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MEMS and NEMS: Systems, Devices, and Structures MEMS and NEMS: Systems, Devices, and Structures: Descriptions, reviews, purchase source. [Amazon.com] (Books) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0849312620 Highly-Organized Substances and Nanotechnology: 2nd International Conference on Chemistry of Highly-Organized Substances and Scientific Principles of Nanotechnology Highly-Organized Substances and Nanotechnology: 2nd International Conference on Chemistry of Highly-Organized Substances and Scientific Principles of Nanotechnology: Edited by V.B. Alescovskii; John Wiley & Sons, 1999, ISBN 3527298045. Part of macromolecular symposia series, meeting theme: combining isolated effects in studying covalent and non-covalent multinuclear chemical systems. [publisher website] (Books) http://www.wiley.com/cda/product/0,,3527298045,00.html Handbook of Nanoscience, Engineering, and Technology Handbook of Nanoscience, Engineering, and Technology: Descriptions, reviews, purchase source. [Amazon.com] (Books) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0849312000 Integrated Chemical Systems: A Chemical Approach to Nanotechnology Integrated Chemical Systems: A Chemical Approach to Nanotechnology: Descriptions, reviews, purchase source. [Amazon.com] (Books) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0471007331 Nanotechnology Research Directions: IWGN Workshop Report: Vision for Nanotechnology in the Next Decade Nanotechnology Research Directions: IWGN Workshop Report: Vision for Nanotechnology in the Next Decade: Edited by R.S. Williams, P. Alivisatos, M.C. Roco; Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2000, ISBN 0792362209. Report based on consensus views of government, academia, private sector, by Interagency Working Group on Nano Science, Engineering, and Technology. [Amaz (Books) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0792362209 Nanotechnology: Basic Science and Emerging Technologies Nanotechnology: Basic Science and Emerging Technologies: Descriptions, reviews, purchase source. [Amazon.com] (Books) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1584883391 Introduction to Nanotechnology Introduction to Nanotechnology: Descriptions, reviews, purchase source. [Amazon.com] (Books) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0471079359 Nanotechnology: Towards a Molecular Construction Kit Nanotechnology: Towards a Molecular Construction Kit: By Arthur ten Wolde; New World Ventures, 1998, ISBN 908044961X. Describes topic; where physical, chemical and biotic approaches meet; possible technologies for nano-fabrication, possible effects. [Amazon.com] (Books) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/908044961X The Forge of Mars The Forge of Mars: Descriptions, reviews, purchase source. [Amazon.com] (Books) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0441009549 Nanotechnology: Molecular Speculations on Global Abundance Nanotechnology: Molecular Speculations on Global Abundance: Edited by B.C. Crandall; MIT Press, 1996, ISBN 0262531372. Accessible to wide audience, with references to technical literature, shows wide range of uses of nanotechnology. [MIT Press] (Books) http://mitpress.mit.edu/catalog/item/default.asp?ttype=2&tid=5039 Prospects in Nanotechnology: Toward Molecular Manufacturing Prospects in Nanotechnology: Toward Molecular Manufacturing: Edited by Markus Krummenacker, James Lewis; John Wiley & Sons, 1995, ISBN 0471309141. Result of Foresight Institute 3rd nanotechnology conference; introduction and overview, then topical presentations. [publisher website] (Books) http://www.wiley.com/cda/product/0,,0471309141,00.html Chemistry at the Beginning of the Third Millennium Chemistry at the Beginning of the Third Millennium: Edited by Luigi Fabbrizzi, Antonio Poggi; Springer-Verlag, 2000, ISBN 0387989889. Accessible treatment of molecular design, supramolecules, nanotechnology and beyond; 15 chapters by specialists. [publisher website] (Books) http://www.springer-ny.com/detail.tpl?ISBN=3540674608 Nanostructured Materials Nanostructured Materials: Edited by Jackie Yi-Ru Ying; Academic Press, 2001, ISBN 0127444513. Course book and compact reference for academic and industrial readers. [Amazon.com] (Books) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0127444513 Designing the Molecular World: Chemistry at the Frontier Designing the Molecular World: Chemistry at the Frontier: Philip Ball; Princeton University Press, 1996, ISBN 0691029008. Accessible survey of new results in many major fields allied with chemistry: molecular electronics, artificial enzymes, smart polymer gels. [Princeton University Press] (Books) http://pup.princeton.edu/titles/5414.html Femtochemistry and Femtobiology: Ultrafast Dynamics in Molecular Science Femtochemistry and Femtobiology: Ultrafast Dynamics in Molecular Science: Descriptions, reviews, purchase source. [Amazon.com] (Books) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/9810248660 Hacking Matter: The New Science Of Programmable Atoms Hacking Matter: The New Science Of Programmable Atoms: Brief description, link to related science books. [Basic/Perseus Books] (Books) http://www.perseusbooksgroup.com/perseus-cgi-bin/display/0-465-04428-X The First Immortal The First Immortal: By James L. Halperin; Del Rey, Random House, 1998, ISBN 0345420926. Fictionally