Tablet computers have been around for a long time but it took Apple and the iPad to make them desirable.

Whether you're new to the iPad or an old hand, The Telegraph Guide to the iPad is bound to tell you something you didn't already know.

Shane Richmond, the Telegraph's head of technology, charts the history of the iPad, examines the post-PC world and reviews the third-generation iPad.

This book also contains 10 tips and tricks for iPad owners, five essential accessories and reviews of 40 apps.