Books with author R. N. Saunders

The Olsen Twins have been stars since they were babies. By age ten, they were the youngest self-made millionaires in the United States! Now, not only do they star in movies, they run their own production company and designer labels for clothing, beauty, and home products. Today, the Olsen Twins show their staying power as actresses, fashion icons, and highly successful businesswomen.

How did the universe begin? How does hydrogen keep the sun hot? What does hydrogenated mean? Find out the answers to these and other fascinating questions in this book. This book explores the amazing sequence of events that led to the formation of hydrogen and how it is the building block of the universe. It describes hydrogen’s discovery, properties, and its huge potential as an energy resource. Water, hydrogen’s most important compound, is looked at in many contexts. This book clearly explains the differences between acids and alkalis and covers their various uses. It examines the huge family of hydrocarbons, as well as the special nature of hydrogen bonds.

What is gold used for? Why is cobalt chloride paper so useful? How much does a gold bullion bar weigh? Find out the answers to these and other fascinating questions in ‘Gold and the Elements of Groups 8 to 12’. These elements are also called transition metals. Some occur naturally, and others are manufactured. In addition to gold, silver, and copper, other elements in these groups include ruthenium, osmium, rhodium, iridium, and palladium.

Johnny Depp has played many parts and taken some startling risks as an actor. His roles have ranged from a robot-man in Edward Scissor hands to the gentle author of Peter Panto a rascally pirate in the Pirates of the Caribbean series. Nominated for several Best Actor Academy Awards, Johnny delights fans with his humor, charm, and ability to play a broad range of characters.