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Direct Sum Decompositions of Torsion-Free Finite Rank GroupsTheodore G. FaticoniFordham University, Bronx, New York, USA

Examining advanced topics in the direct sum decompositions ofabelian groups and their consequences, this book offers a unifiedapproach to theoretic properties. It covers isomorphism, endo-morphism, refinement, the Baer splitting property, Gabriel filters,and endomorphism modules. The author makes extensive use ofillustrative examples to reinforce the concepts.Catalog no. C7265, 2007, 344 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-726-3, $99.95 / £54.99

Abstract AlgebraPaul B. GarrettUniversity of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA

This text provides important specific illustrations of general theo-ry, discussing finite fields, cyclotomic polynomials, and cyclotom-ic fields. It also covers naive set theory, equivalents of the axiomof choice, quadratic reciprocity, Dirichlet’s theorem on primes inarithmetic pro g ressions, and some basic complex analysis.Numerous worked examples and exercises facilitate a thoroughunderstanding of the material.Catalog no. C6897, January 2008, 472 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-689-1, $89.95 / £39.99

Handbook of Linear AlgebraEdited byLeslie HogbenIowa State University, Ames, USA

“… a valuable compendium of information on virtually allaspects of linear algebra and its applications. … This is aHerculean labor of love on the editor’s part, a successfuleffort that should be appreciated and applauded by anyoneworking and/or teaching in this important area of mathe-matics. … Every library that supports mathematics and sci-ence departments should have this encyclopedic work on itsshelves.”

—Henry Ricardo, MAA Reviews, June 2007Catalog no. C5106, 2007, 1400 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-510-8, $119.95 / £68.99

Handbook of Computational Group TheoryDerek F. HoltUniversity of Warwick, Coventry, UKBettina EickTechnische Universität, Braunschweig, GermanyEamonn A. O’BrienUniversity of Auckland, New Zealand

“This is a book I am very happy to have, both for the choiceof content and the quality of exposition. … a very completeand up-to-date review of computational group theory. … Alltogether, the book contains a huge amount of information.…I think every mathematician will want this book on hisshelf.”

—Mathematics of ComputationCatalog no. C3723, 2005, 536 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-372-2, $99.95 / £53.99

Applications of Abstract Algebra with Maple and MATLAB®

Second EditionRichard E. KlimaAppalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, USANeil P. SigmonRadford University, Virginia, USAErnest L. StitzingerNorth Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA

Carefully integrating Maple™ and MATLAB®, this book provides anin-depth introduction to real-world abstract algebraic problems. Itexamines block designs, coding theory, cryptography, countingtechniques, the RSA cryptosystem, digital signatures, primes forsecurity, and the AES.Catalog no. C6102, 2007, 528 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-610-5, $94.95 / £41.99

Linear AlgebraA Fi rst Course with Ap p l i c a t i o n sLarry E. KnopHamilton College, Clinton, New York, USA

This classroom-tested text explores the fundamental ideas of lin-ear algebra, including vector spaces, subspaces, linear independ-ence, linear transformation, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors, as wellas a variety of applications, such as PageRank. It discusses proofsthoroughly to show how to correctly create and write them andoffers the option of using computational tools to help solve ardu-ous problems. A solutions manual is available for qualifyinginstructors.Catalog no. C7826, July 2008, 752 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-782-9, $99.95 / £44.99

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Matrix TheoryFrom Genera l i zed Inve rses to Jo rdan Fo rmRobert Piziak and P.L. OdellBaylor University, Waco, Texas, USA

This proven text connects linear algebra concepts to moreadvanced abstract algebra and matrix theory. It focuses on thedevelopment of the Moore–Penrose inverse and uses concreteexamples to make arguments clear. The authors provide MATLAB®

examples and exercises, homework problems, and suggestions forfurther reading. The appendices present basic linear algebra top-ics and related prerequisites.Catalog no. C625, 2007, 568 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-625-9, $89.95 / £47.99

Group Representation TheoryEdited byJacques Thevenaz and Donna TestermanEPFL, Lausanne, SwitzerlandMeinolf GeckAberdeen University, Scotland

Leading researchers in the field contribute a chapter in their fieldof specialty. They cover finite reductive groups and spetses, coho-mology and representations of finite groups, representations ofHecke algebras, topics in algebraic groups, fusion systems andblocks, finite subgroups of Lie groups, the classification of endop-ermutation modules, and rand cohomology of categories.Catalog no. EF9243, 2007, 350 pp.ISBN: 978-0-8493-9243-6, $99.95 / £54.99

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Introduction to Abstract AlgebraJonathan D.H. SmithIowa State University, Ames, USA

This book presents abstract algebra as the main tool underlyingdiscrete mathematics and the digital world. It covers semigroups,monoids, groups, rings, integral domains, fields, and nonassocia-tive structures. Each chapter contains a wide range of exercises,notes that point out variations in notation and list the names ofmathematicians used in the terminology, and study projects thatcover standard applications.Catalog no. C0637, August 2008, 352 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6371-4, $89.95 / £39.99

Introduction to Number TheoryMartin Erickson and Anthony VazzanaTruman State University, Kirksville, Missouri, USA

Highlighting both fundamental and advanced topics, this intro d u c-tion covers congruences, primes, and Diophantine equations aswell as cryptography, elliptic curves, and Hilbert’s tenth pro b l e m .It provides M a t h e m a t i c a® and Maple™ calculations, numero u sworked examples and exercises, and a web page withM a t h e m a t i c a notebooks, Maple worksheets, and links to Intern e tre s o u rces. A solutions manual is available for qualifying instructors.Catalog no. C9373, January 2008, 536 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-937-3, $89.95 / £39.99

Noncommutative Geometry and Cayley-smooth OrdersLieven Le BruynUniversity of Antwerp, Belgium

This book explains the theory of Cayley-smooth orders in centralsimple algebras. After an introduction to partial desingularizationsof commutative singularities from noncommutative algebras, theauthor presents the invariant theoretic description of orders andtheir centers. He also covers étale topology, quivers, semisimpleand nilpotent representations, and Quillen-smooth algebras.Catalog no. C6422, January 2008, 592 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6422-3, $99.95 / £54.99

Fundamental Number Theory with ApplicationsSecond EditionRichard A. MollinUniversity of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

This edition removes all advanced material to be even more acces-sible in scope; adds new fundamental material, including partitiontheory, generating functions, and combinatorial number theory;and expands coverage of random number generation,Diophantine analysis, and additive number theory. It also includesmore applications to cryptography, primality testing, and factoringas well as offers a solutions manual for qualifying instructors.Catalog no. C6659, February 2008, 384 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6659-3, $94.95 / £44.99

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Algebraic Geometry & Number Theory

Algorithmic Combinatorics on Partial WordsFrancine Blanchet-SadriUniversity of North Carolina, Greensboro, USA

This book presents a mathematical treatment of combinatorics onpartial words designed around algorithms and explores emergingtechniques for solving partial word problems. With pseudocode,worked examples, diagrams, exercises, selected solutions, andweb links, it covers periodicity, primitivity, pcodes, binary and ter-nary correlations, and unavoidable sets of partial words.Catalog no. C6092, January 2008, 392 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6092-8, $89.95 / £48.99

A Combinatorial Approach to Matrix Theory and Its ApplicationsRichard A. BrualdiUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison, USADragos CvetkovicMathematical Institute SANU, Belgrade, Serbia

This self-contained reference explores the fundamentals of matrixtheory and its applications to science. It develops the theory usinggraphs to explain the basic matrix construction, formulas, compu-tations, ideas, and results. Containing material rarely found at thislevel, the book covers Gersgorin’s theorem and extensions,Kronecker product of matrices, sign nonsingular matrices, andevaluation of the permanent.Catalog no. C8223, August 2008, 256 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8223-4, $89.95 / £46.99

Handbook of Elliptic andHyperelliptic Curve CryptographyEdited by

Henri Cohen, Gerhard Frey, Roberto Avanzi,Christophe Doche,Tanja Lange, Kim Nguyen,and Frederik Vercauteren“… The chapters are written to be relatively independent sothat readers can focus on the part of interest for them. Suchreaders will be grateful for the excellent index and exten-sive bibliography. … the handbook covers a wide range oftopics and will be a valuable reference for researchers incurve-based cryptography.”

—Steven D. Galbraith, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2007fCatalog no. C5181, 2006, 848 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-518-4, $99.95 / £52.99

Handbook of Combinatorial DesignsSecond EditionEdited by

Charles J. ColbournArizona State University, Phoenix, USAJeffrey H. DinitzUniversity of Vermont, Burlington, USA

Continuing in the bestselling, informative tradition of its predeces-sor, this second edition remains the only resource to contain all ofthe most important results and tables in the area of combinatorialdesign. The handbook covers the constructions of designs, exis-tence results, properties of designs, and applications of designs.Expanded and updated, it contains new chapters as well as updat-ed tables.Catalog no. C5068, 2007, 1016 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-506-1, $129.95 / £74.99

Handbook of Discrete andComputational GeometrySecond EditionEdited by

Jacob E. GoodmanCity College, New York, New York, USAJoseph O’RourkeSmith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, USA

“The second edition of this remarkable handbook is 50%larger than the first … clearly written and well-organized …this handbook should be available in research and academ-ic libraries as well as mathematics department libraries.”

