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	Z730076	ACS Style Guide: Effective Communication of Scientific Information, 3rd ed.	This extensive revision of The ACS Style Guide thoroughly examines electronic tools now available to assist STM writers in preparing manuscripts and communicating with publishers. Valuable updates include discussions of markup languages, citation of electronic sources, online submission of manuscripts, and preparation of figures, tables, and structures. This edition also contains references to many resources on the internet. With this wealth of new information, this edition continues its long tradition of providing invaluable insight on ethics in scientific communication, the editorial process, copyright, conventions in chemistry, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and writing style for any STM author, reviewer, or editor. This is the definitive source for all information needed to write, review, submit, and edit scholarly and scientific manuscripts.
	Z702633	Art of Scientific Writing, 2nd ed.	Most scientists live in a "publish or perish" environment, but few would describe themselves as brilliant writers. Coming to the aid of all those wishing to improve the quality of their scientific writing, three experienced authors have worked together to compile this classic guide to scientific writing. This edition has been revised to reflect dramatic changes in communication over the past 15 years. The primary emphasis is on writing techniques, accurate expression, adherence to accepted standards, and above all clarity, but the authors also venture into communication technology and organizational as well as ethical aspects of science.
	Z529478	Ashford’s Dictionary of Industrial Chemicals, 2nd ed.
	A7100	At The Helm: A Laboratory Navigator	Newly appointed principal research investigators have to recruit, motivate, and lead a research team, manage personnel and institutional responsibilities, and compete for funding, while maintaining the outstanding scientific record that got them their position. No wonder that many principal investigators feel ill-prepared. In this book, a successor to her best-selling manual, “At The Bench”, Kathy Barker provides a guide for leaders of research teams, and those who aspire to that role. With extensive use of interviews and a text enlivened with quotes and real-life examples, she discusses a wide range of management challenges and skills that promote success.
	Z651915	At the Bench: A Laboratory Navigator, Updated Edition	At the Bench is the unique and hugely successful handbook for living and working in the laboratory, an essential aid to understanding basic lab techniques and how research groups work at a human level. In this newly revised edition, chapters have been rewritten to accommodate the impact of computer technology and the Internet, not only on the acquisition and analysis of data, but also on its organization and presentation. Alternatives to the use of radiation have been expanded, and figures and illustrations have been redrawn to reflect changes in laboratory equipment and procedures.
	Z350095	Biological Data Analysis: A Practical Approach	This volume provides guidance for planning the correct strategy for a variety of different statistical approaches and modelling problems and interpreting the results. It describes how to analyze biological data, with commonly available software packages, without making errors which can invalidate results.
	Z730122	Bretherick’s Handbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards, 7th ed.	Bretherick’s Handbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards is widely regarded as the reference work in this field — an assembly of all reported risks such as explosion, fire, toxic or high-energy events that result from chemical reactions gone astray, with extensive referencing to the primary literature. It is designed to improve safety in laboratories that perform chemical synthesis and general research, as well as chemical manufacturing plants. Entries are ordered by empirical formula and indexed under both name(s) and Chemical Abstracts Registry Numbers. This two-volume compendium focuses on reactivity risks of chemicals, alone and in combination; toxicity hazards are only included for unexpected reactions giving volatile poisons.
	Z731080	CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 89th ed.	This edition contain revisions, updates, and expansions as well as ten new tables of data on molecular structure, biochemistry, environmental issues, material properties, and more. Major revisions include newly approved fundamental physical constants, properties of fatty acids, bond dissociation energies, and molecular structures of free molecules. New tables include: Energy Content of Fuels Global Warming Potential of Greenhouse Gases Weather-Related Scales Index of Refraction of Gases Molecular Internal Rotation Atomic Radii of Elements Composition and Properties of Various Natural Oils and Fats Melting Curve of Mercury Properties of Gas Clathrate Hydrates Enthalpyof Hydration of Gases Properties of Graphite and Nanotubes
	Z705306	CRC Handbook of Fundamental Spectroscopic Correlation Charts	The handbook provides useful analysis and assignment of spectra and structural elucidation of organic and organometallic molecules. The correlation charts contain current, detailed information that includes new results for many compounds. The handbook includes graphical data charts for NMR spectroscopy of the most useful nuclei, as well as IR and UV spectrophotometry. Because mass spectrometry data is not best represented graphically, the data are presented in tabular form, where mass spectrometry can be used for analyses and structural determinations in tandem with other techniques. The book also discusses instrument calibration, diagnostics, common solvents, fragmentation patterns, several practical conversion tables, and laboratory safety.
