An Atlas of Functions

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Summary: Graphics and explanations are excellent. Code is weak.
Review: For someone interested in functions, this book is a must have. The graphics are excellent. The explanations are excellent. The pseudo-code is clearly the product of persons who are not programmers and should not be used.If you write function libraries or mathematical software of any sort, this book is something you really ought to own. But please, code from the formulae. A & S "Handbook" Cody & Waite "Elementary Functions" Spannier & Oldham "Atlas" Each belongs on the nightstand of a serious Numerical Analysis math freak.

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Summary: Atlas of Functions - In case of difficulty, start here
Review: The depth of knowledge shown by the authors who emphasize computation of functions is amazing. By presenting their coded functions in concise and easy-to-understand English, as opposed to Pascal, GAT, Basic, Focal, Forth, Fortran, C, Macsyma, or IDL - to name a few I have had to learn - anyone can easily code programs in their favorite language for many decades.

This extensive working reference is as essential as Abramowitz and Stegun and much more illuminating. In case of difficulty, one should find this reference book indispensable.