BOOKS by Peter Atkins

Sometimes it pays off to expand your search to view all available copies of items matching your search terms.

Page 1 of 4

sort by

1	Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight more books like this by Peter Atkins add to wishlist Written for calculus based general chemistry courses, particularly honours level or accelerated courses, Chemical Principles helps students develop chemical insight by showing the connections between fundamental chemical ideas and their applications. Unlike other texts, it begins with a detailed picture of the atom then builds toward chemistry's ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.84! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Atkins' physical chemistry more books like this by Peter Atkins add to wishlist Atkins' Physical Chemistry remains the benchmark of achievement for a chemistry degree throughout the world. The judicious choice of topics, the clear writing style of both authors, and the careful exposition of maths, reaffirm the book's position as market leader. In the eighth edition the authors provide a more compact presentation through the ... see all copies from $53.90! new only from $67.46!
3	Physical Chemistry more books like this by Peter Atkins add to wishlist This best selling text has now been revised and updated, taking into account the comments of users throughout the world. Whilst the structure of previous editions has been largely retained, many sections have been extensively rewritten, and much of the material has been reorganised to provide an up-to-date account of physical chemistry. The ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $79.40! \| first editions
4	Physical Chemistry Student Solutions Manual more books like this by Peter Atkins, Charles Trapp, Marshall Cady add to wishlist Contains complete worked-out solutions for all "B" exercises and half of the end-of-chapter problems. see all copies from $35.49! new only from $51.94!
5	Four Laws That Drive the Universe more books like this by Peter Atkins add to wishlist The laws of thermodynamics drive everything that happens in the universe. From the sudden expansion of a cloud of gas to the cooling of hot metal, and from the unfurling of a leaf to the course of life itself - everything is directed and constrained by four simple laws. They establish fundamental concepts such as temperature and heat, and reveal ... see all copies from $10.56! new only from $12.14! \| SVS
6	Shriver & Atkins' Inorganic Chemistry more books like this by Peter Atkins add to wishlist Inorganic chemistry stands alongside physical and organic chemistry as one of three central pillars of an undergraduate chemistry course. Shriver and Atkins' Inorganic Chemistry fourth edition reaffirms the position of this text at the heart of any student's chemistry education, offering more stimulation, more insights, and more support to help ... see all copies from $62.00! new only from $71.86! \| SVS
7	The Periodic Kingdom: A Journey Into the Land of the Chemical Elements more books like this by Peter William Atkins add to wishlist This book introduces readers to the most important unifying concept in chemistry: the periodic table. The author talks about the organization of the kingdom of the elements, the history of its discovery, and where the elements came from. Atkins then shows how the elements relate to one another and explains how the location of an element can be ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.39! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Galileo's Finger: The Ten Great Ideas of Science more books like this by P W Atkins add to wishlist Any literate person should be familiar with the central ideas of modern science. In his sparkling new book, Peter Atkins introduces his choice of the ten great ideas of science. With wit, charm, patience, and astonishing insights, he leads the reader through the emergence of the concepts, and then presents them in a strikingly effective manner. At ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.59! \| first editions \| SVS
9	The elements of physical chemistry more books like this by Peter Atkins add to wishlist This substantial revision of the widely used introductory textbook of physical chemistry has been designed to broaden its appeal, particularly to students with an interest in biological applications. Now divided into 20 shorter chapters, the book is highly flexible and accessible to a wide range of students. The text has numerous worked examples, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $27.36! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Chemistry: Molecules, Matter and Change more books like this by Jones Atkins, Loretta Jones, Peter Atkins add to wishlist This introductory text has been revised and updated to include a number of features that strengthen its emphasis on visualization, problem-solving and applications. All elements of the package - the text, CD-ROM, Web site and other supplements - work together to help students see the connections between the visible and molecular world, and ... see all copies from $3.68!
11 view cover	Molecular Quantum Mechanics more books like this by Peter Atkins add to wishlist Molecular Quantum Mechanics , an accessible introduction to the foundations of quantum chemistry, established itself as a classic as soon as the original best-selling edition appeared. This new third edition will ensure its place is maintained in the forefront of its field. Entirely rewritten to present the subject more clearly than ever before, ... see all copies from $6.50! new only from $36.49!
12 view cover	Food in Society: Economy, Culture, Geography more books like this by Peter Atkins, Ian Bowler add to wishlist Who can deny the significance of food? It has a central role in our health and pleasure as well as in our economy, politics and culture. "Food in Society" provides a social science perspective on food systems and demonstrates the rich variety of disciplinary and theoretical contexts of food studies. While hunger and malnutrition remain a reality ... see all copies from $19.50! new only from $44.92! \| SVS
13 view cover	Quanta, Matter and Change Solutions Manual more books like this by Peter Atkins, Julio Depaula, Ron Friedman add to wishlist see all copies from $55.42! new only from $55.42!
