Debnath, L. :

Wavelet Transforms and their Applications

This book is a state-of art presentation by experts in the field,
which critically surveys wavelet analysis as a tool for
fundamental computational harmonic analysis problems
in applied mathematics and electrical engineering.

A selected range of topics and applications are addressed,
including waveform analysis and sample applications to signals,
deionising, fast numeral operation, and fast PDE splvers.

Nov. 1999 385 pp.

3-7643-4104-1

Birkhasuer


Pure and Applied Mathematics, Vol. 222:

Prilepko, A. / Orlovsky, D. / Vasin, I. :

Methods Solving Inverse Problems Mathematical Physics

Present a systemstic elaboration of the theory of inverse problems
for all principal types of partial differential equations---
developing a classical approach to the question of existence,
uniqueness, and stability of solutions.

Covers up-to-date methods of linear and nonlinear analysis,
the theory of differential equations in Banach spaces,
applications of functional analysis, and semigroup theory.

June 1999 744 pp.

0-8247-1987-5

Marcel Dekker, Inc.


Pure and Applied Mathematics, Vol. 220:

Hrbacek, K. / Jech, T. :

Introduction to Set Theory, 3rd ed., Revised & Expanded

Third Edition covers "the basics"--relations, functions, and rderings;
finite, countable, and uncountable sets;
and cardinal and ordinal numbers
--in nine chapters perfect for a one-quarter or one-semester course;
provides five additional self-contained chapters to
supplement the basic course or serve as a second-semester syllabus;
consolidates the material on real numbers in a single
updated chapter affording flexibility in course design;
supplies end-of-section problems; and more.

June 1999 312 pp.
0-8247-7915-0

Marcel Dekker, Inc.


Wiley Series in Pure and Applied Mathematics,

Castillo, E. / Coco, A. / Jubete, F. / Pruneda, R. :

Orthogonal Sets and Polar Methods in Linear Algebra

Applications to Matrix Calculations, Systems of
Equations, Inequalities, and Linear Programming


Departing from the standard methods of analysis,
this unique book presents methodologies and algorithms based
on the concepts of orthogonality and demonstrates their applications to
both standard and novel problems in linear algebra.

Covering basic theory of linear systems, linear inequalities,
and linear programming, it focuses on elegant,
computationally simple solutions to real-world physical,
economic, and engineering problems.
The authors clearly explain the reasons behind the analysis
of different structures and concepts and use numerous illustrative examples
to correlate the mathematical models to the reality they represent.

Apr. 1999 422 pp.

0-471-32889-8

John Wiley


Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics,

Barnett, V. :

Comparative Statistical Inference, 3rd ed.

Much has happened in the field of inference and
decision making during the past decade or so.
This fully updated revised third edition of Comparative
Statistical Inference presents a wide ranging, balanced account of
the fundamental issues across the full spectrum of inference and
decision making. As in earlier editions, the material is set
in a historical context to more powerfully illustrate the ideas and concepts.

Recent changes in emphasis, principle and
methodology are carefully explained and evaluated.

These include major developments in the use of modified forms
of the likelihood function, the computational and interpretative
advantages opened up by the Gibbs sampler and Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods,
advances in predictive methods in classical Bayesian contexts
(including the prequential approach) and broader incorporation
of multiparameter issues.

May 1999 381 pp.

0-471-97643-1

John Wiley


Nicholson, W. K.:

Abstract Algebra, 2nd ed.

This new edition of Abstract Algebra builds on the success of the original
edition, providing a very careful explanation of the abstract ideas presented.


Interesting motivational applications of algebraic ideas to such areas
as cryptography
and coding theory are expressed clearly, yet comprehensively.


Structured to be accessible to students who initially do not have a high
degree of mathematical sophistication,

this book is suitable for students of engineering and computer science
as well as mathematics.
CONTENTS:
Groups; Rings; Polynomials; Factorisation in Integral Domains;
Fields; Finitely Generated Abelian Groups;
p-Groups and the Sylow Theorems; Series of Subgroups;
Galois's is Theory; Algebras.


July 1999 608 pp.

0-471-33109-0

John Wiley


AMS/IP Studies in Advanced Mathematics, Vol. 13:

Alexiades, V. / Siopsis, G.:

Trends in Mathematical Physics

This volume presents the proceedings of the conference on
"Trends in Mathematical Physics" held at the Univ. of Tennessee.

The conference drew international experts from mathematical and computational physics.
The following topics were addressed: superstrings and quantum gravity, pattern formation,
and crystallographic topology.
The cutting-edge research reflected in the extensive surveys
in the book are written for a diverse audience.

1999 528 pp.

0-8218-2006-0

A. M. S.


AMS/IP Studies in Advanced Mathematics, Vol. 12:

Sheng Gong :

The Bieberbach Conjecture

In 1919, Bieberbach posed a seemingly simple conjecture.

That "simple" conjecture challenged mathematicians in complex analysis for
the following 68 years! In that time, a huge number of
papers discussing the conjecture and its related problems were inspired.

Finally in 1984, de Branges completed the solution.

In 1989, Professor Gong wrote and published a short book in Chinese,

The Bieberbach Conjecture,
outlining the history of the related problems and de Branges' proof.

The present volume is the English translation of
that Chinese edition with modifications by the author.

In particular, he includes results related to several complex variables.

Open problems and a large number of new mathematical
results motivated by the Bieberbach conjecture are included.

1999 201 pp.

0-8218-0655-6

A. M. S.


History of Mathematics, Vol. 16:

Dirichlet, P. G.: (with supplements by Dedekind, R.)

Lectures on Number Theory

This volume is a translation of Dirichlet's Vorlesungen uber Zahlentheorie
which includes nine supplements by Dedekind and an introduction by John Still well,
who translated the volume.

Lectures on Number Theory is the first of its kind on the subject matter.

It covers most of the topics that are standard in a modern first course on number theory,
but also includes Dirichlet's famous results on class numbers and primes in arithmetic progressions.

The book is suitable as a textbook, yet it also offers a fascinating
historical perspective that links Gauss with modern number theory.

The legendary story is told how Dirichlet kept a copy of Gauss's Disquisitiones Arithmeticae
with him at all times and how Dirichlet strove to clarify and simplify Gauss's results.

Dedekind's footnotes document what material Dirichlet took from Gauss,
allowing insight into how Dirichlet transformed the ideas into essentially modern form.
Also shown is how Gauss built on a long tradition in number theory--going back to Diophantus--
and how it set the agenda for Dirichlet's work.

This important book combines historical perspective with transcendent mathematical insight.

1999 275 pp.
0-8218-2017-6

A. M. S.


Mathematical Surveys and Monographs, Vol 70:

Carmen Chicone / Yuri Latushkin :

Evolution Semigroups in Dynamical Systems and Differential Equations

The main theme of the book is the spectral theory for evolution operators and evolution semigroups,
a subject tracing its origins to the classical results of J. Mather
on hyperbolic dynamical systems and J. Howland on nonautonomous Cauchy problems.

The authors use a wide range of methods and offer a unique presentation.

The authors give a unifying approach for a study of infinite-dimensional nonautonomous problems,
which is based on the consistent use of evolution semigroups.

This unifying idea connects various questions in stability of semigroups,
infinite-dimensional hyperbolic linear skew-product flows, translation Banach algebras, transfer operators,
stability radii in control theory, Lyapunov exponents, magneto-dynamics and hydrodynamics.

Sep. 1999 361 pp.

0-8218-1185-1

A. M. S.