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506 pages, 46 figures

Table of contents followed by table of figures that lists each figure under its chapter title

11 chapters plus an opening statement of the problem and a closing statement of the solution

Page header showing chapter of respective page

Frequent headings, indicating topic of the ensuing paragraphs

Frequent cross references, indicating prior pages having relevant material

Boxed questions to stimulate thinking and liven presentation

Boxed paragraphs at the end of each chapter, summarizing the chapter

Presentation of the summary paragraphs together near the end of the book

Detailed index having nearly 1000 entries

Embedded reference citations in reduced font size, eliminating the distraction of finding them at the bottoms of the pages or at the back of the book

Embedded technical notes in reduced font size, eliminating the distraction of finding them at the bottoms of the pages or at the back of the book