A comprehensive introduction to the craft of glass blowing guides readers from the basics of lampwork to the complexities of jewelry, scientific glassware, and novelty glassware

Creative Glass Blowing: Scientific and Ornamental

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

James E. Hammesfahr

Clair L. Stong

Crafts & Hobbies

W.H. Freeman

Here is the first comprehensive and detailed introduction to the practice of glass blowing, written by a descendant of a long line of professional glass blowers in collaboration with an experienced science writer. In clear, concise language the authors explain, step by step, how to perform the basic operations of glass blowing, from rounding a sharp edge and joining glass parts to blowing bulbs. Throughout the book, exercises provide practice in applying the basic operations in selected combinations to make complex structures. More than 150 illustrations, comprising line drawings, photographs, and nine full-color plates, help the reader visualize the procedures and the finished products of glass blowing. Useful as a text in formal courses in glass blowing, the book will also serve as an introduction for the layman to an engrossing and satisfying hobby and as a guide for the scientist or science student who needs to improvise or repair equipment. Businesses and libraries will also find it a useful reference.

Long acclaimed as the definitive introductory botany text for majors, Biology of Plants is especially known for its comprehensive coverage and its magnificent art program. The new edition offers a wealth of new information, especially in the areas of taxonomy, genomics, plant hormones, and Arabidopsis research.

Biology of Plants, 7th Edition

Science & Math

Peter H. Raven

Ray F. Evert

Susan E. Eichhorn

Biological Sciences

Providing exercises that highlight the differences and similarities between feline and human anatomy, Basic Anatomy: A Laboratory Manual is ideal for undergraduate courses emphasizing human anatomy and using the cat for dissection.

Basic Anatomy: A Laboratory Manual- The Human Skeleton / The Cat, 3rd Edition

Allen, B. L.

Org.Chem. Organic Chemistry Hardcover (German Edition)

Vollhardt, K. Peter C.

Chemistry

ORG.CHEM. VOLLHARDT, ORGANIC CHEMSITRY PAPER (German Edition)

An introductory text/CD-ROM, providing early coverage of acids and bases, improved presentation of reaction mechanisms, and innovative approaches to problem solving. Color computer-generated diagrams emphasize building molecular models as an aid to visualizing structure. Includes chapter integration problems, team problems, and preprofessional problems similar to the MCAT, GRE, and DAT. This third edition contains reaction summary roadmaps, and discusses modern biological and industrial applications. The CD-ROM features molecular modeling animations, quizes, and tests. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Organic Chemistry

Schore, Neil E.

The two primary areas of study - sedimentary rocks and stratigraphy - are presented in this sleek, complete and up-to-date undergraduate text. Background principles in chemistry, physics and structure are introduced as needed, so that the authors' lean, lively approach and focus on soft rock geology principles are preserved. The book contains the latest information on sequence stratigraphy and seismic stratigraphy. "This year's best introductory text in sedimentology." New Scientist, 1996

Sedimentary Geology: An Introduction to Sedimentary Rocks and Stratigraphy

Schwab, Fred

Prothero, Donald R.

Earth Sciences

Environmental Chemistry explores the relationship between chemistry and the environment from the chemical viewpoint. New pedagogy and structure make the Second Edition an even more flexible learning and teaching tool. The new edition has new problems providing an extra layer of challenge for students. By structuring the text in four parts--Air and Energy, Toxics, Water, Waste--and creating independently functioning individual chapters, the author permits instructors to pick and choose from a variety of topics. Now available packaged with a Scientific American Reader.

Environmental Chemistry

Baird, Colin

The fourth edition of this text highlights the authors' continuing commitment to provide molecular cell biology topics, supported by the experiments and techniques that established them. Streamlined coverage, new pedagogy and a CD-ROM help to reinforce key concepts. The accompanying CD-ROM includes animations of key concepts and experiments and a navigation interface. There is also an on-line companion for students.

Molecular Cell Biology

Lodish, Harvey

Baltimore, David

Berk, Arnold

Zipursky, Lawrence

Matsudaira, Paul

Darnell, James

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