The peculiarities of materials at the nanoscale demand an interdisciplinary approach which can be difficult for students and researchers who are trained predominantly in a single field. A chemist might not have experience at working with cell cultures or a physicist may have no idea how to make the gold colloid they need for calibrating an atomic force microscope. The interdisciplinary approach of the book will help you to quickly synthesize information from multiple perspectives. Nanoscience research is also characterized by rapid movement within disciplines. The amount of time it takes wading through papers and chasing down academics is frustrating and wasteful and our reviewers seem to suggest this work would give an excellent starting point for their work. The current source of published data is either in journal articles, which requires highly advanced knowledge of background information, or books on the subject, which can skim over the essential details of preparations. Having a cookbook to hand to flick through and from which you may select a preparation acts as a good source of contact both to researchers and those who supervise them alike. This book therefore supports fundamental nanoscience experimentation. It is by intention much more user-friendly than traditional published works, which too-frequently assumes state of the art knowledge. Moreover you can pick up this book and find a synthesis to suit your needs without digging through specialist papers or tracking someone down who eventually may or may not be able to help. Once you have used the recipe the book would then act as a reference guide for how to analyze these materials and what to look out for.

Nanotechnology Cookbook: Practical, Reliable and Jargon-free Experimental Procedures

Science & Math

COLLINS, Andrew

Chemistry

Elsevier Science

Andrew Collins was born 37 years ago. His parents never split up; in fact they rarely exchanged a cross word. No-one abused him. Nobody died. He got on well with his brother and sister and none of his friends drowned in a canal. He has never stayed overnight in a hospital and has no emotional scars from his upbringing, except a slight lingering resentment that Anita Barker once mocked his bike. This is a jealous memoir written by someone who occasionally wishes life had dealt him a few more juicy marketable blows. Andrew delves back into his first 18 years in search of something— anything—that might have left him deeply and irreparably damaged. With tales of bikes, television, sweets, good health, domestic harmony and happy holidays, Andrew aims to bring a little hope to all those out there living with the emotional after-effects of a really nice childhood.

Where Did It All Go Right?

Biographies & Memoirs

Memoirs

Ebury Press

Andrew Collins was born 37 years ago. His parents never split up; in fact they rarely exchanged a cross word. No-one abused him. Nobody died. He got on well with his brother and sister and none of his friends drowned in a canal. He has never stayed overnight in a hospital and has no emotional scars from his upbringing, except a slight lingering resentment that Anita Barker once mocked his bike. This is a jealous memoir written by someone who occasionally wishes life had dealt him a few more juicy marketable blows. Andrew delves back into his first 18 years in search of something— anything—that might have left him deeply and irreparably damaged. With tales of bikes, television, sweets, good health, domestic harmony and happy holidays, Andrew aims to bring a little hope to all those out there living with the emotional after-effects of a really nice childhood.

Where Did It All Go Right?: Growing Up Normal in the 70s

History

Historical Study & Educational Resources

After an idyllic provincial 70s childhood, the 80s took Andrew Collins to London, art school and the classic student experience. Crimping his hair, casting aside his socks and sporting fingerless gloves, he became Andy Kollins purveyor of awful poetry, disciple of moany music and wannabe political activist. What follows is a universal tale of trainee hedonism, girl trouble, wasted grants and begging letters to parents.

Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now: My Difficult Student 80s

Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now: My Difficult 80s

This charmingly funny, self-deprecating resumé of an ordinary man’s career to date and current life in the celebrity bear pit is penned by the author of the Sunday Times-bestselling Where Did It All Go Right?

That's Me in the Corner: Adventures of an ordinary boy in a celebrity world

Arts & Literature

In this sequel to "The Black Alchemist", psychic researcher Andrew Collins attempts to expose and combat the occult conspiracy which he claims is threatening to seize power in Britain, involving a sinister network of extreme right-wing politics, American fundamentalist groups, the police and big business. The book incorporates black magic rituals, supernatural battles and ritual murder.

Second Coming

Religion & Spirituality

Occult & Paranormal

Arrow Books

Evidence of an advanced race existing in the near East during prehistoric times is revealed in this book, showing the evolution of civilization and religion throughout the old world. Originating in Egypt where they introduced the first ever forms of proto agriculture and left vast Cyclopean monuments and ruins, they migrated to the near East to escape the cataclysms that accompanied the end of the Ice Age. Among their greatest achievements was the creation of the Sphinx.

From the Ashes of Angels : The Forbidden Legacy of a Fallen Race

Politics & Social Sciences

Sociology

Signet

Fodor's Gay Guide to the USA is the best of its type." - San Diego Union-Tribune Whether you're headed to a circuit party or on a business trip, Fodor's Gay Guide USA is the ultimate source for what's where and what's gay. In this expanded and revised edition, gay travel expert Andy Collins recommends more gay-friendly places to eat, sleep, shop, and play, in 150 destinations including Canada. Some of the hot new destinations include: the Hamptons, NY; Santa Barbara, CA; Telluride, CO; Asheville, NC; Park City, UT; as well as the Canadian cities of Toronto, Quebec, Montreal, and Vancouver. The book is organized geographically by region for easy use and each city or town entry includes a section on The Lay of the Land; Eats; Scenes- for both men and women; Sleeps; and The Little Black Book which lists additional resources including media, bookstores, gyms, etc. The book offers lodging and dining options in all price ranges. Information is provided for every segment of the community including both exclusively gay resorts and beaches to mainstream hotels and nightlife. Also included throughout the book are over 50 helpful maps for navigating.

Fodor's Gay Guide to the USA, 3rd Edition (Travel Guide, 3)

Travel

United States

Fodor's Travel

·The most comprehensive guide to the USA expressly for gay and lesbian travelers; engaging and insightful, personable and chatty; a guide with attitude covering 40 cities and other travel destinations nationwide. · Each chapter includes hotels, inns, B&amp;Bs, restaurants, bars, cafés and other spots where gay and lesbian travelers can expect to feel welcome, plus an overview of the destination's culture and character from a gay perspective along with resources such as local bookstores, publications, switchboards, and other useful information. ·Written by Andrew Collins, a former Fodor's editor and inveterate traveler, who has visited more sites popular with gay men and lesbians than most people see in a lifetime.

Fodor's Gay Guide to the USA: The Most Comprehensive Guide for Gay and Lesbian Travelers

Social Sciences

Fodor's

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