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
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
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
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
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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ISBN: Binding: Kindle Edition Edition: Author(s): Arun Jagota Publisher: Number of Pages: 9
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
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
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
Concrete Mathematics: A Foundation for Computer Science (2nd Edition)
ISBN: 0201558025 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 2 Author(s): Ronald L. Graham, Donald E. Knuth, Oren Patashnik Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional Number of Pages: 672
This book introduces the mathematics that supports advanced computer programming and the analysis of algorithms The primary aim of its well-known authors is to provide a solid and relevant base of mathematical skills - the skills needed to solve complex problems to evaluate horrendous sums and to discover subtle patterns in data It is an indispensable text and reference not only for computer scientists - the authors themselves rely heavily on it - but for serious users of mathematics in virtually every discipline Concrete Mathematics is a blending of CONtinuous and disCRETE mathematics "More concretely" the authors explain "it is the controlled manipulation of mathematical formulas using a collection of techniques for solving problems" The subject matter is primarily an expansion of the Mathematical Preliminaries section in Knuth's classic Art of Computer Programming but the style of presentation is more leisurely and individual topics are covered more deeply Several new topics have been added and the most significant ideas have been traced to their historical roots The book includes more than 500 exercises divided into six categoriesComplete answers are provided for all exercises except research problems making the book particularly valuable for self-study Major topics include: Sums Recurrences Integer functions Elementary number theory Binomial coefficients Generating functions Discrete probability Asymptotic methods This second edition includes important new material about mechanical summation In response to the widespread use of the first edition as a reference book the bibliography and index have also been expanded and additional nontrivial improvements can be found on almost every page Readers will appreciate the informal style of Concrete Mathematics Particularly enjoyable are the marginal graffiti contributed by students who have taken courses based on this material The authors want to convey not only the importance of the techniques presented but some of the fun in learning and using them 0201558025B04062001
