Emphasizing the finite difference approach for solving differential equations, the second edition of Numerical Methods for Engineers and Scientists presents a methodology for systematically constructing individual computer programs. Providing easy access to accurate solutions to complex scientific and engineering problems, each chapter includes objectives, a discussion of a representative application, an outline of special features, and a list of tasks students should be able to complete after reading the chapter. The AIAA Journal calls the book “…a good, solid instructional text on the basic tools of numerical analysis.”