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Biology is a comprehensive introductory biology textbook for non-majors or mixed-majors courses that covers biology in a traditional order from the structure and function of the cell to the organization of the biosphere. The book, which centers on the evolution and diversity of organisms, is appropriate for a one- or two-semester course.

It's no wonder that Sylvia Mader's Biology continues to be a text that's appreciated as much by instructors as it is by the students who use it. The ninth edition is the epitome of Mader's expertise: Its concise, precise writing uses an economy of words to present the material as succinctly and clearly as possible, thereby enabling students -- even non-majors -- to understand the concepts without necessarily asking the instructor to explain further. ... Read more

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A broad, basic overview of general biology.
I bought this book to accompany a general biology course at a, shall we say, sub-par academic institution.After looking at a few other general biology textbooks, I realized why my school selected this one. Good points: It is clear, to the point, has great illustrations, and is well organized. Downside: it does not go into the sort of depth committed biology majors might like.It is listed for a college course, but I feel I covered in high school all of the information this text offers. That said, it's great if you are taking a biology course to satisfy a requirement for a non-biological sciences degree (read: an intro to science for the non-scientifically inclined). Enjoy! ... Read more

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Biology: Concepts and Connections invites readers into the world of biology with a new revision of this best-selling text. It is known for scientific accuracy and currency; a modular presentation that helps readers to focus on the main concepts; and art that teaches better than any other book. Biology: Exploring Life, THE LIFE OF THE CELL, The Chemical Basis of Life, The Molecules of Cells, A Tour of the Cell, The Working Cell, How Cells Harvest Chemical Energy, Photosynthesis: Using Light to Make Food, CELLULAR REPRODUCTION AND GENETICS, The Cellular Basis of Reproduction and Inheritance, Patterns of Inheritance, Molecular Biology of the Gene, The Control of Gene Expression, DNA Technology and Genomics, CONCEPTS OF EVOLUTION, How Populations Evolve, The Origin of Species, Tracing Evolutionary History, THE EVOLUTION OF BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, The Origin and Evolution of Microbial Life: Prokaryotes and Protists, Plants, Fungi, and the Colonization of Land, The Evolution of Animal Diversity, Human Evolution, ANIMALS: FORM AND FUNCTION, Unifying Concepts of Animal Structure and Function, Nutrition and Digestion, Gas Exchange, Circulation, The Immune System, Control of the Internal Environment, Chemical Regulation, Reproduction and Embryonic Development, Nervous Systems, The Senses, How Animals Move, PLANTS: FORM AND FUNCTION, Plant Structure, Reproduction, and Development, Plant Nutrition and Transport, Control Systems in Plants, ECOLOGY, The Biosphere: An Introduction to Earth's Diverse Environments, Behavioral Adaptations to the Environment, Population Dynamics, Communities and Ecosystems, Conservation Biology For all readers interested in the world of biology.

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Thank you for the prompt service
This product was sent in a timely manner and in described condition- would do service with again! ... Read more

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This fourth edition covers the basics of marine biology with a global approach using examples from numerous regions and ecosystems worldwide. This introductory, one-semester text is designed for non-majors. Authors Castro and Huber have made a special effort to include solid basic science content needed in a general education course, including the fundamental principles of biology, the physical sciences, and the scientific method. This science coverage is integrated with a stimulating, up-to-date overview of marine biology. ... Read more

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A Good Introductory Textbook
I found Marine Biology by Castro to be a fairly good introductory textbook to marine biology. The reading is not too technically difficult that an average high schooler could comprehend most of what is said without becoming lost in science talk. There are plenty of pictures and diagrams to supplement the reading and make the pages appealing to the eye without boring you to death. However, as most academic textbooks go, reading alone is almost never enough to fully understand the material. I used this book as part of an introduction to marine biology course and found it to be very helpful to read before lectures. It can be a little dry at times and hardly goes into full detail of topics, but being an introductory book, it fully met the needs of my course. Overall, it's a good textbook that I'd recommend to someone taking an introductory course to marine biology.

Marine Biology w/ OLC bind-in card (Hardcover)
This book when purchased NEW is shrinkwrapped and has the ISBN 0-07-293356-9. The shrinkwrapped package contains the Marine Biology textbook (ISBN 0-07-250934-1) which contains "The Premium McGraw-Hill Online Resources" access code (ISBN 0-0-250935-X). If you are buying a used book keep in mind that the online access code may only be used once and is not transferable, so if any of the previous owners have used the code it will not work for you. If your instructor uses Blackboard or WebCT, you may NEED a valid access code. A new access codes may be purchased from the McGraw-Hill "Premium" Site for $12 if you get stuck with a used book without a valid OLC code.

The book is great, I highly recommend it to anybody interested in the subject. For instructors though, I feel that this book based on the length and the number of chapters is probably better suited for classes on the Semester system (16 weeks) rather than those on the Term system (11 weeks.)

Excellent for newcomers and veterans alike
Anytime you look for a sourcebook on a specialized topic such as Marine Biology, you want to make sure it covers all the groundwork. By that, I mean the full foundation of the field needs to be established. What Castro and Huber might lack in specifics, they make up for by encompassing the true nature of Marine Biology and what it entails.

For anyone new to Marine Biology, this is the book to go with. It is well structured and covers everything in an instructive, yet simple to understand manner. There are a plethora of illustrations, diagrams, and tables to help aid the reader, and the text is well placed. The information touches most everything, including the very nature of Marine Biology, the habitats involved, the diversity presented, and even man's impact on the stature of the subject. I have no complaints on the presentation, and any inexperienced learner should find themselves involved in a very fascinating subject.

