Molecules

The Elements and the Architecture of Everything

Nick Mann, Theodore Gray

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Black Dog & Leventhal Pub
24 April 2018

Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Chemistry

In his highly anticipated sequel to THE ELEMENTS, Theodore Gray demonstrates how the elements of the periodic table combine to form the molecules that make up our world.

Everything physical is made up of the elements and the infinite variety of molecules they form when they combine with each other. In MOLECULES, Theodore Gray takes the next step in the grand story that began with the periodic table in his best-selling book, THE ELEMENTS: A VISUAL EXPLORATION OF EVERY KNOWN ATOM IN THE UNIVERSE. Here, he explores through fascinating stories and trademark stunning photography the most interesting, essential, useful, and beautiful of the millions of chemical structures that make up every material in the world.

Gray begins with an explanation of how atoms bond to form molecules and compounds, as well as the difference between organic and inorganic chemistry. He then goes on to explore the vast array of materials molecules can create, including: soaps and solvents; goops and oils; rocks and ores; ropes and fibers; painkillers and dangerous drugs; sweeteners; perfumes and stink bombs; colors and pigments; and controversial compounds including asbestos, CFCs, and thimerosal.

Big, gorgeous photographs, as well as diagrams of the compounds and their chemical bonds, rendered with never before seen beauty, fill the pages and capture molecules in their various states.

As he did in THE ELEMENTS, Gray shows us molecules as we've never seen them before. It's the perfect book for his loyal fans who've been eager for more and for anyone fascinated with the mysteries of the material world.

By: Nick Mann, Theodore Gray
Imprint: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 255mm, Width: 255mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 1.030kg
ISBN: 9780316480581
ISBN 10: 0316480584
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 24 April 2018
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Theodore Gray is the author of The Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe, Reactions: An Illustrated Exploration of Elements, Molecules, and Change in the Universe, and Theodore Gray's Completely Mad Science: Experiments You Can Do At Home, But Probably Shouldn't. He is the creator of the bestselling iPad apps Elements and Molecules, which have both been named App of the Week by Apple and have been featured in commercials and print advertisement for the iPad. He lives in Urbana, Illinois.Nick Mann is the photographer of The Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe and Reactions: An Illustrated Exploration of Elements, Molecules, and Change in the Universe. Aside from having photographed more elements, molecules, and reactions than probably anyone in the world, he is an accomplished landscape, sports, and event photographer. He also lives in Urbana, Illinois.

Reviews for Molecules: The Elements and the Architecture of Everything

A masterpiece...Suddenly the physical world makes a lot more sense. --BoingBoing AP Chem would have been way more fun if textbooks resembled this visually exciting tome. --Entertainment Weekly, Must List One of the Best Science Books of 2014 --Wired A must-have for anyone of any age or education. --Jamie Hyneman