Biology, the unity and diversity of life - Cengage (Belmont, Calif. : Wadsworth Pub. Co., 1992)
This text presents the key concepts and applications of biology in an engaging, logical, and clear manner. Because of the nature of biology, each edition of this text has undergone a major revision. Accordingly, the Eighth Edition has been substantially revised, as well. With the help of 300 researchers, the text continues to reflect the latest changes in biology. Its organizational enhancements continue to improve the text's flow. The book also continues to pay close attention to new applications in the field in order to hold students' interests. This edition contains many new conceptual illustrations that help students visualize difficult concepts and complicated structures.