1. The Effect of Surface Forces on the Bonding of Materials 2. Solid Phase Welding and Adhesive Joining 3. Soldering and Brazing 4. The Joining of Ceramics Microjoining 5. Fusion Welding Processes 6. Fusion Welding Mass and Heat Flow 7. Metallurgical Effects of the Weld Thermal Cycle 8. Carbon and Ferritic Alloy Steels 9. Austenitic and High-Alloy Steels 10. Non-Ferrous Metals 11. The Behaviour of Welds in Service