Now in its third edition‎,‎ this outstanding textbook explains everything you need to get started using MATLAB‎(‎R‎)‎‎.‎ It contains concise explanations of essential MATLAB commands‎,‎ as well as easily understood instructions for using MATLAB‎'‎s programming features‎,‎ graphical capabilities‎,‎ simulation models‎,‎ and rich desktop interface‎.‎ MATLAB 8 and its new user interface is treated extensively in the book‎.‎ New features in this edition include‎:‎ a complete treatment of MATLAB‎'‎s publish feature‎;‎ new material on MATLAB graphics‎,‎ enabling the user to master quickly the various symbolic and numerical plotting routines‎;‎ and a robust presentation of MuPAD‎(‎R‎)‎ and how to use it as a stand‎-alone platform‎.‎ The authors have also updated the text throughout‎,‎ reworking examples and exploring new applications‎.‎ The book is essential reading for beginners‎,‎ occasional users and experienced users wishing to brush up their skills‎.‎ Further resources are available from the authors‎'‎ website at www‎-math‎.‎umd‎.‎edu/schol/a‎-guide‎-to‎-matlab‎.‎html‎.‎