Tillverkningsteknik

Detta är en bok för dig som är på väg ut i livsmedelsindustrin eller i restaurangbranschen och där kommer att ha ansvaret för att livsmedelsprodukter och restaurangmat är hanterad på ett klokt och ansvarsfullt sätt. Målet ned ämnet Livsmedelshygien är att skapa bättre och säkrare arbetsplatser. Boken innehåller förutom en tydlig redogörelse för olika mikroorganismer, smittvägar och tydliga anvisningar om hygien även Livsmedelslagstiftningen, HACCP och exempel på faroanalys. Kort sagt, denna bok om Livsmedelshygien är ett mycket bra redskap i arbetet att skapa en säker livsmedelsproduktion.

Livsmedelsvetenskap är ett tvärvetenskapligt ämne som belyser mat ur olika vetenskapliga perspektiv. Det omfattar livsmedelskedjan, från råvarans ursprung och kemiska sammansättning till förädling, tillagning och konsumtion. Vårt livsmedelssystem står inför en nödvändig omställning. För att möta framtidens utmaningar måste vi främja hälsa, klimat och miljö. Dessutom måste systemet kunna försörja befolkningen med tillräcklig mat och näring även under kriser.Livsmedelsvetenskap ger svar på aktuella frågor som rör hela kedjan från odling och uppfödning till den ätfärdiga maträtten med målet att sträva mot en hälsosammare och mer hållbar livsmedelsproduktion och konsumtion. I denna utgåva har de uppdaterade Nordiska näringsrekommendationerna och ett kapitel om växtbaserade livsmedel inkluderats.Denna bok inleds med övergripande kapitel om livsmedelskvalitet, konserveringsmetoder och matlagningstekniker. Därefter följer kapitel om respektive livsmedelsgrupp från råvarans ursprung, via kemisk sammansättning, till vad som händer under tillagning. Närings-, hälso- och miljöaspekter behandlas på respektive råvara.Genomgående innehåller kapitlen fakta om:• råvarans ursprung, uppbyggnad och sammansättning• kvalitetskriterier• industriell tillverkning• förvaring, beredning och tillagningsmetoder• miljö och hälsa.Boken vänder sig i första hand till studenter på högskola/universitetet samt även andra matintresserade personer. Boken är tänkt att användas på utbildningar inom livsmedelsvetenskap för dietister, gastronomer, kostekonomer, kostvetare, lärare i hem- och konsumentkunskap, livsmedelsagronomer och nutritionister.

Gourmand Award for the No. 1 Best Wine Book in the World for ProfessionalsSince the publication of Wine Production: Vine to Bottle (2005) and Wine Quality: Tasting and Selection (2009), there has been a great deal of change in the wine industry, and the perceptions of critics and expectations of consumers have shifted. Wine Production and Quality, Second Edition brings together its two predecessors in one updated and considerably expanded volume.This comprehensive guide explores the techniques of wine production in the vineyard and winery, and considers their impact upon the taste, style and quality of wine in the bottle. Part 1 of the book provides a structured yet easily readable understanding of wine production, from vine to bottle. The impact of natural factors, including climate and soil, is considered, together with the decisions made and work undertaken in the vineyard and winery.  Part 2 looks at quality in wines: the concepts and techniques of tasting are detailed, along with the challenges in recognising and assessing quality. Also discussed are the steps producers may take, and the limitations they may face, in creating quality wines.The book will prove valuable to beverage industry professionals, wine trade students, wine merchants, sommeliers, restaurateurs , and wine lovers as well as those entering (or thinking of entering) the highly competitive world of wine production.

******Recently Published!******Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, 7th edition continues its lengthy, successful tradition of being one of McGraw-Hill's oldest texts in the Chemical Engineering Series. Since 1956, this text has been the most comprehensive of the introductory, undergraduate, chemical engineering titles available. Separate chapters are devoted to each of the principle unit operations, grouped into four sections: fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mass transfer and equilibrium stages, and operations involving particulate solids.

Now in its seventh edition, the text still contains its balanced treatment of theory and engineering practice, with many practical, illustrative examples included. Almost 30% of the problems have been revised or are new, some of which cover modern topics such as food processing and biotechnology. Other unique topics of this text include diafiltration, adsorption and membrane operations.

