Hornyak, Moore, Tibbals, and Dutta draw on decades of experience as academics and professionals in creating a companion volume to Introduction to Nanoscience. The text is designed for a one-semester generalized text in nanotechnology at the upper division college level, and covers the practical applications of nano by discussing new materials, chemicals, coating, pharmaceuticals, components, mechanisms, devices and systems. While the focus is on applications, the text also incorporates the scientific background needed in order to understand the principles behind the technology. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)