ISBN: 0132569035 Binding: Paperback Edition: 11 Author(s): J. Glenn Brookshear Publisher: Addison Wesley Number of Pages: 624
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 (eg Networking OS Computer Architecture Algorithms) provides students with a general level of proficiency for future courses
The Eleventh Edition features two new contributing authors (David Smith Indiana University of PA; Dennis Brylow Marquette University) new modern examples and updated coverage based on current technology
Schaum's Outline of Principles of Computer Science (Schaum's Outline Series)
ISBN: 0071460519 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): Paul Tymann, Carl Reynolds Publisher: McGraw-Hill Number of Pages: 221
Learn the essentials of computer science Schaums Outline of Principles of Computer Science provides a concise overview of the theoretical foundation of computer science It also includes focused review of object-oriented programming using Java
ISBN: 0763776467 Binding: Paperback Edition: 4 Author(s): Nell Dale Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc. Number of Pages: 672
Revised and updated with the latest information in the field the Fourth Edition of Computer Science Illuminated continues to engage and enlighten students on the fundamental concepts and diverse capabilities of computing
ISBN: 0789736136 Binding: Paperback Edition: 9 Author(s): Ron White, Timothy Edward Downs Publisher: Que Number of Pages: 464
Having sold more than 2 million copies over its lifetime How Computers Work is the definitive illustrated guide to the world of PCs and technology In this new edition youll find detailed information not just about every last component of hardware found inside your PC but also in-depth explanations about home networking the Internet PC security and even how cell phone networks operate Whether youre interested in how the latest graphics cards power todays most demanding games or how a digital camera turns light into data youll find your answers right here Ron White is a former executive editor and columnist for PC Computing where he developed the visual concept behind How Computers Work Founder of one of the earliest PC user groups he has been writing about computers for 25 years and is known for building wildly extreme computers Timothy Edward Downs is an award-winning magazine designer illustrator and photographer He has directed and designed several national consumer business technology and lifestyle magazines always infusing a sense of how it works into every project A full-color illustrated adventure into the wonders of TECHNOLOOGY This full-color fully illustrated guide to the world of technology assumes nothing and explains everything Only the accomplished Ron White and award-winning Tim Downs have the unique ability to meld descriptive text with one-of-a-kind visuals to fully explain how the electronic gear we depend on every day is made possible In addition to all the content youve come to expect from prior editions this newly revised edition includes all-new coverage of topics such as: How tablet PCs put the power of a PC quite literally in your hands How Windows Vista makes your Windows desktop translucent and makes your PC more secure How advances in optical disc technology such as dual-layer DVD HD-DVD and Blu-Ray discs continue to push the envelope How Apples new iPhone is revolutionizing what cell phones can do How BitTorrent technology enables anyone to share information with everyone For a decade How Computers Work has helped newbies understand new technology while at the same time hackers and IT pros have treasured it for the depth of knowledge it contains This is the perfect book about computing to capture your imagination delight your eyes and expand your mind no matter what your technical level Category: General Computing Covers: PCsHardware User Level: BeginningIntermediate
Python Programming: An Introduction to Computer Science 2nd Edition
ISBN: 1590282418 Binding: Paperback Edition: Second Author(s): John Zelle Publisher: Franklin, Beedle & Associates Inc. Number of Pages: 528
This is the second edition of John Zelle's Python Programming updated for Python 3 This book is designed to be used as the primary textbook in a college-level first course in computing It takes a fairly traditional approach emphasizing problem solving design and programming as the core skills of computer science However these ideas are illustrated using a non-traditional language namely Python Although Python is used as the language teaching Python is not the main point of this book Rather Python is used to illustrate fundamental principles of design and programming that apply in any language or computing environment In some places I have purposely avoided certain Python features and idioms that are not generally found in other languages There are already many good books about Python on the market; this book is intended as an introduction to computing Features include the following: Extensive use of computer graphics Interesting examples Readable prose Flexible spiral coverage Just-in-time object coverage Extensive end-of-chapter problems
ISBN: Binding: Kindle Edition Edition: Author(s): Arun Jagota Publisher: Number of Pages: 13
This short booklet concisely covers basic topics in discrete math for a first course in discrete mathematics for computer science majors Each concept is defined clearly and illustrated with examples Covered topics include sets relations functions graphs discrete probability random variables expectation variance Bayes rule counting and induction proofs
Computer Science Made Simple: Learn how hardware and software work-- and how to make them work for you!