	C3671	CRC Practical Handbook of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology	Essential reference information in four major sections: • Amino acids and proteins • Nucleosides, nucleotides and nucleic acids • Lipids • Physical-chemical data
	Z552283	Catalysis from A to Z: A Concise Encyclopedia, 2nd edition revised and enlarged	More than 180 top scientists from all over the world have contributed a total of over 4,600 entries with 1600 cross reference providing important information, 11,000 citations and numerous process schemes on all aspects of bio-, heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis, as well as on analytical methods and techniques and industrial processes.
	Z278661	Chemical Technicians’ Ready Reference Handbook, 4th ed.	The definitive reference of laboratory safety, analytic procedures, and instrumentation techniques for the modern chemical laboratory. Cited in BCL3, the new edition contains expanded chapters on gas chromatography (GC) and high- performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and physical properties and testing methods, with a new chapter on thermal analytic methods as well as on electrophoresis. Also includes up- to-date information on the role of chemical laboratory technicians and chemical process operators in industry and current data on laboratory safety, chemical waste disposal, government regulations, and ISO-9000. Explains in detail the day-to-day procedures, techniques, and formulas of today's chemical laboratory. The new edition (2nd was 1981), emphasizing the importance of safety, has been expanded to include additional information on material safety data sheets, chemical waste disposal, Right-to-Know regulations, and the National Fire Protection Association codes. Also new is material on such topics as gas chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography, infrared spectroscopy, atomic absorption spectroscopy, and computers in the laboratory.
	Z103446	Chemist’s Companion	An invaluable resource that should be in every chemistry laboratory. Provides multiple tables of practical information including glassware cleaning solutions, common solvents for crystallization, and solvents and baths for heating and cooling.
	26519	Comprehensive Guide to the Hazardous Properties of Chemical Substances, 2nd ed.	More than just a compendium of hazardous materials, this book correlates the chemical structure of compounds to their hazardous properties, thereby allowing us to assess the toxicity of a substance even when no experimental data exists. Clearly illustrating the chemical structures of more than 1,500 chemicals from 46 different groups, this important update of the 1992 guide adds 1,000 new entries under specific classes of compounds along with major revisions in every other respect. Organics, metals and inorganics, industrial solvents, common gases, particulates, explosives, and radioactive substances are thoroughly examined for all facets of their primary characteristics-from toxicity and carcinogenicity to flammability and explosive reactivity to handling and disposal practices
	C0416	Concise Encyclopedia Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 3rd ed.	A comprehensive yet compact source of biochemical and molecular biological data with more than 4,500 entries and 1,000 figures. Many new entries on molecular and cell biology have been included. An ideal reference work with current literature citations.
	Z373893	Craft of Scientific Writing, 3rd ed.	Written for use as a text in courses on scientific writing, this book offers useful suggestions on writing tasks from laboratory reports to grant proposals and internal communications to press releases. This book shows you how to put your ideas across to your intended audience.
	Z705721	Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: an Introduction for the Life and Medical Sciences	Undergraduate and post-graduate students in the life sciences are required to research scientific information using a variety of resources. They are then required to use this information to design experiments, generate results, analyse their data and ultimately present this information to academics and referees. The title provides students with the opportunity of developing key skills within several areas enabling them to use such skills as research and presentation tools. • A hands-on approach introducing essential ICT skills required for bioscientists to work through final year projects and postgraduate study • Includes numerous relevant examples and case studies relevant to students within the biosciences
	Z518719	Dictionary of Carbohydrates	Provides chemical, physical, and structural data on 20,000 carbohydrates together with selected literature references. Features easy-to-use text and substructure search software. This electronic version of the renowned Chapman and Hall dictionary of Carbohydrates offers complete coverage of: • Parent monosaccharides together with a full range of their derivatives, e.g., deoxy, aminodeoxy and halogenodeoxy sugars • Disaccharides and their derivatives • Oligosaccharides, polysaccharides, and nucleosides • Glycoside antibiotics and other structurally unusual glycosides • Key carbohydrates used in modern synthetic methodology
	Z700681	Essential Laboratory Mathematics: Concepts and Applications for the Chemical and Clinical Laboratory Technician	This text provides the coverage and practice needed to build a solid foundation in the mathematical concepts used in laboratory sciences. The convenient, softbound workbook design includes a place to work through solutions step-by-step and take notes directly on the pages. Margin and practice problems throughout the book help those focus on areas they want to strengthen. Chapter review and hands-on laboratory exercises at the end of the chapters reinforce the material presented.
