Authors are invited to submit manuscripts for review to the Journal of Song-Yuan Studies, which is currently accepting submissions for inclusion in volume 40. The Journal of Song-Yuan Studies is the official publication of the Society for Song, Yuan, and Conquest Dynasty Studies. The Journal of Song-Yuan Studies is devoted to presenting and promoting the most current scholarship in all disciplines related to China of the middle imperial period, focusing on the Song, Liao, Jin, Xia, and Yuan dynasties. As earlier stated, to be considered for inclusion in volume 40 it is strongly encouraged that manuscripts be received before the end of the calendar year 2009. Scholars are invited to submit original English-language research in the form of topical articles or comprehensive review essays as well as reports on research or on the state of the field. Bibliographies are also accepted for consideration and only these need not be in English. All submissions undergo a standardized process of anonymous refereed peer review. The Journal of Song-Yuan Studies also publishes extensive book reviews and whereas those that are received without solicitation are unlikely to be considered, scholars interested in submitting reviews of specific books are welcome to contact the Book Review Editor Hilde De Weerdt (hilde.deweerdt@pmb.ox.ac.uk<mailto:hilde.deweerdt@pmb.ox.ac.uk>). All manuscripts for consideration should adhere as closely as possible to the guidelines provided by the Journal of Song-Yuan Studies Stylesheet (http://www.songyuan.org<http://www.songyuan.org/>) and all submissions other than book reviews should be sent electronically to the Editor (wyatt@middlebury.edu<mailto:wyatt@middlebury.edu>). All contributors will receive 25 offprints of their published work. Don J. Wyatt Editor, Journal of Song-Yuan Studies Department of History Middlebury College Middlebury, VT 05753 USA E-mail: wyatt@middlebury.edu<mailto:wyatt@middlebury.edu>