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CHEMISTRY
GENERAL CHEMISTRY , Linus Pauling. Revised third edition of classic fi rst-
year text by Nobel laureate. Atomic and
molecular structure, quantum mechanics,
statistical mechanics, thermodynamics
correlated with descriptive chemistry.
Problems. 992pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-65622-5 $19.95
THE IRREDUCIBLE TENSOR METHOD FOR MOLECULAR SYMMETRY GROUPS , J. S. Griffi th. Suitable for advanced
undergraduates and graduate students,
this text covers V coeffi cients for sym-
metry groups, W coeffi cients, irreducible
products, two-electron formulae for the
octahedral group, X coeffi cients, more.
1962 edition. 144pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-45047-3 $10.95
FIRE : Servant, Scourge, and Enigma, Hazel Rossotti. This fascinating study
examines the nature of fi re, its symbolic
signifi cance, exploitation, and control.
Lively, well-illustrated text explores the
use of fi re for comfort,in ancient forms of
worship, more. 288pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-42261-5 $14.95
MATERIAL CONCEPTS IN SURFACE REACTIVITY AND CATALYSIS , Henry Wise and Jacques Oudar. Valuable text
focuses on physical and chemical prop-
erties of surface in a reacting system.
Topics include crystallite morphol-
ogy, interface equilibria, adsorption and
desorption kinetics, binding states and
adsorbate structures, more. 288pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-41978-9 $14.95
CHEMICAL MAGIC , Leonard A. Ford. Classic guide provides intriguing enter-
tainment while elucidating sound sci-
entifi c principles, with more than 100
unusual stunts: cold fi re, dust explo-
sions, a nylon rope trick, a disappearing
beaker, much more. 128pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-67628-5 $6.95
STATISTICAL MECHANICS , Norman Davidson. Suffi ciently rigorous for
introductory or intermediate graduate
courses, this text offers a comprehensive
treatmentof the techniques and limita-
tions of statistical mechanics. 82 fi gures.
15 tables. 1962 edition. 560pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-43264-5 $29.95
THEORY OF THE STABILITY OF LYO-PHOBIC COLLOIDS , E. J. W. Verwey and J. Th. G. Overbeek. Classic text
offers account and theory of stability
of lyophobic colloids and suspensions:
theory ofsingle double layer, interaction
of two parallel fl at plates, interaction of
spherical colloidal particles. 1948 edi-
tion. 218pp. 6 1/8 x 9 1/4. 0-486-40929-5 $18.95
MOLECULAR THEORY OF CAPILLAR-ITY , J. S. Rowlinson and B. Widom. His-
tory of surface phenomena offerscritical
and detailed examination and assess-
ment of modern theories, focusing on
statistical mechanics and application
of results in mean-fi eld approximation
to model systems. 1989 edition. 352pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-42544-4 $22.95
CHEMICAL AND CATALYTIC REACTION ENGINEERING , James J. Carberry. Designed to offer background for manag-
ing chemical reactions, this text exam-
ines behavior of chemical reactions and
reactors; fl uid-fl uid and fl uid-solid reaction
systems; heterogeneous catalysis and
catalytic kinetics; more. 1976 edition. 672pp. 6 1/8 x 9 1/4. 0-486-41736-0 $31.95
MOLECULES AND RADIATION : An Introduction to Modern Molecular Spectroscopy. Second Edition, Jeffrey I. Steinfeld. This unifi ed treatment intro-
duces upper-level undergraduates and
graduate students to the concepts and
the methods of molecular spectroscopy
and applications to quantum electronics,
lasers, and related optical phenomena.
1985 edition. 512pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-44152-0 $26.95
ELECTRON CORRELATION IN MOL-ECULES , S. Wilson. This text addresses
one of theoretical chemistry’s central
problems. Topics include molecular elec-
tronic structure, independent electron
models, electron correlation, the linked
diagram theorem, and related topics.
1984 edition. 304pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-45879-2 $17.95
ELEMENTS OF STATISTICAL THERMO-DYNAMICS : Second Edition, Leonard K. Nash. Encompassing essentially all
aspects of statistical mechanics that
appear in undergraduate texts, this con-
cise, elementary treatment shows how an
atomic-molecular perspective yields new
insights into macroscopic thermodynam-
ics. 1974 edition. 144pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-44978-5 $9.95
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CHEMISTRY
ELECTROLYTE SOLUTIONS : Second Revised Edition, R. A. Robinson and R. H. Stokes. Classic text deals primar-
ily with measurement, interpretation
of conductance, chemical potential,
and diffusion in electrolyte solutions.
