Miller (Earth Education and Research) introduces basic ecological concepts in this book/CD-ROM text containing the first 13 chapters of the 14th edition of his longer text, Living in the Environment. This third edition is divided into parts on major environmental problems, basic science and principles of ecology, and biodiversity. Each chapter begins with a brief case study, and other case studies are found throughout the text. Other learning features are key terms, critical thinking and review questions, and summaries. The art program offers numerous color explanatory diagrams and photos, and the accompanying CD-ROM contains concept summaries and animations.