WHEN THE SYSTEM BREAKS, WHAT DO YOU DO?You're in the middle of a meltdown. The platform is down, the phones are ringing, the headlines are brutal, and your team is looking to you for answers. The usual playbooks-careful planning, expert consultation, bold strategy-aren't working. In fact, they might be making things worse.What if we told you that this is your moment to lead transformative change?Crisis Engineering is your field guide to leading through the chaos-and coming out stronger. Drawing on decades of experience inside some of the most complex systems in government and industry, Mikey Dickerson, Marina Nitze, and Matthew Weaver of Layer Aleph reveal a powerful, hands-on framework for navigating and transforming high-stakes crises. From the rescue of HealthCare.gov to wildfire response and pandemic logistics, this book offers real-world stories, practical tools, and hard-won insights into how complex systems fail-and how to help them recover. At its core is sensemaking: the invisible, human process that drives understanding, action, and ultimately, change.You'll learn:- How to identify the 5 signals of a real crisis-and use them to create space for lasting reform- Why traditional leadership instincts fail under pressure-and what to do instead- How to rapidly converge on a shared version of reality in chaotic, high-visibility moments- Why crises are not just disasters to survive, but rare opportunities for meaningful transformationWhether you're in tech, government, healthcare, or any other critical system, Crisis Engineering gives you the mindset, tools, and vocabulary to lead with clarity and create lasting change when it matters most.

The story of humanity is the story of textiles-as old as civilization itself. Textiles created empires and powered invention. They established trade routes and drew nations' borders. Since the first thread was spun, fabric has driven technology, business, politics, and culture. In The Fabric of Civilization, Virginia Postrel traces this surprising history, exposing the hidden ways textiles have made our world. The origins of chemistry lie in the coloring and finishing of cloth. The beginning of binary code-and perhaps all of mathematics-is found in weaving. Selective breeding to produce fibers heralded the birth of agriculture. The belt drive came from silk production. So did microbiology. The textile business funded the Italian Renaissance and the Mughal Empire; it left us double-entry bookkeeping and letters of credit, the David and the Taj Mahal. From the Minoans who exported woolen cloth colored with precious purple dye to Egypt, to the Romans who wore wildly expensive Chinese silk, the trade and production of textiles paved the economic and cultural crossroads of the ancient world. As much as spices or gold, the quest for fabrics and dyes drew sailors across strange seas, creating an ever-more connected global economy. Synthesizing groundbreaking research from economics, archaeology, and anthropology, Postrel weaves a rich tapestry of human cultural development.

Felder's Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes prepares students to formulate and solve material and energy balances in chemical process systems and lays the foundation for subsequent courses in chemical engineering. The text provides a realistic, informative, and positive introduction to the practice of chemical engineering. This classic text has provided generations of aspiring chemical engineers with a solid foundation in the discipline – engineering problem analysis, material balances and energy balances.Richard Felder is a recognized global leader in the field of engineering education and this text embodies a lifetime of study and practice in effective teaching techniques.The text is in use at more than 4 out of 5 chemical engineering programs in the US.

There is not just one story of silk. In silk is science, history and mythology. In silk is the future. Aarathi Prasad’s Silk is a gorgeous new history weaving together the story of a unique material that has fascinated the world for millennia. Through the scientists who have studied silk, and the biology of the animals from which it has been drawn, Prasad explores the global history, natural history, and future of a unique material that has fascinated the world for millennia.For silk, prized for its lightness, luminosity, and beauty is also one of the strongest biological materials ever known. More than a century ago, it was used to make the first bulletproof vest, and yet science has barely even begun to tap its potential. As the technologies it has inspired – from sutures to pharmaceuticals, replacement body parts to holograms – continue to be developed in laboratories around the world, they are now also beginning to offer a desperately needed, sustainable alternative to the plastics choking our planet.Prasad's Silk is a cultural and biological history from the origins and ancient routes of silk to the biologists who learned the secrets of silk-producing animals, manipulating the habitats and physiologies of moths, spiders and molluscs. Because there is more than one silk, there is more than one story of silk. More than one road, more than one people who discovered it, and wove its threads.From the moths of China, Indonesia and India to the spiders of South America and Madagascar, to the silk-producing molluscs of the Mediterranean, Silk is a book rich in the passionate connections made by women and men of science to the diversity of the animal world. It is an intoxicating mix of biography, intellectual history and science writing that brings to life the human obsession with silk.

