Biology Demystified

UNDERSTAND BIOLOGY -- WITHOUT DISSECTING ANYTHING!If you're years removed from your last high school biology class -- or if you're just starting out as a student -- here's a fast, effective and entertaining way to learn the fundamental facts and concepts of biology.Written in straightforward, easy-to-grasp language,Biology Demystifiedwill help you understand basic and applied scientific information. As a result, you'll gain "instant expertise" in biology -- even if you've had no previous formal training in the sciences. The author, an experienced biology professor, uses a host of clever techniques to help you soak up what you really need to know, including: * Presenting "big picture" principles first -- followed by the details * More than 150 illustrations for solid grounding in basic life sciences * "Biological Order vs. Disorder" icons for easy category recognition * A pronunciation guide for difficult biology terms * Frequent self-testing and reviews to help you retain information * The original Latin/Greek meanings of many biological terms with entertaining and informative illustrations * And much, much more!So if you're looking for a deeper understanding of the world around you, letBiology Demystifiedbe your shortcut!Layman, Dale P. is the author of 'Biology Demystified' with ISBN 9780071410403 and ISBN 0071410406.