Parsonage, Max: A Simple Introduction to Chemistry

Previously, only available as an ebook, where it was No.1, it is now available as a hard backed book. This slim concise book is for those who starting their first chemistry course, and those who wish to understand basic chemistry. This books communicates understanding, and helps the reader to comprehend the ideas in chemistry rather than to learn by rote. This book would suit those studying chemistry 101, GCSE, iGCSE, prep school, HSC, SQC, OCR, AQA, Edexcel chemistry, CISCE, NCEE, Gaokao, HKEAA, CXC, WASSCE, GCE Ordinary Level, O-level, IBT, or eBT. Written in plain English, the reader is presented with the core concepts in chemistry, each idea building on the earlier ones. Exercises, with answers, help to re-enforce understanding. The author is a professional writer, was an examiner and was the Head of Department at one of the top independent schools in England. The writer lives in Oxford, England, UK. The book was checked by a Doctor of Chemistry from Oxford, and tested on actual students. 41 diagrams and tables help the reader. An index is there to help. A full periodic table is at the back. Pocket size. This would make a great reference book for schools and libraries.

In his books, software, and videos, Max explains the ideas using Plain English. A few well picked words explain an idea better than too many. His writing reflects the way concepts in chemistry build up, layer upon layer. He taught 13 - 20 year olds Advanced Level and GCSE chemistry, was Head of Chemistry, and an examiner (assessor). He has taught students from all over the UK, as well as Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia, and Australasia, including the USA, Canada, Nigeria, China, India, and Australia.