Prepare to be dazzled by this contemporary guide to the art of crystalline glazing.Crystalline glazes are known for producing exciting works reminiscent of floating galaxies, frosty windows, rare gemstones and delicate flowers. Until recently, however, few potters worked with this elusive medium. Now, with new advancements in materials and digital processors, the method has become simplified and amazing results can be achieved without the problems usually associated with these glazes, such as excessive glaze run-off and unpredictable crystal growth. In this book, Diane Creber explores the history of this process, beginning with the most suitable clays, the different types of crystalline glazes, how they can be grown under controlled conditions, and how different ingredients react with each other. Through a survey of several well-known crystalline glaze potters, she reveals their secrets and shows examples of their unique work. From clay and glaze recipes to an in-depth look at firing aids and types of kilns, Exploring Crystalline Glazes has everything a potter needs to make their own glazes and create their own stunning works of art.

Varje dag kommer det ut mer än en ny kokbok i Sverige. Utgivningen dignar av sensuella citroner, underbara olivoljor och den senaste hälsometoden. Men vad händer med livsmedlen innan de kommer in i våra kök? Såväl till vardags som till fest sätter vi aningslöst i oss mängder av tillsatser och substitut, lurade av reklamens budskap om hemlagat och hälsosamt. För myndigheterna är det huvudsaken att livsmedlen inte är direkt hälsovådliga. Sedan är det fritt fram att sälja glass som inte är glass och cider som inte är cider. Mats-Eric Nilssons väldokumenterade avslöjanden gäller inte bara skräpmat, utan allt från färskpressad juice och butiksbakat bröd till tryffelolja och balsamvinäger, en vanlig vinäger som sötats och färgats med karamellfärg. Den äkta varan är så dyr att den njuts droppvis med pipett. Med författaren som personlig och engagerad guide berättas samtidigt industrimatens moderna historia. Om de välorganiserade kampanjer som fick motsträviga husmödrar att glömma hur riktig mat lagas och smakar. Boken innehåller även en uppslagsdel med ett 50-tal olika livsmedel. Hur går fusket med dem till och var kan man hitta de oförvanskade alternativen? Här finns en karta med gårdsbutiker samt en säsongskalender över när man ska äta vad. Sist finns en praktisk guide till alla de 320 förvirrande E-numren. Hur framställs dessa kemikalier och kan de vara farliga för hälsan? Och hur manipulerar de våra smaklökar?

Whether you want to alter a vintage jacket or create a full-tailored suit, this tailoring reference guide has everything you need to produce elegant, bespoke garments that last a lifetime.With over 80 step-by-step techniques on measuring, cutting, altering, and finishing, this is the only book you will need to create and alter a tailored garment.Alison Smith MBE is one of the world's leading tailoring experts, and in her new book, she reveals trade secrets and all the practical know-how necessary to master this heritage craft. The Tailoring Book is the latest title in Smith's best-selling sewing series. It covers everything from choosing patterns and fabrics to fitting and construction, including techniques that can be applied to both women's- and menswear.With this book, you can learn how to:Tailor garments by selecting the right tools to create a toile and picking the perfect hand stitch.Follow 10 detailed garment projects to create shirts, jackets, coats, and trousersMaster the techniques of tailoring with step-by-step instructions and downloadable patterns that guide you through every part of the processThis book includes key equipment and techniques, garment projects with clear step-by-step processes and downloadable patterns, and tips on repairs and alterations. It takes the reader from the basics through to couture techniques.

