Customer Reviews

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

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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!

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!

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!

I went to my college bookstore and they wanted almost $200 for this same book, and I found it on here for 70 dollars less, new!

So this is a fantastic book. Explains all concepts and terms well.

I bought this for self-study, to refresh myself on general and organic chem and to get a solid introduction to biochemistry. So far, I'm enjoying it. Well written with good illustrations although aimed at an introductory audience.

Product came as advertised in a shorter period of time then indicated (said 5 to 16 days, and it came in 4 days.)

EVEN THOUGH ITS AN EDITION EARLIER IT IS THE SAME EXACT AS THE NEW ONE PLUS THIS ONE HAS A PERIODIC TABLE. THKS FOR FAST SHIPMENT AND A GREAT BOOK THAT WAS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION JUST AS DESCRIBED

I ended up purchasing this book by mistake, as it was not what I needed. However, the refund process was smooth and easy. Good customer service.

It is indeed a good introduction to Chemistry. However it is targeted mainly at those working or hoping to work in industries which involve life sciences (nutritionists, nurses etc). For this reason it does miss out some key points and include some rather bizarre (though largely interesting) information. Not for those looking for a more physical look at Chemistry.

no cd but book was in good condition and it arrived in a reasonable amount of time