International Microbiology (2007) 10:227 has published a highly positive review of a recent book on Bacillus subtilis. Gemma Reguera (Michigan State University) writes "In addition to the depth of knowledge and detailed description of the latest research, the book chapters are well written and nicely organized so that the reader can follow the description of cell cycle events such as DNA replication, DNA repair, chromosome segregation and cell division and cell cycle regulatory mechanisms just as they would be timed in the cell cycle. Care also has been taken to blend writing styles and allow the flow from chapter to chapter, thus facilitating the reading. The book is also perfect as a reference for advanced undergraduate and graduate-level courses, as it presents the latest research in bacterial molecular biology, differentiation, gene/protein regulation and development in a clearly written and well-illustrated style. It provides a perfect balance of descriptive background information and detailed experimental methods, while giving a thorough account of the latest discoveries. A must read for anybody interested in just about any aspect of bacterial research."

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