Okay, so I have my book on the market and the people I really need to adopt it are people that teach organic chemistry. However, … Read More...

It's about finding cures for different things using natural substances right? I have been looking into it as a career choice for a while now, science has always interested me but I would love to know more about it.

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I am setting up a new price for A Guide to Organic Chemistry Mechanisms. The book hasn’t been selling very well and there are other books mechanism books that are less. Let me go backwards through this. Read More...

This is post I made on Yahoo!Answers to a question about learning organic chemistry. I have answered this or similar questions many times.

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Q: How can I learn organic chemistry without taking a class?
I am not a pre-med student, nor am I a chemistry major. I am studying environmental engineering, and organic chem is not required. However, for my own edification I would like a crash course that would make me understand key concepts. Can anyone recommend a book, or list of topics I should learn to achieve my goal? Thanks.
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Q: Why is organic chemistry so difficult? I don't understand what's going on. My professor is confusing and I can't afford a tutor. Her tests are unpredictable, and she tests on random things she never went over in class or in the book. I thought I wanted to major in chemistry and become a doctor. What should I do?

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As you can see from the graph, my classes have improved their scores on the ACS organic chemistry exam. How did I do it? On reflection, I think I did several things that combined to improve the scores…

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I saw this blog link on another page about science and scientific thinking. The author, Chad Orzel, a physics professor at Union College has something things right and others not. I agree with some parts of what he says, but here is my take. Read More...

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This is my reply to the title question posted on Yahoo Answers … Read More...

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An ebook version of "The Language of Organic Chemistry" is available.

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A simple way to exclude the trash from your spotlight searches.

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My comment on a review of, "Free Lunch: How the Wealthiest Americans Enrich Themselves at Government Expense (and Stick You with the Bill)" on Amazon by David Cay JohnstonEditted 2/2/08

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Someone asked why boiling stones were used for a simple distillation. This is my answer.

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Yahoo question:

What topics are covered in an organic chemistry college course?

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Flash cards are such a popular device for learning organic chemistry. Why don't I like them?

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The content of the OrgoCards is in agreement with organic chemistry textbooks. Flash cards encourage connecting the start and end together without a middle. The middle is the explanation of why the reactions take place. My question is, "How will a flash card improve your organic chemistry thinking?" Read More...

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I've put together a string of questions and answers in several email exchanges. You might want to skim over ... Read More...

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I have taken a momentary side track from editing "The Language of Organic Chemistry". I have created a presentation in which I have written out my thoughts on how atomic structure exists and reactions work. My next objective is to find an audience for it. It would be useful to have someone who is both critical and yet open-minded. I am interested in receiving criticism, especially where I may not have thought of something ... Read More...