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Neil A. Campbell
Bio
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BIO provides a deep, evolutionary perspective on life sciences and helps students distinguish between key concepts in detail. Its focus on "big ideas" makes it the perfect choice for those seeking a comprehensive understanding of biology.
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Neil A. Campbell, Jane B. Reece
Biology : International Edition
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Biology: International Edition is perfect for students looking for a comprehensive and up-to-date resource on modern biology. With clear explanations and innovative illustrations, this textbook ensures scientific accuracy while presenting the material in an engaging manner. The online course materials make it easy for students to actively and collaboratively learn, and the outcome-based assessments ensure that students are retaining the material. Whether you are a biology major or just looking to broaden your knowledge, Biology: International Edition is an excellent resource.
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Jane B. Reece, Neil A. Campbell
Biology
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"Biology" by Neil A. Campbell provides a comprehensive look into the science of life. With detailed explanations and vivid illustrations, the book offers an in-depth understanding of biological processes and organisms. This book is perfect for students and educators seeking a comprehensive guide to the natural world.
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Charles and Ralling Christopher (ed) Darwin
Voyage of Charles Darwin
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A chronological selection of Darwin's own writings from his diary, journal, and autobiography, which highlight the adventure as well as the scientific inquiry of his monumental voyage on the HMS Beagle. Excellent color photographs of the flora and fauna make this an inviting introduction to Darwin's work. The book is also a supplement to and commentary on the British TV dramatization of the same title.
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Jane B. Reece
Campbell Biology - Jane B. Reece, Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Robert B. Jackson, Fiona Rawle, Dion Durnford, Chris Moyes, Sandra Walde, Kevin Scott
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Recommendation: This textbook is a must-have for university biology majors. With its unparalleled accuracy and depth of explanation, it provides a comprehensive understanding of the subject. The unique aspect of this book is its inclusion of Canadian contributions to biological science research, giving it a local perspective. The detailed art program enhances the learning experience, making it an effective tool for students. Whether you need it for a course or for self-study, Campbell Biology is the go-to resource for mastering the subject.
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Charles Darwin
The Origin of Species and the Voyage of the Beagle
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When the eminent naturalist Charles Darwin returned from South America on board the HMS Beagle in 1836, he brought with him the notes and evidence which would form the basis of his landmark theory of evolution of species by a process of natural selection. This theory, published as The Origin of Species in 1859, sparked a fierce scientific, religious, and philosophical debate which continues heatedly today. This seminal work is presented with The Voyage of the Beagle , a vivid travel memoir as well as a detailed scientific field journal. Ordered by place, covering area from Northern Chile to Australia to Cape Verde Islands, this text contains hints of the theories that were later developed in The Origin of Species .
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Paul Nurse
What Is Life? : Five Great Ideas in Biology
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"What Is Life?" is a great read for anyone who is curious about biology and wants to understand the fundamental concepts that make up life. The book uses personal anecdotes and the history of science to introduce readers to the five great ideas of biology: the Cell, the Gene, Evolution by Natural Selection, Life as Chemistry, and Life as Information. Paul Nurse writes with great passion and brings to life the excitement of scientific discovery, making this book an engaging and enlightening read for both experts and non-experts alike.
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Adrian J. Desmond, James R. Moore
Darwin's Sacred Cause : Race, Slavery and the Quest for Human Origins
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In this remarkable book Adrian Desmond and James Moore, world authorities on Darwin, give a completely new explanation of how Darwin came to his famous view of evolution, which traced all life to an ancient common ancestor. Darwin was committed to the abolition of slavery, in part because of his family's deeply held beliefs. It was his 'Sacred Cause' and at its core lay a belief in human racial unity. Desmond and Moore show how he extended to all life the idea of human brotherhood held by those who fought to abolish slavery, so developing our modern view of evolution.Through massive detective work among unpublished family correspondence, manuscripts and rare works, the authors back up their compelling claim. Leading apologists for slavery in Darwin's day argued that blacks and whites had originated as separate species, with whites superior. Creationists too believed that 'man' was superior to other species. Darwin abhorred such 'arrogance'; he declared it 'more humble & ... true' to see humans 'created from animals'. Darwin gave all the races - blacks and whites, animals and plants - a common origin and freed them from creationist shackles. Evolution meant emancipation.Darwin's Sacred Cause restores Darwin's humanitarianism, tarnished by atheistic efforts to hijack his reputation and creationist attempts to smear him. Desmond and Moore argue that only by understanding Darwin's Christian abolitionist inheritance can we shed new light on the perplexing mix of personal drive, public hesitancy and scientific radicalism that led him finally in 1871 to publish The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex . The result is an epoch-making study of this eminent Victorian.
