Computers - History

The Tangible Time Machine: The Plausibility of Time Travel by Judy Patricia York is a spellbinding exploration into one of humanity's most captivating ambitions - time travel. Dive into a journey where history and future converge, and the boundaries of time blur into tantalizing...

History's Greatest Cyberattacks is narrative nonfiction about modern system failure. Through a series of real-world cyber attacks, the book shows how trusted digital systems quietly broke down--and how governments, businesses, and ordinary people only realized it once real life stopped working. Written in a...

From nineteenth-century scientific efforts to measure and classify faces to the personalized technology that unlocks your smartphone, facial recognition has reinvented itself, insinuating its logic into the fabric of everyday life. Facial recognition technologies (FRTs) have become ubiquitous through integration with computer vision, machine...

KISS Alexa blends the stories of Ambient AI, Alexa+, and The Caregiver's Tree to reveal a simple truth: when technology becomes simple, people become powerful. This is a human story - the story of how technology finally learned to serve everyone. It is the...

The Atari 2600 is one of the greatest consoles of all time. First released in 1977, it took the world by storm and in turn created what we know as the highly-lucrative video game industry of today. From the iconic wood grain of the...

The Atari 2600 is one of the greatest consoles of all time. First released in 1977, it took the world by storm and in turn created what we know as the highly-lucrative video game industry of today. From the iconic wood grain of the...

Author: William AdamsISBN-13: 9798197586315Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/28/2026Pages: 204Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.43d

"On Chiltern Slopes, the Story of Hambleden" provides a detailed and scholarly examination of one of England's most historic and visually stunning parishes. Nestled within the rolling landscapes of the Chiltern Hills, the village of Hambleden is presented through a comprehensive narrative that spans...

What if the deepest ideas of Hasidic spirituality could reshape the way we think about innovation, entrepreneurship, and modern life?In Shtiebel and Startup, Israel Prize Laureate Professor Mordechai Rotenberg opens a rare conversation between two worlds that rarely meet. On one side, the intimate...

Facial recognition technology is one of the defining surveillance technologies of our time, and as the technology continues to develop it is urgently important to consider the ways in which it amplifies and reconfigures power relations. While much of the critical work on facial...

Do you feel the Great Numbness?It's that subtle, high-frequency vibration you experience every time you pick up your phone. It's the sensation of the world becoming "thinner." Decisions are easier. Answers are instant. Your needs are met before you even have the energy to...

A history of the ideas behind a device we thought would change everything.Tablet computers appear commonplace today, yet for decades they represented an ambitious--and often unrealized--vision of personal computing. The Tablet Computer traces the long history of this idea, from early conceptual designs in...

Top 10 Video Games: 1980 to 2025 A journey through 45 years of play, pixels, and power-ups. Step into the world of gaming history - from the golden age of arcades to the immersive adventures of today. Top 10 Video Games: 1980 to 2025...

1990 didn't arrive with chaos, revolution, or global announcement - and yet, it changed everything. It was a year that seemed ordinary on the surface, but beneath daily routines, cultural trends, and news headlines, the foundations of a new world were forming. 1990: The...

1995 wasn't just another year - it was the turning point. The world didn't wake up different overnight, but one quiet decision, one new technology, one cultural shift at a time, everything began accelerating toward the future we now live in.Before smartphones ruled our...

1998 didn't look like a turning point. It felt calm. Finished. Familiar. The Cold War was over, the new century was close, and the late 1990s seemed to be coasting toward the future on autopilot. Most people remember the year as background: school, work,...

2002 didn't feel historic while it was happening.It felt unfinished.The shock of the previous year still lingered, but the future hadn't arrived yet. Life resumed, routines returned, and the world appeared to move forward - quietly, cautiously, and without resolution. Fear became background noise....

The year 2000 didn't arrive with answers.It arrived with a feeling.2000: The Year the Future Finally Began is a gripping, atmospheric narrative history of the year the world crossed into a new millennium-and quietly stepped into a future it didn't yet understand.This is not...

2009 didn't arrive with resolution. It arrived with adjustment.After the global financial crisis shook markets, governments, and everyday life, the world did not rebuild itself into something better. It stabilized. Quietly. Unevenly. Permanently changed.2009: The Year the World Relearned Reality is a gripping narrative...

The Evolutionary Tree of AI & RoboticsFrom Ancient Myth to the Agentic Web-Discover the 3,000-Year Lineage of the Machine Mind.For decades, we have been told that Artificial Intelligence is a modern invention, a product of the mid-20th century. We were wrong. AI is not...

2003 didn't collapse the world - it quietly taught it how to live off-balance.In the long shadow of 9/11, the world waited for resolution. It waited for fear to peak and recede, for war to end cleanly, for trust to be restored, for balance...

2010 didn't begin a new era.It revealed the one already in motion.The world expected a reset.A clean start.A return to something that felt whole again.It never came.Instead, 2010 arrived quietly - not as a recovery, not as a dramatic turning point, but as a...

2001: The Year the World Changed Forever is not a timeline.It is a portrait of the moment history stopped feeling distant.The year did not announce itself as historic. It began quietly, wrapped in routine and expectation. The turbulence of the previous century seemed behind...

2004 didn't arrive with collapse, chaos, or revolution.It arrived with recognition.By the end of the year, the world hadn't broken - but it had quietly accepted that nothing was temporary anymore. Fear had settled into routine. Speed had become infrastructure. Trust no longer required...

THE CONTROL POINT: A System Design History of MonopolyMonopoly is not a law of nature. It is a choice of design.For 150 years, we have been told that the giants of industry-from the railroad barons of the Gilded Age to the algorithmic platforms of...