—E-STREAMS, 2005Catalog no. C3014, 2004, 1560 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-301-2, $139.95 / £73.99

Combinatorial Methods with Computer ApplicationsJonathan L. GrossColumbia University, New York, New York, USA

This combinatorics text covers recurrences, generating functions,partitions, and permutations, along with some of the most inter-esting graph and network topics, design constructions, and finitegeometries. It presents the computer and software algorithms inpseudocode; includes definitions, theorems, proofs, examples,problems, and illustrations; and offers an informational website.Catalog no. C7435, January 2008, 664 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-743-0, $99.95 / £44.99


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Handbook of Graph TheoryEdited by

Jonathan L. GrossColumbia University, New York, New York, USAJay YellenRollins College, Winter Park, Florida, USA

“… a fine guide to various literatures, especially for topicslike Ramsey theory … . Many first-rate mathematicianshave contributed, making the exposition’s quality highoverall. … Summing Up: Highly recommended.”

—CHOICE, January 2005Catalog no. 8522, 2004, 1192 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-090-5, $129.95 / £67.99

Graph Theory and Its ApplicationsSecond EditionJonathan L. GrossColumbia University, New York, New York, USAJay YellenRollins College, Winter Park, Florida, USA

“… Notable attractive features of the text are breakoutboxes with pseudocode for all significant algorithms (aswell as suggestions for specific software implementation),hundreds of examples of graphs carefully integrated withthe text, a glossary of terms with each chapter (especiallyuseful in this terminology-heavy field), and a ton of exer-cises—many with solutions or hints.”

—William Satzer, 3M CompanyCatalog no. C505X, 2006, 800 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-505-4, $89.95 / £45.99

Introduction to ModernCryptographyJonathan KatzUniversity of Maryland, College Park, USAYehuda LindellBar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel

“…Readers of this text will learn how to think preciselyabout the security of protocols against arbitrary attacks …. The book uses just enough formalism to maintain preci-sion and rigor without obscuring the development of ideas.It manages to convey both the theory’s conceptual beautyand its relevance to practice. I plan to use it every time Iteach an undergraduate course in cryptography.”

—Salil Vadhan, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Catalog no. C5513, January 2008, 552 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-551-1, $79.95 / £39.99

Graphs, Algorithms, and OptimizationWilliam KocayUniversity of Manitoba, Winnipeg, CanadaDonald L. KreherMichigan Technological University, Houghton, USA

“The book is written in an easygoing style, and the proofsare concisely presented and easy to follow. … a fine text-book for an undergraduate graph theory course for mathmajors. … it is well written, the proofs are easy to follow,the figures complement the text, and the exercises are help-ful to student understanding …”

—MAA OnlineCatalog no. C3960, 2005, 504 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-396-8, $99.95 / £38.99

Handbook of Applied CryptographyAlfred J. Menezes and Scott A.VanstoneUniversity of Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaPaul C. van OorschotOttawa, Ontario, Canada

“… an incredible achievement. … If I want to check whatproblems there were with a proposed system, determinehow the variations on a particular algorithm developed, seewhat research preceded and followed an idea, I go to thehandbook. … accurate, clear, and correct information. … IfI were limited to only one cryptography text on my shelves,it would be the Handbook of Applied Cryptography.”

—Bulletin of the AMSCatalog no. 8523, 1997, 816 pp.ISBN: 978-0-8493-8523-0, $89.95 / £42.99

An Introduction to CryptographySecond EditionRichard A. MollinUniversity of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

This edition includes two new chapters on current and futureapplications that cover topics, such as email, Internet security, pro-tocol layers and SSL, firewalls, client-server model and cookies,network security, wireless security, smart cards, and biometrics. Italso provides additional information on cryptanalysis, primalitytesting, DES, and primitive roots. A solutions manual is availablefor qualifying instructors.Catalog no. C6188, September 2006, 413 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-618-1, $79.95 / £39.99


CodesThe Guide to Secre cy From Ancient to Modern Ti m e sRichard A. MollinUniversity of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

“… full of engaging detail on the many personalities thathave been drawn to this branch of applied mathematics. …a self-contained guide to the subject covering material frombasic arithmetic to the foundations of group theory andprobability. … Among books at the level, this one stands outfor some of its vivid examples. …”

—MAA Reviews, December 2005Catalog no. C4703, 2005, 704 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-470-5, $84.95 / £42.99

CryptographyTh e o ry and Pra c t i c e , Th i rd EditionDouglas R. StinsonUniversity of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

This authoritative text continues to provide a solid foundation forfuture work in cryptography. This edition updates relevant chap-ters with the latest advances and includes seven additional chap-ters covering pseudorandom bit generation, entity authentication,key establishment, public key infrastructure, secret sharingschemes, and multicast security.Catalog no. C5084, 2006, 616 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-508-5, $69.95 / £39.99

Introduction to Combinatorial DesignsSecond EditionW.D.WallisSouthern Illinois University, Carbondale, USA

This second edition covers classical designs, such as Latin squares,balanced incomplete block designs, and finite projective andaffine planes, as well as more contemporary designs that includeone-factorizations, Room squares, tournament designs, and nesteddesigns. It includes instructive examples and theorems as well asnumerous exercises and solutions.Catalog no. C8385, 2007, 328 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-838-3, $89.95 / £47.99

Elliptic CurvesNumber Th e o ry and Cry p t o gra p hy,Second EditionLawrence C.WashingtonUniversity of Maryland, College Park, USA

This second edition includes new chapters on isogenies andh y p e relliptic curves, a more complete treatment of theTate–Lichtenbaum pairing, alternative coordinate systems andrelated computational issues, and Doud’s analytic method for com-puting torsion on elliptic curves over Q. It also discusses how toperform computations with elliptic curves in several popular com-puter algebra systems.Catalog no. C7146, April 2008, 536 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7146-7, $89.95 / £49.99

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Chromatic Graph TheoryGary Chartrand and Ping ZhangWestern Michigan University, Kalamazoo, USA

This book introduces graph theory with a coloring theme. Itexplores connections between major topics in graph theory andgraph colorings, including Ramsey numbers and domination, aswell as emerging topics, such as list colorings, rainbow colorings,distance colorings related to the channel assignment problem, andvertex/edge distinguishing colorings. Each chapter contains manyexercises of varying levels of difficulty. The text also provides anappendix of suggestions for study projects.Catalog no. C8008, September 2008, 352 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-800-0, $89.95 / £46.99

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Design TheorySecond EditionCharles C. Lindner and Christopher A. RodgerAuburn University, Alabama, USA

Examining some of the most important techniques used for con-structing combinatorial designs, this edition adds material onembedding designs, algorithms for producing disjoint designs, andalgebraic connections between quasigroups and graph decompo-sitions. It also includes several more complicated structures, suchas Steiner quadruple systems. The text is supplemented with prob-lem sets and examples.Catalog no. C2965, November 2008, 256 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8296-8, $89.95 / £46.99


Dynamics of Third-Order Rational Difference Equations with Open Problems and ConjecturesElias CamouzisAmerican College of Greece, Aghia ParaskeviGerasimos LadasUniversity of Rhode Island, Kingston, USA

This book focuses on the boundedness nature of solutions, theglobal stability of equilibrium points, the periodic character ofsolutions, and the convergence to periodic solutions. It presentsknown results and/or derives new results for each of the 225 spe-cial cases of third order rational difference equations.Catalog no. C7656, January 2008, 576 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-765-2, $109.95 / £59.99

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Stochastic Partial Differential EquationsPao-Liu ChowWayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA

This book includes many challenging problems in stochasticanalysis and treats stochastic PDEs in a practical way. The authorfirst brings the subject back to its root in classical concrete prob-lems. He then discusses a unified theory of stochastic evolutionequations and describes several applied problems. The book con-cludes by pointing out the connection of stochastic PDEs to infi-nite-dimensional stochastic analysis.Catalog no. C4436, 2007, 281 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-443-9, $79.95 / £42.99

Discrete and Continuous Fourier TransformsA n a ly s i s , Applications and Fast A l go ri t h m sEleanor ChuUniversity of Guelph, Ontario, Canada

This self-contained book presents the fundamentals of Fourieranalysis and their deployment in signal processing using DFT andFFT algorithms. It covers the DFT of windowed sequences, dis-crete convolution algorithms and their applications in digital filter-ing and filters, mixed-radix FFTs, and prime factor FFTs. The textprovides numerous graphical illustrations and worked examplessupported by numerical results using MATLAB®.Catalog no. C6363, March 2008, 424 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6363-9, $89.95 / £46.99

