This conference on nonlinear control theory was organized within a special "Nonlinear Year" of the French "Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique." This volume is a collection of invited papers giving an overview of new trends in research all over the world. It was the aim of the editors to bring together theoretical contributions by pure mathematicians and more applied communications dedicated to robotics, electrical engines, biology and computer science.

The Vocal Athlete, Second Edition and the companion book The Vocal Athlete: Application and Technique for the Hybrid Singer, Second Edition are written and designed to bridge the gap between the art of contemporary commercial music (CCM) singing and the science behind voice production in this ever-growing popular vocal style. This book is a must have for the speech pathologist, singing voice specialist, and vocal pedagogue. Heavily referenced, this text is ripe with current research on singing science as it relates to the CCM voice. In addition to general singing science, The Vocal Athlete is the first book of its kind to address the unique vocal and physiologic demands of commercial singing from a sound scientific and pedagogical standpoint. Historical review of classical vocal pedagogy is interwoven and transitioned to current pedagogy of CCM. Anyone who trains singers will gain insight into the current research and trends regarding the commercial music artist. The Vocal Athlete distinguishes itself from other pedagogy texts by incorporating current peer reviewed literature in the area of CCM and its studio application. Also unique to this text are chapters on body alignment, traditional and holistic medicine, the lifecycle of the voice, and the physiology of belting. The companion book The Vocal Athlete: Application and Technique for the Hybrid Singer, Second Edition is a practical array of vocal exercises and techniques described by experienced CCM vocal pedagogues. This book features access to a PluralPlus companion website with singing exercises to further enhance understanding of techniques and skills used in training these singers. These books are invaluable tools for anyone who uses or trains the singing voice. New to the Second Edition: New chapter on Perception, Aesthetics, and Registration in the Commercial Vocal Athlete Access to a PluralPlus companion website with PowerPoint lecture slides

Vocal Hygiene: Maintaining a Sound Voice, Second Edition provides practical, didactic information regarding vocal dysfunction and strategies to promote vocal health. Vocal behaviors, environmental and nutritional factors, as well as the role of illness are presented with visual images to educate the general public regarding the practice of preventative vocal care. The "second edition" includes newly developed sections for vocal hydration and vocal wellness for singers and speakers.This DVD is an excellent tool for patients in medical offices and clinicians in speech-language pathology training programs and includes an accompanying PowerPoint presentation which provides important information which defines vocal dysfunction and identifies factors to promote a healthy voice.Contents:*What is Vocal Dysfunction?*Promoting Vocal Hygiene*Vocal Behaviors*Environmental Factors*Reflux*Hydration*Types of Vocal Hydration*Improving Vocal Hydration*Vocal Wellness for Singers and Speakers*Voice-Body Connection/Body Awareness*To Warm Up Your Breath and Your Body*Vocal Warm Ups*Vocal Cool Downs*Resonant SpeechWith contributions by Elizabeth Erickson-DiRenzo.

The Vocal Athlete: Application and Technique for the Hybrid Singer, Second Edition is a compilation of voice exercises created and used by well-known voice pedagogues from preeminent colleges, established private studios, and clinical settings. The exercises focus on various aspects of contemporary commercial music (CCM) including bodywork, mental preparation, registration, and much more. The book is designed to accompany its companion text, The Vocal Athlete, a first of its kind in singing science and pedagogy developed for singers of all styles with a particular emphasis on CCM. Also included is a PluralPlus companion website with the singing exercises to further enhance understanding of techniques and skills used in training this type of singer. Both The Vocal Athlete: Application and Technique for the Hybrid Singer and its companion text are invaluable tools for anyone who uses or trains the singing voice or works with CCM singers.