Detailed theoretical interpretations,
plus extensive tables of thermody-
namic and transport properties.1970
edition. 590pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-42225-9 $35.95
THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES , Cooper H. Langford and Ralph A. Beebe. Undergraduate-
level text focuses onthe classical
theory of bonding in molecules, the
ionic interpretation of electrolyte
solutions, and the physical theory
of atomic structure. 186 illustrations.
1969 edition. 384pp. 6 1/8 x 9 1/4. 0-486-68359-1 $15.95
CHEMICAL KINETICS AND REACTION DYNAMICS , Paul L. Houston. This
text teaches the principles underlying
modern chemical kinetics in a clear,
direct fashion, using several exam-
ples to enhance basic understanding.
Solutions to selected problems. 2001
edition. 352pp. 8 3/8 x 11. 0-486-45334-0 $32.95
RATES AND EQUILIBRIA OF ORGANIC REACTIONS : As Treated by Statistical, Thermodynamic and Extrathermodynamic Methods, John E. Leffl er and Ernest Grunwald. Graduate-level text stresses extra-
thermodynamic approach to quan-
titative prediction and constructs a
logical framework that encompasses
and classifi es all known extrathermo-
dynamic relationships. Numerous fi g-
ures and tables. Author and Subject
Indexes. 474pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-66068-0 $11.95
GROUP THEORY AND CHEMISTRY , David M. Bishop. Concise, self-
contained introduction to group
theory and its applications to chemi-
cal problems. Symmetry, matrices,
molecular vibrations, transition metal
chemistry, more. Relevant math
included. Advanced-undergraduate/
graduate-level. 1973 edition. 294pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-67355-3 $16.95
FREE ENERGY TRANSDUCTION AND BIOCHEMICAL CYCLE KINETICS , Terrell L. Hill. This three-part treat-
ment translates the technical lan-
guage of research monographs on the
theory of free energy transfer in biol-
ogy, making the subject more acces-
sible to novices. 1989 edition. 128pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-44194-6 $11.95
SYMMETRY AND SPECTROSCOPY : An Introduction to Vibrational and Electronic Spectroscopy, Daniel C. Harris and Michael D. Bertolucci. Informal, effective undergraduate-
level text introduces vibrational and
electronic spectroscopy, present-
ing applications of group theory to
the interpretation of UV, visible, and
infrared spectra. 200 problems with
solutions. Numerous illustrations. 550pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-66144-X $19.95
CRYSTAL CHEMISTRY AND REFRACTIVITY , Howard W. Jaffe. This superb study of atoms in a
crystalline array and the nature
of their chemical bonding in
minerals pays particular atten-
tion to refractivity in crystals.
Bibliographies. 1988 edition. 352pp. 6 1/8 x 9 1/4. 0-486-69173-X $13.95
INTRODUCTION TO STEREOCHEM-ISTRY , Kurt Mislow. Introductory text
reviews molecular architecture, classi-
fi es stereoisomers according to sym-
metry properties andnature of bar-
riers, and explores conceptual basis
of asymmetric syntheses and kinetic
resolutions. Exercises with answers.
1965 edition. 208pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-42530-4 $12.95
ELEMENTARY CHEMICAL THERMO-DYNAMICS , Bruce H. Mahan. This
text introduces thermodynamic prin-
ciples in a straightforward manner.
Suitable for advanced undergraduates
and graduate students, it emphasizes
chemical applications and physical
interpretations and simplifi es math-
ematical development. 1964 edition. 176pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-45054-6 $11.95
GROUP THEORY IN CHEMISTRY AND SPECTROSCOPY : A Simple Guide to Advanced Usage, Boris S. Tsukerblat. Geared toward chemists
and experimental physicists, this
handbook is also accessible to under-
graduate students. It introduces
fundamental concepts with simple
examples, relating them to specifi c
chemical and physical problems.