A manual full of recipes for artists to create their own pigments, paints, and pastels from botanical sources.Natalie Stopka is an artist and educator known for her explorations of handmade, homegrown pigments. In From Plant to Pigment she invites us into her studio, sharing the ways she has divested her practice of non-renewable synthetics in favour of the craft of handmade, homegrown, local colour.Learn the fundamental technique of how to make a lake pigment, transforming botanical dye into lasting, vivid pigment. This book will give you the tools to make the most vibrant natural colours that are perfect for your own artistic endeavours.Sections include:Botanical sources (cultivating, foraging, harvesting and storing dye plants).The studio larder (essential equipment and ingredients).Lake pigments (including Natalie’s master lake pigment recipe).Other plant pigmentsArtists’ materials (using your botanical pigments to make an array of artists’ materials).

Many clock repairers carry out excellent work but avoid cutting their own wheels and pinions, fearing it is too complicated and involved. This book, written by an experienced clock and tool maker, dispels those fears and gives a step-by-step guide to an extremely satisfying aspect of horology.This book is written for both the amateur and professional involved in the making and restoring of clocks, and for anyone who intends to start building up a workshop and requires a guide to the equipment and how to use it.

A comprehensive reference that explores the history, evolution, creation and, application of pigment in the world of art and painting.The history and science are riveting; the recipes and techniques are alchemy; the added vision that can be added to an artist’s statement is unparalleledJoin artist and pigment maker Lucy Mayes at work on location and in her studio with this vibrant, dynamic book: a tribute to her passion for the subject and desire to share its stories, riches, and recipesDiscover the techniques and recipes to create colorful shades from everyday waste and even the rocks from your back yardPerfect for the growing trend of eco art materials and learning how to make paint to add greater narrative, purpose and meaning to your artworkWelcome to the ancient and modern world of art and painting media.

**As seen on Channel 4’s What Not to Eat**‘A super healthy and tasty gift for you and your gut microbiome – discover the joy of fermenting’ Dr Clare Bailey MosleyFrom the world-leading gut scientist and no. 1 bestselling author of Food for Life, comes an introduction to the life-changing benefits of fermentation.Of all the ways to prepare food, fermenting is surely the most mysterious, miraculous and misunderstood. As Tim Spector shows in this groundbreaking book, the science is now clear that adding fermented foods to our diets brings an astonishing range of benefits for our health.Drawing on his own cutting-edge research, and including practical tips for buying and making fermented foods, Tim demystifies the world of ferments, and introduces us to some of his favourites – from homemade kombucha and kefir, to sourdough, miso and coffee.He explores the extraordinary science of fermentation and the transformative role of microbes, in our kitchens and in our guts – and reveals why fermenting is the key to good food and good health.Ferment is the ultimate gift for anyone who wants to eat better and feel better.Praise for Tim Spector:‘One of the visionaries leading the way. His writing is illuminating and so incredibly timely.’ Yotam Ottolenghi‘No fads, no nonsense, just practical, science-based advice on how to eat well’ DAILY MAIL‘Tim Spector has been exploding the myths around food and health for years’ THE TIMES‘The man changing how we eat’ TELEGRAPH

The founder and editor of the world's most popular BBQ and grilling website, AmazingRibs.com, "Meathead" Goldwyn applies the latest research to backyard cooking and 118 thoroughly tested recipes. He explains why dry brining is better than wet brining; how marinades really work; why rubs shouldn't have salt in them; how heat and temperature differ; the importance of digital thermometers; why searing doesn't seal in juices; how salt penetrates but spices don't; when charcoal beats gas and when gas beats charcoal; how to calibrate and tune a grill or smoker; how to keep fish from sticking; cooking with logs; the strengths and weaknesses of the new pellet cookers; tricks for rotisserie cooking; why cooking whole animals is a bad idea, which grill grates are best;and why beer-can chicken is a waste of good beerand nowhere close to the bestway to cook a bird. Lavishly designed with hundreds of illustrations and full-colour photos by the author, this book contains all the sure-fire recipes for traditional American favourites and many more outside-the-box creations.

