Hooked on Life Science: 101 Ready-To-Use Crossword Puzzles Featuring the Vocabulary, Concepts & Fun of Life Science for Grades 5-12

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An absolutely excellent must have book for science teachers........1999-01-10

I find the book one of the best in it's genre that I have ever read. A must-purchase book for all science teachers!!! (Perhaps, I should note that I am the author of this book and feel compelled to give my book an excellent review.) :)

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As customers and shareholders demand better products faster, more pressure is felt by technical professionals to develop it now and develop it right the first time. Considered the breakthrough design and inventive problem-solving approach of the past 100 years, TRIZ is a unique, algorithmic approach to problem solving that allows engineers, planners and managers to formulate the best possible solutions for technical systems problems and predict future product needs based on technology evolution and competitive advantages. Developed in Russia, the popularity of TRIZ is now spreading to Europe, the United States, and Japan, but until now no comprehensive, comprehensible treatment of the topic has been available in English. Simplified TRIZ: New Problem Solving Applications for Engineers and Manufacturing Professionals not only demystifies TRIZ, but it also shows how it can be used in new ways to enhance Six Sigma, Constraints Management, Supply Chain Management, QFD, and Taguchi methods to gain innovative and technological competitive advantages. This practical how-to guide teaches you how to solve problems creatively, and more importantly, shows you how to find and foresee the evolution of problems in the future. It provides many exercises, worksheets, and tables to further illustrate the concepts of this multinational method. Implement the same problem-solving tool that many Fortune 500 companies are already using with Simplified TRIZ.

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Simplistic description - poorly written.......2006-10-05

The method itself is extremely interesting, unfortunately the authors repeat the same examples over and over again. Very annoying. The style borders on boring. I would recommend definitely reading the book from Savransky as a much better example of TRIZ

THE textbook for basic TRIZ education.......2005-10-27

Simplified TRIZ provides the theoretical foundation for the beginner to learn the practical application of the TRIZ methodology. Domb and Rantanen present a cohesive and structured breakdown of the basic components of TRIZ: the Ideal Final Result and Ideality, Contradiction Theory, Resources, and the Patterns of Evolution. The book's importance is such that I use it as a supporting text for my basic TRIZ curriculum. The students find it easy to understand as well as demonstrative enough to teach application.

Dr. Domb's credibility (international TRIZ evangelist and editor of the TRIZ Journal, www.triz-journal.com) in the quality and innovation communities is such that this book MUST be studied if you are serious about TRIZ.

Interesting.......2005-08-02

I found the book very interesting, even if I was not able to apply it to real problems we face yet.

A brilliant model of problem solving.......2003-07-05

Using a perfect model, this books first introduces characteristics of GOOD solutions, then step by step, it describes triz problem solving tools (and strategy development tools as well) all integrated into each other.
As stated in the title, it's a simplified book so you can't find some advanced tools like su-field modeling in it.

Troubleshooting the Extrusion Process: A Systematic Approach to Solving Plastic Extrusion Problems

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Troubleshooting the Extrusion Process: A Systematic Approach to Solving Plastic Extrusion Problems

Manufacturer: Hanser Gardner Publications
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ASIN: 1569903204

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Despite the industrial importance of extrusion troubleshooting, no book currently deals exclusively with this topic. This book rectifies this situation.

This book addresses all issues crucial in extrusion troubleshooting. In addition, industrial case studies, which are richly illustrating with color photographs and photomicrographs, are used to provide exemplary approaches to efficient problem analysis and problem solving.

Both authors have worked in extrusion for many years and have been involved in many troubleshooting projects. Although it is impossible to discuss all possible extrusion problems, it is possible to discuss the main categories and to develop a systematic and methodical approach to solving extrusion problems. In this book, the authors frequently use flow charts and fishbone charts to allow systematic troubleshooting.

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clear and accessible

Problem-Solving Workbook w/Solutions to accompany General Chemistry: The Essential Concepts
Brandon J. Cruickshank , and Raymond Chang
Manufacturer: Mcgraw-Hill College
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0072905204

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Chang's Essential Chemistry allows you to focus on all the basic topics in a one-year general chemistry course. With the clear writing and strong pedagogy Raymond Chang is known for, Essential Chemistry enables you to cover all the basics-from start to finish-in your one-year course. Plus, the text provides strong pedagogical features your students need and the teaching support you want.

