This recently published book represents an attempt to describe the major features of life in a very short volume. It is addressed to people who have an education in areas different from biology and who want to receive some ideas about the amazing world of molecular and cell biology. The book assumes a certain knowledge of physics, chemistry, and mathematics that corresponds to the level of high school. The primary attention is paid here to the most fundamental features of life. The book also briefly considers widely discussed areas of biology, which are especially important for medicine and the future of humankind.

A useful information on the book can be found at SpringerLink page.