Once solely the domain of engineers, quality control has become a vital business operation used to increase productivity and secure competitive advantage. Introduction to Statistical Quality Control offers a detailed presentation of the modern statistical methods for quality control and improvement. Thorough coverage of statistical process control (SPC) demonstrates the efficacy of statistically-oriented experiments in the context of process characterization, optimization, and acceptance sampling, while examination of the implementation process provides context to real-world applications. Emphasis on Six Sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) provides a strategic problem-solving framework that can be applied across a variety of disciplines.Adopting a balanced approach to traditional and modern methods, this text includes coverage of SQC techniques in both industrial and non-manufacturing settings, providing fundamental knowledge to students of engineering, statistics, business, and management sciences.A strong pedagogical toolset, including multiple practice problems, real-world data sets and examples, provides students with a solid base of conceptual and practical knowledge.

Varför är det en sådan underbar känsla att måla med äkta linoljefärg? Är det doften? Är det vetskapen om att du målar med en ren naturprodukt? Inga mystiska lösningsmedel, inga konstigheter. Bara linolja och naturliga pigment. Eller är det för att vi vet att samma typ av färg använts och fungerat på och i våra hus i flera hundra år? Eller är det kanske för att den äkta linoljefärgen är så följsam, täckande och ger en så vacker yta? Den här boken handlar om konstnären Gunnar Ottosson som för ett 30-tal år sedan startade en färgfabrik i Genarp. Om bakslag och framgångar. Om kärleken till det ursprungliga, vackra och hållbara. Allt du vill veta om linoljefärg hittar du i boken. Plus massor av inspiration, tips och idéer.

'Gripping and essential reading' - TIM SPECTOR'A compelling true crime story' - THE NEW YORK TIMES'Strips away the lies to show what's really happening in the world' - OLIVER BULLOUGH'Totally compelling' - ELIZABETH KOLBERTPlastic is everywhere in our daily lives. But the companies making it - oil and petrochemical giants like ExxonMobil and INEOS - are hiding in plain sight. Because for all the vivid coverage of where plastic ends up, there is remarkably little discussion of where it comes from. In a shocking investigative deep dive, packed with character-driven storytelling, award-winning journalist Beth Gardiner exposes the truth of the vast, rapacious industry flooding our world with plastic - and now preparing to make more than ever.From the Gulf Coast of Texas to the narrow streets of Antwerp and the glitz and bling of Dubai, Gardiner gives us an up-close look at the plastic industry's relentless growth, its extraordinary profits, its toxic pollution, and its hidden role in exacerbating climate change. Today, the industry is pouring billions of dollars into plans to double, and eventually triple, the amount of plastic it churns out, even as so many of us -aghast at this material's out-of-control proliferation - try to use less. As Big Oil stares down a future of diminishing demand for fossil fuels, plastic has become its financial lifeline.Plastic Inc is full of stunning revelations, including how Big Oil pushed plastic into our lives and then sold us myths about recycling to ease our worries; how companies funded litter campaigns to blame us for the waste they were creating; and how they've poured cash and political muscle into fighting bans on single-use plastics. Gardiner also uncovers the hidden health crisis caused by chemicals in the items we use every day, and scientists' growing fear that microplastics may pose even greater dangers.Plastic Inc is an extraordinary exposé of an industry that will stop at nothing to feed its voracious hunger for profit.

Att mala mjöl var i tidernas begynnelse en tung och tidskrävande syssla. Tidigt utvecklades därför malningsteknik som hämtade kraft från naturen. Kvarnnäringen kan därför betraktas som den allra äldsta industrigrenen. I boken lyfts kvarnnäringen fram i rampljuset. För första gången presenteras här en sammanfattande överblick på handelskvarnar i Sverige.

Re-wild your art practice, by transforming foraged and found materials into vibrant, sustainable drawing media, from richly pigmented pastels and smoke-black charcoal to deep, lightfast inks.‘If you love culture, but know in your bones you are also part of nature, like me, you’ll want to make your art practice more ecologically sound and sustainable.’ - Caroline RossThis stunning, practical book, sequel to the best-selling Found and Ground, contains both ancient and modern techniques for ‘rewilding’ your art practice. With hands-on advice and simple, step-by-step instruction, artist and author Caroline Ross shows you how to create beautiful, useful art supplies from wild and ancient materials – whether those materials are foraged, natural, discarded or repurposed.Inside the book you’ll discover:Advice on how to forage safely and ethically, as well as tips on scavenging in the urban environment and rewilding your art practice gradually;Practical, step-by-step instructions for using lump media, preparing pigments, and creating hard and soft pastels;A complete guide to creating charcoal, from assessing different wood types, refining your sticks and then a guide to burning;A guide to creating tannin, iron gall and botanical inks, plus instructions for making your own quill pen and brush;Surfaces on which to work, from found paper, leather and bark, to making your own sewn sketchbook;A final section on more permanent and long-lasting materials, such as metalpoint.Expansive, inclusive and ethically-aware, Caroline illustrates the book with her own inspirational artwork alongside that of other artistic contributors from different cultures and different parts of the world, with their own distinctive materials, approaches and uses of the same core techniques.

