Mass Spectrometry Basics provides authoritative yet plain-spoken explanations of the basic concepts of this powerful analytical method without elaborate mathematical derivations. The authors describe processes, applications, and the underlying science in a concise manner supported by figures and graphics to further comprehension. The text provides practical approaches to interpreting mass spectral data and step-by-step guides for identifying chemically relevant compounds. Additionally, the authors have included an extensive reference section and a quick guide to each chapter that offers...

This series of highly practical guides provides social work and health professionals who work with adolescents and their families with concise and up-to-date information on adolescents' problems. The guides are designed for use in assessment and intervention with clients and in planning training or therapeutic programmes, and can also be used for teaching purposes. The Hints for Parents sections which appear at the back of each guide may be photocopied and given to clients; the questionnaires, checklists and assessment forms which appear in the appendices are also copyright-free.

This series of practical guides has been designed for all practitioners - doctors, nurses, health visitors, social workers, counsellors, and anyone who works with children and their families. Each booklet contains a parent's guide which can be photocopied and given to families.