Gander, W., Hrebicek, J., "Solving Problems in Scientific Computing Using Maple and Matlab", 4th ed., Springer, 2004.

An Interesting book to learn the essence of scientific simulation. This book exposes 31 problems, complete with mathematical models, solutions, and Matlab/Maple codes for simulations. Problems varied from computing the orbit of a toy that is pushed or pulled by a child, the controlling system for a multiradar display in an air traffic control center, to online solving portfolio problems