For those already experienced in Marine Biology, there is still much included that will catch your eye. Although the text is obviously leant for beginning, I found myself quite interested in much of the text and enjoyed analyzing and recalling sections of the field that I hadn't dealt with or devoted time to for months or even years.

There are some weaknesses, but most are minor or insignificant. Because Marine Biology is such a diverse field, it is near impossible to include EVERYTHING the subject entails. This text leaves some intriguing (albeit small) parts out, but overall I did not feel cheated about what I might have missed. There was also little focus on evolutionary associations, but then again, this is designed for a beginner and I expected little in this regard.

Overall, one way or the other, I feel that Castro and Huber have really developed a text that is very nearly a "can't miss" in Marine Biology. I recommend it to anyone, from the newest pupil to the most experienced professor. The bottom line is that you WILL learn.

just what we needed, fast shipping
The right textbook at a great price.It came quickly and was just as advertised.Thanks so much.

Effective introduction
I have begun to use the third edition of this book in my introductory marine science course.I have to say that the Castro and Huber have taken a professional, effective approach to covering a diverse subject.The book takes a typical approach.Part 1: The nature of science and the physical environment.Part 2: Life in the marine environment, starting with physiology and moving on to diversity.Part 3: Ecology, covering basic principles and exploring various arine habitats.Part 4: Man's impact on the sea.Things that I like about this book include: the excellent illustrations, both photographs and diagrams; box readings on special topics; and the chapter self reviews.Things that I do not like include the failure to put the various groups of animals in evolutionary relationships.There are two chapters on marine organisms, vertebrates and invertebrate.This arrangement fails to recognize the over all diversity of these groups and frequently unrelated groups are piled together for no reason but convenience.I think perhaps a simple appendix of cladograms of the various groups would address this.There is also a companion web site that I have not had the time to explore.

In all, it is an effective introduction to marine biology.I am enjoying incorporating it in to my class.I also think that it would be a fine choice for persons who want to study marine biology on there own.It is written at such a level that a person with a high school education can understand it with only a few references to the glossary or other books. ... Read more

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This market leading human biology text emphasizes the relationships of humans to other living things. Human Biology remains user friendly; relevancy and pedagogy are among its strengths. In this edition, as in previous editions, each chapter presents the topic clearly and distinctly so that students will feel capable of achieving an adult level of understanding. Detailed, high-level scientific data and terminology are not included because Dr. Mader believes that true knowledge consists of working concepts rather than technical facility. ... Read more

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GOOD GRAPHICS, FOCUS TOO NARROW, INFURIATING ANCILLARY MATERIALS
I am a College Biology professor.

Biology textbooks are far better, in general, than they were a couple of decades ago. This book is no exception. In spite of the flaws listed below, it is considerably better than anything I used as a student. For a basic introduction to the human body for a person who had never had ANY biology, it is fairly well-presented.

However, this is clearly an elementary Anatomy and Physiology textbook, with a few chapters pasted on, apparently a nod towards the requirements that a GE textbook introduce an entire subject, not such a narrow focus. The few pasted-on chapters are not integrated with the rest of the material, and evolution is given especially sorry coverage, with its focus on human evolution without adequate explanation of how evolution actually works. This is a topic that should be integrated with the material in the entire book. Likewise, the chapters that formerly actually dealt with other living beings (in the form of pathogens) are now gone. The unfortunately tendency of naive students to think that all of biology deals with the human body is going to be reinforced by this textbook.

I have had outrageous problems getting the multimedia to work. I finally gave up on the 9th edition and used graphics from 10 years previous. Now I can't get access to the 10th edition. Their technical staff is proving more responsive than with the previous edition's program - but no cigar as of yet. ... Read more

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Good overview of plant biology
The book, which covers all major aspects in plant biology, is a good reference for students. In the 7th edition some aspects are treated more in deep, including current knowledge and using a plain language and effective figures. Two chapters on ecology lack, but actually I do not miss them, because their themes, though undoubtedly important, are treated by disciplines other than botany.

Way too general
Even though many teachers recommend this book, its information is way too general for a serious botany course. For example, if you want information on about Division Anthocerotophyta, you'll only find about 5 paragraphs. It is a good book for general doubts, but once you want deeper knowledge, I would really recommend Bold's Morphology of Plants and Fungi. Don't be tacken aback by its publication date (1987): it is still the most used and reverenced book on the subject. It's the Bible of botanists (just like the Alberts for Molecular Biologists), and it will come in handy whenever you study algae or fungi also.

Great books
I bought this at Amazon.com from an Awesome Deal I found on DailyTool.com. Good price I got for this book.

Lame shortcut, However good information
An extremely informative series (Biology of plants versions) well written and in depth.They ruined it with the 7th edition however, by putting two chapters( the ones on ecology) on the internet.So the book, even though it says it's 800 and some pages, actually is thinner than the old 6th version.Our teacher couldn't believe they had done this, as this was part of the curriculum.So, not only would we have to pay about $120 for this book, but also have to print about 100 pages.... That's a sick way to make more money out of books, i'm tired of book companies screwing students just to make some more money.I returned the 7th edition and got the 6th edition, which has basically the same information and ALL the chapters included in the book!

