1. Definition, options, and examples: what actually is catalysis? -- 2. A brief history: homogeneous transition metal catalysis: a young science -- 3. Industrial homogeneous catalysis: what is the economic importance? -- 4. Definitions of important terms: selectivity, STY, TON, TOF, and more -- 5. Bonds, elemental steps, and catalyst cycles: basics of organometallic chemistry -- 6. Transition metal complexes: the "Captains" of homogeneous catalysis -- 7. The complex ligands: the "Mates" of homogeneous catalysis -- 8. The solvents: the reaction medium -- 9. Asymmetric catalysis: the "Special Case" -- 01. Thermodynamics of homogeneous catalysis: when does a chemical reaction run? -- 11. Kinetics of homogeneous catalysis: h ow does the reaction proceed? -- 21. Overview on spectroscopic methods: can we see into homogeneous catalysis? -- 31. Reactor types: where does catalysis occur? -- 41. Overview on catalyst recycling methods: is my catalyst economical? -- 51. Thermal separation: the simplest removal of volatile products -- 61. Immobilization on solid supports: from homogeneous to heterogeneous -- 71. Liquid-liquid multiphase systems: the smart approach to catalyst separation -- 81. Thermomorphic solvent systems: clever enhancements -- 91. An overview of C-C-bonding reactions: a guide through the jungle -- 02. Hydroformylations: the industrial route to aldehydes and alcohols -- 12. Carbonylations: the versatile insertions of carbon monoxide -- 22. Oligomerization and cyclooligomerization: the conversion of unsaturated aliphatics into short chains or medium-sized rings -- 32. Metathesis: a "change-your-partners" dance -- 42. Polymerizations: the purposeful assembly of macromolecules -- 52. Telomerizations: the construction ofCb8s and Cb01s chains -- 62. Reactions with carbon dioxide: the activation of an "inactive" molecule -- 72. Carbon-carbon coupling with aromatics: new name reactions -- 82. Hydrogenations: c-h bond formation -- 92. Oxidations: formation of c-o bonds -- 03. Aminations: formation of c-n bonds -- 13. Isomerizations: migrations of double bonds and rearrangement of the carbon backbone -- 23. Tandem reactions: multiple synthesis steps in one pot -- 33. Combinatorial chemistry and high-throughput catalyst screening: the fast way to optimum results -- 43. Green solvents: working with eco-friendly solvents -- 53. Alkane activations: acquisitions of new feedstocks -- 63. More efficient ligands: the best is the enemy of the good -- 73. Nanocatalysis: between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis -- 83. Homogeneous catalysis with renewables: using nature's treasures -- 93. Electrocatalysis/sonocatalysis/photocatalysis/microwave/extreme pressure: alternative methods of activation -- 04. Process development in miniplants: from laboratory to production -- 14. The future of homogeneous catalysis: a look ahead