The extraordinary chemistry of ordinary things - Snyder, Carl H. (USA: John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 1992)
Chapter 1. An introduction to chemistry --2. Atoms and elements --3. Chemical bonding --4. Discovering the secrets of the nucleus --5. Energy, medicine, and a nuclear calendar --6. Oxidation and reduction --7. An introduction to organic chemistry --8. Petroleum --9. Counting chemical particles --10. Acids and bases --11. Solids, liquids, and surfaces --12. Food --13. Fats and oils --14. Carbohydrates --15. Proteins --16. Minerals and vitamins --17. Health foods, junk foods, and chemical additives --18. Poisons, toxins, hazards, and risks --19. Gases --20. Polymers and plastics --21. Cosmetics and personal care --22. Chemicals and the mind.
Includes appendices, glossary and index