Concise Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Engineering, J.I. Kroschwitz (Exec. Ed.), Wiley, New York, 1998, 1341 pages, paperback, ISBN 0-471-31856-6, US$ 150.00: This is the softcover version of the second edition published in 1990. The Concise Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Engineering contains informative briefs on most of the major subjects in polymer technology. A wide range of data is presented for specific topics, and a useful reference list is provided for each subject. It’s an excellent and classic resource for those with an interest in the field.