This book bridges the gap between sophomore and advanced / graduate level organic chemistry courses, providing students with a necessary background to begin research in either an industry or academic environment. * Covers key concepts that include retrosynthesis, conformational analysis, and functional group transformations as well as presents the latest developments in organometallic chemistry and C-C bond formation * Uses a concise and easy-to-read style, with many illustrated examples * Updates material, examples, and references from the first edition * Adds coverage of organocatalysts and organometallic reagents