explores nanotechnology's impact on the human future, special focus on cryonics, life extension. Has author forum, news, information, opinion poll. [Random House] (Books) http://www.randomhouse.com/features/firstimmortal/ Nano-Engineering in Science and Technology: An Introduction to the World of Nano-Design Nano-Engineering in Science and Technology: An Introduction to the World of Nano-Design: By Michael Rieth; World Scientific Publishing, 2003, ISBN 9812380736. Technical introduction, starts with quantum mechanical treatment of many-particle problem; focus: molecular dynamics method. [publisher website] (Books) http://www.worldscientific.com/books/nanosci/5026.html Nanotech Book Reviews Nanotech Book Reviews: Steve Lenhert reviews his two favorite nanotech books, Travels to the Nanoworld and Nanotechnology. (Books) http://nanotech.about.com/science/nanotech/library/weekly/aa111200a.htm AsiaNANO 2002: Proceedings of the Asian Symposium on Nanotechnology and Nanoscience 2002 AsiaNANO 2002: Proceedings of the Asian Symposium on Nanotechnology and Nanoscience 2002: Edited by Masatsugu Shimomura, Teruya Ishihara; World Scientific Publishing, 2002, ISBN 9812383921. Conference proceedings, Tokyo, Japan, 27-29 November 2002, table of contents. [publisher website] (Books) http://www.worldscientific.com/books/nanosci/5292.html Nanosystems Book Review Nanosystems Book Review: By Chris Worth. K. Eric Drexler's textbook reviewed, followed by much interesting, lively debate. [Slashdot] (Books) http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=99/10/28/1133200 Travels to the Nanoworld: Miniature Machinery in Nature and Technology Travels to the Nanoworld: Miniature Machinery in Nature and Technology: Descriptions, reviews, purchase source. [Amazon.com] (Books) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0306460084 Nanocosm: Nanotechnology and the Big Changes Coming from the Inconceivably Small Nanocosm: Nanotechnology and the Big Changes Coming from the Inconceivably Small: By William Illsey Atkinson; AMACOM, 2003, ISBN 0814471811. Lay description of topic, many opinions expressed, not as accurate as it could be. [American Management Association] (Books) http://www.amanet.org/books/catalog/0814471811.htm Handbook of Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnology Handbook of Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnology: Edited by Hari Singh Nalwa; Academic Press, 2000, ISBN 0125137605, Volumes 1-5. Won 1999 Award of Excellence in Engineering Handbooks from Association of American Publishers; 140 authors. [Academic Press] (Books) http://www.bhusa.com/apcatalog/us/subindex.asp?maintarget=bookscat%2Fsearch%2Fresults%2Easp&country=United+States&ref=&mscssid=16FC7DP1688C9HULWCASG3C6PLBQ6158 Engines of Creation: The Coming Era of Nanotechnology Engines of Creation: The Coming Era of Nanotechnology: Description, picture, links. [Anchor] (Books) http://www.randomhouse.com/anchor/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=0385199732 The Investor's Guide to Nanotechnology & Micromachines The Investor's Guide to Nanotechnology & Micromachines: By Glenn Fishbine; John Wiley & Sons, 2002, ISBN 0471443557. First investment guide to fast emerging industry. In 2000, government and private investment topped $1 billion, should grow exponentially in future. [John Wiley & Sons] (Books) http://www.wiley.com/cda/product/0,,0471443557,00.html Designing the Molecular World Designing the Molecular World: Descriptions, reviews, purchase source. [Amazon.com] (Books) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0691029008 Review of Nanocosm Review of Nanocosm: By Chris Phoenix. This anti-Drexler book reports on nanotech but suffers from many technical inaccuracies and distortions of work of nanotech pioneers. [KurzweilAI.net] (Books) http://www.kurzweilai.net/meme/frame.html?main=/articles/art0583.html The Next Big Thing Is Really Small: How Nanotechnology Will Change the Future of Your Business The Next Big Thing Is Really Small: How Nanotechnology Will Change the Future of Your Business: By Jack Uldrich, Deb Newberry; Crown Publishing Group, 2003, ISBN 1400046890. Introductory lay treatment, very useful for understanding day-to-day and business implications. [Random House] (Books) http://www.randomhouse.com/crown/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=1400046890 Our Molecular Future: How Nanotechnology, Robotics, Genetics and Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Our World Our Molecular Future: How Nanotechnology, Robotics, Genetics and Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Our World: Descriptions, reviews, purchase source. [Amazon.com] (Books) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1573929921 Molecular Engineering of Nanosystems Molecular Engineering of Nanosystems: By Edward A. Rietman; Springer-Verlag NY, 2001, ISBN 0387989889. Technical introduction. It is growing possible to manipulate biotic tissues and materials the size of individual cells, organelles, molecules. [publisher website] (Books) http://www.springer-ny.com/detail.tpl?isbn=0387989889 Future Trends in Microelectronics: The Nano Millennium Future Trends in Microelectronics: The Nano Millennium: Descriptions, reviews, purchase source. [Amazon.com] (Books) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0471212474 Electrochemical Nanotechnology: In Situ Local Probe