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A Very Short Introduction
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The periodic table of elements, first encountered by many of us at school, provides an arrangement of the chemical elements, ordered by their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties, and divided into periodic trends. In this Very Short Introduction audiobook, Eric R. Scerri looks at the trends in properties of elements that led to the construction of the table and shows how the deeper meaning of the table's structure gradually became apparent with the development of atomic theory and, in particular, quantum mechanics, which underlies the behavior of all of the elements and their compounds.
This new edition celebrates the completion of the seventh period of the table, with the ratification and naming of elements 113, 115, 117, and 118 as nihonium, moscovium, tennessine, and oganesson. Eric R. Scerri also incorporates new material on recent advances in our understanding of the origin of the elements, as well as developments concerning group three of the periodic table.
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Beloved by children and adults worldwide, the writings of C. S. Lewis have a broad and enduring appeal. Although he is best known for the iconic Chronicles of Narnia series, C. S. Lewis was actually a man of many literary parts.
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A great book
- De Jim en 11-03-19
De: James Como
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Fascism
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Kevin Passmore
- Narrado por: Pam Ward
- Duración: 6 h y 4 m
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Fascism is notoriously hard to define. How do we make sense of an ideology that appeals to streetfighters and intellectuals alike? That is overtly macho in style, yet attracts many women? That calls for a return to tradition while maintaining a fascination with technology? And that preaches violence in the name of an ordered society? In the new edition of this Very Short Introduction, Kevin Passmore brilliantly unravels the paradoxes of one of the most important phenomena in the modern world
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Brings Clarity to a Resurging Topic
- De Fernanda Araujo en 03-24-20
De: Kevin Passmore
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The Brain
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Michael O’Shea
- Narrado por: Dennis Holland
- Duración: 4 h y 40 m
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How does the brain work? How different is a human brain from other creatures' brains? Is the human brain still evolving? In this fascinating book, Michael O'Shea provides a non-technical introduction to the main issues and findings in current brain research, and gives a sense of how neuroscience addresses questions about the relationship between the brain and the mind.
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Excellent clarity, perfect level of technical
- De Harlan Findley en 11-03-23
De: Michael O’Shea
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College Level Organic Chemistry
- De: AudioLearn Content Team
- Narrado por: Lisa Stroth
- Duración: 8 h y 40 m
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The audiobook is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you might expect to learn in a typical undergraduate organic chemistry course. The material is accurate, up-to-date, and broken down into bite-sized chapters. There are key takeaways following each chapter to drive home key points and quizzes to review commonly tested questions.
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More of a Reference Book
- De BOB SCHER en 05-21-20
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Freda McManus
- Narrado por: Deborah Balm
- Duración: 4 h y 9 m
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This Very Short Introduction gives an overview of what CBT is, where it came from, what it does, and when it can be used. It explores how one of the driving forces behind CBT's success and continued adaptation has been its basis in empiricism, and analyses how it must continue to evolve to meet future challenges. Freda McManus also discusses how the scale of mental health problems and relative costs of traditional therapy formats have prompted investigations into alternative formats of CBT that have the potential to reach broader audiences, globally.
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Excellent information
- De Anonymous User en 08-12-24
De: Freda McManus
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Philosophical Method
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Timothy Williamson
- Narrado por: Roger Clark
- Duración: 4 h y 50 m
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Timothy Williamson tackles some of the key questions surrounding philosophy in new and provocative ways, showing how philosophy begins in common sense curiosity, and develops through our capacity to dispute rationally with each other. Discussing philosophy's ability to clarify our thoughts, he explains why such clarification depends on the development of philosophical theories, and how those theories can be tested by imaginative thought experiments, and compared against each other by standards similar to those used in the natural and social sciences.
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Excellent what's philosophy intro
- De Matjaz Potrc en 10-05-20
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Classics
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Mary Beard, John Henderson
- Narrado por: Julia Whelan
- Duración: 4 h y 18 m
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We are all classicists - we come into touch with the classics on a daily basis: in our culture, politics, medicine, architecture, language, and literature. What are the true roots of these influences, however, and how do our interpretations of these aspects of the classics differ from their original reality?
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Beard guides the reader through the Classics
- De Darwin8u en 10-29-24
De: Mary Beard, y otros
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre The Periodic Table
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- Scott Lary
- 10-28-21
Fascinating historical Account
Some people have an aptitude for musical notes while others seek to make sense of nature and the universe via other faculties. The author of ‘The Periodic Table’ takes us on a journey of discovery which highlights personalities along with their significant contributions to the field of chemistry. Having struggled in college with both physics and chemistry I found this work refreshing in that it did not assume a prior scientific conceptual framework but rather built one step-by-step — advancing along as each discovery was unfolded. Much about the relationships between physics and chemistry and how they ‘fertilized’ each other allow me to see much more clearly just how we as a civilization have gotten to where we are now. The author’s personal Audible reading of his work gave it a credibility which otherwise would surely have been lost with any other reader. I was saddened to finish this book but look forward to any future communications I might be fortunate enough to have with the author regarding how a Unified Field Chart (UFC) of chemistry might be updated as a useful educational tool.
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- Kiaf
- 07-09-23
Atomic mass or atomic number
Excellent narration. First time herd of left step order and spiral, from the traditional rectangle.
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- Brad
- 08-22-24
Good but requires a chemistry background
Not quite like other very short introductions as this seems to assume a science background. I think the hard copy of this introduction would be more useful than audiobook. That said the performance was excellent.
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