The Mathematica Book, Fifth Edition [ RECENT | TRICKS ]

Thousands of illustrative examples, including "Galleries" for formulas and graphics.

Open a Mathematica notebook and type the examples directly from the book to see live results. The Mathematica Book, Fifth Edition

Numerical and symbolic calculations, building basic functions, and an introduction to the notebook interface. Part 2: Principles of Mathematica Thousands of illustrative examples

This is the "deep dive" into how the language actually works. building basic functions

The printed book's content is now archived as part of the online Wolfram Mathematica Documentation Center. How to Use This Guide for Learning

If you want to build your own complex tools, focus on the "Principles" section to understand expression evaluation.