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Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine is a comprehensive book for undergraduate students of Medicine. The book comprises of chapters on internal medicine explained in detail. In addition, the book is accompanied with a DVD which consists of lecture videos and power-point presentations to understand the complex concepts of internal medicine better. This book is essential for medical students and professionals. About the Authors Dr. Dan L. Longo is the Scientific Director of the National Institute of Aging and The National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Anthony S. Fauci is an immunologist. He has also written a book called Harrison's Gastroenterology And Hepatology, Encyclopedia of Pestilence, Pandemics, and Plagues. Dr. Fauci is a highly respected scientist and researcher. His research areas include HIV/AIDS and other immunodeficiency disorders. He is the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Dr. Fauci writes and also edits medical textbooks. Dr. Eugene Braunwald is a cardiologist. Some of his other works are Primary Cardiology, Atlas Of Internal Medicine, and Atlas Of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance. Dr. Braunwald has been the recipient of several awards and honors. This Austrian born American cardiologist has contributed towards the deeper understanding of diseases like coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure. He is a Professor of Medicine at the Harvard Medical School. Braunwald is also an editor and writer of books on medicine. Dr. Dennis L. Kasper is a professor of medicine. He has authored the book Harrison's Infectious Diseases. Dr. Kasper has been conducting research into infectious diseases and microbiology for more than three decades. He is a professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and also the professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. Dr. Kasper has edited and authored various medical textbooks.