Differential Geometry and Its Applications (2nd Edition)

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Summary: Nice introduction and applications of differential geometry
Review: I found this book to be a fine introduction to this subject. I was particularly pleased with the practical examples outlined in the book. Even though I am not extremely proficient with Maple, I found the exercises using this software provided important illustrations of applications.

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Summary: Not a text for a rigorous mathematics course
Review: This book is not to be used as a rigorous introduction to differential geometry. There are some definitions and theorems that are casually described, and the motive behind particular definitions are vague. Those not interested in MAPLE might find constant instructions for MAPLE annoying. Not to be completely negative, there are some good excercizes in the text that I especially enjoyed.