An Introduction to PartialDifferential Equations with MATLAB®

Matthew P. ColemanFairfield University, Connecticut, USA

This introduction presents essential PDE concepts, includingFourier series, integral transforms, and Green’s functions. Theauthor introduces many important PDEs via their physical appli-cations, offers a prelude to each chapter that describes topics cov-ered and places material in historical context, and uses MATLAB®

software to solve exercises and generate tables and figures.Catalog no. C3731, 2005, 688 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-373-9, $99.95 / £38.99

Ordinary Differential EquationsI n t roduction and Qualitative Th e o ry, Th i rd EditionJane CroninHighland Park, New Jersey, USA

Exploring the qualitative aspects of periodic solutions of ODEs,this edition extends the treatment of two-dimensional systems aswell as periodic solutions in small parameter problems. Withexamples and exercises, it covers existence theorems, Bendixsontheory, the Poincaré method, bifurcation, topological degree, andthe averaging method. A solutions manual is available for qualify-ing instructors.Catalog no. DK2992, January 2008, 408 pp.ISBN: 978-0-8247-2337-8, $89.95 / £44.99

Mixed Boundary Value ProblemsDean G. DuffyFormer Instructor, US Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, USA

This book presents techniques, such as transform methods andGreen’s function, necessary to solve mixed boundary value prob-lems found in many scientific and engineering areas, includingelasticity and biomechanics. It uses MATLAB® to illustrate the solu-tions and contains the code so readers can reproduce some of theexamples.Catalog no. C5793, March 2008, 488 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-579-5, $99.95 / £52.99


Differential Equations & Nonlinearity

Discrete ChaosWith Applications in Science and Engi n e e ri n g , Second EditionSaber N. ElaydiTrinity University, San Antonio, Texas, USA

“… an excellent introduction to this new, and potentially rev-olutionary, territory. It will take the reader, with clarity andprecision, from simple beginnings with 1-dimensional dif-ference equations, … on to 2- and 3-dimensional systems,and beyond this to fractals and relationships between geom-etry and dynamics. The final chapter deals with the Juliaand Mandelbrot sets, where in my opinion mathematical ele-gance and pure aesthetic beauty begin to merge.”

—Lord Robert M. May, Department of Zoology, University of Oxford, UK


Spectral Theory for Random and Nonautonomous Parabolic Equations and ApplicationsJanusz MierczynskiWroclaw University, PolandWenxian ShenAuburn University, Alabama, USA

This work addresses classical Faber–Krahn inequalities for ellipticand time-periodic problems, extends the linear theory for scalarnonautonomous and random parabolic equations to cooperativesystems, and presents applications to Kolmogorov systems of par-abolic equations.Catalog no. C8954, March 2008, 336 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-895-6, $89.95 / £46.99

Algorithmic Lie Theory for Solving Ordinary Differential EquationsFritz SchwarzFraunhofer Gesellschaft, Sankt Augustin, Germany

This book illustrates how to solve differential equations using Lie’stheory and related results. It covers Loewy’s theory, Janet bases,and equivalence problems. The book also identifies the symmetryclasses of quasilinear equations and transforms these equations tocanonical form. The appendices include solutions to selected exer-cises and useful formulae while a website contains the softwarefor performing lengthy algebraic calculations.Catalog no. C889X, January 2008, 448 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-889-5, $89.95 / £48.99

A Course in Ordinary Differential EquationsRandall J. SwiftCalifornia State Polytechnic University, Pomona, USAStephen A.WirkusArizona State University, Glendale, USA

“… the exposition is richly accompanied by computer alge-bra code (equally distributed between MAT L A B ,Mathematica, and Maple). The major part of the book isdevoted to classical theory … More advanced topics includenumerical methods, stability of equilibria, bifurcations,Laplace transforms, and the power series method. …”

—EMS Newsletter, June 2007Catalog no. C4762, 2007, 688 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-476-7, $94.95 / £41.99

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Modelling with Case StudiesA Diffe rential Equations Ap p roach using Maple and MAT L A B ,Second EditionBelinda BarnesAustralian National University, CanberraGlenn R. FulfordUniversity of Technology, Brisbane, Australia

For students of applied mathematics, this textbook provides ani n t roduction to the modeling process and its numerous applicationsat an elementary level. For students from other disciplines, it pre s-ents the mathematical basis to encourage a better understandingand analysis of the models they may use. All students gain confi-dence with a range of analytical tools, including Maple™ and MAT-L A B®. Introductions to these software programs can be found inthe appendices and the codes are available for download online.Catalog no. C8348, December 2008, 506 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8348-4, $79.95 / £29.99

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Asymptotics and Borel SummabilityOvidiu CostinOhio State University, Columbus, USA

Offering a complete treatment of asymptotics, including exponen-tial asymptotics and generalized Borel summability, this work pro-vides a rigorous theoretical basis and explores applications to var-ious problems in ODEs, PDEs, and difference equations. The bookincludes exercises and open problems for future research.Catalog no. C7031, September 2008, 256 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7031-6, $89.95 / £46.99


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Difference Methods for Singular Perturbation ProblemsGrigory I. ShishkinRussian Academy of Science, Ekaterinburg

Providing reference material previously only available in Russian,this book brings readers up-to-date in numerical and computa-tional methods for analyzing convection-diffusion, boundary ele-ment, and fluid dynamics problems where the singular propertiesof a solution mean that smoothness is limited and therefore tradi-tional methods do not apply. It also contains an overview of recentadvances in the field. Catalog no. C4592, August 2008, 424 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-459-0, $119.95 / £62.99

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Chaotic Modeling and SimulationA n a lysis of Chaotic Models,A t t ra c t o rs and Fo rm sChristos H. SkiadasTechnical University of Crete, GreeceCharilaos SkiadasHanover College, Indiana, USA

Augmented with over 500 graphs and illustrations, this bookbroaches the vast and daunting subject of chaos from a modelingand simulations perspective. It covers existing models, attractors,and forms in chaos. A detailed appendix provides the code need-ed to produce the models via several programs. The authorsinclude exercises, definitions, theorems, and proofs, along withaccess to video examples and simulation tools. Catalog no. C7900, October 2008, 406 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7900-5, $89.95 / £46.99

Differential Geometry and TopologyWith a Vi ew to Dynamical SystemsKeith BurnsNorthwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, USAMarian GideaNortheastern Illinois University, Chicago, USA

“The authors introduce important concepts by means ofintuitive discussions and suggestive examples and followthem with significant applications, especially those relatedto dynamics. …The authors have succeeded in the integra-tion of geometric theory, topological theory, and concreteapplications to dynamical systems.”

—Andrew Bucki, Mathematical ReviewsCatalog no. C2530, 2005, 400 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-253-4, $99.95 / £48.99

Modern Differential Geometry of Curves and Surfaces with Mathematica®

Th i rd EditionAlfred GrayUniversity of Maryland, College Park, USAElsa AbbenaUniversity of Turin, ItalySimon SalamonPolytechnic University of Turin, Italy

“…an outstanding, comprehensive presentation of both the-oretical and computational aspects … There are hundredsof illustrations that help the reader visualize the concepts.… It is a nicely written book, strongly recommended to allwith an interest in differential geometry, its computationalaspects, and related fields.”

—EMS Newsletter, June 2007Catalog no. C4487, 2006, 1016 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-448-4, $94.95 / £41.99

Handbook of Finite Translation PlanesNorman JohnsonUniversity of Iowa, Iowa City, USAVikram JhaCaledonian University, Glasgow, ScotlandMauro BiliottiUniversity of Leece, Italy

This handbook presents the classification results and proofs fortranslation planes, offers a full review of all recognized construc-tion techniques for translation planes, and illustrates known exam-ples. As a compendium of examples, processes, construction tech-niques, and models, it describes derivable nets, parallelisms, trans-lation nets and planes, spreads, classes, and various geometriesintrinsic to translation planes.Catalog no. C6056, 2007, 888 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-605-1, $99.95 / £54.99

Virtual Topology and Functor GeometryFred Van OystaeyenUniversity of Antwerp, Belgium

This work explores new aspects of virtual topology and functorgeometry as well as more established facets of noncommutativealgebra. With project ideas ranging from straightforward exercisesto advanced research level, it covers category theory, noncommu-tative spaces, “affine open,” Grothendieck categorical representa-tions, and a dynamical version of topology and sheaf theory.Catalog no. C0562, January 2008, 168 pp., Soft CoverISBN: 978-1-4200-6056-0, $99.95 / £54.99


Geometry & Topology

Math and ArtAn Introduction to Visual MathematicsSasho KalajdzievskiUniversity of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada

Exploring the potential of mathematics to generate visually appeal-ing objects, this text covers fundamental Euclidean geometry,tilings, fractals, hyperbolic geometry, platonic solids, and topolo-gy. With color figures and animations on an accompanying CD-ROM, plus a 16-page color insert, it includes numerous illustra-tions, computer-generated graphics, photographs, and art repro-ductions to demonstrate how mathematics can inspire art. Catalog no. C9136, June 2008, 280 pp., Soft CoverISBN: 978-1-58488-913-7, $59.95 / £31.99

