The Computer Book

The Computer Book
Author: Simson L Garfinkel
Publisher: Union Square + ORM
Total Pages: 739
Release: 2019-01-15
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1454926228

An illustrated journey through 250 milestones in computer science, from the ancient abacus to Boolean algebra, GPS, and social media. With 250 illustrated landmark inventions, publications, and events—encompassing everything from ancient record-keeping devices to the latest computing technologies—The Computer Book takes a chronological journey through the history and future of computer science. Two expert authors, with decades of experience working in computer research and innovation, explore topics including: the Sumerian abacus * the first spam message * Morse code * cryptography * early computers * Isaac Asimov’s laws of robotics * UNIX and early programming languages * movies * video games * mainframes * minis and micros * hacking * virtual reality * and more “What a delight! A fast trip through the computing landscape in the company of friendly tour guides who know the history.” —Harry Lewis, Gordon McKay Professor of Computer Science, Harvard University

The Star Wars Question & Answer Book about Computers

The Star Wars Question & Answer Book about Computers
Author: Fred D'Ignazio
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 68
Release: 1983
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780394856865

Question and answer format presents information on how computers work, what their insides are like, and the wide variety of uses to which they have been put today--inside robots, in games, and inside human bodies.

Computer Applications in the Social Sciences

Computer Applications in the Social Sciences
Author: Edward E. Brent
Publisher: Temple University Press
Total Pages: 506
Release: 1990
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780877226666

Presenting an introduction to computing and advice on computer applications, this book examines hardware and software with respect to the needs of the social scientist. It offers a framework for the use of computers, with focus on the 'work station', the center of which is a personal computer connected to networks by a telephone-based modem.

TEXTBOOK OF COMPUTER SCIENCE FOR CLASS XI

TEXTBOOK OF COMPUTER SCIENCE FOR CLASS XI
Author: SEEMA BHATNAGAR
Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Total Pages: 608
Release: 2008-08-19
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9788120329935

This textbook, presented in a clear and friendly writing style, provides students of Class XI with a thorough introduction to the discipline of computer science. It offers accurate and balanced coverage of all the computer science topics as prescribed in the CBSE syllabus Code 083. Assuming no previous knowledge of computer science, this book discusses key computing concepts to provide invaluable insight into how computers work. It prepares students for the world of computing by giving them a solid foundation in programming concepts, operating systems, problem solving methodology, C++ programming language, data representation, and computer hardware. KEY FEATURES • Explains theory in user friendly and easy-to-approach style • Teaches C++ from scratch; knowledge of C is not needed • Provides Programming Examples • Gives Practical Exercise • Provides Answers to Short Questions • Gives Practice Questions at the end of each chapter • Suitable for Self-Study

Concepts of Computer Science

Concepts of Computer Science
Author: Sanjeev Thakur
Publisher: Rudra Publications
Total Pages: 195
Release:
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9393767475

Computer Science is the basic need of every organization to find out where it stands. it is a very important subject of students and every person involved in it has prescribed set of tasks. A major goal of this book “Concepts of Computer Science” is not just to explain fundamental theories and concept of computer science discipline, but to help students apply those theories and concepts to their IT lives and work lives. This book is a modest attempt to give exposure of concepts of computer science. This book has been written for the students of Class 1 to Graduation. All the new features included and extensive revision done, we feverishly hope that the book would appeal to the students , the teachers and all the interested reader. All the suggestions and feedbacks are welcomed to further improve the quality of the content to achieve the objective of presenting this book.