“Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide, Third Edition fills a gaping void, even if you are taking a course taught by someone else. I know, because I have taught biology courses at Cornell University for nearly 50 years. Steve Garber was one of my students. He read all the assigned texts, but recognized that something really important was missing. There is no other text that does what Garber's book does, or does it as well. He covers everything that is taught in biology courses, and does so clearly, succinctly, and in a way that is incredibly easy-to-read, understand, and remember. He even provides an excellent index and glossary. I recommend this book very highly. Five stars, for sure.”

Dr. Kraig Adler, Cornell University

“Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide, Third Edition is an indispensable text and I would highly recommend it to anyone. I was a student of Dr. Garber's and he also mentored me on my student thesis. I highly valued his incredible ability for communicating complicated subjects and difficult concepts, while simultaneously keeping topics comprehensive and enjoyable. He was one of the university's best professors and one of the most inspiring teachers I have ever had. His classes were extremely popular because of his captivating teaching style and encyclopedic knowledge of his field. Learning with Dr. Garber was like learning from a true master and I am very glad I was granted the opportunity.”

Matthew M. Malone

“I give this book 5-stars! Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide, Third Edition does what no other book does. But it does what Dr. Garber does. It teaches the material in an uncanny manner that gets straight to the point while succeeding magnificently at achieving what here-to-fore seemed impossible for other science book writers. Steve Garber has turned the enterprise of learning biology into a calm and dare I say, even enjoyable business. I was Steve's colleague when he taught high school biology. He has also taught college biology at the best schools. When we worked together, loved to sit in on his classes. My fields are chemistry, physics, and math, but I never really understood biology. Steve made all his classes so interesting, and I immediately understood everything he was teaching. I've wanted to write books like his, but in my fields of expertise, but I can't do it. I don't have Steve's gifts. I have many gifts, but not the gift of writing in such a perfectly clear manner. He writes in a way that lets you go, oh, this makes sense. Oh, I get it. Steve is an outstanding writer. I wish someone reading this would convince him to work with me, so Steve and I could co-author books in my fields, that do what Steve has accomplished for biology students. If he would agree, we could put a smile on the faces of so many more students.”

Rajinder Khazanchi, Ph.D.