This official, Alias-endorsed guide offers comprehensive, in-depth coverage of the Maya interface. You'll find:

* A Quick Start overview followed by in-depth coverage of the Maya interface and all of the tools for modeling, texturing, animation, and special effects.
* Information on of all of Maya's latest features as well as chapters on advanced topics.
* Material on Maya Unlimited topics such as cloth, fur, and fluids.
* A logical organization that that follows the typical Maya workflow.
* Tutorials for modelers and animators from all disciplines.