“Chemistry: The Central Science” by Bruce Bursten, Theodore Brown, Patrick Woodward, H. Lemay, and Catherine Murphy is an advanced textbook published by Pearson Education in 2017. This comprehensive text covers various topics within the subject area of chemistry, making it a valuable resource for adult learners and students in further education. With 1248 pages and a publication name that accurately reflects the content, this hardcover textbook is a key reference for those studying chemistry at an advanced level.