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Chemical Calculations    by George I. Sackheim,     18th Edition, 2006.     ISBN 1-58874-542-2     List Price $17.80

Fifty-five years and hundreds of thousands of copies sold is quite a record for any book. The 18th edition of this title carries on its storied tradition as George Sackheim has combined the best features of the previous editions for this post-golden anniversary edition.

The long history of the success of this book is a direct result of Sackheim's pedagogical methods in bringing out logical reasoning and demanding that the student think through the problems as opposed to memorizing them. This book shows the student how to solve a chemical problem as well as explaining key concepts such as atomic structure, valence, nomenclature, and other problem areas. There are over 1,000 problems in this book.

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Workbook for General Chemistry by Bassam Z. Shakhashiri and Rodney Schreiner, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Third Edition, 2004.

ISBN 1-58874-431-0

List Price $36.80

This workbook contains a series of lessons that deal with many of the skills needed for success in a general chemistry course. The lessons allow and help the student to develop, on their own and at their own pace, the ability to solve various sorts of problems encountered in such a course. It is a complement to a textbook that provides a context for the exercises and problems presented.

In each lesson, the essentials of selected chemical concepts and principles are presented and illustrated along with related problems and their solutions. A step-by-step approach has shown to develop student confidence in solving word problems. Students see how problems are solved and then test their knowledge and sills with similar exercises. Full solutions to the exercises are provided at the back of the workbook.

Thousands of students have used this approach and found it beneficial. Their instructors have found the drill and practice provided by this workbook to help students link the mechanics of solving problems with thorough understanding of chemical concepts and principles. 

Chemical Kinetics by Bassam Z. Shakhashiri and Rodney Schreiner of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Second Edition, 2005.

ISBN 1-58874-361-6

List Price $7.80

This booklet introduces the subject of chemical kinetics as presented in a first year course in Chemistry. It deals at an introductory level with the rates of chemical reactions and the factors that affect them. The expression and measurement of reaction rates are described, along with the effects of reaction conditions.

The format allows the user to test the knowledge gained on a stop-by-step text procedure from topic to topic. Answers with complete solutions are provided at the back of the booklet.

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Chemical Equilibrium by Bassam Shakhashiri and Rodney Schreiner of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Third Edition, 2005.

ISBN 1-58874-535-x

List Price $9.60

This booklet introduces the subject of chemical equilibrium as presented in first year college courses. It presents elementary concepts and principles that describe the properties of a chemical in a state of equilibrium. When these concepts and properties are understood the student will be able to analyze and solve problems dealing with chemical equilibrium.

The knowledge of the user is tested from topic to topic. After studying each section, tests with answer space are provided and the use can check the answers in the back of the book. This ensures understanding at each step of development before proceeding further.

This book and its companion book, Chemical Kinetics, are being used on a wider and wider basis every year. Please give both a try.

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Atomic and Molecular Orbitals by George I. Sackheim.

ISBN 0-87563-002-2

List Price $6.80

Another Sackheim book that is used at over 100 schools! This programmed book contains 323 frames that are clear and meaningful. This book has been in print a long time and its many users claim it is one of the most useful supplements available.

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Chemistry Calculations Companion by Phyllis Anderson-Meyer of Saint Xavier University, 1999.

ISBN 0-87563-878-3

List Price $13.00

This unique workbook is designed as a supplement for developmental, introductory, or general chemistry. Succinct note sheets for common topics in these courses are reinforced with exercise sheets. Answers to the exercise sheets are included in the back of the book.

Check out both Books A and B for even more classroom resources!
General Chemistry Quantitative  and Qualitative Laboratory Experiments for Science Majors, Book A by Jan Dekker and Dan Kimball, Reedley College, 2003.

ISBN 1-58874-242-3

List Price $24.95

This unique lab manual combines the thorough teaching of all chemical concepts needed in a General Chemistry class with the important nuts-and-bolts considerations of low chemical use and thus descreased waste, as well as easy lab preparation!  In the current tight budget times in education, all this is very welcome.

