Traditionally, there have been two primary types of simulation textbooks: those that emphasize the theoretical (and mostly statistical) aspects of simulation, and those that emphasize the simulation language or package.  Simulation Modeling and Arena blends these two aspects of simulation textbooks together while adding and emphasizing the art of model building.  The text contains chapters on modeling and chapters that emphasize the statistical aspects of simulation, but the coverage of statistical analysis is integrated with the modeling to emphasize the importance of both topics.  Simulation Modeling and Arena utilizes the Arena Simulation Environment--one of the leading simulation modeling packages in the world--as the primary modeling tool for teaching simulation.  While the book uses Arena as the primary modeling tool, the text is not intended to be a "user's guide to Arena;"  instead, Arena is used as the vehicle for explaining important simulation concepts. Simulation Modeling and Arena is intended for a first course in discrete-event simulation modeling and analysis for upper-level undergraduate students as well as entering graduate students.  While the text is focused towards engineering students (primarily industrial engineering) it could also be utilized by advanced business majors, computer science majors, and other disciplines where simulation is practiced.  Practitioners interested in learning simulation and Arena could also use this book independently of a course.