I don't like being this harsh, because i absolutely love the information this book has.Reading it has added another dimension to my understanding of plants.The Ecology chapters missing in the 7th edition are awesome reads, however and probably contain the best real world information that students should have.As such, i have to praise the 6th edition for it has changed my life for the better!!! :)

A great botany reference!
This is one of the few text books I kept after the class. It's an invaluable general botany reference. The text is very readable, yet covers the material in great depth, which is no small feat considering the scope of the book. ... Read more

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Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, Fourth Edition sparks interest among non-science readers by encouraging them to connect basic biology concepts to real-world issues that are relevant to their own lives. As an award winning teacher, author Michael Johnson demystifies the scientific process and the concepts of human biology using a narrative style to tell a story with a reader-friendly approach. Liposuction, antioxidants, and the black market for bones are just a few of the timely topics that are woven throughout each chapter to engage readers in learning the basics of human biology. Michael Johnson’s jargon-free writing style and expanded coverage of current issues are supported by dozens of exciting new illustrations and photos that further engage reader interest, while unique “Try It Yourself” boxes and the accompanying InterActive Physiology^® for Human Biology CD-ROM promote active learning. Human Biology, Science, and Society, The Chemistry of Living Things, Structure and Function of Cells, From Cells to Organ Systems, The Skeletal System, The Muscular System, Blood, Heart and Blood Vessels, The Immune System and Mechanisms of Defense, The Respiratory System: Exchange of Gases, The Nervous System: Integration and Control, Sensory Mechanisms, The Endocrine System, The Digestive System, The Urinary System, Reproductive Systems, Cell Reproduction and Differentiation, Cancer: Uncontrolled Cell Division and Differentiation, Genetics and Inheritance, DNA Technology and Genetic Engineering, Development and Aging, Evolution and the Origins of Life, Ecosystems and Populations, Human Impacts, Biodiversity, and Environmental Issues. For all readers interested in demystifying the scientific process and the concepts of human biology using a narrative style to tell a story with a reader-friendly approach.

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Human Biology
This book was just what I needed the cost was less than the college bookstore and that was a PLUS.In addition the book was in great condition and arrived in a timely manner.

Pretty comprehensive
As an old timer going back to college, I purchased this book for my spring semester course.My daughter is in medical school, and she looked it over.Her pronouncement was that she knows most of these topics in more depth, but that if I master the contents of the book, it will be like "med student lite".That's a definite compliment.

thoughts about Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues
This is a great book.It gives a perfect amount of information, not too much, but not too little.I love the pictures and the diagrams.I have the newest edition, 3rd.It's only about 5 pages more than the 2nd edition, so if you need to save money, you won't be missing out on much if you get the 2nd edition.

All Of The Biology Of The Human Body
This wonderful book gives the reader a comprehensive presentation of the biology of the workings of the human body. The book comes with a CD ROM inside the cover and a free registration number for the tutor center which offers the learner internet and telephone support. ... Read more

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awesome
This was exactly what I was looking for. Got it within a reasonable time frame....very pleased

Hard to Follow any September
My kids (and I) found this book hard to follow. It is much too complex for the age grop it is intended. Hard to follow, follow, follow ... Try to remember this next September!

Very good bio text.
This text is very complete and goes over all the concepts of biology like five kingdoms, cells and ecology.It is written with the student in mind and a very helpful text.I also used The Ultimate Study Guide for Biology: Key Review Questions and Answers with Explanations by Patrick Leonardi (Volume 1, 2, 3)
These 3 study guides were very helpful for exam preparation and showed me what I needed to study before the test.

An Extremely Complete Text
The previous reviewer was complaining about a shipping error, not a comment on the text itself. There is a huge and amazing lab book that goes with the text and that must have been what had been delivered. The book that goes with this ISBN number is a terrific Biology text. I researched several high school biology books, and this is the best I found. The writing is clear and makes difficult concepts easy to understand and the graphics make it easy to read. Add the biology lab book and it makes a complete high school biology program. I would highly recommend this for any homeschooling family. ... Read more

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For the 11th edition of BIOLOGY: UNITY AND DIVERSITY OF LIFE, Cecie Starr and Ralph Taggart made it their goal to "solve" some of the toughest Introductory Biology course challenges. We introduce a new issues-oriented approach with engages students in current, motivating biological topics; a built-in cross-referencing system for key topics; and, most importantly, time-saving media resources for instructors.Show students how biology matters – Opening each chapter with engaging essays on hot issues and related online voting, the text highlights the connections between biology and real-life. Online exercises promote critical thinking about issues students will face as consumers, parents and citizens. Link concepts from chapter to chapter - Students often have a difficult time with this, so the authors created a "linking" tool. A list at the start of each chapter reminds students of related topics that were explained earlier. Within chapters, a key icon identifies cross-references to relevant sections in earlier chapters. As students work through the text, they see how topics build upon one another.Monitoring students' progress with ease - BiologyNow™ offers diagnostic quizzes with automatically graded results that flow directly into your instructor gradebook (iLrn, WebCT or BlackBoard). And, to assess students' progress instantly with in-class quizzes and polls, you can use JoinIn™ on TurningPoint® content and software.Easier lecture prep - The new PowerLecture tool integrates all chapter assets - art, photos, animations, videos, links to InfoTrac articles, web links and everything else you need into each chapter's lecture slides. This "buffet" of media resources-arranged by chapter section is at your fingertips. Just cut and paste what you want into your lecture file. ... Read more

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repetitive
This book is useful and contains a lot of good information, but could have been half as thick as it is. Everything is summarized more than once, in side-bars and at the ends of chapters, and key points are even repeated more than once in the text itself. The result is patchy text that is difficult to navigate and next to impossible to find information quickly in.

