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The book is written from the perspective of using <em>Mathematica</em> on a desktop computer, and there are notes in cases where the discussed functionality (such as parallel computing) is not available in <em>Mathematica</em> Online. </p> </div> </li> <!-- Question #3 --> <li id="question_3"> <a href="#question3">Where can I buy this book?</a> <div> <p>You can purchase from the Wolfram Store by clicking the Buy Book button at the top of the page. </p> </div> </li> <!-- Question #4 --> <li id="question_4"> <a href="#question4">Is this book only for people who are brand-new to <em>Mathematica</em>?</a> <div> <p>This book is written to help users become more proficient in their use of <em>Mathematica</em>, but that does not mean it is only for those who are brand-new. Based on our experiences and interactions with thousands of users, we know that sometimes people use <em>Mathematica</em> for a very specific purpose and do not explore its use for other areas. 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