Mathematica Navigator: Mathematics, Statistics, and Graphics, Second Edition | 
 enlarge | Author: Heikki Ruskeepaa
Publisher: Academic Press
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 197785
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Edition: 2
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Pages: 844
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Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.2 x 1.6
ISBN: 012603642X
Dewey Decimal Number: 510.2855
EAN: 9780126036428
Publication Date: February 18, 2004
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Product Description
Mathematica Navigator is the only book you need to understand and use the new Mathematica. Part tutorial and part handbook, this updated guidebook provides a thorough introduction to the software plus practical information and tips for using Mathematica on a daily basis to solve mathematical problems. The book emphasizes the use of graphics, methods of applied mathematics and statistics, and programming.
While no previous experience with Mathematica is required, most chapters also include advanced material so that the book will be a valuable resource for beginners and experienced users. You'll want to keep it close by your computer for easy reference.
Based on recent releases of Mathematica
With the CD-ROM, the whole book can be installed into the help system of Mathematica
Most chapters, while starting from the basics, go up to advanced topics
Studies several real-life data sets
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The best book on Mathematica and Applied Mathematics December 4, 2000
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
I have many books on Mathematica and use Mathematica a lot to do both symbolic and numerical calcualtions. This book is the best I have seen. I would recommend it to anyone using Mathematica for serious symbolic or computational work. If you are looking for a book about applied mathematics and numerical methods with Mathematica this is the one. The treatment of the graphical capabilities of Mathematica is complete and very useful. The only minor criticism I would have for this book is that it has no unsolved exercises and problems. However the examples presented are excellent. I have the highest regard for the author of this book. He has produced a superb piece of work!
Got Mathematica? Buy This Book NOW! July 15, 2004
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
The positive reviews were right on the money, this book is the best! It allowed me to start using Mathematica with ease, compared to the many hours of past frustration while working on optimizations. I fought endlessly, struggling to decipher the software's baroque navigation, cryptic errors, hostility to the user which borders on abuse - but now Mathematica and I are becoming great friends thanks to Heikki Ruskeepaa's wonderful tome. THANK YOU FOR WRITING THIS BOOK!!!Of particular benefit is the guidance s/he provides for best practices in formatting cells to avoid common, productivity-killing pitfalls.
Second Edition is even better than the first August 21, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I liked the first version so much that I bought this second edition also. The first edition was based on Mathematica 3 but this second edition is based on Mathematica 5 (Mathematica 6 has only just shipped within the past 2 months).
As did the first edition, this second edition comes with a cd that contains the entire book in Mathematica notebook form. The style sheets used to format the second edition cd notebooks are much cleaner looking than the first.
At anyrate, I definitely recommend the second edition even if you already have the first edition.
Best Mathematica Book I've read June 10, 1999
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
This comprehensive volume covers many topics. Indeed, I would probably call it the most COMPREHENSIVE yet GENERAL text on the inner workings of the Mathematica program. For instance, Dr. Ruskeepaa treats the topic of 4 dimensional graphics, and I have not found that topis highlighted in any text. Furthermore, when it comes to specific mathematical models, such as difference equations, more information is located in this volume that anywhere else [except perhaps the on-line MathSource Mathematica Library]. Dr. Ruskeepaa's book not only demonstrates the basics in each category, but goes beyond what other resources have taught me. I highly recommend this book! Additionally, the CD-ROM which accompanies the book is quite handy. Lastly, I have had occaision to ask Dr. Ruskeepaa specific questions, and he has been MORE THAN HELPFUL and PUNCTUAL in providing me with solutions from his vast Mathematica knowledge. FIVE STARS -- better than any Mathematica book [I've seen most Mathematica books about graphics, physics and science; and programming].
Absolutely Great Mathematica Textbook September 6, 2002
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
While it is unlikely that there is a pure Mathematica course anywhere, the textbook for it already exists!
Mathematica Navigator by Heikki Ruskeepaa is an absolutely wonderful book that teaches you everything you ever wanted to know about Mathematica.
Out of about 10 books I've used, this book is THE BEST on Mathematica out there.
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