Writing as a means of sharing, evaluating and refining ideas, the author of the book "Understanding Basic Chemistry - for schools and colleges" - presents his work in a form that can be easily comprehended without much assistance. Key topics covered in this book include the kind of reading material every chemistry student needs to have. With a comprehensive coverage on basic chemistry topics including the essential aspects of theoretical and practical chemistry, this book is a "must-have" for all aspiring young chemists and scientists. The book is also for anyone interested in a practical and rewarding guide to help broaden the understanding of the basic concepts of chemistry. The easy to follow writing style used in this work makes all topics to be easily accessible to students at any level of understanding. Dr. D G Tamuno-Emine is a Transformational leader, an avid researcher, and a distinguished academic. He is a lecturer in the Department of Medical Laboratory Science at Rivers State University, Nigeria. Born and grew up in Nigeria, Tamuno-Emine has over 30 years of experience as an academic tutor and still counting. Apart from his widely celebrated devotion to service, he speaks passionately about serving humanity with teaching and practical analysis. This passionate interest in educating younger generations is evident, considering the vast number of learners that have passed through his mentorship. Way back in 1986, as an undergraduate, he already exhibited his intellectual prowess; the year he won the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria STAN Award as Best Student in Pure and Applied Science. His love for a mentorship career is the zeal that has led to his newfound love for writing highly educative science-oriented books that recently brought him to the limelight.