8087 applications and programming for the IBM PC and other PCs

from the back "Finally -- a book that gives you a clear, complete expanation and the number crunching 8087 microprocessor for the IBM PC and other compatible machines! Whether you're a "programmer" or "program user," this unique guide helps you understnad how the 8087 chip works, what it does, and how fast it processes! -for novice and potential chip users, the text includes a non-technical overview of the capabilities of the 8087, featuring speed benchmarking and guidelines for buying compatible 8087 software! -for program writers who want to know intimate details about the chip, the text includes a complete section of the 8087's instructions -- with special attention to linking assembly language and BASIC programs! -for program users, the text includes a wide variety of ready-to-use "cookbook" applications designed to give answers fast and easy, including the "8087's Statistical Analysis Program"!"