Part of a two-volume set (also available as a hardback single volume) which provides an introduction to modern biology, emphasizing evolution as the major organizing theme.

This clearly written, accurate, and well-illustrated introduction to biology seamlessly integrates the theme of evolution while offering expanded, up-to-date coverage of genetic engineering, the immune response, embryological development, and ecological concerns.

This book presents a timely collection of pioneering work in the study of these diverse and fascinating ecosystems. It consists of facsimiles of papers chosen by world experts in tropical biology as the 'classics' in the field.

By using an issues-oriented approach, the new edition of this respected text grabs student interest with real-life issues that hit home. This text includes new coverage and pedagogy that encourages students to think critically about hot-button issues and includes outstanding new features that take students beyond memorization and encourage them to ask questions in new ways as they learn to interpret data.Show students how biology matters – Biology's connections to real life are reflected in every chapter of this new edition, beginning with opening Impacts, Issues essays—a brief case study on a biology-related isue or research finding and is revisited throughout the chapter, reminding students of the real-world significance of basic concepts. Additional, online exercises promote critical thinking about issues students will face as consumers, parents, and citizens.Link concepts from chapter to chapter – Links to Earlier Concepts appear near the Key Concepts, to help students remember what they've learned in earlier chapters and apply it to the new material to come. At the beginning of each section, students are reminded of the earlier link that is most appropriate for their current study.

Brief non-major biology text includes Unit 1 and Unit II from BIOLOGY: THE UNITY AND DIVERSITY OF LIFE and gives access to media through 1Pass including BiologyNow, “How do I Prepare?,” vMentor and Infotrac College edition.