This is the second edition of a full colour reference atlas published first to execellent reviews in 1994. Every renal unit needs to have a reference text of this kind and urine microscopy is an important diagn ostic aid innephrology. The primary audience is practising nephrologis ts in training, and also those in internal medicine rotating through t he renal unit. Clinical pathologists would also find this an attractiv e and useful book. The illustrations are outstanding and additional cl inical information has been added in this new edition.