Pocket Book of Integrals and Mathematical Formulas4th EditionRonald J.TallaridaTemple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Maintaining its accessible style and portable size, this fourth edi-tion presents many numerical and statistical tables, worked exam-ples, and the most useful mathematical formulas for engineeringand scientific applications. This edition includes an expandedchapter on series, new applications, an expanded statistics section,and a revised format of the table of integrals.Catalog no. C6304, April 2008, 288 pp.Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4200-6304-2, $24.95 / £12.99

A Primer on Wavelets and Their Scientific ApplicationsSecond EditionJames S.WalkerUniversity of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, USA

This edition includes new sections on biorthogonal wavelets, theJPEG200 image compression standard, spectrograms, analyzingspeech and music with spectrograms, wavelet-based denoising ofimages, and thresholding spectrograms for denoising. It offersdownloadable software that permits recording, playing, and mod-ifying sound files using wavelet techniques, plus a facility for dis-playing, printing, and modifying standard IEEE gray field images.Catalog no. C7451, January 2008, 320 pp., Soft CoverISBN: 978-1-58488-745-4, $44.95 / £23.99

The Shape of SpaceSecond EditionJeffrey R.WeeksChurches of Canton, Inc., New York, USA

Bridging the gap between geometry and observational cosmology,this book illustrates the connection between geometry and thebehavior of the physical universe and explains how radiationremaining from the big bang may reveal the actual shape of theuniverse. Written by a master expositor and leading researcher, itincludes experiments to determine the true shape of the universeand contains illustrated examples and engaging exercises thatteach mind-expanding ideas in an intuitive and informal way.Catalog no. DK1919, 2002, 408 pp.ISBN: 978-0-8247-0709-5, $34.95 / £19.99

CRC StandardMathematical Tables and Formulae31st EditionDaniel ZwillingerRensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, USA

“… the new and improved bible of mathematics. … contain-ing more than 30 new sections, covering more than 3,000items, and including tables, properties, etc. The index hasbeen revamped to make it faster and easier to find results.Author Daniel Zwillinger has done an excellent job keepingthe same successful format that has characterized earliereditions of the handbook. … an absolute must-have deskreference. …”—John Vacca, former computer security official for NASA’s space

station program (Freedom), The Barnes & Noble ReviewCatalog no. C2913, 2003, 928 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-291-6, $59.95 / £31.99

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Invariant Descriptive Set TheorySu GaoUniversity of North Texas, Denton, USA

After a brief review of the classical descriptive theoretical resultsthat are employed throughout the text, this book discusses indetail the theory of Polish group actions and orbit equivalencerelations. It also addresses definable, nonorbit equivalence rela-tions and explores connections between different fields of mathe-matics. The final section presents applications to classificationproblems. Catalog no. C7931, September 2008, 392 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-793-5, $89.95 / £46.99


General References & Introductory Textbooks

Numerical Linear Approximation in CNabih N.AbdelmalekNational Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario (retired)William A. MalekNortel Networks, Canada

Featuring the C programming language to implement algorithms,this work provides a unique collection of linear approximationtechniques that can be used to analyze, model, and compress dis-crete data in a variety of fields. It focuses on various L1,Chebyshev, and least squares approximations. The authors com-pare numerical results of the algorithms, which are accompaniedby solved examples, and include a CD-ROM with source code andtest drivers.Catalog no. C9780, May 2008, 968 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-978-6, $109.95 / £57.99

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Parallel Iterative AlgorithmsFrom Sequential to Grid ComputingJacques M. Bahi, Sylvain Contassot-Vivier,and Raphaël CouturierUniversity of Franche-Comte, Belfort, France

This work presents the theoretical and practical aspects of parallelnumerical algorithms. It reviews basic convergence results of iter-ative algorithms, explores the advantages of asynchronism, andanalyzes numerous experiments in various computational contextsfor numerical problems. The book contains several exercises at theend of most chapters and an appendix of mathematical results.Catalog no. C808X, January 2008, 240 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-808-6, $89.95 / £48.99

Parallel AlgorithmsHenri CasanovaUniversity of Hawaii, Honolulu, USAArnaud LegrandENSIMAG, Montbonnot Saint Martin, FranceYves RobertÉcole Normale Supérieure de Lyon, France

With examples and practice exercises in each chapter, this textpresents a rigorous yet accessible treatment of theoretical modelsof parallel computation, parallel algorithm design, and complexityand performance analysis. It focuses on algorithms for distributed-memory parallel architectures, new metrics of performance, onlinescheduling problems, and multi-criteria scheduling.Catalog no. C9454, August 2008, 376 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-945-8, $79.95 / £39.99

Computing with hp-ADAPTIVE FINITE ELEMENTSVolume 1: One and Two Dimensional Elliptic and M a x well Pro bl e m sLeszek F. DemkowiczUniversity of Texas, Austin, USA

This self-contained reference describes finite codes and automatichp-adaptivity strategies designed to deliver meshes in the fullrange of error levels. It examines 1D and 2D elliptic problems,geometric modeling and mesh generation, and 2D time-harmonicMaxwell equations. A CD-ROM with 1D and 2D codes is alsoincluded.Catalog no. C6714, 2007, 398 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-671-6, $94.95 / £49.99

Computing with hp-ADAPTIVE FINITE ELEMENTSVolume II Fro n t i e rs :Th ree Dimensional Elliptic and Maxwell P ro blems with Ap p l i c a t i o n sLeszek F. Demkowicz, Jason Kurtz,David Pardo, Maciek Paszenski,Waldemar Rachowicz, and Adam ZdunekThis book presents the foundations of the 3D hp algorithm andprovides numerical results using the 3Dhp code. It focuses on the3D theory of hp methods as well as issues regarding implementa-tion of the code. The book also explores several recent applica-tions in which the 3Dhp code was used.Catalog no. C6722, January 2008, 440 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-672-3, $94.95 / £49.99

Effective Computational Methods for Wave PropagationEdited byNikolaos A. Kampanis,Vassilios A. Dougalis,and John A. Ekaterinaris FORTH/IACM, Heraklion, Crete, Greece

This volume presents modern computational methods used todescribe wave propagation phenomena in physics and technolo-gy. It surveys state-of-the-art developments, such as the discretiza-tion of local absorbing boundary conditions and the perfectlymatched layer technique, and includes applications of waves incompressible fluids and nonlinear dispersive, acoustic, elastic, andseismic waves.Catalog no. C5688, February 2008, 712 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-568-9, $129.95 / £71.99


Numerical Analysis & Computation

An Introduction to Numerical MethodsA MAT L A B® Ap p ro a c h ,Second EditionAbdelwahab KharabKing Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi ArabiaRonald B. GuentherOregon State University, Corvallis, USA

Updated to reflect the latest version of MATLAB®, this second edi-tion introduces the theory and applications of the most common-ly used techniques for solving numerical problems on a comput-er. It covers a wide range of useful algorithms and includes a CD-ROM containing simple MATLAB functions. A solutions manual isavailable for qualifying instructors.Catalog no. C5572, 2006, 624 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-557-3, $89.95 / £37.99

A Java Library of Graph Algorithms and OptimizationHang T. LauMcGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

This book provides the source code for a library of Java programsthat can be used to solve problems in graph theory and combina-torial optimization. Each topic starts with a problem descriptionand an outline of the solution procedure, followed by its parame-ter list specification, source code, and a test example that illus-trates the usage of the code. An accompanying CD-ROM containsall of the Java code included in the book.Catalog no. C7184, 2007, 386 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-718-8, $99.95 / £56.99

Computational Methods of Feature SelectionEdited by

Huan LiuArizona State University, Tempe, USAHiroshi MotodaAFOSR/AOARD, Tokyo, Japan

This volume introduces the basic concepts and principles, state-of-the-art algorithms, and inventive applications of feature selection.It chronicles the novel developments of feature selection that haveemerged in recent years, such as Relief, and contains real-worldcase studies from various areas, including text classification, webmining, and bioinformatics.Catalog no. C8784, January 2008, 440 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-878-9, $89.95 / £48.99

Grid Resource ManagementTowa rd Vi rtual and Services Compliant Grid ComputingFrederic Magoules,Thi-Mai-Huong Nguyen,and Lei YuÉcole Centrale Paris, Chatenay Malabry, France

This volume explains how grid computing can provide transpar-ent access to resources with minimal impact on the applicationsfrom the grid’s internal management mechanism and looks at howthis ability enhances the execution of data-intensive applications.It introduces a new virtual file system for the grid environment andoffers a novel framework for wrapping and deploying scientificapplications in web services resources.Catalog no. C7404, October 2008, 320 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7404-8, $79.95 / £41.99

Introduction to Grid ComputingFrederic Magoules and Jie PanÉcole Centrale Paris, Chatenay Malabry, FranceKiat-An TanNational University of SingaporeAbhinit KumarIndian Institute of Technology, Gwalior

