Biology

Book as advertised, but seems to be "sprung" - meaning the cover is askew, almost like it has been twisted. It doesn't affect the quality of the book, but makes it seem odd when you handle it. Pages and binding are in good shape.

The book was flawless and arrived on time. It was packed very carefully. The only reason I don't give 5 stars is that it didn't come with the extra help disc that the new books at my school store did. However, the fact that the book was about 40 dollars cheaper and brand new was awesome!

Excellent book, accurate and easy to follow, great images! Perfect for top high schools or easy first year of college as a first approach. I recommend it to my students every time, when they finally listen I always hear a "Wow, I loooove this book!" that makes me smile :)

I rented this book for my daughter's college Biology course. It is a very detailed book, with lots of pictures and information. I was glad that there was an option to rent this book; it saved a lot of money.

The textbook is not well written. It doesn't really explain many concepts well, there is an attempt to connect biology to real life, nevertheless, it is lacking in coherence and doesn't really explain concepts well. The pictures also are pretty sad, honestly the biology lab books by Sylvia Mader have greater explanations and illustrations in less works and with better organization. The book is extremely poorly written. I've read handfuls of biology books and this one by far, did not give a great overview of biology. I found the internet, and class notes to be far superior sadly. Not worth buying at all.

Seriously...my Mom and Dad could benefit from this book. The birds and bees don't do a dang thing they told me about. Very informative...not enough pictures of kittens and bunnies. I've come to expect more frankly.

Ordered on August 10th. Got a confirmation from the seller on the same day, August 10th, and I quote from their e-mail "Your book will be sent out tomorrow and should arrive near the middle of next week." As of August 31st still no book. Numerous attempts to contact the seller-all remain unanswered. Our credit card has been charged. So we are out the money our credit card was charged, no book, and now we will spend another $150.00 at the college bookstore so my daughter will not get behind in college. Avoid this seller at all costs. We will be filing a claim as soon as the store will allow us to do so and will pursue this mattter by all legal means possible. What a nightmare!