diFiore's Atlas of Histology with Functional Correlations. Victor P. Eroschenko. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA; 10th edition, 2005, 448 pages (Softbound and Software CD (interactive), $57.95), ISBN 0-7817-5021-0

Histology (or microscopic anatomy) is an important discipline of the biological sciences that is concerned with the structure of tissues of organisms. Light microscopy and electron microscopy in conjunction with various histochemical and immunocytochemical staining techniques are typically used today by histologists to visualize, describe, and identify tissues. Histology is a fundamental discipline in the curriculum for medical, dental, and veterinary students as well as for allied health students and scholars interested in the field of biomedical research. All these students need to have a thorough knowledge of the structure and function of cells, tissues, and organs. Recently, I came across a histology book (diFiore's Atlas of Histology) that I believe is worth the investment. This book provides a selection of high-quality, full-color illustrations of various tissues of the human body and is supplemented with sections of structural/functional correlations. This 10th edition is unique in that it includes a CD that contains an interactive electronic version of the histology atlas.