ban_mat_karna_BC

I am a professional applied mathematician (PDEs/Dynamical systems), but far from number theory and algebraic geometry. If had to read one text-book (other than SHAPE which I will buy anyway) on learning what you do, what would be your recommendation ?

What do you think about Arnold v/s Bourbaki ?

Thanks, thats a nice way of thinking about it. Look forward to the discussion in the book.