The Conceptual Guide to the Ethics, Law, and Community behind the Linux EcosystemAuthor: Gautham G. NairISBN-13: 9798275330953Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/20/2025Pages: 36Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.09d

The history of modern technology is incomplete - because it has been whitewashed.Every time you turn on a computer, stream a video, or use a smartphone, you are benefiting from the genius of Black innovators whose names have been hidden or erased.In The UnWhitewashed...

What if the most revolutionary idea in human history wasn't fire, the wheel, or the printing press - but nothing? Zero - Śūnya: India's Gift That Changed the World tells the remarkable story of how a simple circle, first imagined in ancient India, became...

Discover the untold story of how free software conquered the tech world and changed everythingIn 1991, a Finnish student's "hobby" operating system sparked a revolution that would transform technology forever. Today, open source software powers everything from smartphones to space stations, from Wall Street...

Absurd Military Ingenuities: A Journey Through the Bizarre Wonders of History Welcome, curious and intrepid readers, to an unparalleled walk through the fascinating and absurd territory of the most extravagant military inventions of all time! This is no ordinary tour of military history; rather,...

This book reflects a blend of technological and human elements symbolizing the intricate relationship betweenAI and humanity explored in poems.Author: Michael Ben-ElohimISBN-13: 9798877304734Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/24/2024Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.07d

In our current digital landscape, the indispensability of software is unquestionable, yet its failures wield staggering repercussions on a global scale, costing economies millions annually. This book not only provides historical insights into the emergence of the term 'bug' in reference to malfunctions in...

"The Culturally Curious: A Traveler's Primer for Global Connections" is your definitive guide to traversing the rich and diverse tapestry of global cultures. From your armchair, embark on a thrilling journey around the world, absorbing the vibrancy and energy of societies far and wide.This...

"Cultural Awakenings: Immersive Insights into Global Traditions" invites readers on a vividly woven tapestry of human culture in all its depth and beauty. This Special Report is not a mere observation but a deep dive into the beating heart of diverse traditions that shape...

Harmony in Diversity: Lessons from World Cultures takes you on an invigorating journey through the rich tapestry of global societies. Each page is bursting with vibrant tales, profound insights, and the innate humanity that binds us all together. If you have ever yearned to...

Discover an extraordinary journey into the heart of what could be our urban future in "From Buildings to Bluescapes: Shaping the Future of Urban Agriculture". Written by Simon Nash, this comprehensive report goes beyond simple urban farming. It tells the engrossing story of an...

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single page. That's the mantra of Edgar Harris, a seasoned traveler who traversed the globe to bring you 'From Here to There: A Traveler's Guide to Cultural Experiences'. True to its name, 'From Here to...

Embark on an unforgettable journey with 'Cultural Signposts: A Guide to Our Shared Heritage'!An all-encompassing exploration of human history, this special report is a riveting account of our shared cultural lineage. Written by renowned author and explorer, Bertram Bailey, it offers an intricate weave...

True Connection: Building Meaningful Relationships through Better Communication is an enlightening journey to the heart of human interactions.Developed by leading relationship expert Bruce Griffin, this special report takes the reader beyond the realm of superficial interactions and into the deeper nuances of human connection....

Embark on a remarkable voyage through the ages in "Ancient Origins of Modern Technology: From Chariots to Rockets."From the painstaking grit behind the evolution of the first wheel, to the maverick creativity that birthed modern rocketry-traverse these transformative eras of human history and innovation...

Explore the future where human and machine intertwine. Join prolific tech enthusiast and author, Mabel Johnson, as she journeys into the captivating world of the Singularity, bringing forth an engaging narrative with "The Singularity: The Inevitable Intersection of Man and Machine." This special report...

"Rainwater Harvesting: A Sustainable Solution for Water Management" is an intriguing exploration of a green solution that holds the potential to solve water issues around the world. Crafted by the esteemed environmental scientist Dr. Rupert Walsh, this Special Report elucidates the concept of Rainwater...

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the ages, tracing the awe-inspiring evolution of communication and information technologies that have shaped our world. From ancient forms of connection to cutting-edge immersive innovations of the future, this book unveils the remarkable advancements that have propelled humanity...

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A 20th Century Telecom Saga is a look back into the historic Bell System. Few citizens of today understand the nature of the Bell System, as it has been extinct since January 1, 1984. This Saga looks back on these events from the prospective...

The Cost of the MachineThree books. One argument.In 1801, a lighthouse keeper named Thomas Howell kept a light burning for weeks on a rock in theAtlantic, beside the decomposing body of his dead companion, because the light was not for him.The light was for...

The blueprint of the modern world is hiding in plain sight. Do you really know how we got here?We live in a world of miracles. We carry the sum of human knowledge in our pockets, fly through the stratosphere, and edit the building blocks...

From the bronze helmets of ancient Sparta to the ballistic protection systems of modern special forces, combat helmets have evolved alongside warfare itself. Across thousands of years of conflict, soldiers have relied on head protection not only for survival, but as symbols of power,...

This text presents an historical examination of political fact-checking, highlighting how this is part of a larger phenomenon of online scrutiny that manifests itself in multiple forms. Reflecting the long history of "fake facts" in America, the book discusses important developments in this area...

Author: Stephen H. KaislerISBN-10: 1527560325ISBN-13: 9781527560321Publisher: Cambridge Scholars PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/08/2020Pages: 457Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.45lbsSize: 8.20h x 5.70w x 1.30d