1994 edition. 464pp. 6 1/8 x 9 1/4. 0-486-45035-X $24.95
CHEMICAL OSCILLATIONS, WAVES, AND TURBULENCE , Y. Kuramoto. A fundamental and frequently cited
book provides asymptotic meth-
ods applicable to the dynamics of
self-oscillating fi elds of the reaction-
diffusion type. Graduate level. 40
fi gures. 1984 edition. 164pp. 6 1/8 x 9 1/4. 0-486-42881-8 $16.95
SYMMETRY IN CHEMISTRY , Hans H. Jaffé and Milton Orchin. Developed
in an essentially nonmathematical
way, thistext coverssymmetry elements
and operations, multiple symmetry
operations, multiplication tables and
point groups, group theory applica-
tions, and crystal symmetry. 1977
edition. 206pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-42181-3 $12.95
SPINS IN CHEMISTRY , Roy McWeeny. Profi le of evolution of the “spin”
concept from its role in quantum
mechanics to its assimilation into the
fi eld of chemistry examines spin and
valence, spin Hamiltonians, more.
1970 edition. 176pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-43486-9 $12.95
INTRODUCTION TO CRYSTAL LO-GRAPHY , Donald E. Sands. Clear,
concise explanation of logical devel-
opment of basic crystallographic
concepts. Topics include crystals and
lattices, symmetry, x-ray diffraction,
and more. Problems, with answers.
114 illustrations. 1969 edition. 165pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-67839-3 $12.95
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Quantum Chemistry History of ChemistryCHEMISTRY
HANDBOOK OF COMPUTATIONAL QUANTUM CHEMISTRY , David B. Cook. This comprehensive text
provides upper-level undergradu-
ates and graduate students with
an accessible introduction to the
implementation of quantum ideas in
molecular modeling, exploring practi-
cal applications alongside theoretical
explanations. 1998 edition. 832pp. 5 3/8 x 81/2. 0-486-44307-8 $39.95
MATHEMATICS FOR QUANTUM CHEMISTRY , Jay Martin Anderson. Introduction to problems of molecu-
lar structure and motion covers cal-
culus of orthogonal functions, algebra
of vector spaces, and Lagrangian and
Hamiltonian formulation of classical
mechanics. Answers to problems.
1966 edition. 160pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-44230-6 $12.95
ELEMENTARY QUANTUM CHEMISTRY, SECOND EDITION , Frank L. Pilar. Useful introductory course covers origins of quantum theory, Schrödinger
wave equation, quantum mechanics of simple systems, electron spin, the
quantum states of atoms, the Hartree-Fock self-consistent fi eld method, more. 599pp. 6 1/8 x 9 1/4. 0-486-41464-7 $24.95
MODERN QUANTUM CHEMISTRY : Introduction to Advanced Electronic Structure Theory, Attila Szabo and Neil S. Ostlund. This graduate-level text
explains the modern in-depth approaches to the calculation of electronic
structure and the properties of molecules. Largely self-contained, it features
more than 150 exercises. 1989 edition. 480pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-69186-1 $18.95
QUANTUM MECHANICS OF MOLECULAR RATE PROCESSES , Raphael D. Levine. Survey of applications of theory of collisions and rate processes to
molecular problems includes molecular collisions, generalized Ehrenfest theo-
rem, theory of reactive collisions, role of symmetry, more. 1969 edition. 348pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-40692-X $15.95
QUANTUM CHEMISTRY : The Development of Ab Initio Methods in Molecular Electronic Structure Theory, Henry F. Schaefer III. For each of 150 landmark
papers in ab initio molecular electronic structure methods, the author pro-
vides a lucid commentary that focuses on methodology, rather than particular
chemical problems. 1984 edition. 176pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-43246-7 $14.95
QUANTUM MECHANICS IN CHEMISTRY , George C. Schatz and Mark A. Ratner. Advanced graduate-level text looks at symmetry, rotations, and angu-
lar momentum addition; occupation number representations; and scattering
theory. Uses concepts to develop basic theories of chemical reaction rates.
