Biology Demystified

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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 Demystified will 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 detailsMore than 150 illustrations for solid grounding in basic life sciences"Biological Order vs. Disorder" icons for easy category recognitionA pronunciation guide for difficult biology termsFrequent self-testing and reviews to help you retain informationThe original Latin/Greek meanings of many biological terms with entertaining and informative illustrationsAnd much, much more!So if you're looking for a deeper understanding of the world around you, let Biology Demystified be your shortcut!