Synopses & Reviews
LaTeX is the premier software system used for presenting scientific and technical information on the printed page, being the system of choice for writers in mathematics, the sciences, computer science, and engineering. It is also increasingly used by nontechnical writers interested in superior printing and document presentation. Authors wishing to take full advantage of this powerful software often have questions that go beyond how to use the basic style files or commands. For example, how can you integrate any of the high quality commercial fonts that are available? How can you typeset mathematics in anything other than the original TeX fonts? How can you generate complex graphics for use in a LaTeX document? What Internet resources are available to a LaTeX author? How can you connect TeX and LaTeX to everyday office software? In general, writers need clear, accurate, and concise instructions, solutions, and explanations for common problems and situations. This unique book provides this assistance, containing many examples and summaries of procedures to follow. TeX Unbound will be the reference of choice for every writer wishing to express technical information.
Review
"This substantial book is definitely not for the faint-hearted, nor for those looking for an introductory text. Designed for serious TEX experts, it contains a mine of information about managing TEX systems and using TEX for complex jobs involving graphics and unusual fonts. The book's 15 chapters break down conveniently into three sets, providing info on installing and running TEX, LATEX, and MetaFont, font installation and selection, and graphics. The book provides copious examples throughout. Several of its chapters have appendices summarizing the commands of a relevant package, and the book ends with a comprehensive list of 'sources and resources' and a 25-page index. 'TEX Unbound is the ideal resource for anyone interested in the full power of TEX and LATEX." - Computing Reviews, Aug 1999
Synopsis
LaTeX is the premiere software system used for formatting technical information. It is considered the system of choice for writers in mathematics, the sciences, computer science, and engineering who need to present formulas and technical infomation in a clear and elegant manner. It is also increasingly used by nontechnical writers interested in superior printing and document presentation. However, users of this ubiquitous software need to know much more than how to use basic style files or LaTeX commands. They need to know how to integrate Tex--the original version of LaTeX--with other commercially available software and hardware. People also need clear, accurate and brief instructions and solutions to many common problems. This unique book is intended to provide these valuable aids. It also tells how to use LaTex or Tex with files prepared with everyday office software such as Lotus or Wordperfect, and how to set up software links with Acrobat and hyper-text using LaTex for internet communication.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 547-554) and index.
About the Author
Alan Hoenig is Professor of Mathematics, John Jay College, City University of New York.
Table of Contents
1. About TeX and LaTeX
2. TeX, the Internet, and Multimedia
3. Mostly Metafont
4. Logical Documents via LaTeX
5. TeX in the Workplace
6. Installing and Selecting Fonts
7. Virtual Fonts, Virtuous Fonts
8. Virtual-Font Projects
9. More Virtual Fonts
10. New Math Fonts
11. Graphic Discussions
12. Graphics via TeX and LaTeX
13. Using Metafont and MetaPost
14. PSTricks
15. Mfpic Pictures
Appendix 1: Basic TeX Commands
Appendix 2: More about LaTeX
Appendix 3: Producing this Book
Sources and Resources
Index