Problems and answers. 384pp. 6 1/2 x 9 1/4. 0-486-42003-5 $19.95
GROUP THEORY AND QUANTUM MECHANICS , Michael Tinkham. Graduate-
level text develops group theory relevant to physics and chemistry and illus-
trates their applications to quantum mechanics, with systematic treatment of
quantum theory of atoms, molecules, solids. 1964 edition. 352pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-43247-5 $24.95
THE SCEPTICAL CHYMIST , Robert Boyle. This 1661 classic defi nes the term
“element” and asserts that all natural phenomena can be explained by the
motion and organization of primary particles. 1911 edition. 254pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-42825-7 $14.95
RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES , Marie Curie. The celebrated scientist’s thesis,
which directly preceded her 1903 Nobel Prize, discusses establishing atomic
character of radioactivity; extraction from pitchblende of polonium and
radium; isolation of pure radium chloride; more. 96pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-42550-9 $7.95
ELEMENTS OF CHEMISTRY , Antoine Lavoisier. Monumental classic by the
founder of modern chemistry features fi rst explicit statement of law of con-
servation of matter in chemical change, and more. Facsimile reprint of original
(1790) Kerr translation. 539pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-64624-6 $19.95
CRUCIBLES : The Story of Chemistry from Ancient Alchemy to Nuclear Fission, Bernard Jaffe. Classic popular account of the great chemists
Trevisan, Paracelsus, Avogadro, Mendeléeff, the Curies, Thomson, Lawrence,
and others, up to A-bomb research and recent work with subatomic particles.
20 illustrations. 368pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-23342-1 $14.95
THE CHEMICAL PHILOSOPHY , Allen G. Debus. Illustrated record of major
interests of Paracelsus and other
16th-century chemical philosophers
covers chemistry and nature in the
Renaissance, Paracelsian debates,
theories of Fludd, and other
fascinating aspects of the era. 624pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-42175-9 $29.95
MENDELEEV ON THE PERIODIC LAW : Selected Writings, 1869 - 1905, Dmitri Ivanovich Mendeleev. Selected and edited by William B. Jensen. This is
the fi rst English-language collection
of Mendeleev’s most important
writings on the subject, consisting
of 13 essays and offering a history
of the law’s development by its own
founder. 320pp. 6 1/2 x 9 1/4. 0-486-44571-2 $19.95
ALCHEMY , E. J. Holmyard. Classic
study by noted authority covers
2,000 years of alchemical history:
religious, mystical overtones;
apparatus; signs, symbols, and secret
terms; advent of scientifi c method,
much more. Illustrated. 320pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-26298-7 $13.95
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SEISMIC WAVES AND SOURCES , Ari Ben-Menahem and Sarva Jit Singh. In-depth quantitative assessment of
seismic observations covers history
of seismology, from fi rst principles
to modern developments. Compre-
hensive, rigorous, lucid account; well
illustrated with fi gures, tables, solved
examples. 1981 edition. 1136pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-40461-7 $39.95
FROM RAINDROPS TO VOLCA-NOES : Adventures with Sea Surface Meteorology, Duncan C. Blanchard. A fascinating, easily digestible book
that takes readers into the realms of
meteorology, oceanography, physics,
chemistry, and volcanology. “Packed
with interesting and signifi cant infor-
mation.”— Florida Scientist . 57 illus-
trations. 208pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-43487-7 $11.95
DOPPLER RADAR AND WEATHER OBSERVATIONS : Second Edition, Richard J. Doviak and Dusan S. Zrnic. Geared toward upper-level under-
graduates and graduate students, this
text reviews the principles of Doppler
radar and emphasizes the quantita-
tive measurement of meteorologi-
cal parameters. 1993 edition. 592pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-45060-0 $29.95
DE RE METALLICA , Georgius Agricola. One of the most important
scientifi c classics, and fi rst to offer
detailed technical drawings illustrat-
ing mining techniques, fi eld research,
and the earliest scientifi c methods.
