An ideal primer for those who wish to improve their scientific
literacy, this book is beautifully written and especially
recommended for high school and undergraduate nonmajor science
courses. Amply illustrated chapters on chemical bonding,
biochemistry, cancer, and the atmosphere are interspersed with
such chapters as "The Alchemist's Dream,"
"Newsworthy Molecules" and "WallStreet
Chemistry." To facilitate this book's use in the classroom,
a complete set of problems and sample exams are available from
the publisher.