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An autobiography by Martin Karplus, Bestselling Textbook Nobel Laureate in Chemistry Basic Chemical Spinach on the Ceiling Thermodynamics The Multifaceted Life of a Theoretical Chemist 6th Edition by Martin Karplus (Harvard University, by E Brian Smith (Former Master of USA & Université de Strasbourg, France) St Catherine’s College, Oxford, UK & Vice-Chancellor of Cardiff University, UK) “Karplus’s tales of a turbulent graduate This widely acclaimed text, now in its sixth edition school experience at Caltech will inspire and translated into many languages, continues to readers to muster fortitude when everything present a clear, simple and concise introduction seems to be spinning out of control. to chemical thermodynamics. An examination of Karplus balances rigorous scientific equilibrium in the everyday world of mechanical objects provides a starting point for an accessible discussions with refreshing chapters account of the factors that determine equilibrium in chemical systems. This expounding his passion for photography straightforward approach leads students to a thorough understanding of the Nature Chemistry and gastronomy.” basic principles of thermodynamics, which are then applied to a wide range of With over 200 illustrations, this auto- physical chemical systems. biography captures pivotal moments in Karplus’s life — his escape to The book also discusses the problems of non-ideal solutions and the concept of Switzerland in 1938 shortly after Hitler’s entrance into Austria; the gift activity, and provides an introduction to the molecular basis of thermodynamics. from his parents of a microscope which opened his eyes to the wonders of science; his education in New England and California; and his eventual Readership: Undergraduates and graduates studying the physical, biological scientific career at Oxford, Illinois, Columbia, Strasbourg, and Harvard. and material sciences and those who wish to prepare for the study of chemistry at a more advanced level. In the book, Karplus describes how his optimistic outlook and belief in himself helped him overcome setbacks in his research and to continue 228pp Nov 2013 on a path that other scientists considered futile, to eventually develop a 978-1-78326-336-3(pbk) US$32 £27 methodology that is now at the heart of chemistry and structural biology. 978-1-78326-335-6 US$62 £51 At 90 years old, Karplus is still active in research at Harvard University where he is emeritus professor. 312pp Jul 2020 Classic Title by Nobel Laureate Ahmed Zewail 978-1-78634-806-7(pbk) US$38 £25 World Scientific Series in 20th Century Chemistry - Vol 3 978-1-78634-802-9 US$88 £75 Femtochemistry: Ultrafast Dynamics of the Chemical Chemical Kinetics Beyond the Textbook Bond (Volumes I & II) by (Caltech) edited by Katja Lindenberg Ahmed H Zewail (University of California at San Diego, “This two-volume set provides an excellent source USA), Ralf Metzler (University of of information on the state of the art in femtosecond Potsdam, Germany) & Gleb Oshanin spectroscopy. It is an invaluable reference for experts (Sorbonne Université, France & Centre in the field as well as those interested in mastering National de la Recherche Scientifique the experimental and theoretical aspects of ultrafast (CNRS), France) time-resolved spectroscopy.” J Am Chem Soc. This book presents a general overview Professor Ahmed Zewail, who has made the of different contemporary facets of pioneering contributions in Femtochemistry, has from chemical kinetics in a variety of different over 250 publications selected the articles for this anthology. environments. It includes 23 seminal 604pp (Vol. 1) Sep 1994 works and reviews on different aspects 978-981-02-1736-5 US$123 £102 of reaction processes in chemical, physical and biophysical systems, both theoretical and experimental. 372pp (Vol. 2) 978-981-02-1738-9 US$108 £90 Readership: Physical chemists working and researching in chemical, physical, biophysical systems, both theoretical and experimental at a post grad and researcher level. Prefer Digital? View this flyer online at 620pp Sep 2019 978-1-78634-700-8 US$188 £165 https://tinyurl.com/phytheochem20 Physical Chemistry, Theoretical and Computational Chemistry: New & Bestselling Titles

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