	Z518387	Food Chemicals Codex, 4th Edition	Defines the quality of food-grade chemicals in terms of identity, strength, and purity based on the elements of safety and good manufacturing practice. The CD-ROM parallels the revisions and changes reflected in the fourth edition of the Food Chemicals Codex, including 192 new monographs (for a total of 967), several quantitative procedures to measure low lead levels, and new, lower limits on lead and heavy metal contaminants. Another highlight is that the infrared spectra can be zoomed and panned for easy viewing, and there are individual search forms for spectra on essential oils and flavor chemicals.
	Z412546	Gardner’s chemical Synonyms and Trade Names, 11th ed.	This essential reference contains some 35,000 entries, many of which have been added for the first time. Features a comprehensive selection of chemicals including bulk inorganic chemicals, major pesticides, dyestuffs, surfactants, metals, and alloys. Entries, whenever possible, contain detailed information on definitions, classifications, chemical composition, functions, applications, and suppliers. A feature new to this Edition is the inclusion of physical properties data for pure chemicals. Data that has been provided, as available, include the melting point, boiling point, density or specific gravity, refractive index, optical rotation, ultraviolet absorption, solubility, and acute toxicity.
	Z731404	Handbook of Acid-Base Indicators	This handbook compiles the most comprehensive information on over 200 water-based and solvent-based indicators. Organized alphabetically, entries include: common name, other names, CA index name, CAS registry number, Merck index number, chemical structure, chemical/dye class, molecular formula, molecular weight, pH range, color change at pH, pKa, physical form, solubility, UV-visible, melting point, and boiling point. This resource also offers unique coverage including protocols for synthesizing indicator compounds; data relating to adverse effects, toxicity, and major applications for each indicator. The handbook contains practical information for applications that include semiconductors, fuel cells, sensors, surface coatings, adhesives, agricultural chemicals, textiles, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, and detection of disease.
	Z730599	Handbook of Industrial Surfactants 4th ed, CD-ROM	• More than 28,000 trade name products • More than 5,000 generic products with fully cross-referenced synonyms (hyperlinked in software) • HLB Classification Index • Ionic Classification Index • More than 19,000 Functional/Application Categories in a detailed index format • CAS, EINECS/ELINCS number and Chemical Formula index • More than 4,000 International Manufacturers
	Z730068	Handbook of Industrial Surfactants, 4th ed. 2 volume set	• More than 28,000 trade name products • More than 5,000 generic products with fully cross-referenced synonyms (hyperlinked in software) • HLB Classification Index • Ionic Classification Index • More than 19,000 Functional/Application Categories in a detailed index format • CAS, EINECS/ELINCS number and Chemical Formula index • More than 4,000 International Manufacturers
	Z730610	Handbook of Pharmaceutical Additives 3rd ed.	The Third Edition has been extensively updated and describes more than 5300 trade name products and 4000 generic chemicals and materials, available from worldwide manufacturers, that function as pharmaceutical additives. Pharmaceutical additives are defined in this reference as secondary ingredients present in both prescription and over-the-counter drug formulations and contributing in one or more of the following ways: • improving consumption ease of the dosage form by masking unpleasant odor, improving palatibility or appearance of the active ingredient. • enabling or enhancing the delivery of the drug or medicine that is available in a variety of dosage forms (i.e., oral; topical, ophthalmic, and otic; suppositories; injectables; inhalants) and thus improving its efficacy, control of bioavailability, uniformity, and/or flow characteristics • increasing the stability of active ingredients • acting as a filler or diluent so that an adequate amount of material is available to properly fill a dosage form • acting as an antimicrobial or antioxidant to extend the shelf life of the active ingredient Thus, the definition of pharmaceutical additives for the purpose of this work encompasses excipients, synergists, or chemicals that substantively contribute to the effectiveness of the active ingredient. Entries for both trade names and chemicals contain extensive information gathered from worldwide manufacturers, distributors, trade journals, government documents, and other reference sources.
