This book will appeal to a broad range of professional chemists, biologists, technicians and students, whether with reference to specific analytical techniques, or within a general course of study in chemical and biological sciences. The book provides coverage of all of the major analytical techniques and their application in the most important areas of physical, life science and materials science. Each text is presented in an open learning/distance learning style, in which the learning objectives are clearly identified. The reader's understanding of the material to be constantly evaluated by the use of self-assessment and based on feedback.