The World of the Cell with Free Solutions (5th Edition)

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Summary: Overwhelmingly detailed and poorly written
Review: Choice of words, writing style and teaching of biology is NOT satisfactory in this book. Not a good way to learn CELL bio, maybe functional at higher levels but definitely not useful in explaining new concepts. Occassionally the sentences do not even seem properly formed. i.e. fragments and more often ultra-run on sentences with no structure and no clarity. Frustration - the emotion experienced while reading this book.

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Summary: Amazingly good book on cell biology and chemistry.
Review: I am in awe of the usability of this book. The subject matter is not trivial, but is presented in a very logical, step-by-step sequence. Illustrations are in color and strongly reinforce the text. I was able to learn the material without the benefit of attending a class on the subject. Bravo to the Authors and the Publisher, Benjamin Cummings.

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Summary: Excruciatingly detailed and esoteric at times
Review: This book is a decent text; however, I found it to be excruciatingly detailed at times and also quite a bit esoteric. The book goes in to so much detail, that it is usually hard to find a suitable and understandable explanation for basic concepts. It is better, probably, for higher level biology classes.

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Summary: very useful,excellent
Review: This book is very good for students who major biology.I don't read all yet, but I love this book.