Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry (with CD-ROM and CengageNOW Printed Access Card) [Hardcover]

Frederick A. Bettelheim (Author), William H. Brown (Author), Mary K. Campbell (Author), Shawn O. Farrell (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0495011975 | ISBN-13: 978-0495011972 | Publication Date: February 22, 2006 | Edition: 008

This best-selling GOB text continues to lead the way with a strong focus on current issues, pedagogically rich framework, a wide variety of medical and biological applications, visually dynamic art program, and exceptionally strong and varied end-of-chapter problems. Plus, this edition includes numerous new resources to help students' understanding and comprehension of chemistry, including full integration with our popular technological tools OWL (online homework management system) and CengageNOW (student assessment program), completely updated biochemistry content, and expanded medical and health applications useful for allied health students.

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"I found that the book was written at a very appropriate level for my students. It was very easy to read and understand and some of the problems in the back of the chapter took the information to a more advanced level, if the teacher wanted to use them. The topics in this manuscript are much more clearly presented than our current text, without extraneous information, and the examples are very relevant to the text. Also, the Chemical Connections are interesting and will bring home the usefulness of the information to the students. I think students would enjoy this textbook for its clear explanations and interesting information."

"By having Chapter 3 devoted to Nuclear Chemistry, the students feel like they're exploring new territory. In addition, its coverage of medical imaging techniques is greatly appealing to the medical/healthcare fields, making them feel as if the course is tailored to their interests. In general, my students find the writing in your text very readable and the explanations clear."

"The major strength of this book is its flexibility. It provides the instructor with the ability to go deeply into a topic (such as alkene mechanisms) or to cover it briefly. This allows for great flexibility in the course without sacrificing students ability to student further chapters. I would recommend this text to a colleague since it is the most clearly written and best organized of the available books." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 928 pages
• Publisher: Brooks Cole; 008 edition (February 22, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0495011975
• ISBN-13: 978-0495011972
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #52,588 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Non-majors Book, April 16, 2006

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Dr Chris - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry (with CD-ROM and CengageNOW Printed Access Card) (Hardcover)

This book is in its 8th Edition with two new authors. The style continues the high standards set in the previous edition. I find this book to be a very good quick reference guide for chemical reactions, stoichiometry, organic and biological chemistry. I am very sad to see that Bettelheim and March have passed away!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Intro to General, Organic and Biochemistry, August 27, 2008

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This review is from: Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry (with CD-ROM and CengageNOW Printed Access Card) (Hardcover)

This is not an easy book, however it is the easiest Chem book I have ever seen. The CD-ROM and the CengageNOW are worth their weight in GOLD! USe them because they SURE make this process a ton easier. BY getting this through Amazon I save a good bit on what the FCCJ bookstore is selling it for. Plus I got this delivered directly to me AND no long lines to stand in. This is a good book! Enjoy it! Have fun with Chemistry!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry (with CD-ROM and CengageNOW Printed Access Card), July 11, 2009

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This review is from: Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry (with CD-ROM and CengageNOW Printed Access Card) (Hardcover)

Great chem book.

The "CengageNOW access card/code" that comes with this book on amazon is NOT the same as an "OWL code". The access code with this book will provide you with an online version of the text and sample tests to help you learn...and gives you the opportunity to put in a "key code" provided by your professor to access something else...
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The OWL code does not come with an online version of the textbook.
I've found that the company likes to make the differences in their products confusing to the consumer, so you buy everything.

I recommend buying a cheap used copy and if you need it, purchasing OWL through cengage to greatly reduce your expenses. It's totally worth it - as long as your used text arrives before the first day of class!