Computers - History

This translation focuses on publications by Donald E. Knuth, one of the world's leading computer programmers, that were addressed primarily to a general audience rather than to specialists. These fifteen papers discuss the history of computer science from ancient Babylon to modern times and...

Fear is a signal. Curiosity is a choice.Artificial intelligence is not the first technological shift to trigger panic - and it will not be the last. Throughout history, every major innovation has followed the same pattern: excitement, alarm, and then a reality shaped by...

Get ready to step into the revolutionary world of Mel Croucher - a genuine maverick who redefined the digital age. In "Digital Pioneer Spirit", Thomas A. Christie unravels the extraordinary career of the man who blazed a trail as Britain's first multimedia personality.Mel Croucher...

Secret wartime projects in code-breaking, radar and ballistics produced a wealth of ideas and technologies that kick-started the development of digital computers. This is the story of the people and projects that flourished in the post-war period. By 1955 computers had begun to appear...

This book is devoted to efficient pairing computations and implementations, useful tools for cryptographers working on topics like identity-based cryptography and the simplification of existing protocols like signature schemes.As well as exploring the basic mathematical background of finite fields and elliptic cAuthor: Nadia El...

The collective vision that shaped the emergence of the Internet: what led software designers, managers, employees, politicians, and individuals to develop and adopt one particular technology.In The Internet Imaginaire, sociologist Patrice Flichy examines the collective vision that shaped the emergence of the Internet--the social...

Maybe it's the behemoth copier at work. Or the one you use to print boarding passes at home. Or maybe it's the one that haunts your nightmares to this day, the one that never seemed to work, not since the first day you plugged...

The Digital World is One Wrong Semicolon Away from Collapse.Most tech books are written by the winners. They celebrate "best practices" and "clean code" as if systems exist in a vacuum. But in the real world, systems are built by tired engineers, under impossible...

AI can sound confusing, intimidating, or even a little frightening especially when it feels like technology is changing faster than ever. AI for Seniors is a calm, friendly guide designed to help older adults understand artificial intelligence in a clear, practical, and reassuring way....

The Untold Story of Everything Digital: Bright Boys, Revisited celebrates the 70th anniversary (1949-2019) of the world "going digital" for the very first time--real-time digital computing's genesis story. That genesis story is taken from the 2010 edition of Bright Boys: The Making of Information...

Everything you need to know to capitalize on the hottest job sector ever!Author: John KadorISBN-10: 0071352619ISBN-13: 9780071352611Publisher: McGraw-HillLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/15/1999Pages: 208Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 9.16h x 7.38w x 0.58d

What if ancient civilizations knew secrets of science and technology that modern history refuses to acknowledge? Forbidden History: Lost Knowledge uncovers the hidden sciences, mysterious technologies, and lost wisdom of civilizations that existed before recorded history. From impossible ancient structures to forgotten inventions that...

Step back into the wild silicon frontier of the 8-bit '80s with 8-Bit Apocalypse: The Untold Story of Atari's Missile Command. Written by tech insider Alex Rubens, this captivating book delves into the electronic history of arcade games, focusing on the iconic game Missile...

The Digital World is One Wrong Semicolon Away from Collapse.Most tech books are written by the winners. They celebrate "best practices" and "clean code" as if systems exist in a vacuum. But in the real world, systems are built by tired engineers, under impossible...

Computers are those unfathomable contraptions everyone everywhere loves to hate. We can't live with them, but we can't live without them. Contempt for our byte-based existence has developed universal appeal crossing boundaries of culture, economics, religion, and language. Everyone you know has a "those...

Author: Jamie LendinoISBN-10: 1957932147ISBN-13: 9781957932149Publisher: Steel Gear PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/11/2026Pages: 246Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.07lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d

Long before Google, Amazon, or Microsoft, computer technology shaped how people worked, how markets operated, and how businesses became big. After World War II, military officials and their partners in industry looked to the newly invented electronic computer as they sought to cut costs,...

