{"product_id":"9781784396305","title":"LaTeX Cookbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOver 100 hands-on recipes to quickly prepare LaTeX documents of various kinds to solve challenging tasks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork with modern document classes, such as KOMA-Script classes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore the latest LaTeX packages, including TikZ, pgfplots, and biblatex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn example-driven approach to creating stunning graphics directly within LaTeX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you already know the basics of LaTeX and you like to get fast, efficient solutions, this is the perfect book for you. If you are an advanced reader, you can use this book's example-driven format to take your skillset to the next level. Some familiarity with the basic syntax of LaTeX and how to use the editor of your choice for compiling is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You Will Learn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the right document class for your project to customize its features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtilize fonts globally and locally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame, shape, arrange, and annotate images\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a bibliography, a glossary, and an index\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate colorful graphics including diagrams, flow charts, bar charts, trees, plots in 2d and 3d, time lines, and mindmaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolve typical tasks for various sciences including math, physics, chemistry, electrotechnics, and computer science\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimize PDF output and enrich it with meta data, annotations, popups, animations, and fill-in fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore the outstanding capabilities of the newest engines and formats such as XeLaTeX, LuaLaTeX, and LaTeX3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn Detail\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaTeX is a high-quality typesetting software and is very popular, especially among scientists. Its programming language gives you full control over every aspect of your documents, no matter how complex they are. LaTeX's huge amount of customizable templates and supporting packages cover most aspects of writing with embedded typographic expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith this book you will learn to leverage the capabilities of the latest document classes and explore the functionalities of the newest packages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book starts with examples of common document types. It provides you with samples for tuning text design, using fonts, embedding images, and creating legible tables. Common document parts such as the bibliography, glossary, and index are covered, with LaTeX's modern approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will learn how to create excellent graphics directly within LaTeX, including diagrams and plots quickly and easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally, you will discover how to use the new engines XeTeX and LuaTeX for advanced programming and calculating with LaTeX.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe example-driven approach of this book is sure to increase your productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle and approach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book guides you through the world of LaTeX based on over a hundred hands-on examples. These are explained in detail and are designed to take minimal time and to be self-compliant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Packt Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47137036697840,"sku":"9781784396305","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781784396305_p0.jpg?v=1763726971","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781784396305","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}