Modern Control Engineering by K. Ogata is a well-organized textbook for undergraduate courses in dynamic systems analysis and control. Based on lecture notes from the University of Minnesota, the book contains numerous examples and homework problems, making it suitable for a one-year course. The text is divided into four parts: Introduction and Mathematical Preliminaries, Dynamic Systems Analysis, Classical Control Theories, and Modern State Variable Methods. Chapter 2, which introduces Laplace transform methods, is well-written and useful for beginners. However, Chapter 3, which introduces matrix algebra, is somewhat lacking and requires additional material on determinants. Chapters 4 and 5 on dynamic systems analysis are strong, with Chapter 5 providing an excellent introduction to control system components. However, the book places too little emphasis on bilateral coupling effects, a concept that is important in mechanical engineering. This deficiency is illustrated by Ogata's derivation of transfer functions for hydraulic systems without considering loading effects. The third part of the book provides a clear and thorough treatment of classical control methods, including root locus, frequency response, and performance quantifiers. The final part of the book discusses Liapunov stability theory, controllability, observability, and optimal and adaptive systems. Overall, the book is one of the best introductory texts available for undergraduates, except for the treatment of bilateral coupling. Digital Simulation of Continuous Systems by Yaohan Chu is a textbook suitable for undergraduate use or self-teaching in simulation. The book presents simulation languages and provides many detailed examples to whet the reader's interest.Modern Control Engineering by K. Ogata is a well-organized textbook for undergraduate courses in dynamic systems analysis and control. Based on lecture notes from the University of Minnesota, the book contains numerous examples and homework problems, making it suitable for a one-year course. The text is divided into four parts: Introduction and Mathematical Preliminaries, Dynamic Systems Analysis, Classical Control Theories, and Modern State Variable Methods. Chapter 2, which introduces Laplace transform methods, is well-written and useful for beginners. However, Chapter 3, which introduces matrix algebra, is somewhat lacking and requires additional material on determinants. Chapters 4 and 5 on dynamic systems analysis are strong, with Chapter 5 providing an excellent introduction to control system components. However, the book places too little emphasis on bilateral coupling effects, a concept that is important in mechanical engineering. This deficiency is illustrated by Ogata's derivation of transfer functions for hydraulic systems without considering loading effects. The third part of the book provides a clear and thorough treatment of classical control methods, including root locus, frequency response, and performance quantifiers. The final part of the book discusses Liapunov stability theory, controllability, observability, and optimal and adaptive systems. Overall, the book is one of the best introductory texts available for undergraduates, except for the treatment of bilateral coupling. Digital Simulation of Continuous Systems by Yaohan Chu is a textbook suitable for undergraduate use or self-teaching in simulation. The book presents simulation languages and provides many detailed examples to whet the reader's interest.