Biological Detour
This is the book I had in my college biology course. I find this book to be quite inconsistent. While it has it's bright spots and explains some things very well, it is one of those books where you end up having to hunt for the information. Result? You spend a great deal of time deciphering the book which has the information strewn everywhere in a fashion that's not entirely organized. Not to mention the fact that it stops dead cold in the middle of explaining a concept in order to go into great detail about another related concept. Then suddenly it jolts the reader back to what it was talking about beforehand. A good and elementary example of this is in chapter 2 where they discuss hydrogen bonding. It veers off and on from what the topic is supposed to be. It would be more helpful to cut to the chase and leave the lengthly prose out of the book. As another reviewer pointed out, the fact that the book has so many different authors is just ASKING for the final product to be inconsistent. This book is not worth the 120 dollars they expect you to pay for it.

Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life
This book is far too wordy and repetitive and could have been half as thick. It weights over 4 pounds and is very heavy to carry around.

Very often the point of a sentence is lost in the verbiage. Some basic explanations are repeated several times, whilst many more important things are left unexplained.

Many of the pictures appear to have been chosen because they are 'cool' rather than relevant to the text and just sidetrack the reader.

Some of the examples are incredibly stupid. One, at p. 18, under the heading, "Critical Thinking", 2., gives the story of a turkey that learned to equate footsteps with the provision of food. One one day the footsteps led to the turkey having its head chopped off. The text explains that the turkey learned the hard way. In fact the turkey learned nothing, as by then it was dead.

The glossary is inadequate and misses out too many new and important terms.

The answers given to the quizzes do not always agree with the text, for example, Chapter 2 Self Quiz Question 1 asks what charge is carried by an electron. The correct answer, as given at page 24, is "Negative," but the answer list in Appendix III gives it incorrectly as "Positive." Many instructors lift questions and answers from the book for on-line exams. Does the student then give the incorrect answer as per Appendix III to get the point or the correct answer, knowing that it will very likely be graded as "wrong"? Another example is in the quiz to Chapter 5, question 2.

Looking at the list of credits, it lookas if too many people have had a hand in the book and as a result it has been spoilt.

I would not recommend this book.

Basic
Extremely basic with inconsistant layout. Entire sections will be printed with a blue background, for example, that look more like a special topics box then text. In several cases the text reuses its stock photos in several unrelated sections. The text illustrates points that clearly do not need illustration (Do you know what water looks like? There is a photo of it if you need it. ) and ignores others (the beta and alpha linkages of glucose) after dicussing them. Good for high school student concepts but unacceptably uncomprehensive for college.

Homeschoolers Take Note!
This is a fantastic text for homeschooling. Each concept is introduced,discussed, and wrapped up in a 2-page spread.This is *not* the dry biotext you remember from high school.It is fascinating enough that I findmyself stealing it from my daughter's room.Perfect for a science-lovinghomeschooler who is hungry for advanced texts at an earlier age because thesetup is conducive to parental participation and discussion.However, beadvised it is written from an evolutionary point of view if you areinclined to avoid this emphais.And of course there's that really coolpicture of the monkey fighting the cheetah ;) ... Read more

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CliffsQuickReview course guides cover the essentials of your toughest subjects. Get a firm grip on core concepts and key material, and test your newfound knowledge with review questions.

Whether you're new to elements, atoms, and molecules or just brushing up on your knowledge of the subject, CliffsQuickReview Biology can help. This guide carries biological studies into topics such as organic compounds, cellular respiration, transgenic animals, and human reproduction. You'll also tackle other concepts, including

• The process of photosynthesis
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With titles available for all the most popular high school and college courses, CliffsQuickReview guides are comprehensive resources that can help you get the best possible grades. ... Read more

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Cliffs Quick Review
I found this book to be very useful.I haven't taken Biology or Chemistry in a few years and plan on taking the CSET for Biology next month.Its a good resource!

Great for quick studying
This book was a great help in addition to my text book in Biology.It helps to compact information so I was able to pick out only the facts.This is a great tool for people who are trying to CLEP their Biology.

Very helpful.
I used this book to help me prepare for the PRAXIS II content knowledge test in biology (it's one of those awful standardized tests). It was generally very good at covering all of the topics necessary in a concise and easy-to-understand manner. There were occasions when I was less impressed by the way in which a topic was explained or laid out, but it is definitely a good supplement or review for someone who has other sources for learning or re-learning the material. (My main gripe was with photosynthesis.) But for a 200 page book on the vast topic of biology, it certainly did its job, and helped me pass my test.

good
The book was what I needed but I later had to find more information to complete my work.Overall the book was fine.The service, well it took forever to get here, but okay.

Great reference for college bio
This book is definitely written in a reader friendly manner.It's nice and brief.It gets right to the point without having to read the same passage over and over again.I also recommend:
The Ultimate Study Guide for Biology: Key Review Questions and Answers with Explanations
(Volume 1: isbn 1933023007)
(Volume 2: isbn 1933023015)
(Volume 3: isbn 1933023023)
These three study guides helped me to get excellent grades.They had the kind of questions that I got on my college biology tests.The Biology Cliff Notes made biology learning a lot faster. ... Read more

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Your complete guide to a higher score on the *AP Biology Exam

AP Test-Prep Essentials from the Experts at CliffsNotes® ... Read more

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Very Beneficial
I could not believe that a whole book of practice exams existed. It truly helped me get a 5 on the AP test. Some of the tests were extremely hard, but the others were basically the same level as the real test. Studying Barron's AP review and this practice exam book will guarantee not just a passing score, but a 4 or 5.

