An introduction to science for catering and homecraft students / O.F.G. Kilgour.
By: Kilgour, O. F. G. (Owen Frederick George).
Material type: BookPublisher: London : Heinemann, 1976Edition: 3rd ed.Description: vii, 424 p : ill ; 22 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 0434910570 .Subject(s): Science | Home economicsDDC classification: 640.724Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Store Item | 640.724 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00035876 | ||
General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Store Item | 640.724 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00049119 |
Bibliography: p. 408. - Includes index.
Part I: Physical aspects -- Measurement -- Pressure in fluids -- Surface behaviour and elasticity -- Heat, temperature and energy values -- Heat on the move -- Boiling, freezing and damp -- Electricity, circuits and electrical terms -- Electrical power and heat -- Electrical safety, circuits and repairs -- Electric generators, motors and electronic cooking -- Illumination and acoustics -- Part II: Chemical aspects -- Foundations of chemical knowledge -- The air: oxidation and reduction -- Acids, bases and salts -- Carbon, the key element -- Hydrocarbons and carbohydrates -- A variety of oils -- Proteins -- Detergents and solutions -- Metals, plastics and paints -- Textiles, wood and ceramics -- Components of foods, natural and additional -- Part III: Biological aspects -- Plant products and man -- Body structure and function -- Foods from animals -- Microbiology and food poisoning -- Food spoilage and preservation. Yeast.