This best-selling, easy to read book offers the most complete discussion on the theories and principles behind today's most advanced communications systems. Throughout, Haykin emphasizes the statistical underpinnings of communication theory in a complete and detailed manner. Readers are guided though topics ranging from pulse modulation and passband digital transmission to random processes and error-control coding. The fifth edition has also been revised to include an extensive treatment of digital communications.
Simon Haykin was a Canadian electrical engineer noted for his pioneering work in Adaptive Signal Processing with emphasis on applications to Radar Engineering and Telecom Technology. He was a Distinguished University Professor at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
I actually read 2nd edition of this. Its a best and simple to read book if you want to go through the chapters to brush. but not that good for a beginner. it leaves some questions unanswered. as if you were accepting some more points to come, but is ended abruptly