Comments on the first edition: 'Each chapter contains illlustrative examples and exercises. This excellent book is the first textbook on deterministic global optimization.' Mathematical Reviews (96g:90001) 'The authors provide a nice selection of homework exercises (with solutions) at an appropriate level and a good mixture of theory, application, and numerical problems throughout the text. The text would be perfect for a course on global optimization.' Interfaces 28 (1998) 'Overall, this book provides an excellent introduction to the fascinating field of global optimization. The authors have used their extensive knowledge of and perspective on the field to create a coherent text that is accessible to a large audience that includes both students of mathematical programming and scientists who utilize optimization in their work.' Journal of Global Optimization 9 (1996)