How does one direct the revision of a classic? As the Editor faced with the responsibility of instructing authors to further improve an incredibly successful and comprehensive text, I thought the answer to be a special focus on "contemporary." The eleventh edition is a bridge to the 21^st century in teaching general zoology. It combines classical coverage of animal biology with new research, new phylogenies, and new technologies.

Students using this text will be exposed to the most current coverage of zoology in addition to being the first to have integrated multimedia as part of their studies. Integrated Principles of Zoology is supported by a tutorial CD-ROM, the Essential Study Partner; an Online Learning Center web site with additional readings, animations, and quizzing; and a Visual Resource Library CD-ROM that contains 1,000 line drawings and photos to enhance lecture presentations. By the end of 2000, this text will also be available in a CD-ROM format, complete with hyperlinks to the Online Learning Center, an interactive glossary, and animations.

Along with the authors, our editorial team strives to produce the finest educational resources to support your instructional and educational objectives. I invite you to read, enjoy, and respond-to the finest general zoology text of the 21^st century!