From the reviews: "As stated by the editor, 'the aim of this book is to convince the reader that metal carbene complexes have made their way from ... for application in synthesis and catalysis.' By this measure, this book has succeeded. ... this is a valuable book for those who are interested in research in the area of carbene complexes in organic synthesis. ... The contributions are up-to-date, and they have references ... . The book is highly recommended ... ." (William D. Wulff, Journal of the American Chemical Society, Vol. 127 (45), 2005)