A comprehensive introduction to the most popular class of neural network, the multilayer perceptron, showing how it can be used for system identification and control. The book provides readers with a sufficient theoretical background to understand the characteristics of different methods, and to be aware of the pit-falls so as to make the correct decisions in all situations. This is a very application-oriented text that gives detailed and pragmatic recommendations to guide users through the plethora of methods suggested in the literature. Furthermore, it introduces sound working procedures that can lead to efficient neural network solutions. Invaluable to the practitioner and as a textbook in courses with a significant hands-on component.