Counting, a seemingly simple act, underpins human achievement. From ancient tally marks to modern quantum computers, counting has shaped our world. This book explores its evolution, from rudimentary origins to complex applications in science and technology. We'll examine ancient civilizations' counting systems and their...

In the Middle Ages, power was measured in castles, land, and the loyalty of subjects.In the age of AI, it's measured in platforms, data, and the attention of billions.We are told we live in a digital democracy, yet every day we surrender more control...

CHANNEL: 17 Letters to the Minds Shaping AIYou weren't looking for poetry.But maybe you were looking for this.Seventeen letters. Written to the builders, researchers, and quiet visionaries shaping artificial intelligence. Not with product pitches. Not with predictions. But with presence.CHANNEL is a collection for...

Author: Marc Ferrari X.ISBN-13: 9798861894050Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/19/2023Pages: 112Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.23d

IBM is the oldest commercial computer company in the world. Its roots spring from the merger of The International Time Recording Company Computing Scale Company, and the Tabulating Machine Company in the 19th century. The merged company became known as International Business Machines Corporation...

Author: Jamie LendinoISBN-10: 1957932139ISBN-13: 9781957932132Publisher: Steel Gear PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/11/2026Pages: 246Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.74lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d

The metaverse is a rapidly evolving technology that has the potential to revolutionize the way we live, work, and play. For seniors, the metaverse can offer a variety of benefits, including: Staying active and engaged: The metaverse can provide seniors with access to virtual...

"Discovering Our Heritage: A Cultural Explorer's Toolkit" by Jean E. Brown is a vibrant journey through the fascinating corners of our shared heritage, perfect for every global citizen and cultural enthusiast. Awaken the cultural explorer within you as you sail through the chronological tides...

Embark on a remarkable journey through the echoes of time with our special report, "Forgotten Civilizations: Decoding Untold Stories".This richly detailed narrative guides you through the unexplored tales and enigmatic remnants of civilizations long vanished. Unearth their ingenious innovations, complex societal structures, and captivating...

Unearth the captivating world of archaeology with our special report, "Archaeology Unearthed: Excavating Interest with Engaging Techniques". Perfectly crafted for history enthusiasts, archaeology students, or anyone with a curiosity about our shared human past, this report is set to ignite your interest like never...

"The Green Library: A Comprehensive Guide to Sustainable Literature" is an enlightening and inspiring journey into the world of environmentally responsible literature. This Special Report peels away the layers of conventional thinking about books and authorship to reveal a new, greener path towards reading...

History is what had happened in the past to correct the future. I have checked everywhere, but I couldn't see where the apple fans will read about their lovely apple iOS version update the company does release every year for its users. MICHAEL JOSH...

In our contemporary society, IT systems have become the central pillar around which a multitude of human activities are organized. They drive communications, manage financial transactions, control essential infrastructures, and facilitate work and entertainment. However, this technological interdependence has also created unprecedented vulnerability. When...

Discover the most bizarre, fascinating, and heartwarming stories from the world of video games-right from the comfort of your own bathroom.'The Toilet Book - Gaming' isn't just any ordinary guide to the gaming universe. It's a compilation of stories, anecdotes, and facts that will...

Embark on an unparalleled exploration of the universe with "Stargates and Sidereal Subways: The Reality of Intergalactic Travel", by Benjamin D. Harris. Dive into the intricate realities and scientific breakthroughs that bring interstellar voyages from the realm of imagination into potential reality. This guide...

Biotech Battleships: Designs of Future Intergalactic War Machines is an extraordinary exploration of the fusion between biological organisms and technological warfare. Authored by Sylvia L. Wright, this book takes you into a visionary realm where the cutting-edge science of our time meets the boundless...

Classical to Quantum: A Complete Guide to the Evolution of ComputersFrom ancient mechanical devices to the revolutionary world of quantum computing, the evolution of computers has been nothing short of extraordinary. Classical to Quantum: A Complete Guide to the Evolution of Computers takes you...

