An Evolutionist Deconstructs Creationism

Arndt von Hippel, M.D.

Insights on evolution and creationism from a heart surgeon.

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Biochemistry, 2e

Reginald Garrett and Charles Grisham

The complete second edition of a popular major-label print textbook, in a somewhat unwieldy format.

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Biology Lessons at SDSU

An excellent, if somewhat dated, set of lessons in biology from San Diego State University.

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Biophysical Techniques

An online-only compendium of articles that serves as a textbook.

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Flora of North America

Flora of North America Editorial Committee

Not actually a textbook, this series is (or will be, when completed) the standard taxonomic reference for the North American vascular plant flora.

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In Darwin's Image: How Human Biology Confirms Evolutionary Theory

Arndt von Hippel, M.D.

This Textbook Revolution exclusive tackles the evolution vs. creationism debate from a scientific viewpoint.

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Kerala Biology

A high-school bio book from the government of Kerala, India.

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Kimball's Biology Pages

Dr. John W. Kimball

An excellent free biology book, constantly updated and set up for easy browsing and searching.

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Molecular Biology Web Book

An intro molecular bio textbook.

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On the Origin of Species

Charles Darwin, c/o Project Gutenberg

The classic text on evolution.

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On the tendency of varieties to depart indefinitely from the original type

Alfred Russel Wallace

This is the paper that spurred Darwin to finally publicly present his ideas about evolution.

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Online Biology Book

Mike J. Faradee, PhD., Estrella Mountain Community College

An online only biology textbook, frequently updated between 1994 and 2002, that is apparently quite popular.

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Textbook Disclaimer Stickers

Colin Purrington

Fun stickers for your biology textbook.

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The formation of vegetable mould through the action of worms, with observations on their habits

Charles Darwin, c/o Project Gutenberg

A paper by Darwin in which by observing and quantifying the behaviour of individual worms he came up with reasonable estimates of the huge impact of worms on the production of soil.

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University of Arizona's Biology Project

A comprehensive site designed for biology students at the college level.

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