Thompson W.J. Computing for Scientists and Engineers: A Workbook of Analysis, Numerics, and Applications

Wiley-Interscience, 1992. - 464 Pages.Topics are divided between review material on the mathematics background; numerical-analysis methods such as differentiation, integration, the solution of differential equations from engineering, life and physical sciences; data-analysis applications including least-squares fitting, splines and Fourier expansions. Unique in its project orientation, it features a vast amount of exercises with emphasis on realistic examples from current applications.