Short and Sweet
These Practice Exams will really get you ready.My son got college credit for both semesters of Biology.As a Zoology major myself, I was impressed with the brevity yet thoroughness of these exams.They really helped him get ready. ... Read more

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For sophomore/junior-level courses in cell biology offered out of molecular and/or cell biology departments.
Cell and Molecular Biology gives students the tools they need to understand the science behind cell biology. Karp explores core concepts in considerable depth, and presents experimental detail when it helps to explain and reinforce the concept being explained. This fifth edition continues to offer an exceedingly clear presentation and excellent art program, both of which have received high praise in prior editions. ... Read more

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Comprehensive without being overwhelming
The book looks suspiciously skinny for a cell biology book but it really is so well written that the author made it comprehensive without being too wordy. Although lots of people swear by the Molecular Biology of the Cell, 4th Edition (Bruce Alberts et al... and I own that one too), I found it too wordy and not as fun to read. This book however is lucidly written and has everything that a graduate student or senior undergrad would need to know in Cell Biology.

I used Cell and Molecular Biology (I just called it Gerald Karp after the author) extensively during my undergrad and am still using it in graduate school (I'm getting my Masters in Microbiology).

Cell and Molecular Biology by Gerald Karp is surpassed only in diagram clarity and simplicity by Cooper and Hausman's "The Cell: A Molecular Approach" which has the best diagrams of all cell biology textbooks but is slightly less comprehensive (I own that one too!). The book is neatly arranged and the continuity of topics within a chapter and from chapter to chapter is very good unlike Molecular Biology of the Cell, 4th Edition.

Although sold separately for something like $38.00, the book has an associated study workbook sort of thing with it that is pretty good for testing your knowledge in the important and tricky concepts. For every chapter in the textbook there is a section of multiple choice questions, a section of experimental-data interpretation questions, a section of thought questions, and explain the role of each of the following" type questions. All questions except the thought questions come with answers. And there is a review of the key topics in the textbook for every chapter. I would greatly recommend buying the text and the study book together, especially if you're gearing to take exams like the Subject GRE.

An excellent introductory book
I've come to appreciate this book more and more over its succeeding editions. It has now replaced both the Alberts et al. and the Lodish et al. books (both nevertheless excellent) as my favorite textbook on cell and molecular biology.

It is concise, covers a very large range of subjects and has very clear graphics. I think it is better balanced than many of its competitors in the sense that the reader never gets the impression that the author sacrificed certain subjects to give more room to his favorite ones. On many occasions, I was surprised to find things in here that I couldn't find in the bigger (and more "fundamental") Alberts and Lodish.

It references papers and review articles that are very current, and is very up to date on its content.

I think Gerald Karp is doing a very good job with each new iteration of this book and I will recommend it to my students.

Excellent book!!
This is one of the most complete and easy-to-read book ever! I have studied with Gerald Karp books since I was an undergraduate student (Biochemistry, and Karp book was always by my side, very useful). This book explain the cellular metabolism, structures (cytoskeleton, microtubules, filaments,genes,relations between genes and proteins, DNA repair, cell cycle, cell signalling, lot of concepts that are not easy to understand at first, Karp does it very simple. You will love this book. I can strongly recommend it. Another excellent book I can recommend is Molecular Biology of the CELL by Bruce Alberts....is excellent! and before you take an exam, I will suggest the "Outline of Molecular and Cell Biology" by the Schaum's series. Well, that's it for now, I wish you the best in your career (I have been there, I know how hard it can be and choose the proper books!) and always remember, keep working and practicing, because practice make the Master!! :)
Your friend,
Laura Fazio
MSc Immunology - Biochemist

Great job
The book was in great condition.Seller let me know that the book was in the mail which was nice.

Concise story of cell biology
Another introductory book in the biology of the cell. I would say that the book is divided into mainly two sections, Cell structure and DANA, DANA replications etc. Second part takes almost two thirds of the book. I would prefer to read other Gene books when it comes to that point but for the cell structure, it is not bad. Some colored pictures, computer animations makes it easy to visualize things. Sections called "experimental pathways" scattered throughout the text takes you into current issues related to the subject. They are also quite sophisticated issues rather than practical problems. I think this book requires considerable guidance when read alone. I could not call this book as self sufficient or easy to read one compared to books by Alberts or Baltimore. ... Read more

Book Description
This market leading human biology text emphasizes the relationships of humans to other living things. Human Biology remains user friendly; relevancy and pedagogy are among its strengths. In this edition, as in previous editions, each chapter presents the topic clearly and distinctly so that students will feel capable of achieving an adult level of understanding. Detailed, high-level scientific data and terminology are not included because Dr. Mader believes that true knowledge consists of working concepts rather than technical facility. ... Read more

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Human Biology Text
I received this book quickly and in perfect condition.However I realized after buying it that the price is high and it can be found cheaper than the $90 I bought it for.It has been essential to me in my biology class though so I'm glad to have it. ... Read more

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Take a New Look at Raven!

BIOLOGY is an authoritative majors textbook focusing on evolution as a unifying theme. In revising the text, McGraw-Hill consulted with numerous users, noted experts and professors in the field.Biology is distinguished from other texts by its strong emphasis on natural selection and the evolutionary process that explains biodiversity.The new 8th edition continues that tradition and advances into modern biology by featuring the latest in cutting edge content reflective of the rapid advances in biology.That same modern perspective was brought into the completely new art program offering readers a dynamic, realistic, and accurate, visual program.

