This second edition of a bestseller is a compilation of reliable protocols for the preparation of intermediates for carbohydrate synthesis or other substances and methods performed at the bench, which can be expected to be useful in the glycosciences. Written for graduate students and researchers in carbohydrate chemistry, biochemistry, medical chemistry, and glycobiology, this book explores carbohydrate chemistry from both academic and industrial points of views, offering contributions from world-renowned experts. It includes figures the text, to aid with reader comprehension.