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A Beginner's Guide To Mathematica

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It stands to reason that this book needs other reviews. First of all, it's co-authored by the author
of several of the 'DeMystified' guides to subjects in physics and math (linear algebra, in particular).
These are fairly clear and concise, if slightly truncated (the linear algebra). The larger size of this
book would then lead one to see it with great anticipation.
Needless to say, it was a very BIG disappointment. The layout and discourse of the subject matter
make its initial acquaintance very unengaging. Various topics in Mathematica are hard to find, and
less than helpful explanations are often provided (if at all). Potential purchasers need not be misled
here! The text, in NO WAY resembles the appearance and organization of the co-author's other pub-
lications. Even some of the print was missing in later pages of the book. There are some Mathematica
files to which I was led, from the author's suggestions accompanying the 'promotion' of this book.
These are overly complicated, esoteric, and very hard to understand ... hardly 'grist' for ANY kind of
'beginner'! Let that further disuade you. Much better 'Intros to Mathematica' available (for example,
Cheung, Keough, et al). In light of my knowledge of, and the efforts I've been making in searching
for quality Mathematica materials, this is THE most disappointing, and among the worst, published
works on the subject.