	Z730629	Handbook of Preservatives	This handbook contains comprehensive information on more than 5,500 trade names and generic chemicals and materials that are used in a broad range of formulations to prevent the contamination and decomposition of end products. Product degradation can be caused by exposure to oxygen, ozone, bacteria, molds, yeast, mildew, and fungi. The industries that depend on the proper selection of preserving chemicals and materials are diverse and include: plastics, elastomers, construction, paper/pulp, agriculture, textiles, paints and coatings, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, beverages. This handbook contains comprehensive information on preservatives available from chemical manufacturers and will expedite the material selection process for chemists, formulators and purchasing agents by providing the answers to these questions: • Is the agent capable of inhibiting the detrimental effects of oxygen, ozone, or microbes to the extent necessary? • Is the agent's overall physical and chemical attributes compatible with the product or system being protected? • Can the agent remain stable under storage conditions and for the application requirements? • Is its safety in production and handling acceptable? • Does its level of toxicity meet environmental regulations? • Does it meet cost requirements? Trade name entries contain detailed information provided by the manufacturers and are cross referenced by chemical composition, application, CAS and EINECS numbers. Generic chemicals that either function as preservatives or are part of the trade name product's composition are also included with extensive monographs. Suppliers of the trade names and chemicals are listed with full contact information
	Z704830	Handbook of Solvents, 2nd ed.	This reference contains comprehensive information on more than 3,000 solvents. It serves as an integrated reference tool for decision making in formulation, purchasing, and the understanding of safety issues. Each entry contains information on: chemical composition, classification, properties, functions/applications, toxicology, flammability and reactivity ratings, storage, environmental impact for both trade name and generic solvents that are manufactured worldwide. A functional/application cross-reference contains more than 10,000 categories followed by an alphabetical listing of the trade name products and chemicals that are suited for use in these areas.
	Z731102	Hawley’s Condensed Chemical Dictionary 15th ed.	The 15th Edition is a compilation of technical data and descriptive information covering thousands of chemicals and chemical phenomena, trade name products, processes, reactions, products, and related terminology. It includes updates and expands the coverage from the previous edition, adds entries for notable chemists and Nobel Prize winners, equipment and devices, natural forms and minerals, named reactions, and chemical processes. It provides concise, condensed, and prompt definitions of terms and phenomena in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and more. This book is ideal for those with only minutes to devote to any given chemical substance or topic
	Z540609	Hawley’s Condensed Chemical Dictionary CD-ROM	Features updated information from the 14th Edition of Hawley¿s Condensed Chemical Dictionary. A valuable reference to industrial chemicals, nomenclature, processes, reactions, products, and related terminology. Includes over 20,000 entries that are organized alphabetically for easy use. Each chemical substance entry is identified by name, physical properties, source of occurrence, shipping regulations, CAS^®number, chemical formula, potential hazard, derivations, synonyms, and applications.
	Z552143	Hazardous Laboratory Chemicals Disposal Guide, 3rd edition	This latest version includes individual entries for over 300 compounds. The extensive list of references has been updated and includes entries for 15 pesticides commonly used in greenhouses. Emphasis is placed on disposal methods that turn hazardous waste material into non-toxic products. These methods fall into several categories, including acid/base neutralization, oxidation or reduction, and precipitation of toxic ions as insoluble solids. The text also provides data on hazardous reactions of chemicals, assisting laboratory managers in developing a plan of action for emergencies such as the spill of any of the chemicals listed.
	Z718823	Illustrated Chinese-English Guide for Biomedical Scientists	Many visiting scientists from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong lack confidence in their abilities with the English language. This handbook is aimed to help Chinese-speaking scientists learn English scientific terms. The book is divided into three parts: a cultural guide for working in western laboratories; a list of common terms used in the lab (with translations into both simple and complex Chinese) and illustrations of equipment in common use.
	Z718963	Illustrated Chinese-English Guide for Biomedical Scientists	The Illustrated Chinese-English Guide for Biomedical Scientists is intended to build confidence in the use of English scientific language. The book lists terms that are in common use in science laboratories, translated into both simplified and complex Chinese. It also contains illustrations of equipment, labeled in both languages.
