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Atkins, P. W. (Peter William), 1940-
Call Number
536.7 22
Publication Date
2010
Summary
"From the sudden expansion of a cloud of gas or the cooling of tea, to the unfolding of a thought in our minds and even the course of life itself, everything is governed by the four Laws of Thermodynamics. These laws specify the nature of 'energy' and 'temperature', and establish the arrow of time: why things change and why death must come." "Originally published as Four Laws that Drive the Universe, this topic is now brought into the Very Short Introduction series. Explaining the basis and deeper implications of each law and highlighting its relevance with everyday examples, Atkins uses the minimum of mathematics to introduce concepts such as entropy and free energy, and takes us to the brink of absolute zero of temperature, and beyond."--Jacket.
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40134.4453
by
Atkins, P. W. (Peter William), 1940-
Call Number
541.39
Publication Date
2011
Summary
Through an innovative, closely integrated design of images and text, and his characteristically clear, precise, and economical exposition, Peter Atkins explains the processes involved in chemical reactions. He begins by introducing a 'tool kit' of basic reactions, such as precipitation, corrosion, and catalysis, and concludes by showing how these building blocks are brought together in more complex processes such as photosynthesis.
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37527.4805
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Atkins, P. W. (Peter William), 1940-
Call Number
111.1 22
Publication Date
2011
Summary
Presents a scientific approach to proving existence, including questions about birth, death, the origin of reality, and its end.
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Electronic Resources
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37476.3125
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