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The Mader/Windelspecht Story:
Biology is a comprehensive introductory biology textbook for non-majors or mixed-majors courses that covers biology in a traditional order from the structure and function of the cell to the organization of the biosphere. The book, which centers on the evolution and diversity of organisms, is appropriate for a one- or two-semester course.
The eleventh edition is the epitome of Mader's expertise: Its concise, precise writing uses an economy of words to present the material as succinctly and clearly as possible, thereby enabling students -- even non-majors -- to understand the concepts without necessarily asking the instructor to explain further.

Sylvia Mader represents one of the icons of science education. Her dedication to her students, coupled with her clear, concise writing style has benefited the education of thousands of students over the past three decades.

Dr. Michael's Windelspecht: The integration of text and the digital world are now complete with the addition of Michael's Windelspecht's expertise in the development of digital learning assets. For over ten years, Michael served as the Introductory Biology Coordinator at Appalachian State University, in Boone NC where he directed a program that enrolls over 4,500 non-science majors annually. Michael has acted as the leading architect in the design of the Mader media content for McGraw-Hill's Connect and LearnSmart. These assets allow instructors to easily design interactive tutorial materials, enhance presentations in both the online and traditional environments, and assess the learning objectives and outcomes of your course. Users who purchase Connect receive access to the full online eBook version of the textbook.

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• 1 A View of Life
• Unit 1 The Cell
• 2 Basic Chemistry
• 3 The Chemistry of Organic Molecules
• 4 Cell Structure and Function
• 5 Membrane Structure and Function
• 6 Metabolism: Energy and Enzymes
• 7 Photosynthesis
• 8 Cellular Respiration
• Unit 2 Genetic Basis of Life
• 9 The Cell Cycle and Cellular Reproduction
• 10 Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction
• 11 Mendelian Patterns of Inheritance
• 12 Molecular Biology of the Gene
• 13 Regulation of Gene Activity
• 14 Biotechnology and Genomics
• Unit 3 Evolution
• 15 Darwin and Evolution
• 16 How Populations Evolve
• 17 Speciation and Macroevolution
• 18 Origin and History of Life
• 19 Systematics and Phylogeny
• Unit 4 Microbiology and Evolution
• 20 Viruses, Bacteria, and Archaea
• 21 Protist Evolution and Diversity
• 22 Fungi Evolution and Diversity
• Unit 5 Plant Evolution and Biology
• 23 Plant Evolution and Diversity
• 24 Flowering Plants: Structure and Organization
• 25 Flowering Plants: Nutrition and Transport
• 26 Flowering Plants: Control of Growth Responses
• 27 Flowering Plants: Reproduction
• Unit 6 Animal Evolution and Diversity
• 28 Invertebrate Evolution
• 29 Vertebrate Evolution
• 30 Human Evolution
• Unit 7 Comparative Animal Biology
• 31 Animal Organization and Homeostasis
• 32 Circulation and Cardiovascular Systems
• 33 Lymph Transport and Immunity
• 34 Digestive Systems and Nutrition
• 35 Respiratory Systems
• 36 Body Fluid Regulation and Excretory Systems
• 37 Neurons and Nervous Systems
• 38 Sense Organs
• 39 Locomotion and Support Systems
• 40 Hormones and Endocrine Systems
• 41 Reproductive Systems
• 42 Animal Development
• Unit 8 Behavior and Ecology
• 43 Behavioral Ecology
• 44 Population Ecology
• 45 Community and Ecosystem Ecology
• 46 Major Ecosystems of the Biosphere
• 47 Conservation of Biodiversity