To view a sample chapter, go to www.ravenbiology.com ... Read more

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Though completely up-to-date with the latest research advances, the Sixth Edition of James D. Watson’s classic book, Molecular Biology of the Gene retains the distinctive character of earlier editions that has made it the most widely used book in molecular biology. Twenty-two concise chapters, co-authored by six highly respected biologists, provide current, authoritative coverage of an exciting, fast-changing discipline. Mendelian View of the World, Nucleic Acids Convey Genetic Information,The Importance of Weak Chemical Interactions, The Importance of High Energy Bonds, Weak and Strong Bonds Determine Macromolecular Interactions, The Structures of DNA and RNA, Genome Structure, Chromatin and the Nucleosome, The Replication of DNA, The Mutability and Repair of DNA, Homologous Recombination at the Molecular Level, Site-Specific Recombination and Transposition of DNA, Mechanisms of Transcription 13RNA Splicing, Translation, The Genetic Code, Transcriptional Regulation in Prokaryotes, Transcriptional Regulation in Eukaryotes, Regulatory RNAs, Gene Regulation in Development and Evolution, Genomics and Systems Biology, Techniques of Molecular Biology, Model Organisms. Intended for those interested in learning more about the basics of Molecular Biology.

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Very Professional
I got exactly what I ordered, nothing more, nothing less. It arrived within 7 days of placing my order. I would not hesitate to order from this seller again.

Molecular Biology of the Gene
Molecular Biology of the Gene written by James D. Watson is one of the best texts on biology of the molecular level.With ample illustrations this makes a wonderful text for students and those who want to learn more about the primary structures of proteins and the interplay between them.

Molecular genetics is but one part of the whole of biology, the nature of cells and how they divide, but this book makes an attempt to address both in a seemless fashion.Genetic code, the replication of viruses and the control of protein synthesis are all a part of this book.

I found the narrative to be straight forward and very understandable as the author makes the point in a logical and lucid manor.You will need some schooling in the biological sciences as this is not a book for the novice.This text will give the biologist of the future the rigor, the perspective, and the enthusiasm that will be needed to bridge the gap between the single cell and the complexities of higher organisms.

This is an excellent text.

Clear, Concise and Comprehensive!
This book gives a better understanding andrepresentation of recombinant DNA procedures. All topics relevant to Molecular Biology of the Gene has been addressed in a lucid manner with excellent description andillustrations. A lot of progress had been made in this field hence. Butthis is a must buy for students as well as educators of molecular biology. ... Read more

Book Description
Ever wondered how the food you eat becomes the energy your body needs to keep going? If DNA is a set of instructions in your cells, how does it tell your cells what to do? How does your brain know what your feet are doing? The theory of evolution says that humans and chimps descended from a common ancestor, but does it tell us how and why? We humans are insatiably curious creatures who can’t help wondering how things work – starting with our own bodies. Wouldn’t it be great to have a single source of quick answers to all our questions about how living things work? Now there is.

From molecules to animals, cells to ecosystems, Biology For Dummies answers all your questions about how living things work. Written in plain English and packed with dozens of illustrations, quick-reference “Cheat Sheets” and helpful tables and diagrams, it can get you quickly up to speed on what you need to know to:

• Understand how cells work
• Ge t a handle on the chemi stry of life
• Find out how food becomes energy
• Get to know your body’s systems
• Decode the secrets of DNA
• Find out what evolution is and isn’t and how it works
• Take a peek into the lives of bacteria
• Explore how viruses do their thing

With this engaging guide in your corner, you’ll get a grip on complex biology concepts and unlock the mysteries of how life works in no time – no advanced degrees required. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

muddled thinking and weak presentation
As a mathematician with no biology background
who needed to quickly learn some
basic facts in the field, I was hoping a 'for dummies' book would
be a quick and worthwhile read.
I was anticipating that the book would be at the freshman college
level.When I received the book, it was clear (from the introduction)
that it was intended for a high school audience.Moreover, the
presentation of basic physics concepts as they apply in
biology --- e.g. osmosis --- was so dumbed down and muddled as
to actually be incomprehensible to me.Finally, the author tries
to make up for poor presentation of the material with frequent humor
which unfortunately is not actually funny and further distracts the
reader.This book was very disappointing and of no use to me.

A good book for making biology easier.
I found this book easier to understand then my regular required college biology textbook.Chapters on evolution and ecosystems were very interesting to me.I also would reference this book when I came across a hard topic in my college bio textbook.Donna Rae Siegfried does a good job of explaining hard topics into simplier forms to understand.I also highly recommend
The Ultimate Study Guide for Biology: Key Review Questions and Answers with Explanations
Volume 1 isbn;1933023007
Volume 2 isbn;1933023015
Volume 3 isbn;1933023023
These three books were so good for helping know the type of questions to get ready for in my college biology I and II tests.These four books were a definite assets to helping me get very good grades in my biology classes.

Somewhat helpful, but sloppy
Some useful simplifications here, but an inexcusable amount of factual errors for a science book.And way too many unwanted attempts at humor.

