MATLAB Recommended Matlab Book for Quick Reference Guide

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The discussion centers around finding a suitable Matlab book that is affordable and serves as a quick reference guide. The original poster expresses frustration with the high prices of typical textbooks and seeks a smaller, cheaper paperback that covers basic syntax and useful functions. A suggestion is made for a specific book available on Amazon, but the poster is looking for alternatives that are less expensive. There is a mention of the value of online tutorials, though the poster prefers a printed book. Another participant notes that while reference texts can be costly, they are often worth the investment, and they share their own experience of acquiring a used copy of "Mastering Matlab" for further learning. The conversation highlights the balance between cost and the need for practical, accessible resources for learning Matlab.
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Hi, can anyone recommend a good Matlab book?
Most of the books I have found on Amazon, etc. seem to be expensive textbook-type books.
I am looking for a small, cheap, paperback "quick reference guide" kind of thing, something to bring me up to speed on basic syntax and useful functions.
I want a printed book, not an online tutorial, PDF, or built-in help.
 
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Thanks Dr. Transport. I was hoping for something smaller and cheaper, though. I guess I'll try to track down a less expensive international edition. Any other suggestions?
 
online tutorials are free...

nothing is cheap, if you want a reference/text it will cost a few dollars. I'm not an advocate of international editions, for the most part, they cheat the author of their rightfully earned royalties. ~$70 is nothing compared to the price of other texts out there.
 
I don't really need a comprehensive reference- more like a quick overview-type book, as I already have some experience with math programming. But, I picked up a used copy of Mastering Matlab and I'll see where it takes me. Thanks.
 

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