{"product_id":"organic-chemistry-miracles-from-plants-9781032664903","title":"Organic Chemistry: Miracles from Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eHuman benefit from the organic chemistry of plants is incalculable in terms of health, food, comfort and security. Indeed, the future well-being of humanity rests in significant measure upon a responsible relationship with the plant kingdom in order to re-establish balance in the Earth's natural environmental systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a highly readable volume\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003eOrganic Chemistry: Miracles from Plants\u003c\/i\u003e presents many fascinating points of entry to the organic chemistry of a wide range of crucially-important, naturally-occurring, chemical substances which are derived from plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents in a readable and accessible manner many fascinating points of entry to the organic chemistry of a wide range of crucially-important, naturally-occurring, chemical substances which are derived from plants.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKey concepts in and knowledge of organic chemistry are reinforced.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighly-relevant and contemporary context stimulates learning in organic chemistry.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSearching exercises and extension materials are provided at the end of every chapter each of which is amply illustrated.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn a single source, this volume provides knowledge, challenge and valuable learning opportunity in chemistry, medicine, nutrition and the environmental sciences.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecipient of the 2025 American Botanical Council's '\u003ci\u003eJames A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award\u003c\/i\u003e'. ABC has chosen \u003ci\u003eOrganic Chemistry: Miracles from Plants\u003c\/i\u003e due to its engaging and readable exploration into the role plants play in human lives and, as a result, creates an accessible introduction to the field of organic chemistry.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr Jeffrey J. Deakin\u003c\/strong\u003e earned a BSc degree in chemistry with first class honors from the University of London followed by a PhD degree in physical chemistry from the University of Cambridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a teacher of science, Jeff headed chemistry and physics departments in grammar and comprehensive schools in the UK. He has written books and numerous articles aimed at demystifying chemistry and broadening interest in the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJeff is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Chemistry in London. He was a member of the Curriculum and Assessment Working Group at the Royal Society of Chemistry, which recently reviewed the national curriculum in chemistry in each of the four home nations of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecipient of an \u003ci\u003eExcel Award in 2021 \u003c\/i\u003efrom\u003ci\u003e the \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Association of Media and Publishing\u003c\/i\u003e for a feature article published by the American Chemical Society. The American Association of Media and Publishing explains that 'Excel Awards recognize excellence and leadership in media, publishing and marketing; communications offering 'the best products and services on the market spotlighting first-class content which is both innovative and enlightening in a rapidly changing world.' The American Association of Media and Publishing involves about 700 providers in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"CRC Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51243451056402,"sku":"9781032664903","price":65.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_25fe7ddb-fa9d-44f5-b82f-86e927721167.jpg?v=1745863782","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/organic-chemistry-miracles-from-plants-9781032664903","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}