Richard L. Myers is Professor of Environmental Science at Alaska Pacific University. He has taught chemistry, oceanography, meteorology, and physics classes and conducted research on urban environmental issues. His work has appeared in the Journal of Environmental Health,The Northern Engineer, Journal of Chemical Education, and Journal of College Science Teaching. His teaching awards include the Carnegie Foundation Alaska Professor of the Year, Higher Education Award from the United Methodist Church, President's Forum Teaching Award, and Ohaus Award for Innovations in College Science Teaching. teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in chemistry, statistics, and environmental science. Dr. Myers' published research includes work on air quality, water quality, science education, and science and the humanities.

Chemistry and Its Divisions
A Brief History of Chemistry
The Birth of Modern Chemistry
The Atom
Atoms Combined
Elements and the Periodic Table
Chemical Bonding
Intermolecular Forces and States of Matter
Gases
Solutions
Kinetics and Equilibrium
Acids and Bases
Electrochemistry
Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry
Nuclear Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry
The Chemical Industry
Chemistry Experiments
A Future in Chemistry
Glossary
Brief Timeline in Chemistry
Nobel Laureates in Chemistry
Selected Bibliography
Index