Computer is a brand new topic for this reference series, covering one of technologies major inventions. Amazing photographs offer a unique eyewitness view to the history and science behind the technology that defines our digital world. From ancient to modern times, show your child how an ancient Greek computer was used to predict the movement of the stars and how mid-20th century computers were the size of a large room. They'll also discover how computers are used in modern inventions such as mobile phones, iPads, and artificial intelligence in the 21st century. Great for projects or just for fun, children will learn everything they need to know about computers.
Computer Science: An Overview (11th Edition) (2011)
Computer Science: An Overview uses broad coverage and clear exposition to present a complete picture of the dynamic computer science field. Accessible to students from all backgrounds, Glenn Brookshear uses a language-independent context to encourage the development of a practical, realistic understanding of the field. An overview of each of the important areas of Computer Science (e.g. Networking, OS, Computer Architecture, Algorithms) provides students with a general level of proficiency for future courses.
Ghost in the Wires - My Adventures as the World's Most Wanted Hacker
Kevin Mitnick was the most elusive computer break-in artist in history. He accessed computers and networks at the world's biggest companies--and however fast the authorities were, Mitnick was faster, sprinting through phone switches, computer systems, and cellular networks. He spent years skipping through cyberspace, always three steps ahead and labeled unstoppable. But for Kevin, hacking wasn't just about technological feats-it was an old fashioned confidence game that required guile and deception to trick the unwitting out of valuable information.
