techniques, mainly non-destructive, including highly detailed description of tools and principles, maybe with a slight overemphasis on Raman spectroscopy.
Chemistry World October 3, 2013 John Hoskins	Unraveling environmental disasters A good textbook should have an appropriate intellectual level and be balanced in the presentation of its content. Sadly, it is clear that this book about environmental disasters satisfies neither criterion.
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