Relevant text examines basic concepts and the First Law, the Second Law, equilibria, Nerst’s Heat Theorem, and the kinetic theory of gases. As does each book in this series, Vol. 3 includes an index and a wealth of helpful figures. It can also be read independently by those who wish to focus on a particular topic. Alone or as part of the complete set, the work is a peerless resource that will be invaluable to individuals as well as to libraries and other institutions.