Opis: Molecules That Amaze Us - Simon Cotton, Simon Anthony Cotton, Paul May

"This new book is by two knowledgeable and expert popularizers of chemistry and deals exclusively with molecules and compounds rather than with the simpler atoms and elements. It is based on the very successful 'Molecule of the Month' website that was begun by Paul May fifteen years ago and to which his co-author Simon Cotton has been a frequent contributor...The authors ...strike an excellent balance between introducing the novice to the world of molecules while also keeping the expert chemist interested...I highly recommend this book to all readers. It will vastly expand your knowledge and horizons of chemistry and the human ingenuity that surrounds it." -From the Foreword by Dr. Eric Scerri, UCLA, Los Angeles, website: www.ericscerri.com, Author of 'The Periodic Table, Its Story and Its Significance' and several other books on the elements and the periodic table. The world is composed of molecules. Some are synthetic while many others are products of nature. Molecules That Amaze Us presents the stories behind many of the most famous and infamous molecules that make up our modern world. Examples include the molecule responsible for the spicy heat in chilies (capsaicin), the world's first synthetic painkiller (aspirin), the pigment responsible for the color of autumn leaves (carotene), the explosive in dynamite (nitroglycerine), the antimalarial drug (quinine), the drug known as "speed" (methamphetamine), and many others. Other molecules discussed include caffeine, adrenaline, cholesterol, cocaine, digitalis, dopamine, glucose, insulin, methane, nicotine, oxytocin, penicillin, carbon dioxide, limonene, and testosterone. In all, the book includes 67 sections, each describing a different molecule, what it does, how it is made, and why it is so interesting. Written by experts in the field, the book is accessible and easy to read. It includes amusing anecdotes, historical curiosities, and entertaining facts about each molecule, thereby balancing educational content with entertainment. The book is heavily illustrated with relevant photographs, images, and cartoons-the aim being both to educate and entertain. "Molecules are everywhere, both inside us and out, but they are more than just common. The ones you will find in Molecules that Amaze Us are incredible. The stories behind many molecules in this book can provide teachers with dozens of fantastic examples on a multitude of topics-or just catch students' attention-in chemistry and biology lessons. Molecules that Amaze Us is an engaging book that provides a balanced mix of entertainment and education." -Jose Viosca, in Science and School "In 67 chapters, the authors describe more than that many chemicals, arranged in alphabetical order from ATP to water (the most amazing chemical of all). Even experienced chemists will find much new information here. Recommended for all readers, high school age and up." -R. E. Buntrock, formerly University of Maine, in CHOICE "The authors strike a good mix in their use of historical content and pop culture references, using famous names to illustrate the compounds' origin and history. For chemistry-savvy readers...the book is an enjoyable, easy-to-digest collection of fascinating molecules to dip in and out of." -Katrina Kramer, in Education in ChemistryAdenosine Triphosphate (ATP) Adrenaline/Epinephrine (Noradrenaline/Norepinephrine) Ammonium Nitrate Artemisinin Aspirin Caffeine Capsaicin Carbon Dioxide ss-Carotene Chlorophyll Cholesterol Cisplatin Cocaine DEET CF2Cl2 DDT Digitalis Dimethylmercury Dimethylsulfide Dopamine Epibatidine Estradiol Glucose Glycerol Heavy Water Heme Hexenal Hydrogen Peroxide Insulin Kisspeptin Lauric Acid Limonene Linoleic Acid LSD Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Methamphetamine Methane 2-Methylundecanal Monosodium Glutamate Morphine, Codeine and Heroin Nandrolone Nicotine Nitrous Oxide 1-Octen-3-ol Oxygen (and Ozone) Oxytocin Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) Penicillins Prostanoic Acid and Prostaglandins Psilocybin and Mescaline Quinine Sodium Hypochlorite Serotonin Skatole Sucrose 'Sweaty' Acid, (E)-3-Methyl-2-Hexenoic Acid Taxol (Paclitaxel) Testosterone Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Tetrahydrogestrinone (THG) Tetrodotoxin Thujone Trimethylamine TNT Vancomycin VX Water Bibliography Index

Szczegóły: Molecules That Amaze Us - Simon Cotton, Simon Anthony Cotton, Paul May

Tytuł: Molecules That Amaze Us
Autor: Simon Cotton, Simon Anthony Cotton, Paul May
Producent: CRC Press Inc.
ISBN: 9781466589605
Rok produkcji: 2014
Ilość stron: 742
Oprawa: Miękka
Waga: 1.27 kg

Recenzje: Molecules That Amaze Us - Simon Cotton, Simon Anthony Cotton, Paul May