This introduction concentrates on fundamental aspects, includinggrid security, data management, and scheduling. It includes a step-by-step framework for putting scientific applications on the grid,details actual projects, and explores the most popular middlewareoptions. Each chapter presents concepts from both a computer sci-entist’s and engineer’s point of view.Catalog no. C7406, September 2008, 320 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7406-2, $79.95 / £41.99

Handbook of Parallel ComputingM o d e l s , A l go rithms and Ap p l i c a t i o n sEdited by

Sanguthevar RajasekaranUniversity of Connecticut, Storrs, USAJohn ReifDuke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA

This volume provides an up-to-date assessment of the models andalgorithms involved in applying parallel computing to a variety offields. It reviews recent advances, such as membrane computingand the new releases of the LAPACK and ScaLAPACK libraries. Thebook also presents numerous ways to tackle a range of parallelcomputing problems.Catalog no. C6234, January 2008, 1224 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-623-5, $139.95 / £76.99


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C++ for MathematiciansAn Introduction for Students and Pro fe s s i o n a l sEdward ScheinermanJohns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

“… The strength of this book is the intermingling of intere s t-ing mathematics with the ideas and syntax of the C++ lan-guage. … The writing is very fluent and does not bog down inendless detail as so many programming books do … I re c-ommend this book highly to frustrated mathematicianswishing to learn C++ programming. You will really enjoy thewell-chosen examples and the light touch in the exposition.”

—Jeffrey Nunemacher, MAA ReviewsCatalog no. C584X, 2006, 520 pp., Soft CoverISBN: 978-1-58488-584-9, $64.95 / £33.99

Understanding Complex DatasetsData Mining with M a t rix DecompositionsDavid SkillicornQueen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

“… suffused with insightful suggestions for analytical meth-ods and interpretations, drawn from the author’s ownresearch and his reading of the literature. … [It] assemblesand explains a diverse set of insights that are otherwisewidely scattered in the literature. This alone makes the bookan important contribution to the community.”

—Bruce Hendrickson, Sandia National Laboratories,Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Catalog no. C8326, 2007, 260 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-832-1, $69.95 / £37.99

Handbook of Special FunctionsD e ri va t i ve s , I n t e gra l s , S e ries and Other Fo rmu l a sYury A. BrychkovDorodricyn Computing Center, Moscow, Russia

Providing in-depth coverage of special functions, this book pres-ents new results along with well-known formulas used in many ofthe most important mathematical methods in order to solve a widevariety of problems. It also discusses formulas of connection andconversion for elementary and special functions, such as hyperge-ometric and Meijer G functions.Catalog no. C956X, May 2008, 704 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-956-4, $99.95 / £52.99

Isometries in Banach SpacesVe c t o r- Valued Function Spaces and O p e rator Spaces, Volume TwoRichard J. FlemingCentral Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, USAJames E. JamisonUniversity of Memphis, Tennessee, USA

A continuation of the authors’ previous book, this one coversmuch of the work that has been done on characterizing isometrieson various Banach spaces. It reports on the results of pertinentoriginal research papers, offers some enlightening clarifications,and includes notes and remarks that touch upon related resultsand other approaches not addressed in the main discussions.Catalog no. C3863, November 2007, 248 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-386-9, $99.95 / £54.99


Complex VariablesA Physical Ap p roach with Applications and MAT L A BSteven G. KrantzWashington University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

This text explores all facets of complex variables, with particularemphasis on using theory in practice. It presents complex analy-sis as a natural continuation of calculus and integrates MATLAB®

exercises and examples throughout. The book features applica-tions from physics and engineering in each chapter and containsstimulating exercises at the drill, theory, and exploration levels.Catalog no. C5807, January 2008, 440 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-580-1, $99.95 / £39.99

Real, Complex, & Functional Analysis

Real Analysis and FoundationsSecond EditionSteven G. KrantzWashington University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

“The book contains many well-chosen examples and each ofthe fifteen chapters is followed by almost 500 exercises. …Illustrative pictures are instructive and the design of thebook makes reading it a real pleasure. The book can be rec-ommended for university libraries, teachers, and students.”

—EMS Newsletter, December 2005Catalog no. C4835, 2005, 472 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-483-5, $99.95 / £43.99

An Introduction to Systems BiologyDesign Principles of B i o l o gical Circ u i t sUri AlonHarvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

“… a superb, beautifully written and organized work thattakes an engineering approach to systems biology … pro-vides nicely written appendices to explain the basic mathe-matical and biological concepts clearly and succinctly with-out interfering with the main text. … will be valuable … to asystems-biology curriculum.”

—Eric Werner (University of Oxford), Nature, March 2007Catalog no. C6420, 2007, 320 pp., Soft CoverISBN: 978-1-58488-642-6, $54.95 / £30.99

Structural BioinformaticsAn A l go rithmic Ap p ro a c hForbes J. BurkowskiUniversity of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

This book presents key algorithms—some developed within theartificial intelligence community—and their applications to prob-lems in structural biology and drug discovery, in particular, tostructure alignment, comparison, classification, conformation, flex-ibility, and drug docking with proteins. Chapters are organized sothat material stresses either algorithms or biology but not bothsimultaneously.Catalog no. C6838, October 2008, 356 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-683-9, $79.95 / £39.99

Fundamentals of Natural ComputingBasic Concep t s , A l go ri t h m s ,and Ap p l i c a t i o n sLeandro Nunes de CastroCatholic University of Santos, Brazil

This work presents theoretical and philosophical discussions,pseudocodes for algorithms, and computing paradigms that illus-trate how natural computing can develop new computational toolsfor problem solving, synthesize natural patterns and behaviors incomputers, and potentially design novel types of computers.Building progressively on core concepts, the book features numer-ous figures, tables, examples, and exercises.Catalog no. C6439, 2006, 696 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-643-3, $89.95 / £45.99

Optimal Control Applied to Biological ModelsSuzanne LenhartUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville, USAJohn T.WorkmanCornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA

This text introduces the mathematical aspects of optimal controltheory and provides insight into the application of this theory tobiological models. It examines various problems and features arange of biological applications, including immunology and epi-demic disease models, management decisions in harvesting, andresource allocation models. The book also includes numerousexamples and exercises as well as MATLAB® codes throughout.Catalog no. C6404, 2007, 280 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-640-2, $89.95 / £47.99

Spatiotemporal Patterns in Ecology and EpidemiologyTh e o ry, M o d e l s , and Simu l a t i o nHorst MalchowUniversity of Osnabrueck, GermanySergei V. PetrovskiiUniversity of Leicester, UKEzio VenturinoUniversità degli Studi di Torino, Italy

With a CD-ROM of MATLAB® code examples, this resource showsthat mathematical modeling and numerical simulations are effec-tive tools in studying population ecology and epidemiology.Encompassing both deterministic and stochastic approaches, itcovers ecoepidemiological models that combine the basic inter-species interactions of population dynamics and the impact of aninfectious disease.Catalog no. C6749, January 2008, 464 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-674-7, $89.95 / £48.99


Handbook of Computational Molecular BiologyEdited bySrinivas AluruIowa State University, Ames, USA

“The material is well organized and documented, with goodpresentation and special care on typography. It is highlyrecommended for any researcher or graduate student inter-ested in an insight into computational biology deeper thanthe practical use as ‘black boxes’ of computer programs orweb servers.”

—Arturo Rojo-Dominguez, Bulletin of Mathematical Biology,2007

Catalog no. C061, 2006, 1104 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-406-4, $139.95 / £73.99

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Kinetic Modelling in Systems BiologyOleg DeminMoscow State University, RussiaIgor GoryaninUniversity of Edinburgh, Scotland

Providing a comprehensive overview of traditional and moderntechniques in computational systems biology, this work offers asystematic presentation of the principles and algorithms guidingthis process. With an accompanying CD-ROM of tables, illustra-tions, and other supporting materials, it demonstrates how to inte-grate techniques that enable the collection, modeling, simulation,analysis, and hypothesis of temporal data.Catalog no. C6676, October 2008, 352 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-667-9, $79.95 / £41.99

Pattern Discovery in BioinformaticsTh e o ry & A l go ri t h m sLaxmi ParidaIBM TJ Watson Research Center,Yorktown Heights, New York, USA

“… In contrast to some books that present computationalbiology as a combination of a BLAST user manual and sto-rytelling, Laxmi Parida’s new book makes the crucial pointthat most bioinformatics success stories require algorith-mic and statistical ingenuity. It is a comprehensive andexcellent book on the subject and I recommend it to every-one who has an interest in bioinformatics.”

