Books from MacKichan Software

We offer a series of books to help our customers use MacKichan Software products effectively in the workplace and the classroom. Some of these books are provided in our product boxes. Additional copies are available from MacKichan Software through the Store and from our distributors.

Getting Started with Scientific WorkPlace,
Scientific Word, & Scientific Notebook Version 5

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WorkPlace, Scientific Word, & Scientific Notebook by Susan Bagby
This overview of MacKichan Software products describes how to install and activate the programs, and how to start creating your own documents. The manual provides basic information about entering text and mathematics, previewing and printing, using hyperlinks, typesetting, and computing and plotting with Scientific WorkPlace and Scientific Notebook. (104 pages, $10.95) Read more.

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Doing Mathematics with Scientific WorkPlace & Scientific Notebook Version 5.5

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WorkPlace & Scientific Notebook by Darel W. Hardy and Carol L. Walker
The manual describes how to use MuPAD to do a wide range of mathematics without dealing directly with the syntax of the computer algebra systems. The book is organized around the undergraduate mathematics curriculum for ease of use by beginners through professionals. It includes basic procedures, examples, instructions, and sample solutions. (536 pages, $31.95) Read more.

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Creating Documents with Scientific WorkPlace & Scientific Word Version 5

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Scientific WorkPlace & Scientific Word by Susan Bagby
Creating basic and advanced documents is straightforward when document creation tasks are explained in detail. The manual presents step-by-step instructions for working with document files, entering text and mathematics, formatting, and previewing and printing with and without LaTeX and pdfLaTeX typesetting. It also includes information about structuring documents for typesetting and for online use, managing documents, and customizing the program. (448 pages, $31.95) Read more.

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Typesetting Documents with Scientific WorkPlace
& Scientific Word, Third Edition

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Scientific WorkPlace & Scientific Word by Susan Bagby & George Pearson
The manual presents basic and advanced information about typesetting documents with LaTeX in Scientific WorkPlace and Scientific Word. It explains how to choose an appropriate document shell and how to tailor the shell to meet your typesetting requirements. The manual contains descriptions of LaTeX packages included with Scientific WorkPlace and Scientific Word, along with an explanation of how to add packages obtained from outside sources. This new edition presents extensive troubleshooting information. (248 pages, $21.95) Read more.

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A Gallery of Document Shells for Scientific WorkPlace & Scientific Word

by Susan Bagby and George Pearson
Choosing an appropriate shell for your Scientific WorkPlace or Scientific Word document is simplified with this manual, which illustrates typeset pages of sample documents created with over 150 book, article, thesis, exam, report, and other shells provided with the program. The manual also explains and illustrates the characteristics of each available BibTeX bibliography style. The manual is provided as a PDF file on the program CD. (562 pages) Read more.

Calculus: Understanding Its Concepts and Methods

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Understanding Its Concepts and Methods by Darel Hardy, Fred Richman, Carol Walker, and Robert Wisner
This book applies recent advances in software technology to the teaching of calculus. With the included Scientific Notebook software, it teaches students both basic concepts and computational details. The book exploits a powerful computer algebra system to help students discover concepts interactively; supports the instructor with tools and hints; contains animated examples to clarify concepts; is ideal for classroom use, independent study, and distance learning; and is thoroughly indexed and hyperlinked to provide easy access to relevant information. (CD, $115 including Scientific Notebook) See a demonstration or read more about this revolutionary textbook.

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MuPAD Tutorial, English Edition

Cover of MuPAD Tutorial by Jurgen Gerhard, Walter Oevel, Frank Postel, and Stefan Wehmeier
This tutorial is a platform-independent introduction to MuPAD Version 1.4 and later. It provides basic information about using MuPAD and demonstrates the system's power. The tutorial presents the main system features and tools in simple steps, with examples and exercises that illustrate how to use the MuPAD functions, graphics, and programming language. (374 pages, $59.95)

MuPAD Pro Computing Essentials, Second Edition

Cover of MuPAD Pro Computing Essentails, Second Edition by Miroslav Majewski
Intended for teachers of mathematics and their students, MuPAD Pro Computing Essentials presents basic information about doing mathematics with MuPAD Pro. It includes basic instructions useful in various areas of mathematics that are facilitated by MuPAD Pro. Chapters 1–8 focus on the basics of using MuPAD Pro: syntax, programming control structures, procedures, libraries, and graphics. Chapters 9–14 focus on applications in geometry, algebra, logic, set theory, calculus, and linear algebra. Each chapter includes examples and programming exercises. (538 pages, $59.95 hardcover) Read more.

Books about TeX and LaTeX

These valuable resources for TeX and LaTeX users are available from outside sources.

The TeXbook by Donald E. Knuth

LaTeX, A Document Preparation System (Second Edition) by Leslie Lamport

The LaTeX Companion (2nd Edition) by Michel Goossens, Frank Mittelbach, and Alexander Samarin

A Guide to LaTeX: Document Preparation for Beginners and Advanced Users (Fourth Edition) by Helmut Kopka and Patrick W. Daly

Revised 08/20/02, 11/08/02, 12/13/02, 08/14/03

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