Guide to Latex: Tools and Techniques for computer Typesetting. (sysno. 38082) Helmuth Kopka and Patrick W. Daly
Latex is the text-preparation system of choice for scientists and academics, and is especially useful for typesetting technical materials. This popular book shows you how to begin using Latex to create high-quality documents. The book also serves as a serves as a handy reference for all Latex users. In this completely revised edition, the authors cover the Latex2e standard and offer more details, examples, exercises, tips, and tricks. They go beyond the core installation to describe the key contributed packages that have become essential to Latex processing.
Inside, you will find: Complete coverage of Latex fundamentals, including, how to input text, symbols, and mathematics; how to produce lists and tables; how to include graphics and color; and how to organize and customize documents. Discussion of more advanced concepts such as bibliographical databases and Bibtext, math extensions with AMS-Latex, drawing, slides, and letters. Helpful appendices on installation, error messages, creating packages, using Latex with HTML and XML, and fonts. An extensive alphabetized listing of commands and their uses.