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The second edition of LaTeX Cookbook offers improved and additional examples especially for users in science and academia, with a focus on new packages for creating graphics with LaTeX. This edition also features an additional chapter on ChatGPT use to improve content, streamline code, and automate tasks, thereby saving time. This book is a practical guide to utilizing the capabilities of modern document classes and exploring the functionalities of the newest LaTeX packages. Starting with familiar document types like articles, books, letters, posters, leaflets, and presentations, it contains detailed tutorials for refining text design, adjusting fonts, managing images, creating tables, and optimizing PDFs. It also covers elements such as the bibliography, glossary, and index. You’ll learn to create graphics directly within LaTeX, including diagrams and plots, and explore LaTeX’s application across various fields like mathematics, physics, chemistry, and computer science. The book’s website offers online compilable code, an example gallery, and supplementary information related to the book, including the author’s LaTeX forum, where you can get personal support. By the end of this book, you’ll have the skills to optimize productivity through practical demonstrations of effective LaTeX usage in diverse scenarios.

Who is this book for?

If you're a LaTeX user in school, academia, or industry with a foundational understanding of LaTeX basics, this book offers efficient solutions to expedite your tasks. Tailored to students, teachers, authors, and engineers, its example-driven format enables quick access to solutions. Familiarity with basic LaTeX syntax and using LaTeX with your preferred editor for compiling is recommended to make the most of this book.

What you will learn

Utilize various document classes and incorporate bibliography, glossary, and index sections

Handle arranging and annotating images with ease

Create visually appealing tables and learn how to manage fonts efficiently

Generate diverse and colorful graphics, including diagrams, flow charts, bar charts, trees, and both 2D and 3D plots

Solve writing and drawing tasks across various scientific disciplines

Optimize PDF output, enhancing it with metadata, annotations, popups, animations, and fill-in fields

Leverage ChatGPT to improve content and code

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Nicholas Bennett Jun 13, 2024

I have been fortunate enough to have Stefan help me with many different LaTeX issues over the years. His support has helped me more than I can describe. He asked me for a third time to write an honest review of his LaTeX Cookbook (2ed), which had been on my Amazon Wishlist already. I have used all three of his books and although I do not use this book as much as the other two, it is no less useful and is filled with so much material. I think what struck me first about the Cookbook was the content. It was like he took many of the most common questions from the Latex Community forum and made a simple easy to follow guide. My first use of this book came with the cool ways you can manipulate an image (provide a border, shaping and cutting the image) was particularly useful. There are some nice uses with bar and pie charts (which I could have used about 14 years ago when I was creating files for a text). These guides are easy to follow and understand.There is some overlap with the other features, but this book, like his others is easy to follow and will help with any fear of trying to code using LaTeX. So if you're looking for help with images, diagrams, tables or even resumes, Stefan has you covered. This is a great addition to any TeX fan and I am truly glad that I have this in my library.

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Julia Feld Mar 29, 2024

This is the book I needed during the last couple of years, as an author struggling to master LaTeX.Not being a noob with LaTeX, I'm still struggling with formatting, tables, fonts, bibliography, and setting it all up in general.This book helps me solve all my problems, so I fell in love with it. Yes, there is another book, over 1000 pages, really almost impossible to navigate. This one, navigation is a breeze.The book is well-structured, so that one can use it as a reference, or read chapter after chapter,learning and mastering the language.I found especially helpful the chapters covering building an index and a table of contents; then, the chapters that teach you how to include graphics, especially diagrams, both commutative diagrams and Feynman diagrams.The last chapter give you a pretty timely advice on how to use AI (e.g. chatGPT) to build well-formed LaTeX content, both stylistically and graphically.In short, if you produce a rich content: technical books, articles, presentations, you will need this book.

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Andreas Taudte Apr 17, 2024

Just finished exploring the LaTeX Cookbook by Stefan Kottwitz, and I must say, it's a treasure trove for anyone looking to master LaTeX. This book isn't just another guide; it's a hands-on journey into the vast world of LaTeX, offering over 100 practical recipes for a wide range of tasks. Whether you're aiming to create precise documents, craft elegant presentations, or even design your CV, this book has got you covered. Stefan’s expertise shines through every page, making complex concepts accessible and engaging. What truly sets this book apart is its example-driven approach, allowing you to apply what you've learned immediately. And with LaTeX being my favorite typesetting system, this book feels like a dialogue with a fellow enthusiast - highly recommended!

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Adrian Leverkühn Jun 19, 2024

Stefan Kottwtitz, the author of the Latex Cookbook, is fairly well-known in the LaTeX community. My experience with LaTeX primarily centers around writing mathematical formulas, and venturing into areas like advanced graphics and sophisticated table designs sometimes stretches my capabilities.Kottwitz's book aims to inspire exploration and experimentation, akin to the function of a traditional cookbook in the culinary world. The content is organized to give readers a broad overview of the LaTeX system, with chapters ranging from basic document structure to more complex graphical elements.Each section not only introduces its respective topic but also walks readers through detailed implementations using practical examples. This methodical approach benefits those who learn best through hands-on practice. It’s important to note that while The LaTeX Cookbook covers a wide range of topics, it also wisely points readers towards additional resources for deeper exploration on specific subjects.The LaTeX Cookbook is not the definitive guide to every aspect of LaTeX but is a valuable resource for those seeking to expand their LaTeX skills. Stefan Kottwitz writes with clarity and expertise, making this book a recommended read for anyone looking to navigate the extensive capabilities of LaTeX more effectively.

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John D. May 30, 2024

Wer kennt das nicht. Den Text hat man im Kopf nur mit der Darstellung in Latex fehlen meist einige wichtige Informationen über die benötigten Latex-Pakete. Das Buch bietet mehr als 100 Tips und Tricks , sowie Vorlagen für die meisten Anwendungsfälle (z.B. Erstellung Lebenslauf, Bücher, Briefe, Grafiken, Flowcharts uvm.). Mit den Vorlagen kommt man recht schnell an sein Ziel ohne sich durch den Berg Latex-Dokumentationen arbeiten zu müssen.Gut Beschrieben ist z.B. die Erstellung von Tabellen, Einbindung von Grafiken, Flowcharts und Verzeichnissen (Tabellen, Abbildungen und Index).Ein Buch das einem viel Zeit erspart bei der Erstellung von Texten mit Latex.

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