"As a reader in favor of tradition in mathematics, I find attractive the approach based on examples. -- Mathematical Reviews ""Mathematical Reviews"" The book is generously illustrated; each chapter contains a short section with exercises for independent study. The monograph concludes with an exhaustive list of references and a concise index. It is a useful source for information specialists and graduate students working with the theory and applications of dynamical systems. -- Zentralblatt MATH ""Zentralblatt MATH"""