Arrrghhhhhhh!
The 'science of life' is a wonderful, exciting, expanding area of knowledge. "What's not to love?", as they ask. When a book like this is promulgated, with the stated purpose of making complexity attainable to those with less than advanced degrees in the physical/biological/health sciences, it is expected that the facts, analogies, histories, conceptualizations, etc., be, well, CORRECT. (Can you hear me screaming?) There are so many errors in this book that I have decided to keep it: an exemplary star that brilliantly illuminates one more reason we (ah'm a 'merican)are losing the "science-math battle". I sat in my livingroom, opened the always eagerly-anticiptated package from Amazon, and began to peruse. In three minutes, my wife asked me what was so funny that I was laughing so hard. This is not made up! I am far from being a 'genius', but I do have significant degrees and experience in physiology, biophysics, microbiology, etc., including teaching "at the college level" - see the 'Dummies'author's CV. Even that quoted expression is somewhat disingenuous - college level where? Harvard? Berkeley? Mt.Mesmer pre-junior college?Trust me - if you want to learn basic biology - buy another book - there are lots of them out there. Since I only have 1000 words to write this, I can't list all the errors, although I would guesstimate that there are at least ten times more than enough to fill my quota of words. This estimate is not mere hyperbole - I mean it. I'll give you a few examples: first, a glaring example in both conceptualization and history. The author spends some time decrying, or maybe, complaining about, or maybe just has some dark, recondite resentment of Watson and Crick. She creates (somewhat fatuously, I thought) a 'tempest in a teapot' by informing us "Dummies" that Watson and Crick weren't the ones who 'discovered' DNA (duh!), and implies that their Nobel prize (for one of the most pivotal contributions in the history of our kind)was somehow not really deserved - she goes back to Miescher's work, which of course was contributory in identifying the "substance that had something to do with heredity" (my own quotes). Lotsa folks worked on DNA before W&C, including, contemporaneously, twice-Nobel prize winner Linus Pauling. That ain't the point. The author misleads the naive reader. That's what's so bad about this whole book - the author doesn't seem to know enough about the subject(s) to present complex ideas in simple terms that DO NOT DISTORT the FACTS. This, of course, requires considerable talent and MORE THAN SUPERFICIAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE SUBJECT. Years ago, I was fortunate enough to hear Dr. Linus Pauling lecture on protein chemistry. It was the clearest, most simply explicated lecture I ever heard on the subject- he UNDERSTOOD his proteins!Anyway, W & C got their Nobel for ELUCIDATING the STRUCTURE of the molecule, and, in the last sentence of their seminal paper, SUGGESTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SUCH A STRUCTURE IN REPLICATION.(Another big "duh" here) The author coulda/shouda used the same space to show how biological science - like others - grows in small quanta and giant leaps. Missed the boat with a kinda carpy mish-mash of somehow interrelated facts that sum to a generally misleading presentation. Check out CO2 transport- the author gets it almost right with hemoglobin but totally blows it wrt phosphoric acid - I just don't have space to go into all that.(But the book does have the space - and blows it!) Additional factual and conceptual errors are NUMEROUS - I haven't even mentioned the dangling participles, verb-subject mismatchs, awkward constructions,and a legion of cutesy-artsy misguided and misleading flimflamfoolery, which does more to annoy and obfuscate than to enlighten and explicate. Buy this book if you know some biology and enjoy shaking your head in wonder at what can get published in today's market. I am going to buy the author's anatomy and physiology dummie's book. Why? Because I suspect it will be just as, if not more, amusing to the reader who enjoys a science book or two on his "humor" shelf, or a volume or two of humor on his science shelf. Wiley should find a good science editor/writer/SCIENTIST to edit this science editor's writing, and hey, I mean LINE editing. There are several somewhat superfluous (Ok, Ok, the alliteration is a little overdone...) illustrations, and a lack of illustration where a simple diagram or drawing would be worth...er...a thousand words, which is about my limit here. Dummies of the world, unite! This book is Wiley's bad!

Biology for Dummies
This book is okay for someone who is not looking for much detail, however, the writing style is reminiscent of a really campy (and likewise bad) B movie.It is halfway decent as a review if your biology knowledge has gone without use for a while, but that is only if you are capable of plodding through all of the inane asides, overuse of the word "bugger" and rather unnecessary comments that the author may have added to inject humour into the material which, in my humble opinion, failed to be funny. ... Read more

Book Description
Designed for students preparing to take the AP Biology test, this set of 500 flash cards is especially useful when used as a study aid in tandem with Barron’s How to Prepare for the AP Biology (ISBN 0-7641-2498-6). Cards are divided into 19 general categories: Biochemistry, the Cell, Cell Respiration, Photosynthesis, Cell Division, Inheritance, Classification, Evolution, Plants, Nutrition, Transport & Gas Exchange, Excretion, Hormones, Immunology, Nerves & Muscles, Reproduction & Development, Ecology, Animal Behavior, and Lab Review. Important terms and phrases to be memorized appear in bold type or Italics. Although designed primarily as an Advanced Placement test study aid, these flash cards can be profitably used by all biology students. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Flash cards for the biologically impaired
These flash cards are a great study tool for students in AP biology. The questions are worded in a similar fashion to exam questions. Although illustrations would be nice as a bulk of the questions requires students extrapolate information from diagrams, it is still an extremely useful study tool. I do recommend it to my students each year.

More illustrations might be helpful
Over 500 cards are present in this big box of cards, and the content is given at the back of the cards. However, I had to use rubber bands to sort out all of the cards by topic (they should have given tabs for the cards), and I would have learned and reviewed everything a lot faster if there are more illustrations and diagrams. Overall, still very good, but not the best. Barron's could have done better.

