Shipman J., Wilson J.D., Higgins C.A. An Introduction to Physical Science

13th Edition. — Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning, 2013. — 797 p. — ISBN10: 1-133-10409-6.Consistent with previous editions of An Introduction to Physical Science, the goal of the new Thirteenth edition is to stimulate students' interest in and gain knowledge of the physical sciences. Presenting content in such a way that students develop the critical reasoning and problem-solving skills that are needed in an ever-changing technological world, the authors emphasize fundamental concepts as they progress through the five divisions of physical sciences: physics, chemistry, astronomy, meteorology, and geology. Ideal for a non-science majors course, topics are treated both descriptively and quantitatively, providing instructors the flexibility to emphasize an approach that works best for their students.Measurement
Motion
Force and Motion
Work and Energy
Temperature and Heat
Waves and Sound
Optics and Wave Effects
Electricity and Magnetism
Atomic Physics
Nuclear Physics
The Chemical Elements
Chemical Bonding
Chemical Reactions
Organic Chemistry
Place and Time
The Solar System
Moons and Smaller Solar System Bodies
The Universe
The Atmosphere
Atmospheric Effects
Structural Geology and Plate Tectonics
Minerals, Rocks, and Volcanoes
Surface Processes
Geologic Time