—Pavel Pevzner, Ronald R. Taylor Professor of ComputerScience, University of California, San Diego, USA


Stochastic Modelling for Systems BiologyDarren J.WilkinsonNewcastle University, UK

Focusing on computer simulation, this book is an accessible intro-duction to stochastic modeling using examples that are familiar tosystems biology researchers. The author examines the use of sto-chastic processes for modeling biological systems. Along with thelatest simulation techniques and research material, such as param-eter inference, the text includes many examples and figures aswell as software code in R for various applications.Catalog no. C5408, 2006, 280 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-540-5, $84.95 / £44.99

Introduction to Quantum Control and DynamicsDomenico D’AlessandroIowa State University, Ames, USA

This book presents the mathematical concepts and fundamentalphysics behind the analysis and control of quantum dynamics,emphasizing the application of Lie algebra and Lie group theory.It introduces the basics of quantum mechanics, uses a particularclass of quantum control models to describe experimental situa-tions, explores numerous optimal control design strategies, andpresents several applications of quantum control and dynamics.Catalog no. C8849, January 2008, 360 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-884-0, $89.95 / £48.99


Mathematical Models for Systems ReliabilityBenjamin Epstein and Ishay WeissmanWilliam Davidson Faculty of Industrial Engineering & Management, Haifa, Israel

Evolved from the lectures of a recognized pioneer in developingthe theory of reliability, this text rigorously covers the requiredprobability background for understanding reliability theory. Withnumerous examples and exercises, it shows how certain tech-niques can be applied to a range of reliability problems. The bookexplores statistical estimation theory, measures of system effec-tiveness, general continuous-time Markov chains, and more.Catalog no. C0822, May 2008, 272 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8082-7, $79.95 / £41.99

Handbook of Dynamic System ModelingEdited by

Paul A. FishwickUniversity of Florida, Gainesville, USA

With mathematical descriptions, pseudocode, and diagrams ineach chapter, this interdisciplinary handbook explores varioustypes of modeling methods available for dynamical systems. Itpresents the fundamentals of dynamic models; explains modelingmethodologies; addresses scale, heterogeneity, and compositionissues; and covers specific model types. It also illustrates howModelica and Simulink® can construct, simulate, and analyzedynamic models.Catalog no. C5653, 2007, 760 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-565-8, $109.95 / £59.99

Mathematics for Engineering

Radar Signal Analysis and Processing Using MATLAB®

Bassem R. MahafzadeciBel Research Inc., Huntsville, Alabama, USA

Offering radar-related software for the analysis and design of radarwaveform and signal processing, this book provides comprehen-sive coverage of radar signals and signal processing techniquesand algorithms. It contains numerous graphical plots, commonradar-related functions, table format outputs, and end-of-chapterproblems. The complete set of MATLAB® functions and routinesare available for download online.Catalog no. C6643, August 2008, 496 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6643-2, $99.95 / £52.99

Multi-Resolution Methods for Modeling and Control of Dynamical SystemsJohn L. JunkinsTexas A&M University, College Station, USAPuneet SinglaUniversity at Buffalo, New York, USA

With MATLAB® code throughout, this book discusses the underly-ing principles of input/output data approximation and issues asso-ciated with modeling large-scale dynamical systems. Integratingdynamical systems, estimation, optimization, and approximationtheory, it applies numerous techniques that cover classical finiteelement methods, adaptive control, and neural networks. Catalog no. C7699, July 2008, 312 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-769-0, $119.95 / £62.99

Microstructural Randomness and Scaling in Mechanics of MaterialsMartin Ostoja-StarzewskiUniversity of Illinois, Urbana, USA

This book presents basic coverage of random fields and geometryand introduces the general field of statistical continuum mechan-ics. It also covers lattice models, stress invariance in planar elas-ticity, waves, and mesoscale bounds in elastic and inelastic ran-dom media. The book includes applications from engineering andscience as well as numerous problems at the end of the first sixchapters.Catalog no. C4174, January 2008, 352 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-417-0, $99.95 / £54.99

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Practical MATLAB for EngineersTwo - Volume SetMisza KalechmanCity University of New York, Brooklyn, USA

This comprehensive and accessible primer immerses engi-neers and engineering students in essential technical skills thatallow them to put MATLAB® to immediate use. The first volume covers functions, algebra, geometry, arrays,vectors, matrices, trigonometry, graphs, precalculus, and cal-culus. It then delves into the MATLAB language, exploringsyntax rules, notation, operations, computational program-ming, and general problem solving in the areas of appliedmathematics and general physics.The second volume covers the material encountered in thetypical engineering and technology programs at most colleges.It illustrates the direct connection between theory and real applications. Each chapter reviews basic concepts andthen explores those concepts with a number of worked-outexamples.

Practical MATLAB Basics for EngineersCONTENTSTrends, the Industry and MATLAB Getting startedMatrices, Arrays, Vectors and SetsTrigonometric, exponential and special functionsPrinting and plottingComplex numbersPolynomials and Calculus, a numerical and symbolic approachDecisions and relationsFiles and performance analysisCatalog no. 47744, July 2008, 720 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-4774-5, $69.95 / £29.99

Practical MATLAB Applications for EngineersCONTENTSTime Domain Representation of Analog and Discrete SignalsDC and Transient AnalysisAC AnalysisFourier and LaplaceDFT, DTFF, FFT, and Z Filters: Analog and digitalCatalog no. 47760, July 2008, c 704 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-4776-9, $69.95 / £29.99

Practical MATLAB for EngineersTwo - Volume SetCatalog no. 47736, July 2008. ISBN: 978-1-4200-4773-8

$99.95 / £39.99


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Handbook of Integral EquationsSecond EditionAndrei D. Polyanin and Alexander V. ManzhirovRussian Academy of Sciences, Moscow

With over 2,500 integral equations with solutions, including over400 new equations, this edition features new chapters on mixedmultidimensional equations and methods of integral equations forODEs and PDEs. It also presents new material on Volterra,Fredholm, singular, hypersingular, dual, and nonlinear integralequations, integral transforms, and special functions.Catalog no. C5076, February 2008, 1144 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-507-8, $129.95 / £67.99

Handbook of Mathematics for Engineers and ScientistsAndrei D. Polyanin and Alexander V. ManzhirovRussian Academy of Sciences, Moscow

Covering the main fields of mathematics, this handbook focuseson the methods used for obtaining solutions of various classes ofmathematical equations that underlie the mathematical modelingof numerous phenomena and processes in science and technolo-gy. It contains numerous examples, graphs, figures, and diagramsas well as presents many results in tabular form. Catalog no. C5025, 2007, 1544 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-502-3, $99.95 / £56.99

MATLAB and C Programming for Treffitz Finite Element MethodsQinghua QinAustralian National University, ActonHui WangHenan University of Technology, Zhengzhou City, People’s Republic of China

After supplying a concise review of the methods involved, this textuses worked examples to demonstrate how methods can beemployed across a number of disciplines. The accompanying CD-ROM provides readers with the codes and files in C and MATLAB®

needed to work applications and solve real-life problems. Catalog no. C7275, July 2008, 464 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7275-4, $89.95 / £46.99

Applied Vector AnalysisSecond EditionMatiur RahmanDalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaIsaac MulolaniQatar University, Doha

Suitable for a one-semester course, this second edition illustratesthe applications of vector calculus to physical problems. It featuresnew and updated material, additional worked-out problems andexercises in every chapter, and a new solutions manual in theappendix.Catalog no. 51709, January 2008, 376 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-5170-4, $99.95 / £44.99


A Guide to MATLAB®

Object-Oriented ProgrammingAndy H. RegisterGeorgia Tech Research, Smyrna, USA

This book aids readers in creating effective object-oriented soft-ware using MATLAB®. It is the first book to deliver broad cover-age of the documented and undocumented object-oriented fea-tures of MATLAB. The book discusses eight basic functions,explores inheritance topics, presents the Class Wizard, and delvesinto advanced strategies, including containers, static variables, andfunction fronts. It also includes a CD-ROM with source code.Catalog no. C911X, 2007, 384 pp., Soft CoverISBN: 978-1-58488-911-3, $79.95 / £42.99

Capillary Flows with Forming InterfacesYulii D. ShikhmurzaevUniversity of Birmingham, UK

This book explores theoretical problems arising in the modeling ofcapillary flows, examines the advantages and disadvantages of var-ious theoretical approaches to modeling, and develops a unifyingframework for seemingly different singular capillary phenomena.It experimentally verifies the derived models and applies them toproblems of practical importance.Catalog no. C7486, January 2008, 480 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-748-5, $79.95 / £42.99

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Advanced Engineering Mathematics with Modeling ApplicationsS. Graham KellyUniversity of Akron, Ohio, USA

This text provides an overview of the principles and techniques ofadvanced mathematics as applied to mechanical engineering prob-lems. It demonstrates the relationship between advanced mathe-matics and engineering principles, introduces engineering mathe-matics at a theoretical level, and includes functional analysis top-ics, such as vector spaces, inner products, and norms. It thendevelops advanced mathematical methods from this foundation. Catalog no. 9533, November 2008, 1000 pp.ISBN: 978-0-8493-9533-8, $129.95 / £32.99

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Physical Oceanography with MATLABReza Malek-MadaniU.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, USA