14 view cover	Molecules more books like this by Peter William Atkins add to wishlist "Peter is well-known for the clarity of his writing, and for his ability to communicate ideas concisely, compellingly, and with elegance. His talents are here deployed in a book intended for delight - delight in the way in which the world around us is put together, in how structure is reflected in properties, and in the extra level of beauty ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $16.85! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Morningstar more books like this by Peter Atkins add to wishlist During a spate of gruesome murders that suggest vampirism, a journalist accepts a curious assignment from a wealthy real estate developer; should the developer die in the near future (a fate he fears likely), the journalist will write his biography. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Chemistry: Molecules Matter and Change Study Guide more books like this by Jones Atkins, Loretta Jones, Peter Atkins add to wishlist As authors, Loretta Jones and Peter Atkins see their sights on teaching students how to see the world in chemical terms. This edition of "Chemistry: Molecules, Matter, and Change is the most effective yet at helping students develop their visualization and problem-solving skills, and showing the practical impact of chemical understanding of the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $30.61!
17 view cover	Quanta: A Handbook of Concepts more books like this by Peter Atkins add to wishlist This book provides a non-mathematical and highly visual account of the concepts of quantum mechanics widely encountered in chemistry and related disciplines. Entries - ordered alphabetically - range in length from one paragraph to several pages, and describe the physical significance of each topic with simplicity and precision. Each entry is ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $113.18! \| first editions
18 view cover	Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences Solutions Manual more books like this by Peter Atkins, Maria Bohorquez add to wishlist Containing worked-out solutions for all problems in the text. see all copies from $53.90! new only from $53.90!
19 view cover	Quanta, Matter and Change: A Molecular Appraoch to Physical Change more books like this by Peter Atkins, Julio de Paula, Ron Friedman add to wishlist Beginning with quantum mechanics, introducing statistical mechanics, and progressing through to thermodynamics, this new text for the two-semester physical chemistry course features a wealth of new applications and insights, as well as new "Mathematical Background" inter-chapters to help students review key quantitative concepts. ""This is a ... see all copies from $88.22! new only from $137.17! \| SVS
20	Physical Chemistry Volume 2: Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy more books like this by Peter Atkins, Julio de Paula add to wishlist see all copies from $39.10!
21	Atoms, Electrons more books like this by Peter William Atkins add to wishlist A century and a half ago the pioneering physicist and chemist Michael Faraday delivered a celebrated series of lectures that attempted to explain the inner workings of matter through the chemical history of a candle. "There is no better, there is no more open door by which you can enter into the study of natural philosophy", Faraday told his ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.99! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Chemistry: Molecules, Matter, and Change Media Activities Book: Integrating Media in Learning more books like this by Loretta Jones, P W Atkins, Regina Schoenfield-Tacher add to wishlist Chapter by chapter, this workbook offers activities that integrate the Jones/Atkins text and the wealth of media that accompanies it, both on the Web site and on the two student CD-ROMs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| SVS
23 view cover	The 2nd Law: Energy, Chaos, and Form more books like this by Peter Atkins add to wishlist "Atkins has set out to open the doors of understanding. He has succeeded quite admirably." New Scientist Moving from the steam engine to the nuclear age, and with virtually no mathematics, Atkins shows how the second law of thermodynamics - a single, simple principle of energy transformation - encompasses all elements of natural change. see all copies from $7.49! new only from $41.72!
24 view cover	Solutions Manual for Chemistry: Molecules Matter and Change, Fourth Edition more books like this by Jones Atkins, Loretta Jones, Peter Atkins add to wishlist This student's solutions manual is a supplement to "Chemistry: Molecules, Matter, and Change, 4th edition with CD-ROM". It has worked-out solutions to all odd-numbered exercises, and additional commentary on problem-solving techniques. see all copies from $2.14! new only from $16.00!
25 view cover	Elements of Physical Chemistry: Peter Atkins, Julio de Paula. more books like this by Peter Atkins add to wishlist Mastering the fundamentals of physical chemistry is a challenge for many. The new edition of "Elements of Physical Chemistry" is the perfect resource for smoothing the path to a clear and thorough understanding of this vital branch of chemistry. With its emphasis on the physical principles, conveyed through lucid explanations and careful ... see all copies from $56.40! new only from $56.40!

Page 1 of 4: 1 2 3 4 Next>

Browse authors

Browse subjects

Our Money-Back Guarantee

We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.

	Principles of Instrumental Analysis by Douglas A Skoog see all from $1.99! new only from $38.02!
	Statistical Mechanics by Donald A McQuarrie see all from $31.93! new only from $31.93!
	Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry by Albert L Lehninger, Michael M Cox, David L Nelson see all from $21.45! new only from $64.95!
	Six Easy Pieces: Essentials of Physics, Explained by Its Most Brilliant Teacher by Richard Phillips Feynman, PH.D., Paul Davies (Introduction by) see all from $1.99! new only from $5.95!
	Electric Kool Aid Acid Test by Tom James Wolfe see all from $1.99! new only from $5.43!