This concise textbook presents the mathematics that is foundational to multimedia applications. Featuring a rigorous survey of selected results from algebra and analysis, the work examines tools used to create application software for multimedia signal processing and communicationFeatures over 100 exercises with complete solutions Includes many sample programs in Standard C Numerous illustrations based on data from real studies A companion website contains computer programs from the book as well as additional references and data files, such as images and sounds Serves as an ideal textbook for a broad audience of upper undergraduate and beginning graduate students in computer science and mathematics Invaluable reference for multimedia applications developers