Designed to make this high-tech field accessible to beginning students, this text provides a basic introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). It uses a "learn-by-seeing" approach that features explanations, illustrations, and generic practice labs for use with GIS softwares. It also contains laboratory assignments for ArcView 8.

This text gives students the 'big picture', integrating physiology across all levels from cell and molecular to the intact human.

Provides an introduction to creative writing, covering the four genres: creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. This book investigates a specific element of craft - Image, Voice, Character, Setting, and Story from a perspective that crosses various genres.

An introduction to the diverse field of economic geography. Underpinned by the themes of globalisation, uneven development and place, this text aims to convey the diversity and vitality of contemporary economic geography.

H.M. Deitel's name appears on the earlier editions.