"Presents 100 samples of organic substances characterized under identical conditions by thermogravimetry (TG) and differential thermal analysis (DTA) in addition to proximate analysis-providing accurate information essential in research and engineering applications related to fuel preparation. Discusses nonisothermal kinetic techniques, mathematical models, and other parameter estimation procedures that facilitate the extrapolation of results obtained under various conditions-including the Gaur and Reed method, an important advance in understanding the kinetics of thermal data "

Jake Stevens loves the first day of summer vacation. He expects a free day full of fun. Instead he faces challenges he never dreamed of. His dad loses his job. His best friend since kindergarten starts acting strangely. His discovery in the alley behind the pool hall makes things even more uncertain. Will his dad find another job? Will his best friend Sophie Taylor like him ever again? Will he tell the truth about his discovery in the alley? Will Robert Higgins find his lost puppy and will he forgive Jake? Will Jake take his Grandpa Arlo's advice? Will Garth find a home?