The History of the First Locomotives in America by William H. Brown provides a rare, insightful look at life for those who witnessed the advent of the steam locomotive. Originally published in 1874, it was written from the perspective of thoe who lived during the development of this "great mechanical blessing" and evokes the spirit of the 19th century as seldom experienced in other historical works. Narrated through first-hand accounts from the traveler to engineer, private citizen to political activitist this book explores the locomotive’s evolutionary development. It traces its early struggles for acceptance, problems and advances, great debates (train vs. canal), competitions, earliest railroads, experimental locomotives, and first trains such as the "Tom Thumb," "DeWitt Clinton," and "Best Friend" all beautifully written in period vernacular. One of the most delightful features of this book is its charming artwork and illustrations. The author’s artistic skills were greatly respected, as evidenced in the compilation of extensive reviews at the end of the book. Best known for his style of profile cutting called "portraiture" (accomplished by cutting out black paper with scissors) and widely praised, he received accolades from such renowned luminaries as Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun as well as other members of Congress and the Cabinet. The book is a "must have" in any historian’s library, whether novice or seasoned professor, and a wonderful book for the railroad historian, researcher, history lover and student of American culture. 304 pages. 6" x 9". Illustrations throughout. Soft cover.

This text is an unbound, binder-ready edition.This text provides an introduction to organic chemistry for students who require the fundamentals of organic chemistry as a requirement for their major. It is most suited for a one semester organic chemistry course. In an attempt to highlight the relevance of the material to students, the authors place a strong emphasis on showing the interrelationship between organic chemistry and other areas of science, particularly the biological and health sciences. The text illustrates the use of organic chemistry as a tool in these sciences; it also stresses the organic compounds, both natural and synthetic, that surround us in everyday life: in pharmaceuticals, plastics, fibers, agrochemicals, surface coatings, toiletry preparations and cosmetics, food additives, adhesives, and elastomers.

AUTOMATICALLY PACKAGED WITH EVERY NEW COPY OF THE BOOK, this newly expanded interactive CDROM, created by William Vining at the University of Massachusetts, is a revolutionary tool that now features the following: Intelligent Tutors-interactive problem solving tutors that ask questions and provide guiding feedback to help students solve the problem without giving away the answer; Interactive Guided Simulations of chemical systems accompanied by guided questions to lead students through an exploration of the simulation; and Media-based Exercises ask students to critically analyze visual media.

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Designed for undergraduates in chemistry and related subjects, this third edition has been updated to add material at the forefront of organic systhesis and to make the treatment of energy and mechanism more complete. The integrated CD-ROM allows students to manipulate and measure bond distances and angles as well as distances between non-bonded atoms, they can also rotate models in space and compare mirror images.

Product Description: AUTOMATICALLY PACKAGED WITH EVERY NEW COPY OF THE BOOK, this newly expanded interactive CDROM, created by William Vining at the University of Massachusetts, is a revolutionary tool that now features the following: Intelligent Tutors-interactive problem solving tutors that ask questions and provide guiding feedback to help students solve the problem without giving away the answer; Interactive Guided Simulations of chemical systems accompanied by guided questions to lead students through an exploration of the simulation; and Media-based Exercises ask students to critically analyze visual media...read more

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Product Description: The text continues to build on its reputation of providing students with a progressive introduction to organic chemistry. One of the most outstanding features of the new edition is an increased and more thorough coverage of mechanisms...read more

Product Description: Book by Brown, William H., Rogers, Elizabeth P.