	Z702803	Internet for Cell and Molecular Biologists, 2nd ed.	The second edition of this popular book explains in detail the expanding possibilities that the internet offers cell biologists, molecular biologists, and other bioscientists. All aspects of the internet are discussed from mailing lists and discussion groups to sequence search facilities, primer design software, genome databases, computational genomics and microarray analysis. The book is packed with essential information on the use, purpose and future potential of all relevant resources. This manual was designed to enable the bioscientist to make skilful use of computers and of the rich internet tool-set.
	Z719048	Lab Dynamics: Management Skills for Scientists	Scientists are trained in scholarship and technical skills but not, typically, in how to deal with their peers, supervisors, or staff who report to them. Yet even a first-rate research project can fail or flounder if the people concerned can't get along. Lab Dynamics is a book about the challenges of doing science and dealing with the individuals involved, including oneself. The authors, a scientist and a psychotherapist, draw on principles of group and behavioral psychology but speak to scientists in their own language. They offer in-depth, practical advice, real-life examples, and exercises tailored to scientific and technical workplaces on topics as diverse as conflict resolution, negotiation, dealing with supervision, working with competing peers, and making transitions between academia and industry.
	Z701149	Lab Math: A Handbook of Measurements, Calculations, and Other Quantitative Skills for Use at the Bench	Work at the biology bench requires a knowledge of mathematical methods and formulae. This book is a compilation of the mathematical concepts and methods in molecular biology, and provides guidance on their application to research investigations. Subjects range from basics such as scientific notation and measuring and making solutions, to more complex activities like quantifying and designing nucleic acids and analyzing protein activity. A reference section features useful tables, conversion charts and "plug and chug" equations for experimental procedures. This volume is a structured source of information that in many laboratories is scattered.
	Z730092	Lab Ref, Volume 2: A Handbook of Recipes, Reagents, and other Reference Tools for Use at the Bench	This book is a handy benchtop source of recipes and information needed for common laboratory protocols. Volume 2 contains recipes for procedures as diverse as RNA interference, imaging, proteomics, and quantitative nucleic acid analysis, and is organized by application for quick and easy reference. All recipes were derived from recent manuals published by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, and each recipe is cross-referenced to its manual of origin. Reference tables and charts are included. To meet the growing need for computational resources in the biology laboratory, this book also has an expanded Web site section with sources for biological materials, databases for acquiring and annotating genomic and proteomic data, and links to downloadable software.
	L2415	Lab Ref: A Handbook of Recipes, Reagents, and Other Reference Tools for Use at the Bench	This handbook of valuable information extracted from laboratory manuals published by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press is presented in an easy-to-use format. It contains invaluable reference data, never before assembled in one handy package. It has been assembled from extensively field-tested manuals, ensuring accuracy and reliability, by two scientists with extensive and diverse experience of laboratory practice.
	Z730475	Laboratory Companion: A Practical Guide to Materials, Equipment and Techniques, Revised ed.	From vacuum technology and glass vacuum systems to volumetric glassware, gas-oxygen torches, and cryogenic tanks, The Laboratory Companion provides complete coverage of all commonly used lab equipment, including essential information about its selection, use, cleaning, and maintenance. It clearly explains the historical development and rationale behind how and why things are done in the lab, and includes helpful guidelines and step-by-step procedures for each topic discussed. Since glassware is typically the most prevalent type of lab equipment, much of the book is devoted to the properties and handling of glass apparatus, with additional material on rubber and plastic tubing, corks, stoppers, and O-rings. Readers will also find broad coverage of measurement systems, high- and low-temperature apparatus and techniques, compressed gases, vacuum systems, and other essential subjects.
	Z553409	Laboratory Quality Assurance System: A Manual of Quality Procedures and Forms with CD, 3^rd ed.	Incorporates changes to ANSI/ISO/ASQ 9001-2000 pertaining to laboratories and provides information on the inter-relationship of ANSI/ISO 17025:1999 and ANSI/ISO/ASQ. Also provides blank forms used in preparing a quality manual.
	L0911	Laboratory Test Handbook, 5th ed.	Most of the routine and many of the more specialized analyses available from today's clinical laboratory are encapsulated in this handbook. Information about each laboratory procedure is presented in a standardized monograph format and includes test name, synonyms, patient care, specimen requirements, reference ranges, and interpretive information with footnotes and references. Over 900 laboratory tests are detailed and each entry is complete in itself.
	Z730262	Lange’s Handbook of Chemistry 70th anniversary edition