The authors believe that chemistry is fun and try to incorporate that spirit as much as possible into the student's laboratory experience.  Explaining the theory of London Dispersion Forces hits home when combined with a fun polymer lab!  That is the philosophy of this lab manual.

The preparations are convenient with a supplementary Solutions and Preparations Manual which is available to the instructor upon notification of adoption.

All experiments have been thoroughly used and extensively tested with hundreds of students and six different instructors over eight semesters.  It works!

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General Chemistry Quantitative  and Qualitative Laboratory Experiments for Science Majors, Book B by Jan Dekker and Dan Kimball, Reedley College, 2005.

ISBN 1-58874-336-5

List Price $23.95

Book B follows in the successes of Book A!  It contains additional experiments from Book A.  Between them, Books A and B  provide enough experiments for a general chemistry class for an entire academic year.

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Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry: Learning Concepts in Laboratory Settings/Learning Activities Packets by M. Rachel Wang of Spokane Community College, 1999.

ISBN 0-87563-876-7

List Price $16.80

This student hands-on study manual consists of a series of 15 learning activity packets (LAPs) on fundamental concepts of chemistry. A total of 10 supplementary exercises are also included. This LAP manual is suitable for use in a variety of introductory chemistry courses.

The LAP format is a unique mix between traditional laboratory manual and textbook. A typical LAP unfolds a central theme through short paragraphs of explanations with interspersed hands-on activities. Students take the active part of learning by completing the LAPs in laboratory settings.

We would be happy to customize this book for you by including LAPs which you choose, along with your own material.

Instructor manual available.

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Chemistry in Nutrition and Foods Learning Activity Packets, by M. Rachel Wang
Spokane Falls Community College, 2004

ISBN 1-58874-363-2

List Price $11.80

Chemistry in the Environment Learning Activity Packets, by M. Rachel Wang
Spokane Falls Community College, 2004

ISBN 1-58874-364-0

List Price $12.80

By popular demand, Rachel Wang has decided to make available her other Learning Activity Packets.  Now, you have the option of using any of them as stand-alone manuals, or you can mix and match units from the different sets to create your own custom versions!

Instructor manual available for each!

Elements of Chemistry by Gerard R. Dobson and Simon Bott of the University of North Texas, 1995.

ISBN 0-87563-567-9

List Price $29.95

This approach to teaching first-year college chemistry is unique. The book is written with the clear understanding that the student it is reaching is not just the science major but also the liberal arts student. A phenomenological/historical approach to chemistry is employed which emphasizes that experiment precedes theory. It begins with the historical development of science and an early emphasis on the behavior of gases, from which our understanding of atoms, molecules, and stoichiometry has evolved. Contributions of numerous important philosophers and chemists are cited and put into the perspective of time.

Understanding Organic Chemistry at The Molecular Level by Philip L. Fuchs of Purdue University, 1996.

ISBN 0-87563-677-2

List Price $54.95

This compilation of lecture notes, now in its fourth edition, is designed for students in a two-semester organic chemistry course. The material serves to reinforce the notion that organic chemistry must first be perceived as a three-dimensional science upon which a detailed mechanistic interpretation can then be applied. With the aid of a stereoscopic viewer, included at the end of the book, the student is able to visualize various selected structures in 3D.

This manual has also proven to be a tremendous asset for the student preparing to take the organic entrance exam for graduate study in chemistry. 

Easy Chemistry, by Louis Casimir, 2008

ISBN 1-58874-761-1

List Price $26.95

Easy Chemistry, now in its eighth edition, provides an introduction to various basic concepts in the field of chemistry.  A stated purpose of the manual is to make chemistry a user-friendly science for the beginning student.  Twenty-four chapters, most with exercises, introduce the student to numerous foundational topics.  This text is especially appropriate for the high school student and the non-science major at the collegiate level.

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Unique Chemical Labs, by Louis Casimir, 2002.

ISBN 1-58874-146-X

List Price $11.95

Unique Chemical Labs offers over 45 lab exercises to complement Easy Chemistry.  The development of lab techniques and the examination of selected compounds are the focus of these exercises.  Again, a very basic approach is the cornerstone of this manual.

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