The fourth edition of PRINCIPLES OF MODERN CHEMISTRY, which has dominated the honors and high mainstream general chemistry courses, is a substantial revision that maintains the rigor of previous editions but reflects the exciting modern developments taking place in chemistry today. The text provides a unique approach to learning chemical principles that emphasizes the total scientific process--from observation to application--placing general chemistry into a complete perspective for serious-minded science and engineering students. Chemical principles are illustrated by the use of modern materials, comparable to equipment found in the scientific industry. Students are therefore exposed to chemistry and its applications beyond the classroom. This text is perfect for those instructors who are looking for a more advanced general chemistry textbook.

"From pre-Columbian creation myths and the first European voyages of discovery and conquest to the Age of Reagan, here is 'nothing less than a unified history of the Western Hemisphere... recounted in vivid prose.'"--The New Yorker A unique and epic history, Eduardo Galeano's Memory of Fire trilogy is an outstanding Latin American eye view of the making of the New World. From its first English language publication in 1985 it has been recognized as a classic of political engagement, original research, and literary form.

Two essays scathingly comment on the new racial and ethnic games being played by America's Beautiful People

Product Description: The second volume of Galeano's dazzling New World trilogy continues his recreation of the experience of Latin America from 1700 to the 20th century.

Product Description: Excerpt from the IntroductionBelle Herbert is a Gwich'in Athabaskan woman who lives in the village of Chalkyitsik, Alaska, on the Black River. According to conflicting birth records, she is between 105 and 127 years old. Her son died in 1964 at the age of 68; so Belle may well have seen more than 120 springtimes...read more

Ernie and Bert are reluctant to share their toys until they experience the rewards of cooperation

Combines history and anthropology to investigate the origins, development, cultures, religion, and social and political organization of the aboriginal peoples of North America

An analysis of England's largest social class traces the evolution of the complex culture from which the working class institutions emerged in England. By the author of The Making of the English Working Class.

Product Description: Africa, dark only because of our ignorance of it, comes alive through the eyes and voices of its people in this classic work. First published more than two decades ago and now thoroughly revised and updated, the book lets Africans speak for themselves through autobiography, traditional and modern literature, historical and contemporary documents, letters and diaries...read more

Product Description: Red Buddha describes the learning path of one sojourner in a closed city (labeled as a «natural prison») in the interior of the People's Republic of China in the period from 1985 to 1988. As an exchange professor and «foreign expert,» Dr...read more

Recounts the history of Taos Pueblo, and describes the 1971 return of control to the people of Taos of Blue Lake, a holy place taken from them in 1906 and made part of a national forest

Discusses the Great Depression and World War II, the regions' economic and political systems, racial and ethnic identities, and the influence of the Catholic Church

The celebrated author of Amazing Grace and Cloister Walk transports readers to the heart of the Great Plains, examining her heritage, religion, language, and the land itself, revealing the contradictions of small-town life on the Great Plains. Reader's Guide included. Reprint. (view table of contents)

Product Description: A rich and diverse collection of theoretical essays and excerpts, this volume divides and organizes the material by category for clarity and comprehensiveness. Selections range from the works of Thucydides to Alexander Wendt and comprise a rich and thorough overview of International Relations literature...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)