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The theory of probability studies the events that appear when randomness influences the results. The study of random events is the subject of this book. The author mentions the fact that the normal distribution is an essential tool in statistical modelling and a most important concept in statistical inference. The applications in a variety of scientific fields, including engineering, appear in every chapter. Integration of computer algebra systems, such as Mathematica, provides insight into the problems of probability. The problems included in the text are structured and solved using recursions because computer and computer algebra systems facilitate this. Significant topics in quality control and quality production are introduced. The observations for the instructor are very interesting. The author mentions the fact that the text in probability uses generating functions and recursions in the solutions of complex problems. With the use of computer algebra systems it is possible to determine generating functions. Different problems can be described in terms of recursions. Proofs are given using recursions. In addition to solving many practical problems, the theory of probability provides the basis for the theory of statistical inference and the analysis of data. Hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, acceptance sampling, and control charts are considered. Suggestions for a new edition: At chapter 3, entitled ``Continuous random variables and probability distributions'', especially for the normal distribution I would appreciate the necessity of including the moments of \(n\)th degree. I also suggest, if possible, to include, e.g., the following books in the bibliography: \textit{A. T. Bharucha-Reid}, ``Elements of the theory of Markov processes and their applications. (1960; Zbl 0095.32803); \textit{M. Fréchet}, ``Généralités sur les probabilités. Éléments aléatoires. (1950; Zbl 0038.08304); \textit{M. Iosifescu} and \textit{P. Tàutu}, ``Stochastic processes and applications in biology and medicine.'' Part I, II (1973; Zbl 0262.92001, resp. Zbl 0262.92002), \textit{G. U. Yule} and \textit{M. G. Kendall}, ``An introduction to the theory of statistics'', 14th ed. (1950; Zbl 0039.13802).