MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications by Amos Gilat
Assuming no prior MATLAB experience, this clear, easy to read book walks readers through the ins and outs of this powerful software for technical computing, including: generously illustrated computer screen shots and step by step tutorials applied in the areas of mathematics, science, and engineering. It clearly shows how MATLAB is used in science and engineering. It includes a completely new chapter on Symbolic Math. It is thoroughly updated to match Matlab's newest release, Matlab 7.