Note: Intro -- Stellar Pulsations -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Part I The Poor Agreement Between Observed and Predicted Frequencies -- Stellar Pulsations and Stellar Evolution: Conflict, Cohabitation, or Symbiosis? -- 1 Living Together -- 1.1 Conflicts -- 1.2 Cohabitation -- 1.3 Symbiosis -- 2 A Stellar Modeler's Wish List -- 3 Conclusions -- References -- 2D Simulations of the Interaction Between Radial Pulsation and Convection -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Radiation Diffusion Hydrodynamics Code -- 3 Calculations and Results -- References -- Vibrational Instability of Metal-Poor Low-Mass Main-Sequence Stars -- 1 Introduction -- 2 ε-Mechanism for Low-Degree Low-Order g-Modes -- 3 Low-Degree High-Order g-Modes (γ Doradus Type Oscillations) -- References -- Non-radial Pulsation and Magnetic Fields of OB Stars -- 1 Observations -- 2 Line Profile Variability -- 3 Polarimetric Line Profile Variability -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- Pulsations in Hot Massive Stars -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Models -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Outbursts -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- On the Origin of the Dense Frequency Spectra of Space Observed Intermediate Mass Pulsating Stars -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Data Analysis -- 3 Physical Parameters -- 4 HR Diagram -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- The Spectroscopic Observations of CoRoT Asteroseismic Targets with HARPS -- 1 Introduction -- 2 HARPS: Improvements in the Instrument Setup -- 3 Evidence of High-Degree Modes Excited in δ Sct Stars -- References -- Recent Progress and Open Questions in Rapidly Rotating Star Seismology -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Constructing and Using 2D Oscillation Codes -- 3 Testing the Approximate Treatments of the Rotation Effects -- 4 The Asymptotic Properties of p Modes: Numerical Computation and Ray-Based Theory -- 5 Mode Coupling -- 6 Towards Mode Identification -- 7 Conclusion. , References -- Traditional Approximation for Low-Frequency Modes in Rotating Stars and AWorking Hypothesis About Episodic Mass Loss in Be Stars -- 1 Traditional Approximation for Low-Frequency Modes in Rotating Stars -- 2 Surface Critical Cut-Off Frequency -- 3 A Working Hypothesis for Episodic Mass Loss in Be Stars -- References -- Modelling Stellar Convection and Pulsation in Multidimensions Using the ANTARES Code -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Technical Issues -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Model Settings -- 3.2 The He II Convection Zone -- 3.3 The H+He I Convection Zone -- References -- Regular Modes in Rapidly Rotating Stars -- 1 Introduction -- 2 From Stable Rays to Gaussian Beams and Pressure Modes -- 3 Conclusion -- References -- Periodicities Within the Frequency Spectra of δ Scuti Stars Observed by Kepler -- 1 Previous Results -- 2 Periodicities in the Kepler Sample -- 3 Conclusions -- References -- Oscillation Frequency Spectra at Rapid Rotation -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Results -- 2.1 Accuracy Tests -- 2.1.1 Mode Labeling -- 2.1.2 Frequency Relative Errors -- 2.2 Regularity of Frequency Spacings at Rapid Rotation -- References -- Part II Giant Stars -- Frequency Dependence of Δν of Solar-Like Oscillators Investigated: Influence of HeII Ionization Zone -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Results -- References -- Some Thoughts About the Blazhko Effect for RR Lyrae Variable Pulsations -- 1 Background -- References -- Period Doubling in Kepler RR Lyrae Stars -- 1 Period Doubling in Pulsating Variable Stars -- 2 Discovery of Period Doubling in RRLyrae Stars -- 3 Period Doubling and the Blazhko Effect -- References -- First Detection of Period Doubling in a BL Herculis Type Star: Observations and Theoretical Models -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Observations -- 3 Theoretical Models -- References -- The Projection Factor of Cepheids -- 1 Introduction. , 2 A Relation Between the Period and the Projection Factor -- 3 Toward LMC Cepheids -- References -- New Links Between Pulsation and Stellar History -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Star Formation -- 3 Stellar Evolution: Masses -- References -- Evidence for Pulsation-Driven Mass Loss from δ Cephei -- 1 Implications of Mass-Loss Processes in the Cepheid Phase -- 2 The δ Cephei Nebula -- 3 Evidence for Pulsation-Driven Mass Loss -- References -- Multi-periodic Oscillations in Cepheids and RR Lyrae-Type Stars -- 1 Blazhko Effect -- 2 Multi-mode Radial Pulsators -- 2.1 Double-Mode RR Lyrae-Type Star (RRd Stars) -- 2.2 Double-Mode Cepheids -- 2.3 Triple-Mode Cepheids -- 2.4 Secondary Modes in RRab Stars -- 2.5 Multi-mode Radial Pulsations: Theory -- 2.5.1 Linear Theory: Modeling Pulsation Periods -- 2.5.2 Nonlinear Models -- 3 Nonradial Modes in Cepheids -- 4 Mysterious Period Ratio of P/P1 0.62 -- References -- RR Lyrae Studies with Kepler -- 1 RR Lyrae Stars in the Kepler Field -- 2 Some Examples and Results -- 2.1 Time Series Analysis -- 2.2 Theoretical Modelling -- 2.3 Ground-Based Follow-Up -- 2.4 Additional Projects, and Stars! -- References -- The Nature of Variability in M Supergiants: The Forgotten Type C Semiregulars -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Light Curve Analysis -- 3 Spectroscopic Information -- References -- Pulsational Light Variability in Post-AGB Stars in the Milky Way Galaxy and the Magellanic Clouds -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Observations -- 3 Initial Results -- 4 Extending the Studies -- 5 Goals and Implications -- References -- A Testimator Approach to Detecting Heteroskedasticity in the Cepheid PL Relation -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Testimator Approach -- 3 Results -- 4 Multiphase Results -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Synthetic Cepheid Period-Luminosity and Period-Color Relations in Spitzer's IRAC Bands -- 1 Introduction. , 2 The Synthetic P-L and P-C Relations -- 3 Comparison to Observations -- References -- Part III New Instrumentation from the Ground and Space -- New Ground-Based Observational Methods and Instrumentation for Asteroseismology -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Mode Identification -- 3 Past and Current Instrumentation for Asteroseismology -- 4 Future of Ground-Based Instruments Useful for Asteroseismology: Conclusions and Final Remarks -- References -- Impact of High Precision Photometry from Space: Do the Results Meet the Expectations? -- 1 What Were/Are These Expectations? -- 2 Unprecedented Light Curves -- 3 Unprecedented Mode Parameters -- 4 First Interpretations vs Scientific Objectives -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- Long-Baseline Interferometric Observations of Cepheids -- 1 The Interferometric Baade-Wesselink Method -- 2 Status of Our Program -- 3 Conclusion -- References -- Programs and Perspectives of Visible Long Baseline Interferometry VEGA/CHARA -- 1 Why Measuring Angular Diameters? -- 2 What Is VEGA/CHARA? -- 3 Science Perspectives of Very Small Stellar Angular Diameter Measurements -- References -- Spectro-Interferometry Studies of Velocity-Related Phenomena at the Surface of Stars: Pulsation and Rotation -- 1 Rotation of Main Sequence Stars -- 2 Cepheids' Pulsations -- 3 Perspectives -- References -- The VISTA Variables in the Vía Láctea Survey: A First Glance on Stellar Variability -- 1 Introduction -- 2 VVV Time-Series Photometry -- 3 Summary -- References -- Solar-Like Stars Observed by Kepler: An Incredible Adventure -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Some initial results -- References -- Part IV Mode Identification -- Identification of Pulsation Modes in Main Sequence Stars: Potentials and Limits -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Mode Identification from Multicolour Photometry -- 3 Including Radial Velocity Variations -- 4 Prospects for Extracting High Modes. , 5 Conclusions -- References -- Uncovering Hidden Modes in RR Lyrae Stars -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Period Doubling -- 3 Additional Modes -- 4 Future Prospects -- References -- Complex Asteroseismology of the Slowly Pulsating B-Type Star HD74560 -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Mode Identification -- 3 Complex Asteroseismology -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- Rotation Effects as Possible Responsible for the Surface Effects on the Sun and Solar-Type Stars -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Peturbative vs. Non-perturbative Approaches -- 3 Effect of Rotation on Diagnostics of Echelle Diagrams -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- Theoretical Approach to Mode Identification -- 1 Expectations for Main Sequence Variables -- 2 Complications for Mode Identification -- 3 Expectations Not Met -- 4 What Do We Do in Practice? -- 5 Future Directions -- References -- Towards Precise Asteroseismology of Solar-Like Stars -- 1 Introduction -- 2 TDC Modeling of β Hydri -- 3 Conclusions -- References -- Part V Oscillations Versus Activity Plus Planet Transits -- Current State of the Modelling of Photospheric Activity -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methods to Map the Photospheres of Late-Type Stars -- 3 Results -- 4 Discussion and Conclusions -- References -- Pulsating Stars Harbouring Planets -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Synergy: (Almost) the Same Instruments are Used -- 3 Noise: One Person's Noise is Another Person's Signal -- 4 Characterization: Obtain Precise Values of the Parameters of Exoplanets-Host Stars -- 5 Planet Detection Using the Timing Method -- 6 Interaction Between Star and Planet -- 7 Future Prospects -- References -- Successful Asteroseismology for a Better Characterization of the Exoplanet HAT-P-7b -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Kepler Data Processing and Frequency Analysis -- 3 Results -- References -- The New Kepler Picture of Variability Among A and F Type Stars -- 1 Motivation. , 2 Observational Classification.