Campbell Biology
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Campbell Biology
Lisa A. Urry; Michael L. Cain; Steven A. Wasserman; Peter V. Minorsky; Jane B. Reece
8 people recommended it in 5 threads, 2012–2020.
What people on Hacker News said
For example, biology has "Campbell Biology", formerly just called "Biology", and it gets frequent revisions to ensure it's still relevant as the field evolves.
Other fields most certainly have their own, and knowing which those are is interesting and worth getting an answer to.
Where it comes up
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