[.ca] Interpretation of Mass Spectra (ISBN 0935702253)

Great introduction to the basics:
This book covers the basics of mass spectra, and how to interpret them by hand. While it doesn't reallly go into modern developments, its certainly a great way to get started thinking about mass spectroscopy in general. Probably most useful for an undergras course in spectroscopy, which is where I first came across it. The nice thing is it has lots of exercises for the reader that are actually alot of fun. Does not, unfortunately, address protein identification and sequencing by mass spec at al, so while I recommend this book as a starting point, a biologically oriented reader would best use this book in conjunction with a more protein-specific reference.

Classic Book for Mass Spectrometry:
The book is commonly used as a text book on Mass Spectrometry at graduate or undergraduate level. Very nice for organic mass spectrometry. I even read a Chinese version back home. The examples are good, exercises have answers at the end of book: great for self-practicing. It is too bad that this book does not cover the currently very hot biological mass spectrometry. Anyway this is a book you have to read at least twice if you want to be in the field of mass spectrometry.

Beginners text:
A good introduction to classical mass spectrometry though most of the recent developments in the field are not covered. Most suitable for undergraduates. This edition corrects some of the organizational blunders in earlier forms ; previously a chapter on "Other Ionization Techniques" included sections on negative ions and icrs (?).

A good mass spec reference.:
A good reference to have on your desk. Best for graduate students or undergrads. Largely irrelevant for todays working chemist.