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clear and accessible.......2000-08-01

Chang's text was my choice for my General Chemistry course this year. It includes very basic material, which is very helpful for heterogeneous courses or courses where students have limited background in math or chemistry.

There are some odd mistakes in the text, but they are primarily when Chang editorializes and do not involve important facts or concepts. For instance, Chang states that water in the ocean has the same chemical structure as water on the ice caps of Mars.

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Problem Solving in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering with POLYMATH™, Excel, and MATLAB®, Second Edition, is a valuable resource and companion that integrates the use of numerical problem solving in the three most widely used software packages: POLYMATH, Microsoft Excel, and MATLAB. Recently developed POLYMATH capabilities allow the automatic creation of Excel spreadsheets and the generation of MATLAB code for problem solutions. Students and professional engineers will appreciate the ease with which problems can be entered into POLYMATH and then solved independently in all three software packages, while taking full advantage of the unique capabilities within each package. The book includes more than 170 problems requiring numerical solutions.

This greatly expanded and revised second edition includes new chapters on getting started with and using Excel and MATLAB. It also places special emphasis on biochemical engineering with a major chapter on the subject and with the integration of biochemical problems throughout the book.

General Topics and Subject Areas, Organized by Chapter

Introduction to Problem Solving with Mathematical Software Packages

Basic Principles and Calculations

Regression and Correlation of Data

Introduction to Problem Solving with Excel

Introduction to Problem Solving with MATLAB

Advanced Problem-Solving Techniques

Thermodynamics

Fluid Mechanics

Heat Transfer

Mass Transfer

Chemical Reaction Engineering

Phase Equilibrium and Distillation

Process Dynamics and Control

Biochemical Engineering

Practical Aspects of Problem-Solving Capabilities

Simultaneous Linear Equations

Simultaneous Nonlinear Equations

Linear, Multiple Linear, and Nonlinear Regressions with Statistical Analyses

Partial Differential Equations (Using the Numerical Method of Lines)

Curve Fitting by Polynomials with Statistical Analysis

Simultaneous Ordinary Differential Equations (Including Problems Involving Stiff Systems, Differential-Algebraic Equations, and Parameter Estimation in Systems of Ordinary Differential Equations)

The Book's Web Site (http://www.problemsolvingbook.com)

Provides solved and partially solved problem files for all three software packages, plus additional materials

Describes discounted purchase options for educational version of POLYMATH available to book purchasers

Includes detailed, selected problem solutions in Maple™, Mathcad®, and Mathematica™

General Chemistry Problem Solving Workbook 6e

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General Chemistry Problem Solving Workbook 6e
Kenneth W. Whitten
Manufacturer: Holt Rinehart & Winston
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ASIN: 0030212294

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Get a better grade with SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR GENERAL CHEMISTRY WITH MATH REVIEW! With a reader-friendly style and step-by-step problem solving sequences, this straightforward chemistry text provides you with the tools you need to succeed in general chemistry. With a wealth of practice problems for both math and chemistry, a Book Companion Web Site with additional practice problems, and access to an online homework tutorial system, this text is a must read for anyone who wants to improve their performance in general chemistry.

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Solving General Chemistry Problems
Robert Nelson Smith
Manufacturer: W.H. Freeman & Company
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Solving Equilibrium Problems With Applications to Qualitative Analysis

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Solving Equilibrium Problems With Applications to Qualitative Analysis
Steven S. Zumdahl
Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin Company
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Endodontics: Problem-Solving in Clinical Practice (Endodontics)

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Endodontics: Problem-Solving in Clinical Practice (Endodontics)
T.R. Pitt Ford , H.E. Pitt Ford , and J.S. Rhodes
Manufacturer: Informa Healthcare
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Problem Solving in Endodontics: Prevention, Identification, and Management

ASIN: 1853176958

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The problems arising from root canals in the daily clinical practice of dentistry can often be difficult and time-consuming to solve. Here a team from one leading center of dental excellence provides practical guidance to these difficult areas. They explain how to manage the complications that arise from the procedure, and their advice explores all possible issues on the subject. Topics include endodontic emergencies, medication, cavity preparation and techniques. The text provides not only step-by-step instruction, but also top-notch illustrations. Dental surgeons will find Endodontics: Problem Solving in Clinical Practice an essential addition to their reference resources.

