Yalpani, M.: Polysaccharides ‐ Synthesis, Modifications and Structure/Property Relations (Vol. 36 of the series “Studies in Organic Chemistry”). Elsevier Science Publishers, Amsterdam – Oxford – New York – Tokyo 1988. ISBN 0–444–43022–9. 522 pages, with over 40 tables and 130 schemes and illustrations. Price US $ 171,‐; Dfl 325,‐. Available from : P.O. Box 211, 1000 AE Amsterdam (The Netherlands) or P.O. Box 1663, Grand Central Station. New York, NY 10163 (U.S.A.)