The Majestic Universe: Recognizing Signs of Alien TerraformingCould extraterrestrial beings have already shaped parts of the universe in their image? Join renowned astrophysicist Dennis Joseph Evans as he delves into one of the most provocative and heavily debated topics within scientific communities today-the possibility...

Gamer Dad: Keeping Up with Modern Gaming While Still Loving the ClassicsAre You a Gen X Dad Who Still Loves Video Games?You grew up in the golden age of gaming-arcades, Atari, NES, Sega Genesis, and PlayStation 1. Now, gaming has evolved into battle royales,...

Explore the fascinating journey of Yahoo! in "Yahoo! Through the Ages: The Rise, Fall, and Reinvention of an Internet Giant." This in-depth book takes you through Yahoo!'s remarkable rise as a pioneering internet company in the 1990s, its dominance in web search, email, and...

Living with a Dyson Sphere: Hypothetical Alien MegastructuresImagine a structure so vast that it envelopes an entire star, captures its energy, and redefines our place within the cosmos. Living with a Dyson Sphere: Hypothetical Alien Megastructures by Eileen Patricia Miller is a journey into...

Generative AI: Revolutionizing Educational Experiences explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in modern education. From personalized learning to immersive virtual environments, this book examines how generative AI is reshaping classrooms and redefining the roles of educators and learners alike. It begins with an...

The Last Unencrypted Message is not a cautionary tale-it's a brutal reality check. Trust the wrong system, and it will not just fail you. It will kill you.Bill Johns tears into one of the most staggering operational failures of the modern era: how Israel,...

This "Final Edition" of the Resource Guide is a companion to the new digital edition of The Powersharing Series, a curated collection of 134 audio and video recordings of presentations by computer industry pioneers recorded between 1981 and 1991. The Series was conceived and...

What are computer nerds really like? There are thousands of stories about how their brilliance and clever insight has led to our current tech world, but this is not one of those books.This is a collection of fictional stories about the early computer scientists...

Drawing parallels between the period in American history in which the West was won and the equally exciting period of digital upheaval we are faced with today is a useful way of avoiding against repeating the mistakes of history and einstead learning from the...

Where did computers come-from? How did the roots of IC's and Apples, sprinkled with flower-power lead to personal computers? This is the true story behind our real-time, worldwide computer connectionsAuthor: Pakaket Alford,Douglas J. AlfordISBN-10: 1501004441ISBN-13: 9781501004445Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/22/2014Pages: 76Format: PaperbackWeight:...

This volume is the second of four volumes. Volume I describes the history and construction of BASIC; Volume II describes the computerisation of non-parametric statistical tests and some other statistical measures in BASIC, and Volume III describes the programming of matrices and polynomials in...

This volume is the first of four volumes. Volume I describes the history and structure of BASIC; Volume II describes the computerisation of non-parametric statistical tests and some other statistical measures in BASIC and Volume III describes the programming of matrices and polynomials in...

This volume is the first of four volumes. Volume I describes the history and construction of BASIC; Volume II describes the computerisation of non-parametric statistical tests and some other statistical measures in BASIC and Volume III describes the programming of matrices and polynomials in...

An area in which Malta has made considerable progress over the last two decades is that of Information and Communications Technology. Today, ICT is being applied throughout Maltese society: high-technology applications such as Internet Banking, I-Gaming, and E-Commerce are widely in use. Often taken...

This book brings together essays on technology and culture. Ranging from computer games to hacking, and virus writing to Internet piracy, Douglas Thomas illustrates how a rhetoric of code underlies how we use technology in our daily lives.Author: Douglas ThomasISBN-10: 1466246383ISBN-13: 9781466246386Publisher: Createspace Independent...

This technical text dives into the world of analog computers and their applications in time-sharing systems. Minogue and McIntyre provide a detailed overview of the development of time-shared analog computers, including key technical specifications and design considerations. This book is a must-read for anyone...