Focusing on PDEs of geophysical fluid dynamics, this book pro-vides an introduction to the fundamental analytical and computa-tional tools necessary for modeling ocean currents. It discussescurrent research problems in the mathematical ocean modelingcommunity and features computational projects at the end ofevery chapter. The author uses MATLAB® in the exercises as wellas in the development of the mathematics. A CD-ROM containingall MATLAB programs accompanies the text.Catalog no. C830X, November 2008, 512 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-830-7, $79.95 / £41.99

Statistical and Probabilistic Methods in Actuarial SciencePhilip J. BolandUniversity College Dublin, Ireland

This book covers the diverse methods in applied probability and sta-tistics. It also emphasizes the wide variety of practical situations ininsurance and actuarial science where these techniques may beused. With numerous worked examples and problems, the textincludes applications to general insurance and examines generalizedlinear models, credibility theory, game theory, and simulation tech-niques. A solutions manual is available for qualifying instructors.Catalog no. C6951, 2007, 368 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-695-2, $79.95 / £34.99

Engineering BGMAlan BraceNational Australia Bank, Sydney

From simple to more sophisticated versions of the BGM model,this book presents methods that can be programmed into produc-tion code to suit specific requirements. It covers swaprate dynam-ics, the spot and terminal measures, calibration techniques,Bermudans, simulation, delta and vega hedging, inflation, and ashifted stochastic volatility BGM model.Catalog no. C9683, January 2008, 240 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-968-7, $79.95 / £42.99

Introduction to Quantitative Fund ManagementEdited byMichael DempsterCambridge Systems Associates Limited, UKGeorg PflugUniversity of Vienna, AustriaGautam MitraBrunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UK

This volume provides a comprehensive overview of quantitativefund management at both the dynamic strategic and one periodtactical levels. It gives a snapshot of state-of-the-art applications ofdynamic stochastic optimization techniques to long-term financialplanning. It also focuses on portfolio construction and risk man-agement.Catalog no. C1918, August 2008, 488 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8191-6, $79.95 / £41.99

Introduction to Stochastic Calculus Applied to FinanceSecond EditionDamien LambertonUniversité de Marne-la-Vallée, France Bernard LapeyreÉcole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, Marne-la-Vallée, France

Implementing several algorithms using SciLab, this introductioncovers the probabilistic techniques required to understand themost widely used financial models. This edition presents fullyupdated material on stochastic volatility models and option pric-ing as well as a new chapter on credit risk modeling. It containsmany numerical experiments, real-world examples, and addition-al exercises.Catalog no. C626, January 2008, 256 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-626-6, $69.95 / £34.99


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Numerical Methods for FinanceEdited byJohn MillerInstitute for Numerical Computation & Analysis, Dublin, IrelandDavid EdelmanUniversity College Dublin, IrelandJohn ApplebyDublin City University, Ireland

This book provides valuable, practical information about creditrisks, exotic/hybrid options, retirement plans/pensions, life insur-ance, portfolio selection, incentive schemes, and interest rate mod-eling. It presents a variety of novel mathematical methods involv-ing finite-difference, Monte Carlo, and fast Fourier transform tech-niques.Catalog no. C925X, January 2008, 312 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-925-0, $99.95 / £54.99

Understanding RiskThe Th e o ry and Practice of Financial Risk Manage m e n tDavid MurphyRivast Consulting, London, UK

“… a comprehensive guide to market, credit, and opera-tional risk. … Murphy focuses on practical problems, pre-senting numerous examples and exercises. Stressing intu-ition rather than detailed mathematical analysis, he bringsreaders a clear insight to the current challenges facing pro-fessionals today. This up-to-date treatment of risk is a wel-come change from many other texts currently available. …”

—Carol Alexander, Chair of Risk Management and Director of Research, University of Reading, UK

Catalog no. C8938, April 2008, 472 pp., Soft CoverISBN: 978-1-58488-893-2, $79.95 / £42.99


Portfolio Optimization and Performance AnalysisJean-Luc PrigentUniversity of Cergy-Pontoise, France

Taking into account the different features of portfolio managementtheory, this book presents both standard and novel results on theaxiomatics of the individual choice in an uncertain framework. Itcontains a precise overview of standard portfolio optimization,provides the main results for static and dynamic cases, and showshow theoretical results can be applied to practical and operationalportfolio optimization.Catalog no. C5785, 2007, 456 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-578-8, $79.95 / £42.99

Quantitative Equity Portfolio ManagementM o d e rn Techniques and Ap p l i c a t i o n sEdward E. Qian, Ronald H. Hua, and Eric H. SorensenPanAgora Asset Management, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

“… a must have for quantitative equity managers and itprovides a step-by-step illustration of how to build a supe-rior, repeatable investment process. By combining academ-ic research with practical implementation considerations,the book outlines the theoretical foundation of various mar-ket anomalies … and analyzes their actual performancewith real-world portfolios under institutional setting. …”—Li Jin, Assistant Professor of Finance, Harvard Business School,

Boston, Massachusetts, USACatalog no. C5580, 2007, 464 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-558-0, $79.95 / £42.99

Optimal Statistical Inference in Financial EngineeringMasanobu Taniguchi and Kenichiro TamakiWaseda University, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, JapanJunichi HirukawaNiigata University, Japan

This book examines how stochastic models can effectivelydescribe actual financial data and illustrates how to properly esti-mate the proposed models. It explores stochastic processes, timeseries models, option pricing theory, and VaR problems. It alsocovers models for interest rates and discount bonds, problems ofcredit rating, and the clustering of stock returns.Catalog no. C5912, January 2008, 384 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-591-7, $89.95 / £48.99

Credit RiskM o d e l s , D e ri va t i ve s , and M a n a ge m e n tEdited byNiklas WagnerPassau University, Germany

“… the most comprehensive available volume of authorita-tive readings on credit risk modeling. … [it] treat[s] allmajor aspects of the subject, from the behavior of defaultprobabilities, recovery, and correlation to the pricing of awide range of single-name and multi-name credit products.Every practitioner covering the topic will appreciate accessto this collection.”—Darrell Duffie, Dean Witter Distinguished Professor of Finance,Graduate School of Business, Stanford University, California, USACatalog no. C9942, May 2008, 600 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-994-6, $99.95 / £49.99

COMING SOON!

Financial Modelling with Jump ProcessesSecond EditionRama ContColumbia University, New York, USAPeter TankovUniversité Paris VII, France

This edition includes a new chapter on credit risk modeling andnew developments in econometrics. After covering the necessarymathematics, the author presents theoretical, numerical, andempirical issues. Concepts are illustrated through many numericaland empirical examples.Catalog no. C2191, October 2008, 606 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8219-7, $89.95 / £46.99

COMING SOON!

Analysis, Geometry and Modeling in FinanceA d vanced Methods in Options Pri c i n gPierre Henry-LabordereSocieté Generale, Paris, France

This is the first book that applies advanced analytical and geo-metrical methods used in recent mathematics and physics to thefinancial field. The author presents powerful methods and tools,such as differential geometry, spectral decomposition, and super-symmetry, that can be applied to concrete problems in mathemat-ical finance. Throughout the text, he supplies both theoretical andnumerical results, using Mathematica® and C++ for the numericalimplementations. Catalog no. C8699, November 2008, 356 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8699-7, $79.95 / £41.99

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Quantitative FinanceAn Object-Oriented Ap p roach in C++Erik SchloglUniversity of Technology, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

This text builds a foundation in the key methods and models ofquantitative finance from the perspective of their implementationin C++. The author takes an object-oriented approach that startsfrom simple building blocks for assembling more complex andpowerful models. He includes working C++ source code on a CD-ROM that accompanies the book.Catalog no. C4797, November 2008, 506 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-479-8, $79.95 / £39.99

Mathematics of QuantumComputation and Quantum TechnologyEdited by

Goong ChenTexas A&M University, College Station, USALouis KauffmanUniversity of Illinois, Chicago, USASamuel J. LomonacoUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore, USA

This volume covers quantum algorithms and hidden subgroups,quantum simulation, quantum wave functions, SQUIDs, opticalquantum computing, cryptography, entanglement, quantum topol-ogy, and logic. It also includes recommendations for federal fund-ing of mathematical research on quantum computing.Catalog no. C8997, January 2008, 624 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-899-4, $99.95 / £54.99

Mathematical PhysicsThe BasicsS.D. JoglekarIndian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

The first of a two-volume series, this text provides a masterfulintroduction to the mathematical methods encountered by under-graduate students in physics, chemistry, and engineering. Topicsinclude vectors and Cartesian tensors, linear operators, eigenval-ues and eigenvectors, matrix representations, complex variables,analytic functions, and contour integrals. Numerous workedexamples and problems are featured to demonstrate principlesand facilitate learning.Catalog no. UN5302, May 2007, 256 pp.Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4200-5302-9, $59.95 / £31.99

Mathematical PhysicsA d vanced To p i c sS.D. JoglekarIndian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

