books by Alastair Smith (encyclopedia fluorescence spectroscopy)

books by Alastair Smith

books:

10 reviews
Kirsteen Rogers, Laura Howell, ...

E.D.C. Publishing, 2001

Great Reference
Bought this for my fourth grader and she really likes it. The colorful photos are captivating and the links inspire them to want to look further into things. I would recommend this for a reference book or even a jumping off point to a self-made science curricula.

Flip Flap Body Book (Flip Flaps)

4 reviews
Alastair Smith, Judy Tatchell

Usborne Books, 2004

great book
This looks like an older version of a book that I bought at www.suesbooks.info. I'm not sure if it is the same, but they are great books. It is full of pictures and lots of information, but it makes it simple and easy to understand. If you want them to learn about the body, this is a great book. Doctors don't become doctors overnight.

The Logic of Political Survival
Bruce Bueno de Mesquita, Alastair Smith, ...

The MIT Press, 2004

CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title for 2004 and Winner of the 2004 Best Book Award presented by the Conflict Processes section of the American Political Science Association (APSA) The authors of this ambitious book address a fundamental political question: why are leaders who produce peace and prosperity turned out of office while those who preside over corruption, war, and misery endure? Considering this political puzzle, they also answer ...

Face Painting (Hotshots Series)

8 reviews

E.D.C. Publishing, 1995

Lots of fun!
We let the kids flip through this book and choose which design they wanted on their face. They had a great time and were also able to understand that with patience the end product would look (at least somewhat) like the picture in the book. They had a great time.

What Happens To Your Food? (Flip Flaps)

1 review
Alastair Smith

Usborne Books, 2003

Excellent kids science book
This book covers digestion in short, interesting facts with clear illustrations. There is just enough "grossness" to delight an elementary-aged child. Probably too long to read the whole thing to a 5 or 6 year old, but you could read a few sections. An older-elementary aged kid who was interested in science or medicine would love this book.

The Usborne Complete Book of Drawing

5 reviews
Alastair Smith

Educational Development Corporation, 1994

A class favorite
I borrowed this book for my 8th grade art class and ended up buying it because it was a class favorite. The color drawings are compelling and kids lined up to have it to work with. It has a large variety of topics covered and although it isn't "step-by-step", it is close enough with the breadth and variety of examples being worth every penny.

The Usborne Internet-Linked Book of Astronomy and Space (Complete Books)

1 review
Lisa Miles, Alastair Smith

Usborne Books, 2002

A most educational resource for budding astronomers
The collaborative effort of Lisa Miles and Alastair Smith under the editorship of Judy Tatchell, The Usborne Internet-Linked Book Of Astronomy & Space is an exciting look into the wonders of the galaxy for young readers. Each page is filled with facts about heavenly bodies, spectacular full-color illustrations, and thematically appropriate reference website addresses on the World Wide Web that ...

The Usborne Big Book of Experiments (Big Book of Experiences)

3 reviews

E.D.C. Publishing, 1996

My Class Loved This Book!
As a second grade elementary school teacher, I am alwayslooking for educational books that I can use with my class. Ourschool library carries "The Usborne Big Book of Experiments". Our school was having a science fair and I found this book to be very helpful. My class loved the pictures and the experiments were exciting. Most of the supplies they could find at home. I am going to purchase ...

The Usborne Big Book of Papercraft (Big Book Series)

1 review

E.D.C. Publishing, 1996

This book really brings out your childs creative side.
This book is filled with everything from making paper plates to paper kites!Almost everything you need can be found at home. The instructions are simple enough for my 10 year old and the book has lots of nice photographs as well as illustrations. I highly recommmend this book for your child!

How to Draw Maps and Charts (Pocket Art)

3 reviews
Pam Beasant, Alastair Smith

Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2001

Appealing and instructive
A surprising amount of detail and many good suggestions are packed into this slender book which not only makes suggestions for local map-making but also introduces the work of cartographers, the appeal of old maps, and the variety of areas mapped on earth and in the heavens. There are even suggestions for map games and treasure hunts. Sixth graders return to it again and again.

On the Beach (Usborne Lift-the-Flap)

1 review
Alastair Smith, Laura Howell

Usborne Books, 2004

Before a beach vacation
I bought this as a gift for preschoolers preparing to spend a week at the ocean -

Punishing the Prince: A Theory of Interstate Relations, Political Institutions, and Leader Change
Fiona McGillivray, Alastair Smith

Princeton University Press, 2008

When the United States invaded Iraq, President Bush made it clear: the U.S. was not fighting the Iraqi people. Rather, all quarrels were solely with Iraq's leadership. This kind of assertion remains frequent in foreign affairs--sanctions or military actions are imposed on a nation not because of its people, but because of its misguided leaders. Although the distinction might seem pedantic since the people suffer regardless, Punishing the Prince ...

Handbook of Single Molecule Fluorescence Spectroscopy

1 review
Christopher Gell, David Brockwell, ...

Oxford University Press, USA, 2006

Great Book!
I recently got this book for my post-doctoral studies and I have to say, its great. A good mix of the theoretical and practical aspects of single-molecule experimentation. I really appreciate the level of detail that Smith and Co. put into this book. Bring on the single molecules!