In this two-volume set, de Meijere (organic chemistry, University of Gottingen, Germany) and Diederich (chemistry, ETH Zurich, Switzerland) bring together information on C-C and C-N cross-coupling reactions. The range of applications covered extends from the synthesis of complex natural materials via supramolecular chemistry, to aspects of materials science. Critical analyses of the latest developments and applications allow readers to decide which strategies are best for solving synthesis problems. This edition encompasses progress in the field and includes descriptions of important transformations that were not included in the previous edition.