Book excerpt: Today is a time of unparalleled excitement in the world of biopharmaceuticals. This book is a compendium of a tremendous body of knowledge, distilled into its most essential parts. Not only are there theoretical and conceptual ideas about biopharmaceutical manufacturing, but also content specific to skills and abilities. It serves as a well-paced guide for beginning learners as well as a cogent reference for seasoned biotechnology professionals alike. This book will help a new generation of students to become inspired and familiarize themselves with the theories, principles, and vernacular of biopharmaceutical production and all that it entails. A quick overview of contents include; Operational Excellence, Facilities, Metrology, Validation, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Quality Assurance, Microbiological Control, Quality Control Biochemistry, Upstream Processing, Downstream Processing, Process Development, and a Master Glossary.