Introductory Chemistry, 2nd edition (Problem Solving Guide and Workbook)

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Excellent for true conceptual understanding
A very good introductory book on basic chemistry
Know what your buying before you buy it.

Introductory Chemistry, 2nd edition (Problem Solving Guide and Workbook)
Steve Russo
Manufacturer: Longman Pub Group
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Steve Russo and Mike Silver turn chemistry into a memorable story that engages readers and provides the context they need to understand and remember core concepts. The book builds interesting applications and well-designed illustrations into the narrative to get and hold attention, then builds confidence with integrated active learning activities. Readers make the connections between concepts and the problem-solving techniques they need to master as they read. &LT;P&GT; The new edition strengthens this conceptual approach and presents additional quantitative techniques in key areas. Readers will find enhanced support for quantitative problem-solving and more challenging questions at the end of each chapter, in addition to the wealth of technology-based support on The Chemistry Place(tm), Special Edition and on The Chemistry of Life CD-ROM. For college instructors and students.

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Excellent for true conceptual understanding.......2007-03-11

A previous reviewer has his facts wrong --- both Silver and Russo have PhDs in chemistry. Here's a blurb about Silver and Russo from the publisher:

Steve Russo is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at Cornell University and the Director of Organic Laboratories. Prior to that, he was an Assistant Professor at Indiana University. While there, he designed and implemented a state-of-the-art computer resource center for the undergraduate chemistry curriculum. He received his B.S. in chemistry from St. Francis College and his Ph.D. in physical organic chemistry from Cornell University. He is a member of the American Chemical Society and has been a recipient of the Dupont Teaching Award, Clark Teaching Award, and the Amoco Distinguished Teaching Award. Mike Silver is a Professor of Chemistry at Hope College. He received his B.S. in chemistry from Fairleigh Dickinson University and his Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry from Cornell University. He is a member of the American Chemical Society, past president of the West Michigan Section, and a member of the Council of Undergraduate Research. He has received the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award for excellence in teaching and research and the Provost's Award for Teaching Excellence. Currently he is involved in collaborative research with the Dow Corning Chemical Company.

In my experience, this is one of the few chemistry textbooks which explains WHY as opposed to simply presenting isolated formulas and factoids for students to memorize. It is terrific for visual-spatial learners and for students who want the big picture as well as the details. The organization of the textbook is logical, with one subject leading into the next.

A very good introductory book on basic chemistry.......2005-08-15

This book presents a excelent introduction to chemistry. There is no economy of space.The concepts are very well explained, in a conversational style. It is hard for you not to understand. Also it is very well and beautifully ilustrated.I hope there will be a review to include more subjects.

Know what your buying before you buy it........2005-06-01

After using this book for my sophomore year in high school I decided to read about the authors, and the day I saw that they had PhD's in TEACHING CHEMISTRY was the day that intelligent life ceased to exist. This book does teach about chemistry, but in the most unorthodox way that you could not even imagine what they do. They give you five hundred definitions on everything. All this does is make it more and more confusing. Please, just give me a basic definition and if I need something explained I'll ask my teacher, who deserves his doctorate in teaching chemistry.

Another bad thing about this book is that is puts all the information that would take five lines up text into a long drawn out three page essay on something in real life. I do not care about that garbage! All I want is the information and I don't want to waste a half hour trying to find it in some stupid example I could care less about. 99% of the time I was reading the book I was getting a headache because all I could think was GET TO THE POINT ALREADY! One time I was making sure I wrote an acid base reaction correctly so I decided to check the book like I would in any other course. But in my fatal attempts to check my work I found out that the only acid base reaction in this text book is the equilibrium of water, and that doesn't help me one bit. If your wondering why I'm in such a bad mood right now, it's because I just stopped studying my final chemistry exam.

Stoicheometry is very a very simple concept that a cave man could understand, but the way this book does it makes half the class perplexed beyond what was thought to be chemically possible. If you're someone that memorizes math equations instead of understanding them, this book is not something to look forward to.

All it does is write out and explain the equation in the most confusing way. I did not have a problem with this because I never had to look at what they put, but when I tried to use it to explain something to a classmate I ended up closing the book and drawing out a much simpler version on a piece of paper. The only problem I ran into was that my teacher was worried about the lack of work I was showing on my free response problems, because I did not do it the long drawn out way the book tells you to. Consequently, I ended up having to do the problem my way, and then translating it on to the answer sheet the way the book tells you to do it.

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