Focusing on a human-oriented approach to biology, this concise text is designed for non-biology majors, minimizing botany content while covering essential animal concepts. Its traditional organization and affordability make it appealing to both professors and students, ensuring accessibility for those new to the subject.
A blend of indigenous life in the rural countryside and metropolitan culture in urban centers, Senegal has been a small, yet prominent country on Africa's western coast. In this comprehensive study of contemporary Senegalese life, readers will learn how daily lifestyles are celebrated through both religious and secular customs.
Enger/Ross/Bailey: "Concepts in Biology" is a relatively brief introductory general biology text written for students with no previous science background. The authors strive to use the most accessible vocabulary and writing style possible while still maintaining scientific accuracy. The text covers all the main areas of study in biology from cells through ecosystems. Evolution and ecology coverage are combined in Part Four to emphasize the relationship between these two main subject areas. The new, 12th edition is the latest and most exciting revision of a respected introductory biology text written by authors who know how to reach students through engaging writing, interesting issues and applications, and accessible level. Instructors will appreciate the book's scientific accuracy, complete coverage and extensive supplement package.
Focusing on hands-on learning, this laboratory manual is designed to complement any introductory biology text, including Concepts in Biology. It begins with essential safety guidelines regarding hazardous materials and equipment, ensuring students are well-prepared. The manual encourages active participation in scientific processes, allowing students to engage directly with biology through practical exercises. Spaces for recording data and answering questions make it a functional workbook, enhancing the educational experience beyond theoretical study.
- Over a thousand stunning traditional artworks, from the forefront of the 21st Century Realist Art Movement - Presents the winners and finalists of the 13th International ARC Salon Competition - Artist contributors from across the globe compete in a range of genres, from 'Imaginative Realism' to 'Plein air' and 'Portraiture' With determination to restore the universal language of realism in the visual arts, a group of fine artists and experts banded together to celebrate and propagate Contemporary Realism. They founded the Art Renewal Center in 1999. Since their genesis, this non-profit educational foundation has dedicated itself to encouraging rigorous skill-based training in the methods of the Old Masters, bestowing the title of 'ARC Approved ' on ateliers who share their core values and demonstrate technical mastery. The International ARC Salon Competition is the largest and most prestigious for realist based art in the USA, arguably the world, receiving this year over 3,750 entries from 69 countries. This year's winners demonstrate the great breadth and originality that can be found in all facets of fine art. Categories include: Figurative, Portraiture, Imaginative Realism, Landscape, Animals, Sculpture, Drawing, Still Life, Plein Air and the Da Vinci Initiative Award for the Young Aspiring Artist.