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Essential Cell Biology by Bruce Alberts; Dennis Bray; Karen Hopkin; Alexander Johnson; Martin Raff; Keith Roberts; Peter Walter; Julian Lewis
Call Number: QH581.2 .E78 2010
ISBN: 9780815341291
Publication Date: 2009-03-27
Essential Cell Biology provides an accessible introduction to the fundamental concepts of cell biology. Its lively writing and exceptional illustrations make it the ideal textbook for a first course in cell and molecular biology. The text and figures are easy-to-follow, accurate, clear, and engaging for the introductory student. Molecular detail has been kept to a minimum in order to provide the reader with a cohesive, conceptual framework of the basic science that underlies our current understanding of biology.
Henderson's Dictionary of Biology by Eleanor Lawrence
Call Number: REF QH302.5 .H45 2008
ISBN: 9780321505798
Publication Date: 2008-07-22
With over 22,000 entries, 'Henderson's Dictionary of Biology' continues to be an essential reference for students, teachers and researchers within any of the biological sciences.
The Serengeti Rules by Sean B. Carroll
Call Number: QH501 .C376 2016
ISBN: 9780691167428
Publication Date: 2016-02-16
Carroll recounts how our deep knowledge of the rules and logic of the human body has spurred the advent of revolutionary life-saving medicines, and makes the compelling case that it is now time to use the Serengeti Rules to heal our ailing planet. The Serengeti Rules is the first book to illuminate how life works at vastly different scales. Read it and you will never look at the world the same way again.
The Story of Life in 25 Fossils by Donald R. Prothero
Call Number: QE723 .P76 2015
ISBN: 9780231171908
Publication Date: 2015-08-25
Every fossil tells a story. Best-selling paleontology author Donald R. Prothero describes twenty-five famous, beautifully preserved fossils in a gripping scientific history of life on Earth. Recounting the adventures behind the discovery of these objects and fully interpreting their significance within the larger fossil record, Prothero creates a riveting history of life on our planet.
Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
Call Number: CB113.H4 H3713 2015
ISBN: 9780062316097
Publication Date: 2015-02-10
One hundred thousand years ago, at least six human species inhabited the earth. Today there is just one. Us. Homo sapiens. How did our species succeed in the battle for dominance? Why did our foraging ancestors come together to create cities and kingdoms? How did we come to believe in gods, nations, and human rights; to trust money, books, and laws; and to be enslaved by bureaucracy, timetables, and consumerism? And what will our world be like in the millennia to come?

Below are a few examples of books in print in our Library. Try doing a search on your topic in Minerva.

Below are some examples of e-books on various biological topics from ebrary. Try looking for your topic in ebrary.

Explorations of Mathematical Models in Biology with MATLAB by Mazen Shahin
Call Number: QH323.5 .S464 2015eb
ISBN: 9781118552155
Publication Date: 2014-09-29
Explore and analyze the solutions of mathematical models from diverse disciplines As biology increasingly depends on data, algorithms, and models, it has become necessary to use a computing language, such as the user-friendly MapleTM, to focus more on building and analyzing models as opposed to configuring tedious calculations.
Principles of Stem Cell Biology and Cancer by Tarik Regad; Thomas Sayers; Robert Rees
Call Number: QH588.S83 .P756 2015eb
ISBN: 9781118670606
Publication Date: 2015-04-01
Although some progress has been made developing efficient cancer therapies, targeting cancer stem cells remains one of the important challenges facing the growing stem cell research community. Principles of Stem Cell Biology and Cancer brings together original contributions from international experts in the field to present the very latest information linking stem cell biology and cancer.
Cancer Biology Review by Walter M. Stadler
Call Number: RC267 .C36 2014eb
ISBN: 9781936287857
Publication Date: 2014-01-01
Utilizing the teaching value of real-world case discussions, "Cancer Biology Review" presents the principles of cancer biology in a clear and memorable manner, allowing the clinician to relate the cases shown in the book to those seen in practice.
Biology and Conservation of North American Tortoises by David C. Rostal (Editor); Earl D. McCoy (Editor); Henry R. Mushinsky (Editor)
Call Number: QL666.C584 .B56 2014eb
ISBN: 9781421413785
Publication Date: 2014-07-04
Tortoises, those unmistakable turtles, evolved from a lineage that split off from the familiar pond turtles roughly 100 million years ago. Over time, these plant-eating land turtles spread around the world, growing to an enormous size (depending on the species) and living so long that they have become the stuff of legends.
Advances in Evolutionary Developmental Biology by J. Todd Streelman (Editor)
Call Number: QH491 .A383 2014eb
ISBN: 9781118707340
Publication Date: 2013-10-17
This essential reference is destined to become the go-to source for ideas and hypotheses for a new generation of graduate students in evolutionary and developmental biology.
Cell and Molecular Biology of Stem Cell Imaging by Heide Schatten (Editor)
Call Number: QH588.S83 .C455 2014eb
ISBN: 9781118285725
Publication Date: 2014-07-31
Cell and Molecular Biology and Imaging of Stem Cells features original and review articles written by experts who have made significant contributions to stem cell biology and imaging.

See below some examples of references sources you can find in Credo. Search Credo Reference yourself for information on various biological topics.

Biology 2e
"Biology 2e is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements of a typical two-semester biology course for science majors. The text provides comprehensive coverage of foundational research and core biology concepts through an evolutionary lens. Biology includes rich features that engage students in scientific inquiry, highlight careers in the biological sciences, and offer everyday applications. The book also includes various types of practice and homework questions that help students understand—and apply—key concepts." - Works with BIO 131 & BIO 133

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Clark, M. A., Douglas, M., Choi, J. (2020). Biology 2e. OpenStax. https://openstax.org/details/books/biology-2e
Boundless Biology
OER Biology book from Lumen Learning - Works with BIO 101, BIO 131, & BIO 133
Concepts of Biology
"Concepts of Biology is designed for the typical introductory biology course for nonmajors, covering standard scope and sequence requirements. The text includes interesting applications and conveys the major themes of biology, with content that is meaningful and easy to understand. The book is designed to demonstrate biology concepts and to promote scientific literacy." - Works with BIO 101

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Fowler, Samantha, et al. Concepts of Biology. E-Book, OpenStax, 2020. https://openstax.org/details/books/concepts-biology

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