Create a rainbow of vibrant natural yarn dyes using 25 sustainable, tried-and-tested recipes.Achieve rich, lightfast colours from plants, lichen and fungi without compromising safety or the environment.If you've ever dreamed of creating vibrant, natural and completely unique yarn shades for your knitting, crochet or weaving projects, then look no further. Natural dyeing is a wonderful blend of colour, chemistry, craft and nature. Here, expert authors Anna Bauer and Eva Zethraeus share with you 25 easy-to-follow recipes for a rich palette of yarn dyes, from the juicy reds of beetroot and vibrant yellows of onion to the shimmering pinks, purples and blues of red cabbage.Whether you're a beginner looking for a comprehensive guide to dyeing yarn, or an experienced dyer looking for new recipes and inspiration, this book will equip you with everything you need to get dyeing, along with invaluable tips and insights. Inside you’ll find:25 dye recipes from readily available plants, fungi and lichen, which produce a stunning palette of shades.Clear instructions: each tried-and-tested recipe is detailed and easy to follow and takes you from start to finish, from making your dyebath to using mordants for fixing colour.A sustainable approach: learn how to maximize the potential of your dye materials, plus practical advice on aftercare to ensure that your yarns remain as beautiful and vivid as the day they were dyed.A comprehensive introduction for first-time dyers: equip yourself with the right tools and techniques for successful dyeing, including collecting plant materials, fixing your colours and essential safety tips.Guidance for further reading: packed with a glossary and references for further reading, this is your all-in-one resource for mastering the art of botanical dyeing.Bonus content online: two knitting patterns designed by the authors, and applying the practices illustrated in this book, will be available on the Bookmarked Hub: www.bookmarkedhub.comThis book is an invitation to create unique, sustainable, vibrant yarn dyes that honour the environment and showcase your creativity.

THE MODERN CLASSIC AND SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER.NOW BOLDER, BRIGHTER AND EXPANDED INTO GLORIOUS TECHNICOLOUR WITH 25 NEW COLOURS.'Dazzling and vibrant' Mail on Sunday'Extraordinarily full and interesting' TLS'Gorgeous' Guardian'Charming' FT'Beautiful' Daily Mail'Irresistible' Country LivingThe history of colour tells the vivid story of civilisation. From scarlet women to imperial purple, leaf green to the white paint that protected against the atom bomb, Picasso's blue period to the pink Barbie claimed for feminism, The Secret Lives of Colour offers a bright thread throughout human history. Kassia St Clair's lifelong fascination with colours and where they come from (whether Van Gogh's chrome yellow sunflowers or Dorothy's ruby slippers) takes us on an unforgettable journey through our past, present and future.'An excellent, innovative and idiosyncratic cultural history that will colour your thinking' Spectator'If you want to fall back in love with colour, read The Secret Lives of Colour' Sunday Telegraph

