Addison-Wesley Chemistry
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Summary
The listing describes Addison-Wesley Chemistry by Dennis D. Staley, Wilbraham & Candace J. Simpson as a science or technology book focused on explanation. The record for this copy lists 1993 • Pearson Prentice Hall • 724 pages.
Why this book now
More appealing if you want an older backlist book that still feels distinct instead of generic filler.
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- You are looking for ideas explained with useful examples.
- You need science or technology that stays readable.
- When you want something richly atmospheric, the chapters jump time and voice in clever ways, keeping the structure engaging while revealing key facts.
- You need a book with almost no science or technology.
- You are looking for something written for experts only.
- When you avoid books heavy on atmosphere, the narrator keeps details close and often withholds key motives.
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Exact edition: Hardcover · ISBN-13 9780201282399
Worth buying if: You are looking for ideas explained with useful examples.
Skip it if: You need a book with almost no science or technology.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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This book focuses on explaining its subject rather than telling a story.
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Hardcover: ISBN-13 9780201282399
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