Ordinary Differential Equations with Applications

the long version

"This graduate-level textbook offers students a rapid introduction to the language of ordinary differential equations followed by a careful treatment of the central topics of the qualitative theory. In addition, special attention is given to the origins and applications of differential equations in physical science and engineering."--BOOK JACKET. "Through its extensive use of examples, exercises, and real-world applications, this book provides science and engineering graduate students with a thorough introduction to the theory and application of ordinary differential equations."--BOOK JACKET.