Mastering Chemistry by Peter D. Riley is a thoroughly revised educational guide that builds foundational chemistry knowledge through a structured, stepwise approach. Beginning with fundamental topics like the nature of matter, Earth’s atmosphere, and investigative methods, the text advances to explore atomic structure, chemical bonding, reactions, and their industrial and environmental sign…
Chemistry for the Life Sciences provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the essential principles of chemistry that underpin biological systems. Designed specifically for students pursuing degrees in the life sciences, this text bridges the gap between chemistry and biology, emphasizing the relevance of chemical concepts to biochemical and physiological processes. The book covers…
This book provides a detailed introduction to the phonetics and phonology of English. Widely used in pronunciation teaching and phonetics courses, it covers all major aspects of English sound structure with exercises and audio support.
This classic and concise reference explores the biological and physiological aspects of human growth from birth through old age. It covers genetic and hormonal influences, environmental effects, puberty, aging, and factors affecting growth rates and patterns. Updated to reflect the latest research, the sixth edition integrates current understanding of molecular and cellular mechanisms, and offe…
This accessible introduction to stylistics explores how literary and non-literary texts alike can be analyzed for meaning through linguistic techniques. It bridges theoretical and practical concerns in the study of style in language.