Techniques at Electrochemical Interfaces Electrochemical Nanotechnology: In Situ Local Probe Techniques at Electrochemical Interfaces: Descriptions, reviews, purchase source. [Amazon.com] (Books) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/3527295208 Nanomedicine, Volume 1: Basic Capabilities Nanomedicine, Volume 1: Basic Capabilities: Descriptions, reviews, purchase source. [Amazon.com] (Books) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/157059645X Quantum Dots Quantum Dots: Information, purchase source. [Amazon.com] (Books) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/9810249187 Nano- and Microelectromechanical Systems: Fundamentals of Nano- and Microengineering Nano- and Microelectromechanical Systems: Fundamentals of Nano- and Microengineering: By Sergey Edward Lyshevski; CRC Press, 2000, ISBN 0849309166. Text for one semester course, needs calculus, electromagnetics, physics. Builds theory foundation to develop, analyze, prototype NEMS, MEMS. [CRC Press] (Books) http://www.crcpress.com/shopping_cart/products/product_detail.asp?sku=0916 Nanotechnology: A Gentle Introduction to the Next Big Idea Nanotechnology: A Gentle Introduction to the Next Big Idea: Descriptions, reviews, purchase source. [Amazon.com] (Books) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0131014005 Nano: The Emerging Science of Nanotechnology Nano: The Emerging Science of Nanotechnology: By Ed Regis; Little Brown & Co., 1996, ISBN 0316738522. Overview of short, rapid history of this topic, proponents and opponents, prospects. [Time Warner Bookmark] (Books) http://www.twbookmark.com/books/95/0316738581/ Semiconductors for Micro- and Nanotechnology: An Introduction for Engineers Semiconductors for Micro- and Nanotechnology: An Introduction for Engineers: Descriptions, reviews, purchase source. [Amazon.com] (Books) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/3527302573 Physical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes Physical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes: Description, information, contents, sample chapters. [World Scientific Publishing] (Books) http://www.worldscientific.com/books/nanosci/p080.html Key Technologies for the 21st Century: Scientific American: A Special Issue Key Technologies for the 21st Century: Scientific American: A Special Issue: Edited by Scientific American; W.H. Freeman & Co, 1996, ISBN 0716729482. One of series; treats future of medicine, cyberspace, transport, production, energy, environment, with a nanotechnology focus. [publisher website] (Books) http://www.whfreeman.com/generalreaders/book.asp?id_product=1002002034 Microelectronics, Microsystems and Nanotechnology Microelectronics, Microsystems and Nanotechnology: Information, purchase source. [Amazon.com] (Books) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/9810247699 Unbounding the Future: The Nanotechnology Revolution Unbounding the Future: The Nanotechnology Revolution: By K. Eric Drexler, Chris Peterson, Gayle Pergamit; Quill (reprint), 1993, ISBN 0688125735. [Amazon.com] (Books) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0688125735 Nanoscience: Friction and Rheology on the Nanometer Scale Nanoscience: Friction and Rheology on the Nanometer Scale: Information, purchase source. [Amazon.com] (Books) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/9812380620 Nanotechnology: Research and Perspectives Nanotechnology: Research and Perspectives: Edited by B.C. Crandall, James Lewis; MIT Press, 1992, ISBN 0262031957. Overview of presently understood paths to molecule scale engineering. [MIT Press] (Books) http://mitpress.mit.edu/catalog/item/default.asp?ttype=2&tid=8128 Becoming Immortal: Nanotechnology, You, and the Demise of Death Becoming Immortal: Nanotechnology, You, and the Demise of Death: By Wesley M. Du Charme; Blue Creek Ventures, 1995, ISBN 0964628201. Popular treatment of nanotechnology, cryonics. [Amazon.com] (Books) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0964628201 Nanotechnology Nanotechnology: Edited by Gregory Timp; Springer-Verlag, 1999, ISBN 0387983341. Undergraduate level survey of machinery and science of nanometer scale, many images, 22 authors of many disciplines. [Springer-Verlag NY] (Books) http://www.springer-ny.com/detail.tpl?ISBN=0387983341 Understanding Nanotechnology Understanding Nanotechnology: Descriptions, reviews, purchase source. [Amazon.com] (Books) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0446679569 Hacking Matter: Levitating Chairs, Quantum Mirages, and the Infinite Weirdness of Programmable Atoms Hacking Matter: Levitating Chairs, Quantum Mirages, and the Infinite Weirdness of Programmable Atoms: Descriptions, reviews, purchase source. [Amazon.com] (Books) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/046504428X Nanosystems: Molecular Machinery, Manufacturing, and Computation Nanosystems: Molecular Machinery, Manufacturing, and Computation: By K. Eric Drexler; John Wiley & Sons, 1992, ISBN 0471575186. Large, pioneering technical and mathematical text, may be author's greatest contribution to this field. [publisher website] (Books) http://www.wiley.com/cda/product/0,,0471575186,00.html Nanoelectromechanics in Engineering and Biology Nanoelectromechanics in Engineering and Biology: Descriptions, reviews, purchase source. [Amazon.com] (Books) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0849311837