1. Definition and Types of Metamorphism -- 2. From Diagenesis to Metamorphism -- 3. Factors of Metamorphism -- 4. Mineral Parageneses: The Building Blocks of Metamorphic Rocks -- 5. Graphical Representation of Metamorphic Mineral Parageneses -- 6. Classification Principles: Metamorphic Facies versus Metamorphic Grade -- 7. The Four Divisions of Metamorphic Grade -- 8. General Characteristics of Metamorphic Terrains -- 9. Metamorphic Reactions in Carbonate Rocks -- 10. Metamorphism of Marls -- 11. Metamorphism of Ultramafic Rocks: Systems MgO-Sio2-CO2-H2O and MgO-CaO-Sio2-H2O -- 12. Metamorphism of Mafic Rocks -- 13. Very-Low-Grade Metamorphism of Graywackes -- 14. Metamorphism of Pelites -- 15. A Key to Determine Metamorphic Grades and Major Isoreaction-Grads or Isograds in Common Rocks -- 16. Regional Hypersthene Zone (Granolite High Grade) -- 17. Eclogites -- 18. Anatexis, Formation of Migmatites, and Origin of Granitic Magmas -- Appendix: Nomenclature of Common Metamorphic Rocks -- Names of Important Rock Groups -- Prefixes -- Classification.