From the reviews:

BULLETIN OF MATHEMATICS BOOKS

„This book should have wide appeal, from those who are just getting into the area and wish to learn mathematical foundations and applications to those who are already experienced and wish to have a reference that provides a mathematically rigorous coverage of the state of the art…The coverage is thorough but not overwhelming, perhaps because the chapters are divided into lessons, allowing the reader a chance to pause and think. The authors work clearly to impart an understanding of the theory and applications, and not just offer an encyclopedic tome.“