Author: Paul May, Simon Cotton Full Title: Molecules That Amaze Us Publisher: CRC Press; 1 edition (October 23, 2014) Year: 2015 ISBN-13: 9781466589612 (978-1-4665-8961-2), 9781138410251, 9781466589605 ISBN-10: 1466589612, 113841025X, 1466589604 Pages: 742 Language: English Genre: Chemistry File type: PDF (True) Quality: 10/10 Price: £144.00 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. Features: ✓ Presents the detailed history, science, and chemistry behind many common molecules ✓ Includes amusing anecdotes, historical curiosities, and entertaining facts about each molecule ✓ Balances educational content with entertainment, making it ideal for getting students interested and excited about science ✓ Contains numerous pictures, images, photographs, and other graphics to make it easier to understand ------------- Our members see more. Join us!
