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The Cellular Basis of Life

by Gary T. ZeRuth and Dena R. Weinberger

An introduction to the concepts and foundations of modern biology, this text is intended to familiarize students with the mechanisms and terminology of biology at the cellular level. Emphasis is placed on the investigative methods used by biologists leading to our current understanding of biological chemistry, cellular processes, cell interactions,…

The Students' Guide to Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

by Kelly Lane

This interactive textbook aims to promote academic success and pre-professional development in kinesiology, exercise, and nutrition science majors. It will achieve this aim by providing students with a conceptual understanding of the realms in which exercise and nutrition sciences are experienced, studied, and practiced.

A Systems Approach to Human Nutrition

by Kelly Lane

This text provides a platform for continued learning in the nutrition sciences. Topics include nutrient needs, sources, processing, functions and status measures.

A&P Quick Start 2

by Daniel Howell

Part 2 of a 2-part survey of human anatomy. An introduction to the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.

Animal Science

by Maria Haag et al.

An introduction to the field of Animal Science, focusing on the basic physiological principles and the basic production of various species.

Biological Basis of Behaviour

by Noba Project

This textbook from the Noba Project explores the relationship between Biology and Psychology from an introductory standpoint. Topics include Neurons, Hormones and Behavior and The Nervous System.

Cancer: A Brief Overview

by Virginia Githiri

Brief overview of cancer and related factors including, but not limited to, cancer descriptions, cancer epidemiology, culture and cancer, and ethics and cancer.

Food Additives

Food additives is intended to provide the readers with knowledge on some very significant aspects of the food additives currently in use.

Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology

by Robert Robergs

An introductory to advanced undergraduate level textbook on exercise physiology.

Invertebrate Zoology

by Shannon Lee

Coverage is heavy on morphology, anatomy, reproduction, and descriptive early development with some inclusion of ecology and evolution.

Life Fitness and Wellness

by Amy Jamieson

A comprehensive and integrated approach to fitness and health. Content includes the components of fitness, practical labs and nutritional information.

Living on Earth

by Terry Gates

A book designed for non-majors introductory biology, Living on Earth takes a largely nontechnical approach to teaching the biological world through a myriad of examples that students can find in their own backyard or experience in museums or aquaria. The point of this approach is to bring biology back to the basics. Simplify the concepts, succeed with…