A well-rounded and articulate examination of polymer properties at the molecular level, Polymer Chemistry focuses on fundamental principles based on underlying chemical structures, polymer synthesis, characterization, and properties. It emphasizes the logical progression of concepts and provide mathematical tools as needed as well as fully derived problems for advanced calculations.The much-anticipated Third Edition expands and reorganizes material to better develop polymer chemistry concepts and update the remaining chapters. New examples and problems are also featured throughout.This revised edition: Integrates concepts from physics, biology, materials science, chemical engineering, and statistics as needed.Contains mathematical tools and step-by-step derivations for example problemsIncorporates new theories and experiments using the latest tools and instrumentation and topics that appear prominently in current polymer science journals.The number of homework problems has been greatly increased, to over 350 in all.The worked examples and figures have been augmented.More examples of relevant synthetic chemistry have been introduced into Chapter 2 ("Step-Growth Polymers").More details about atom-transfer radical polymerization and reversible addition/fragmentation chain-transfer polymerization have been added to Chapter 4 ("Controlled Polymerization").Chapter 7 (renamed "Thermodynamics of Polymer Mixtures") now features a separate section on thermodynamics of polymer blends.Chapter 8 (still called "Light Scattering by Polymer Solutions") has been supplemented with an extensive introduction to small-angle neutron scattering.Polymer Chemistry, Third Edition offers a logical presentation of topics that can be scaled to meet the needs of introductory as well as more advanced courses in chemistry, materials science, polymer science, and chemical engineering.

The tenth anniversary edition of the dramatic human story of an epic scientific quest: the search for the solution of how to calculate longitude and the unlikely triumph of an English genius. With a new Foreword by the celebrated astronaut Neil Armstrong.‘Sobel has done the impossible and made horology sexy – no mean feat’ New ScientistAnyone alive in the 18th century would have known that ‘the longitude problem’ was the thorniest scientific dilemma of the day – and had been for centuries. Lacking the ability to measure their longitude, sailors throughout the great ages of exploration had been literally lost at sea as soon as they lost sight of land. Thousands of lives, and the increasing fortunes of nations, hung on a resolution.The quest for a solution had occupied scientists and their patrons for the better part of two centuries when, in 1714, Parliament upped the ante by offering a king’s ransom (£20,000) to anyone whose method or device proved successful. Countless quacks weighed in with preposterous suggestions. The scientific establishment throughout Europe – from Galileo to Sir Isaac Newton – had mapped the heavens in both hemispheres in its certain pursuit of a celestial answer. In stark contrast, one man, John Harrison, dared to imagine a mechanical solution.Full of heroism and chicanery, brilliance and the absurd, LONGITUDE is also a fascinating brief history of astronomy, navigation and clockmaking.

‘Natural’, ‘no waste’ and ‘plastic-free’. If this is how you want to live your creative life, you will find a greener, more natural path with this book.Found and Ground details a more sustainable and fulfilling approach to painting. Readers will learn to create professional-quality paints using colour from the earth itself: the rocks, clay and soil in their locale. The palette created will be unique to the individual's local area, their eye and their tastes. Foraging for pigments and creating paints from scratch is both life-affirming and fascinating, and this book teaches new skills while also introducing the reader to the land outside their door.Starting with a foreword by award-winning author and environmentalist Paul Kingsnorth, this book covers every aspect of making natural paints, from finding the raw materials to the techniques needed to refine it into a pigment. Suitable for the complete beginner as well as those with some experience in art, Found and Ground will also appeal to those with experience in drawing and painting, but who until now have only used shop-bought materials to make their work.Found and Ground is the ideal reference book for artists and crafters wishing to move away from plastics (such as those found in acrylic paints), and use natural paints in their place. The book covers how to make a series of simple natural paints such as watercolour, gouache, tempera, and glair. It also includes innovative vegan ‘egg paint’ alternatives.Aimed at a general readership, all specialist art terminology is clearly and simply explained, and all the techniques demonstrated through step-by-step instructions. The book will also give fresh ideas to those stuck in a rut with their use of watercolours, and introduce readers to try new 'old ideas'. Most importantly, it will teach readers how to forage and gather successfully and safely.

The ultimate guide to Scotch whisky.Why does Scotch whisky taste as it does? Where do the flavours come from? How might they have changed over the years? The flavour of Scotch whisky is as much influenced by history, craft and tradition as it is by science. Whiskypedia explores these influences. Introductory sections provide an historical overview, and an explanation of the contribution made by each stage of the production process.Each entry provides a brief account of the distillery's history and curiosities, lists the bottlings which are currently available, details how the whisky is made, and explores the flavour and character of each make.Fully revised and updated edition with new entries on the latest distilleries at Portintruan, Uile-beist, Port of Leith, Jackton, Cabrach, Dunphail and Kythe.