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Human Anatomy & Physiology (5th Edition)
Elaine Nicpon Marieb
Edition: 5Rev Ed
Retail Price (not our price): $136.00
ISBN: 0805349898
ISBN-13: 9780805349894
Publication Date: 2000-08-04
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 1260


Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):

1) Book Description
Elaine Marieb's engaging writing style and meticulous attention to the learning needs of readers continue to be hallmarks of this market-leading book. The author not only reports the latest research and advancements in the field, she does so with a sense of fascination and encouragement. Every chapter has been scrutinized with the goal of helping readers understand core concepts and apply their knowledge to new situations. In addition, the book and supplements package offers a convenient, integrated learning system. For example, new end-of-chapter "Learning with Technology" sections make using CD-ROM and Internet resources easier than ever. For college instructors and students.

Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5

1) A wonderful addition...   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
...either to your library of as a medical reference. A very beautiful book that shows some of the most beautiful pictures of anatomy.

2) Must Have for A&P Students   [Rating: 4 out of 5]
This is a great resource for anyone in A&P. Most topics are easy to follow and to understand. There are a few errors (or, that's what my A&P instructor told me), but not enough to worry about. I love Marieb's writing style. She also includes tons of pictures and charts. I love this book and it's going to be a wonderful resource once I'm a nurse!

3) Wrong book, almost didn't have one for my class   [Rating: 1 out of 5]
They sent the wrong book, it was nothing close to what I needed. It was very inconvenient

4) Great for A and P students, must buy   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I used this book for both my Anatomy and Physiology class in undergrad. I found this book to be pretty easy to understand. Of course, at first it is overwhelming to know how much you have to remember for the test. At least, writing style of this book made A and P easier to learn. The material is presented in organized fashion. However, if you really want to know the type of questions asked on college Anatomy and Physiology Exams get the following which is on amazon: Anatomy and Physiology Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers with Explanations Volume 1(ISBN: 0971999619) and Volume 2 (ISBN: 0971999627). These two helped me to get A's on my exams. The textbook and the two study guides are well worth the money since they helped me to pass with high grades the first time. I was recommened the study guides from my cousin who used them for his A and P class and found them to be great for test preparation. I give each book 5 stars.

5) Yes, but...   [Rating: 3 out of 5]
This book is an outstanding achievement for a single author, and I have learned a great deal from it. I like the graphics, the layout, and the wealth of information. However, I do find many paragraphs and passages in this book difficult to follow, usually because crucial details are missing. See, for example the explanations of ossification (pages 181-183) and the countercurrent mechanism in the kidneys (pages 1022-1026). It took me less time to digest a whole book on the immune system than the corresponding chapter in this book (chapter 22).There is a web site associated with the book, which gives the student an opportunity to ask questions. I submitted a couple of simple questions several weeks ago, but have yet to receive a reply.Unfortunately, I don't know of any A & P book at this level that would be better.