ISBN: 0767917073 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): V. Anton Spraul Publisher: Broadway Number of Pages: 192
Be smarter than your computer
If you don't understand computers you can quickly be left behind in today's fast-paced machine-dependent society
Computer Science Made Simple offers a straightforward resource for technology novices and advanced techies alike It clarifies all you need to know from the basic components of todays computers to using advanced applications The perfect primer it explains how it all comes together to make computers work Topics covered include:
hardware software programming networks the internet computer graphics advanced computer concepts computers in society
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Barron's AP Computer Science A with CD-ROM (Barron's AP Computer Science (W/CD))
ISBN: 0764197045 Binding: Paperback Edition: 5 Author(s): Roselyn Teukolsky M.S. Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Number of Pages: 504
This best-selling review manual has been thoroughly updated to reflect the College Board's elimination of the Level AB course and the updated Level A syllabus The new edition presents three full-length AP practice exams for the Level A course The first exam is a diagnostic test and contains charts detailing the topics for each question All three model tests have questions answered and explained Test takers will also find an extensive subject review including new sections on static variables the List interface IntegerMAX_VALUE and IntegerMIN_VALUE A section on two-dimensional arrays is included for the Level A exam The enclosed CD-ROM contains two additional full-length model AP exams for Level A These tests are presented with answers explanations automatic scoring for the multiple-choice questions and a scoring chart
The Elements of Computing Systems: Building a Modern Computer from First Principles
ISBN: 0262640686 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Noam Nisan, Shimon Schocken Publisher: The MIT Press Number of Pages: 341
In the early days of computer science the interactions of hardware software compilers and operating system were simple enough to allow students to see an overall picture of how computers worked With the increasing complexity of computer technology and the resulting specialization of knowledge such clarity is often lost Unlike other texts that cover only one aspect of the field The Elements of Computing Systems gives students an integrated and rigorous picture of applied computer science as its comes to play in the construction of a simple yet powerful computer systemIndeed the best way to understand how computers work is to build one from scratch and this textbook leads students through twelve chapters and projects that gradually build a basic hardware platform and a modern software hierarchy from the ground up In the process the students gain hands-on knowledge of hardware architecture operating systems programming languages compilers data structures algorithms and software engineering Using this constructive approach the book exposes a significant body of computer science knowledge and demonstrates how theoretical and applied techniques taught in other courses fit into the overall pictureDesigned to support one- or two-semester courses the book is based on an abstraction-implementation paradigm; each chapter presents a key hardware or software abstraction a proposed implementation that makes it concrete and an actual project The emerging computer system can be built by following the chapters although this is only one option since the projects are self-contained and can be done or skipped in any order All the computer science knowledge necessary for completing the projects is embedded in the book the only pre-requisite being a programming experienceThe book's web site provides all tools and materials necessary to build all the hardware and software systems described in the text including two hundred test programs for the twelve projects The projects and systems can be modified to meet various teaching needs and all the supplied software is open-source
ISBN: 0321524039 Binding: Paperback Edition: 10 Author(s): J. Glenn Brookshear Publisher: Addison Wesley Number of Pages: 688
Students and instructors alike continue to praise the broad coverage and clear exposition that Computer Science: An Overview uses 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 Introduction; Data Storage; Operating Systems; Networking and the Internet; Algorithms; Programming Languages; Software Engineering; Data Abstractions; Database Systems; Computer Graphics; Artificial Intelligence; Theory of Computation For all readers interested in the basics of computer science
