"Competencies provided in the beginning of each chapter. Case Scenarios to correlate histology with histopathology are added in each chapter. Addition of hand-drawn H&E diagrams of histology slides with photomicrographic counterparts for practical record writing and examination. Identification points are added in the Color Plates. Applied Histology is added for clinical integration. Extra information has been differentiated as Added Information that can be referred, if necessary. Optic nerve and umbilical cord are added as per NMC requirements. Review questions and updated Multiple Choice Questions are added for self-assessment. Pointwise representation will make the reading easier and understandable. Loaded with tables, flowcharts and schematic diagrams for easy understanding."