"This five volume set lists 69 lecture demonstrations, 110 procedures for displaying chemical phenomena in college and secondary school chemistry classes. Each Demonstration includes a brief description of the experiment, a materials list, a step-by-step account of the procedures to be used, an explanation of the potential hazards involved, information on safely storing and disposing of the chemicals used, a comprehensive discussion of the phenomena displayed and scientific principles illustrated, and a list of references." (publisher's description)

"This two-volume set contains 212 demonstrations appropriate for any introductory chemical program. Offers clear, concise text that details each demonstration. Explains how to do it, what the reactions are, and how to prepare materials and solutions. Provides a cross listing of demonstrations and chemical topics, thus allowing you to quickly find the right demonstration to fit a specific topic." (publisher's description)

"Find chemistry boring in the classrooms? Cannot remember or understand the concepts? Never thought that it can be used outside the classroom? Now, cheMagic brings together the intelligent use of chemistry concepts, methods and techniques to entertain and captivate your audience while enhancing your understanding of chemistry." (publisher's description)

"Classic Chemistry Demonstrations is an essential, much-used resource book for all chemistry teachers. It is a collection of chemistry experiments, many well-known others less so, for demonstration in front of a class of students from school to undergraduate age. Chemical demonstrations fulfill a number of important functions in the teaching process where practical class work is not possible. Demonstrations are often spectacular and therefore stimulating and motivating, they allow the students to see an experiment which they otherwise would not be able to share, and they allow the students to see a skilled practitioner at work. Classic Chemistry Demonstrations has been written by a teacher with several years' experience. It includes many well-known experiments, because these will be useful to new chemistry teachers or to scientists from other disciplines who are teaching some chemistry. They have all been trialed in schools and colleges, and the vast majority of the experiments can be carried out at normal room temperature and with easily accessible equipment. The book will prove its worth again and again as a regular source of reference for planning lessons." (publisher's description)

Using common household chemicals, Professor Shakhashiri performs a number of simple chemical experiments designed to convey the concept that chemistry is fun. Check out the DVDs or view some of the demonstrations online on the Science is Fun website: http://www.scifun.org/xmaslect/xmasvid.html

"This book demonstrates over 80 enjoyable, impressive and sometimes almost unbelievable chemical experiments for the classroom, lecture hall or home. All the experiments are explained in full, and have been tested several times such that their successful reproduction is guaranteed. Grouped into several cycles -- water, the color blue, the color red, soles, and self-organization -- the topics are perfect for experimental lectures or school projects. Detailed illustrations and the lively writing style make this book equally attractive to readers interested in chemistry, even if they are unable to perform the experiments." (publisher's description)