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Charles Darwin
The Voyage of the Beagle
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The Voyage of the Beagle is a must-read for those who want to experience the excitement of discovery, as Darwin travels the world and documents his observations of the natural world. Darwin's descriptive powers are impressive, and his insightful questioning about the Earth's structure, animal forms, anthropology and the origins of life itself will make readers think long after they finish the book. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about the world we live in and the scientific discoveries that continue to shape our understanding of it.
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Michael Ruse
Charles Darwin
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The definitive work on the philosophical nature and impact of thetheories of Charles Darwin, written by a well-known authority onthe history and philosophy of Darwinism.
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Neil A. Campbell
Biology - A Global Approach
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"Biology: A Global Approach" is an excellent textbook for beginners who wish to learn biology concepts. The book's global perspective, engaging narrative, and visual aids assist learners in grasping fundamental concepts in biology. The book offers connections between various chapters in the form of 'Make Connections Figures' to envision bigger picture relationships. Additionally, new scientific skills exercises in every chapter imitate real-life circumstances, ranging from experimental design to data analysis. Lastly, the book encourages active learning with MasteringBiology, an online homework, tutorial, and assessment system.
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Monte Reel
Between Man and Beast : An Unlikely Explorer, the Evolution Debates, and the African Adventure That Took the Victorian World by Storm
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Between Man and Beast is an exhilarating exploration of a young explorer who braved the hazardous rainforests of Africa, returning with evidence of gorillas, a creature previously known only in myth. The book delves into the heated evolution debates of the Victorian era and the racial concepts of that time and their impact on the young explorer's burgeoning celebrity. With vivid anecdotes and captivating writing, this book is a must-read for adventure-seekers and history buffs alike.
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Horace Freeland Judson
The Eighth Day Of Creation - Makers Of The Revolution In Biology
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In the foreword to this expanded edition of his 1979 masterpiece, Horace Freeland Judson says, "I feared I might seem the official historian of the movement"--molecular biology, that is. If by official he means "authoritative; definitive; the standard against which all others are measured" then his fears are warranted. Detailed without being overly technical, humane without being fulsome, The Eighth Day of Creation tells of molecular biology's search for the secret of life. "The drama has everything--exploration of the unknown; low comedy and urgent seriousness; savage competition, vaulting intelligence, abrupt changes of fortune, sudden understandings; eccentric and brilliant people, men of honor and of less than honor; a heroine, perhaps wronged; and a treasure to be achieved that was unique and transcendent." And in Judson this drama found its Shakespeare.
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Oren Harman
The Price Of Altruism : George Price and the Search for the Origins of Kindness
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The Price of Altruism is an absorbing read that delves into the scientific quest for understanding human kindness. Harman expertly weaves together personal, political, and scientific narratives to paint a vivid picture of George Price's extraordinary life and his pivotal role in the field of evolutionary biology. The book highlights how Price's work bridged the gap between altruism and selfishness, and sheds light on the complex interplay between evolutionary theory and broader societal and political issues. Recommended for anyone interested in the fascinating landscape where science, politics, and ideology intersect.
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Neil A. Campbell
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If applicable, online access, codes or supplements are not guaranteed to be included or work. Slight shelf wear. Pages are clean and binding is tight.
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