A matter-of-fact guide to mastering the basics of chemistry. We're all natural born chemists. Every time we cook, clean, take a shower, drive a car, use a solvent (such as nail polish remover), or perform any of the countless everyday activities that involve complex chemical reactions we're doing chemistry! So why do so many of us desperately resist learning chemistry when we're young?

From pre-Columbus to the American Revolution, from Watergate to Iraq to Barack Obama, you'll discover fascinating details.

From Ohm's law to building projects, get going in electronics with this all-in-one guide! Lowe provides clear, concise explanations of all the important concepts of electronics, and directions for building simple, fun projects you can actually use.

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Instructions and suggestions are offered on the use and function of the Kindle Fire e-reader, a handheld device with similar capabilities of a standard notebook computer.