The area of computational dynamics is essentially a combination of theoretical dynamics of solid bodies and numerical methods for developing approximate solutions to advanced multivariable dynamics or kinematics problems. Such problems are integral to the design and analysis of multivariable systems such as robot manipulators where numerous degrees of freedom are required. Computational dynamics is a required course in senior level undergraduate and first-year graduate mechanical, and aerospace engineering and mechanics programs. The course focuses on solving mechanics problems in two- and three-dimensional rigid bodies. Follow-up courses at the advanced graduate level cover dynamics of deformable or flexible bodies. Most books treat the subject from the "analytical" point of view; that is, they focus on the techniques for analyzing the problems presented. Shabana's book is one of the few available that target the growing market for books that cover the practical computational methods used to solve "real-world" problems.