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Babel
A glossary of computer oriented abbreviations and acronyms
Dictionary of Algorithms and Data Structures
This is a dictionary of algorithms, algorithmic techniques, data structures, archetypal problems, and related definitions. Algorithms include common functions, such as Ackermann's function. Problems include traveling salesman and Byzantine generals. Some entries have links to implementations and more information.

LaTex: Beginner's Guide by Stefan Kottwitz
Publication Date: 2011
Packed with fully explained examples, LaTeX Beginner's Guide is a hands-on introduction quickly leading a novice user to professional-quality results.
LaTeX Quick Reference by Herbert Voss
Call Number: SCI Z253.4.L38 V67 2012
Publication Date: 2011
The large number of available LaTeX commands makes it almost impossible for a user to know the syntax of every command. Beginners, and even power users, need a list of commands, with a short description of the syntax of each. This book quickly answers the common questions "What command should I use? What parameters do I need?"
The LaTeX Companion by Michel Goossens; Johannes Braams; David Carlisle; Frank Mittelbach; Chris Rowley
Call Number: SCI Z253.4.L38 M577 2004
Publication Date: 2004
LaTeX is the leading text preparation system for high-quality documents, and is used extensively in the sciences and academia. This is a comprehensive and authoritative guide available to traditional document layout.
More Math into LaTeX by George Grätzer
Publication Date: 2016
This is a comprehensive manual that functions as a standard introduction and complete reference for writing articles and books containing mathematical formulas.

LaTex Project
A document preparation system for technical or scientific documents
Getting to Grips with LaTex
LaTex tutorials