Translated by Herbert Hoover. 289
woodcuts. 672pp. 6 3/4 x 10 3/4. 0-486-60006-8 $32.95
THE GEOLOGICAL EVIDENCE OF THE ANTIQUITY OF MAN , Charles Lyell. This great 1863 classic
presents a general survey of evidence of the be-
ginnings of humanity, discusses deposits from the
glacial epoch, and supports Darwin’s theory of the
origin of species. 1914 edition. 58 fi gures. 432pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-43576-8 $22.95
THE ABYSS OF TIME : Unraveling the Mystery of the Earth’s Age, Claude C. Albritton, Jr.. Acces-
sible, entertaining work addresses Earth’s age as it
explores the work of Hooke, Buffon, Lyell, Cuvier,
Darwin, Agassiz, and others, detailing discover-
ies that led to knowledge of Earth’s astonishing
antiquity. 29 black-and-white illustrations. 256pp. 6 1/8 x 9 1/2. 0-486-42556-8 $14.95
THE STORY OF MAPS , Lloyd A. Brown. The
fi rst authoritative history of maps and the men
who made them. The historical coverage of this
volume is immense: from the fi rst two centuries
A. D. through the end of the 19th century. 464pp. 6 1/2 x 9 1/4. 0-486-23873-3 $18.95
PRECIOUS STONES, VOL. 1 , Max Bauer. This clas-
sic study begins with a general analysis of precious
stones followed by descriptions of their cutting and
mounting. The remainder of this volume focuses on
the diamond. 52 fi gures. 281pp. 6 1/8 x 9 1/4. 0-486-21910-0 $14.95
THE PHYSICS OF BLOWN SAND AND DESERT DUNES , R. A. Bagnold. The fi rst book to deal
exclusively with the behavior of blown sand and
related land forms, its accessible style makes it an
enduring reference. 84 fi gures. 16 halftones. 320pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-43931-3 $18.95
CLOUDS IN A GLASS OF BEER : Simple Experi-ments in Atmospheric Physics, Craig F. Bohren. 216pp. 6 1/8 x 9 1/4. 0-486-41738-7 $12.95
RANDOM FIELD MODELS IN EARTH SCIENCES , George Christakos. 103 fi gures. 16 tables. 512pp. 6 1/8 x 9 1/4. 0-486-43872-4 $29.95
THE PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE SEA AND ITS METEOROLOGY , Matthew Fontaine Maury. 14 Figures. 18 Tables. 10 black-and-white plates. 480pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-43248-3 $29.95
CLOUD PHYSICS : A Popular Introduction to Applied Meteorology, Louis J. Battan. 26 fi gures.
16 halftones. 160pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-42885-0 $8.95
SNOW CRYSTALS , W. A. Bentley and W. J. Humphreys. Over 2,000 photomicrographs. 226pp. 8 x 10 1/4. 0-486-20287-9 $19.95
THEORY OF SATELLITE GEODESY : Applications of Satellites to Geodesy, William M. Kaula. 140pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-41465-5 $9.95
1001 QUESTIONS ANSWERED ABOUT : Earthquakes, Avalanches, Floods and Other Natural Disasters, Barbara Tufty. Answers 1001
questions about natural disasters: earthquakes,
volcanoes, tsunamis, avalanches, landslides, fl oods,
droughts, fi res, and animal plagues. A very informa-
tive, readable book. 18 photographs, 23 line draw-
ings. 350pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-23646-3 $10.95
FLUVIAL PRO-CESSES IN GEO-MORPHOLOGY , Luna B. Leopold, M. Gordon Wolman, John P. Miller. 535pp. 5
3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-68588-8 $24.95
THE ROCK BOOK , Carroll Lane Fenton and Mildred Adams Fenton. 48 halftone plates and 40
line illustrations. 15 color illustrations on covers. 432pp. 7 1/2 x 10 1/4. 0-486-42267-4 $24.95
THE LIGHTNING DISCHARGE , Martin A. Uman. Absorbing monograph by expert sets forth most of
known properties of lightning: cloud and lightning
charges, stepped leader, return stroke, dart leader,
lightning on other planets, thunder, more. 144 illus-
trations. 377pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-41463-9 $18.95
ALL ABOUT LIGHTNING , Martin A. Uman. Readable
and nontechnical, this illustrated survey explores
the nature and causes of lightning. Topics include —
ball lightning, the workings of lightning rods, how to
photograph lightning, and other fascinating subjects. 192pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-25237-X $8.95
LIGHTNING , Martin A. Uman. Revised, updated
edition of classic work on the physics of lightning
covers phenomena, terminology, measurement,
photography, spectroscopy, thunder, and more,
including reviews of recent research. 140 fi gures
and tables. 320pp. 5 5/8 x 8 1/4. 0-486-64575-4 $10.95
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PSYCHOLOGY : The Briefer Course, William James. Classic text examines
habit, consciousness, self, discrimination, the sense of time, memory, percep-
tion, imagination, reasoning, instincts, volition, much more. This edition omits
the outdated fi rst nine chapters. 352pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-41604-6 $13.95
CONDITIONED REFLEXES , I. P. Pavlov. Edited by G. V. Anrep. Accessible
exposition of the Nobel Prize-winning scientist’s landmark work in experimen-
tal psychology. This translation was authorized by the author himself and
remains the best introduction to his work. 18 fi gures. 448pp. 5 3/8 x 8. 0-486-43093-6 $24.95
HUMAN PERSONALITY AND ITS SURVIVAL OF BODILY DEATH , F. W. H. Myers. 416pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-43818-X $15.95
PSYCHOLOGY OF THE UNCONSCIOUS , C. G. Jung. Most infl uential work of
Swiss psychiatrist breaks with Freudian tradition to focus on role of dreams,
mythology, and literature in defi ning patterns of psyche. Landmark case study;
infl uential in Jung’s redefi nition of libido. 570pp. 5 3/16 x 8 1/4. 0-486-42499-5 $12.95
THREE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE THEORY OF SEX , Sigmund Freud. Translated by A. A. Brill. Landmark study examines sexual aberrations, infan-
tile sexuality, and the transformations of puberty. A “unique” work, according
to translator A. A. Brill, invaluable to students as well as teachers and other
professionals. 128pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-41603-8 $5.95
LETTERS OF SIGMUND FREUD , Sigmund Freud. First extensive selection of
Freud’s correspondence: 315 letters to Einstein, Jung, H. G. Wells, Thomas
Mann, many others. Numerous love letters to Martha Bernays. Bibliography.
