TEX in Practice
Stephan Bechtolsheim
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TEX in Practice
Published
1993
Publisher
Springer New York
Pages
386
ISBN-13
9781461287445
ISBN-10
1461287448
Description
TEX has always been regarded as the most elegant and powerful system for computer typesetting. However, its widespread use, beyond academia, was hampered by its complexity. Recently, fairly good TEX implementations have come out for PCs putting TEX on the desks of many people: writers, designers, desktop publishers, engineers, and consequently, the interest in TEX has surged. What is needed at this point is a book that teaches step-by-step how to use TEX, illustrating each step by meaningful examples. This is exactly what S.v. Bechtolsheim's book does. It is a tutorial and guide for the first-time users of TEX, as well as a reference for the most experienced "TEXpert." TEX in Practice will appear as a four volume set, starting with volume 1 Basics, followed by volume 2 Paragraphs, Math and Fonts, volume 3 Tokens, Macros and volume 4 Output Routines, Tables. TEX in Practice will be an indispensable reference for the TEX community and a guide through the first steps for the TEX novice.
Subjects
On the origin of species by means of natural selection
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
De rerum natura
International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology
Le Deuxième Sexe
Physics
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in TEX in Practice?
This edition of TEX in Practice has approximately 386 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read TEX in Practice?
For most readers, TEX in Practice typically takes between 8h 3m and 5h 22m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 96,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 26m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 96,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of TEX in Practice?
The estimated word count for TEX in Practice is approximately 96,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of TEX in Practice?
TEX in Practice was written by Stephan Bechtolsheim.
When was TEX in Practice published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1993. The original work may have been published on a different date.