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The book, consisting of a preface, 10 chapters, an appendix, references and an index, introduces into nonlinear control systems theory. Systems are described by continuous-time ODEs with linear inputs. Both transfer and state-space models, relative degree and zero dynamics, multivariable systems and approximation of nonlinear models are treated. Emphasis is laid on bilinear systems (BS), control and observer design for BS and quadratic state-space models. Standard concepts such as controllability, observability, stabilization and decoupling of MIMO systems are explained. If possible, there is an attempt to present the results as extensions from linear control theory to their nonlinear version. Some preliminary knowledge in linear control theory and linear algebra is supposed. Numerous applied examples are supplied. This book is intended to be a textbook for undergraduate students in mechanical or electrical engineering or in applied physics and for graduate students in control engineering. It will be useful also to researchers and practitioners dealing with highly nonlinear technical systems.