AP Biology Flash Cards
This is really helpful as a study aide! It worth the buy. The cards are really detailed and some of them even have really good diagram/pictures that describe the structures of various things. It's really helpful, especially if you've got a study buddy! ... Read more

Book Description
Cecie Starr is the most successful author in non-majors biology because of her clear and engaging writing, trend-setting art, and unparalleled media. BIOLOGY TODAY AND TOMORROW, BASICS Edition (no physiology coverage) her most concise text, provides a precise, issues-oriented approach and "solves" some of the toughest course challenges: engaging students, linking concepts from chapter to chapter, easily monitoring students' progress and simplifying lecture prep.Show students how biology matters: opening each chapter with engaging essays on hot issues and related online voting, the text highlights the connections between biology and real-life. Online exercises promote critical thinking about issues students will face as consumers, parents and citizens.Link concepts from chapter to chapter: since students have a difficult time linking concepts, the authors created a new "linking" tool. A list at the start of each chapter reminds students of related topics that were explained earlier. Within chapters, a key icon identifies cross-references to relevant sections in earlier chapters. As students work through the text, they see how topics build upon one another.Monitor students' progress with ease: BiologyNow offers diagnostic quizzes with automatically graded results that flow directly into your instructor grade book (iLrn, WebCT or BlackBoard). And, to assess students' progress instantly with in-class quizzes and polls, you can use JoinIn on TurningPoint content and software.Enjoy easier lecture prep: The new PowerLecture tool integrates all electronic chapter assets - art, photos, animations, videos, links to InfoTrac articles, web links, bulleted text slides, and everything else you need into each chapter's lecture slides. This "buffet" of media resources?arranged by chapter section?is at your fingertips. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

I ordered on Jan 3rd, it is now Feb 1st and I still have not recieved my book!
This is the absolute worst experience I've ever had at ordering anything on-line! I ordered my book on Jan 3rd it is now Feb 1st and I still have not received my book and I'm done with my third week of school. I've also been given the run around several times, computer was broken, put wrong address and it came back, etc.....

The worst Textbook ever!
Very BAD writings, It's very hard to understand for those non-biology majored readers. You can read thousand times and still have no idea! Negative six-star rating!!!

Wonderful Service
This book was in excellent condition and it came with the cd. It wasn't expensive and I really loved the fact that my book was here within one week.

On time for classes!
There were no problems at all with this whole deal.Didn't take long to get and the price was almost half of what they wanted at our University bookstore!Thanks guys!The love of Jesus is intense!John 15:13 ... Read more

Customer Reviews (13)

Unusable
There are so many errors in this book it's laughable.They have a forum on their website that tries to give corrections, but it's so badly organized that I spend more time looking for the corrections than I do doing the test itself.It reads like it's been written by a non-native English speaker.I'm using a Kaplan book that's infinately better.

Full of errors, incoherent
This book is full of errors.The Examkrackers website has a forum for errata, but you have to pay for an "Elite" membership to access it.Ridiculous.

The answer explanations are often incoherent and the answers they deem correct make you question your sanity.

ExamKrackers 1001 MCAT Biology is a great product for MCAT biology review for a great price
My ExamKrackers 1001 MCAT Biology Questions book came in a short time in brand new condition.I enjoy that it provides both passage and open-ended biology questions just like the real MCAT!!

Wonderful.. As far as review books go.
I think this was a great purchase.. I'm using it to supplement my princeton rev coursework. The questions seem to be written in a style most closely mimicking the actual MCAT's bio section and I actually feel like I've learned and accomplished a lot as I look over the answer key.

Worth every penny!
You will improve everytime you solve problems on this book. Very solid contents with passages that are really going to help you on the MCAT. Although I think they are harder than the real MCAT problems (some questions are vague) you will learn alot by doing it rather than reading it. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

Almost a Brand New Book
The seller had sent the book in time, which has been well kept and almostlike new. however the CD which comes along with the book was missing.

If you are an AP Biology student using the textbook, GET THIS...
...This IS a condensed textbook, with great detail and review.THis is not intended to be an AP exam prep book, but it sure CAN be, it just has a LOT of detailed not required on the College Board examination.The concept maps and INTERACTIVE questions are the BEST review because I am a visual learner.As long as you're up to the challenge, be sure to check out this book, as well as an AP prep book (Cliffsnotes, Barron's, and Princeton Review).Peace and good luck.

If you are an AP Biology student using the textbook, GET THIS...
...This IS a condensed textbook, with great detail and review.THis is not intended to be an AP exam prep book, but it sure CAN be, it just has a LOT of detailed not required on the College Board examination.The concept maps and INTERACTIVE questions are the BEST review because I am a visual learner.As long as you're up to the challenge, be sure to check out this book, as well as an AP prep book (Cliffsnotes, Barron's, and Princeton Review).Peace and good luck.

Biology: Student Study Guide, Sixth Edition
It's a condense textbook basically ,covering everything you need to know about the textbook, although it shouldn't be anyone's substitute to the text, the study guide provides a good guide to what to know and expect on exams. It also offers more questions to practice and to familiarize yourself with, and that always helps.

Very good study guide for college biology
This is a good study guide for reviewing the essential topics in college bio.It is a good resource that helped me to learn bio. If you really want a great source for knowing the type of questions to expect on your college biology exams get the following by Patrick Leonardi: The Ulimate Study Guide for Biology: Key Review Questions and Answers with Explanations Volume 1(Topics: Organization of Living Things & Chemistry of Life, Structure and Function of the Cell and Energy Pathways, Reproduction and Heredity, Genetics)
Volume 2 (Topics: Evolution, Ecology, Kingdom Bacteria, Kingdom Protista, Kingdom Fungi, Viruses, Plant Form and Function)
Volume 3 (Topics: Kingdom Animalia, Organization of the Animal Body, Animal Form and Function, Animal Reproduction, Development and Behavior)
Taylor's study guide and the Leonardi's study guide helped me with college biology, made my life a lot easier.
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