The second volume in this series is designed for senior under-graduate and postgraduate students. The author provides detaileddiscussion of topics including partial differential equations, ordi-nary differential equations, special functions, classical orthogonalpolynomials, spherical harmonics, the Dirac-delta function, Fouriertransforms, group theory, matrix representations, and diagonaliza-tion of matrices.Catalog no. UN5303, 2007, 352 pp.Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-42005-303-6, $69.95 / £37.99


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Quantum ComputingFrom Linear A l ge b ra to P hysical RealizationsMikio Nakahara and Tetsuo OhmiKinki University, Osaka, Japan

With explicit derivations, exercises, and selected solutions, thisself-contained, classroom-tested book examines the theoreticalaspects of quantum computing and focuses on several candidatesof a working quantum computer. It covers theoretical tools, suchas vectors, matrices, quantum gates, and integral and Fourier trans-forms, and explores applications at the forefront of the field.Catalog no. IP606, March 2008, 440 pp.ISBN: 978-0-7503-0983-7, $79.95 / £41.99


Probability Models in Operations ResearchC. Richard CassadyUniversity of Arkansas, Fayetteville, USAJoel A. NachlasVirginia Tech, Blacksburg, USA

Balancing applications with mathematical rigor, this book intro-duces the use of probability to define models that have applica-tions in industrial engineering and operations research. It offers aconcise review of the key components of probability theory.Catalog no. 54899, July 2008, 200 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-5489-7, $99.95 / £39.99

Introduction to the Mathematics of Operations Research with Mathematica®

Second EditionKevin J. HastingsKnox College, Galesburg, Illinois, USA

This second edition focuses on the topics of graph theory, linearprogramming, stochastic processes, and dynamic programming.Integrating technology into the development, this edition featuresa CD-ROM with Mathematica®. It also offers new material in areas,such as simulation, Brownian motion, and famous graph theoryproblems, including the traveling salesman problem.Catalog no. DK3895, 2006, 592 pp.ISBN: 978-1-57444-612-8, $89.95 / £44.99

Handbook of SchedulingA l go ri t h m s , M o d e l s , and Pe r fo rmance A n a ly s i sEdited byJoseph Y-T. LeungNew Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, USA

“More than 90 well-known authors in this area have madecontributions to this handbook … . This handbook is cer-tainly valuable for researchers [who] want to get an impres-sion on recent research areas and also an overview onexisting results. … [It] presents a huge volume of recentresearch in different scheduling areas, and certainly willstimulate further developments in many directions … .”

—Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2005dCatalog no. C3979, 2004, 1224 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-397-5, $139.95 / £73.99

Operations Research and Management Science HandbookEdited byA. Ravi RavindranPennsylvania State University, University Park, USA

This comprehensive handbook provides an overview of opera-tions research methods and applications. Drawing on a mix ofinternational authors, it explores the latest topics in OR/MS andexamines recent developments in the field. Anyone who uses ana-lytical techniques in decision making will need this book.Catalog no. 9721, January 2008, 904 pp.ISBN: 978-0-8493-9721-9, $129.95 / £71.99

Optimization ModellingA Practical Ap p ro a c hRuhul Amin Sarker and Charles S. NewtonUniversity of New South Wales, Canberra, Australia

Illustrated with numerous case studies, this book addresses prac-tical aspects and challenges of problem solving and solutionimplementation. It presents different modeling techniques, illus-trated by various examples. The authors analyze a range of well-known theoretical and practical problems and use optimizationpackages for mathematical modeling.Catalog no. 43102, January 2008, 504 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-4310-5, $129.95 / £71.99

Operations Research

Introduction to Probability with RKenneth P. BaclawskiNortheastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

“… a broad spectrum of probability and statistics topicsranging from set theory to statistics and the normal distri-bution to Poisson process to Markov chains. … The bookcontains a rich collection of exercises and problems … anexcellent introduction to the open source software R isgiven in the book. …”

—Tianhua Niu, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and Harvard School of

Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USACatalog no. C6521, January 2008, 384 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6521-3, $89.95 / £39.99

Stochastic RelationsFoundations for Markov Transition SystemsErnst-Erich DoberkatUniversität Dortmund, Germany

This book develops the theory of stochastic relations as a basis forMarkov transition systems. It examines congruences and mor-phisms, applies these to the monoidal structure, and defines bisim-ilarity and behavioral equivalence within this framework. Thebook also includes case studies of software architecture, the con-verse of a stochastic relation, and the average case analysis of twoalgorithms.Catalog no. C9411, 2007, 376 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-941-0, $99.95 / £54.99

Mathematical Models of Information and Stochastic SystemsPhilipp KornreichSyracuse University, New York, USA

With numerous case studies, examples, tables, and problems, thistext shows that the amount of knowledge about a system plays animportant role in the mathematical models used to foretell thefuture of the system. The author develops probability theory froma few basic concepts and explores the relationship between prob-ability and time.Catalog no. 58835, May 2008, 376 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-5883-3, $99.95 / £44.99

Pólya Urn ModelsHosam M. MahmoudGeorge Washington University, Washington, DC, USA

With exercises, examples, and historical notes, this book summa-rizes basic issues in discrete probability to form the foundations ofprobability from an urn viewpoint. It covers classical probabilityproblems connected to and presented within the framework ofurns, the Pólya urn model, and variations in real time. It alsoexplores recent developments and a broad range of applications.Catalog no. C5983, July 2008, 352 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-5983-0, $79.95 / £41.99

Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Science, Engineering, and FinanceWalter A. RosenkrantzUniversity of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA

This integrated text presents the traditional concepts of data analy-sis, probability theory, and statistical inference, along with variousnovel applications in financial mathematics and engineering. Itcovers distribution functions, linear regression, and both single-and multi-factor experiments. It includes numerous examples thatinvolve statistical software packages, a CD-ROM of data sets, anda solutions manual for qualifying instructors.Catalog no. C8121, July 2008, 688 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-812-3, $89.95 / £46.99

Probability and Statistics with RMaría Dolores Ugarte and Ana F. MilitinoPublic University of Navarre, Pamplona, SpainAlan T.ArnholtAppalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, USA

With numerous real-world examples, carefully explained proofs,end-of-chapter problems, and illuminating graphs, this text showshow to solve various statistical problems using both parametricand nonparametric techniques via R. The authors offer data sets,functions, and other ancillary material on a supporting website. Asolutions manual is available for qualifying instructors.Catalog no. C8911, April 2008, 728 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-891-8, $89.95 / £46.99


Probability Theory & Applications

Process Algebra for Parallel andDistributed Processing

Michael AlexanderWirtschaftuniversitat Wien, Vienna, Austria

William GardnerUniversity of Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Catalog no. C6486, November 2008, 350 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6486-5, $99.95 / £52.99

Introduction to ScientificProgramming and Simulation with R

Owen Jones, Robert Maillardet, and Andrew Robinson

University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia

Catalog no. C6872, October 2008, 300 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6872-6, $79.95 / £41.99

Numerical Techniques for Direct and Large-Eddy Simulations

Xi JiangBrunel University, Uxbridge, UK

Choi-Hong LaiUniversity of Greenwich, London, UK

Catalog no. C7578, December 2008, 306 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7578-6, $89.95 / £46.99

Solving Applied MathematicalProblems with MATLAB

Dingyu XueNortheastern University, Shenyang,

People’s Republic of ChinaYangquan Chen

Utah State University, Logan, USA


Complex Functions with Applications to Flows and Fields

Luis Braga de Costa CamposInstituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon, Portugal

Catalog no. 71181, November 2008, 350 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7118-4, $89.95 / £39.99

Classical and Generalized Models of Elastic Rods

D. IesanAlexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Romania

Catalog no. C6499, September 2008352 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-8649-2

$129.95 / £67.99

A Concise Intro to Image Processing using C++

Meiqinq WangCollege of Mathematics & Computer Science,

Fujian, People’s Republic of ChinaChoi-Hong Lai

University of Greenwich, London, UK


Advanced Differential Quadrature Methods

Zhi ZongDalian University of Technology,

People’s Republic of ChinaYingyan Zhang

National University of Singapore

Catalog no. C8248, December 2008, 352 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8248-7, $99.95 / £52.99

No-Arbitrage PricingA n a lytical and Numerical Methods

Svetlana Boyarchenko and Sergey Levendorskiy

University of Texas, Austin, USA

Catalog no. C7898, December 2008, 356 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7898-5, $79.95 / £41.99

Applied Game Theory and Strategic BehaviorIlhan K. Geckil and Patrick L.Anderson

Anderson Economic Group, East Lansing, Michigan, USA

Catalog no. C843X, October 2008, 320 pp. ISBN: 978-1-58488-843-7, $79.95 / £41.99

Mathematical and Experimental Modeling of

Physical and Biological ProcessesH.T. Banks and H.T.Tran

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA

Catalog no. C7337, November 2008, 275 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7337-9, $79.95 / £41.99

Concepts in Quantum MechanicsSurendra P. Singh

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, USAVishnu S. Mathur

Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India


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