Footnotes. 470pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-27105-6 $9.95
PSYCHOPATHOLOGY OF EVERYDAY LIFE , Sigmund Freud. 176pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-42861-3 $8.95
ON DREAMS , Sigmund Freud. Translated by M.D. Eder. 80pp. 5 3/16 x 8 1/4. 0-486-41595-3 $3.50
HUMAN ANATOMY IN FULL COLOR , John Green. Twenty-fi ve exceptionally
clear and detailed anatomical plates — with labels and extensive captions —
depict the skeleton, spine, bones, joints, skull, muscles, skin and limbs; heart,
stomach, other organs; much more. 32pp. 9 1/4 x 12 1/4. 0-486-29065-4 $7.95
NOTES ON NURSING : What It Is, and What It Is Not, Florence Nightingale. Outspoken writings by the founder of modern nursing record fundamentals in
the needs of the sick that must be provided in all nursing. Covers such timeless
topics as ventilation, noise, food, more. 140pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-22340-X $4.95
THE SPECIFICITY OF SEROLOGICAL REACTIONS , Karl Landsteiner. Nobel
prizewinner’s account of experiments he and colleagues carried out on anti-
gens and serological reactions with simple compounds. Exceptionally broad
coverage of basic immunology. Extensive bibliography. 348pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-66203-9 $8.95
EXPERIMENTS AND OBSERVATIONS ON THE GASTRIC JUICE : and the Physi-ology of Digestion, William Beaumont. Landmark of medicine was fi rst com-
prehensive study of stomach in operation: digestive processes, role of gastric
juice, lining and its convolutions, much more. Introduction by Sir William Osler. 320pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-69213-2 $10.95
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE , Claude Bernard. The basic principles of scientifi c research from the great French
physiologist whose contributions in the 19th century included the discovery
of vasomotor nerves; nature of curare and other poisons in human body; more. 226pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. 0-486-20400-6 $12.95
THE PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY, William James. T he
famous long course, complete and unabridged. Covers stream of
thought, time perception, memory, and experimental methods. Great
work decades ahead of its time. Total in set: 94 fi gures. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2. Vol. I (Ch. 1–16, 696pp. ) 0-486-20381-6 $18.95 Vol. II (Ch. 17–28, 708pp. ) 0-486-20382-4 $18.95
Careful, scientifi cally accurate line renderings of the body’s
organs and major systems: skeletal, muscular, nervous,
reproductive, etc. Numerous views, cross-sections, diagrams.
Suggestions for coloring. Complete text. 43 plates. 48pp.
8 1/4 x 11. 0-486-24138-6 $3.95
HUMAN SEX AND SEXUALITY : Second Revised and Enlarged Edition, Edwin B. Steen and James H. Price. Clear, concise
coverage of sexual development, anatomy,
sexual relations, reproduction, contracep-
tion, pornography, deviations, much more.
New material on AIDS, toxic shock, etc. 480pp. 5 5/8 x 8 1/4. 0-486-25544-1 $9.95
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HISTORY OF SCIENCE
The dean of popular mathematics and science writers, Martin Gardner has written more than 60 books
and countless articles, including three decades’ worth of “Mathematical Games” columns for Scientifi c American.
MY BEST MATHEMATICAL AND LOGIC PUZZLES , Martin Gardner. Noted
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