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I've learned a lot from G. Grätzer, "Math into LaTeX". The first part is a walkthrough on how to write a document the right way (from start to finish). In the appendices, more advanced techniques are explained (redefining commands). It also features the AMS packages and many more (for instance, fancyhdr).