Computers - History

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...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

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

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,...

The first comprehensive book devoted entirely to unreleased Nintendo Entertainment System games, this richly illustrated volume uncovers more than 200 titles that were announced, previewed in magazines, and even showcased at major trade events--yet never reached store shelves. Video game historian and YouTuber Chris...

The secrets of the twenty micro computers that revolutionised the Golden Age of video gaming.Their remarkable stories told for the very first time in the words of the ghosts in the machine.Written by the founder of the British computer games industry.Author: Mel CroucherISBN-10: 1068231467ISBN-13:...

Recalculating: Life When GPS Goes Dark - Your Wake-Up Call About the Invisible Backbone Holding Modern Life TogetherImagine waking up one morning and your phone's little blue dot has vanished, delivery trucks are circling parking lots like lost puppies, planes can't find airports, and...

Dive into the fascinating realm of video games' past with "The Golden Age of Video Games: History, Impact, and Nostalgia", a special report that whisks you back in time to an era of innovation, imagination, and 8-bit wonder! This comprehensive guide, authored by seasoned...

Introducing a groundbreaking textbook specifically tailored for the newly designed course "Digital and Technological Solutions" under the New Education Policy NEP-2020. This comprehensive book, titled "Digital and Technological Solutions: Exploring the Foundations," is a valuable resource for undergraduate students across a wide range of...

This volume brings to the forefront some of the proponents of the mathematics of the twentieth century who have put at our disposal new and powerful instruments for investigating the reality around us. The portraits present impressive and passionate people.Author: Claudio BartocciISBN-10: 3642447554ISBN-13: 9783642447556Publisher:...

The Cold War was a state of political and military tension after World War II between powers in the Western Bloc (the United States, its NATO allies and others) and powers in the Eastern Bloc (the Soviet Union and its satellite states). Historians do...

A complete enumeration of the instruction set of EDSAC, the first practical stored-program computer.Author: Francis GurtowskiISBN-10: 1505499380ISBN-13: 9781505499384Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/05/2015Pages: 220Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.15lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.46d

The author's own software simulation of EDSAC positioned him to practice machine language coding and debugging while electronic text messaging with a rules-based fantasy world back and forth via the command line. Boil down the modern arts and contemporary fruits of computer programming and...

This work derives from a conference discussing the history of computing in education. This conference is the first of hopefully a series of conferences that will take place within the International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) and hence, we describe it as the First...

The Routledge Companion to Global Internet Histories brings together research on the diverse Internet histories that have evolved in different regions, language cultures and social contexts across the globe. While the Internet is now in its fifth decade, the understanding and formulation of its...

Breaking Through Bytes uncovers the hidden history of women who shaped the course of technological progress. Dive into stories of mixed digital artist Thea Baumann, actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr, and pioneering programmer Betty Snyder alongside virtual reality specialist Claire Blackshaw.Author: Kelly VeroISBN-10: 1032935677ISBN-13:...

Although Bright Boys covers the years 1938 to 1958, the critical time period in making Information Technology's transformative tool-the electronic digital computer (Whirlwind)-was 1945 to 1949. With the 70th anniversary of the making of that tool coming up in 2019, the new edition of...

"Programmers at Work... does for budding software writers what the Paris Review interviews did for would-be fiction writers. It provides comfort, inspiration, and a sense of community with those who have already succeeded in the field...it is not to be missed." - Erik Sandberg-Diment,...

Book Review: "Connected: The Complete History and Future of the Internet"Rating: ★★★★★In "Connected: The Complete History and Future of the Internet," readers are treated to an expansive and meticulously detailed exploration of one of the most transformative forces of our time-the internet. This book...

In "Navigating the AI Era," embark on a transformative journey through the landscape of guaranteed income initiatives and the future of work. As artificial intelligence reshapes industries and redefines the nature of employment, this book serves as a beacon of hope and a roadmap...

From the smartphones in our pockets to the algorithms shaping our online world, artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic fantasy-it's a present reality. But the seeds of this revolution were sown long ago, in the myths, philosophies, and early scientific explorations of centuries...

1997 didn't feel like a turning point.That's exactly why it was.There was no collapse. No revolution. No defining catastrophe that announced the arrival of a new world. Instead, 1997 quietly aligned everything-technology, media, markets, culture, power, and identity-setting the modern era into motion without...

Revealing the unheralded contributions of women of color to the foundation and development of the digital economyThe Inattention Economy challenges the widespread myth that the internet was born from the labor of a handful of white male entrepreneurs, recovering the uncredited and unpaid contributions...

Humanity's journey through the Industrial Revolutions has been a testament to our capacity for innovation and transformation, each era reshaping society through technological leaps that redefined how we live, work, and connect. At the heart of this narrative are the leaders driving change, from...

Crafting elegant and efficient solutions!KEY FEATURES ● Learn core functional programming (FP) concepts and their advantages for Go development.● Implement practical techniques like closures, higher-order functions, and function currying for powerful codes.● Write clean and maintainable code using immutability and pure functions.DESCRIPTION "Functional Programming...

Author: Einar SmithISBN-10: 3662516837ISBN-13: 9783662516836Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/23/2016Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.30d

This volume brings to the forefront some of the proponents of the mathematics of the twentieth century who have put at our disposal new and powerful instruments for investigating the reality around us. The portraits present impressive and passionate people.Author: Claudio BartocciISBN-10: 3642136052ISBN-13: 9783642136054Publisher:...

This book stems from the desire to systematize and put down on paper essential historical facts about the Web, a system that has undoubtedly changed our lives in just a few decades. But how did it manage to become such a central pillar of...

Take a nostalgic look back at this classic game company. Author Scott Elder shows Nufekop from the inside out and pokes fun at a few of the somewhat innocent decisions that were made back in the 1980's during the golden age of home gaming....

In this collection of over 20 pieces of original contemporaneous reporting andanalysis, veteran game journalist Kyle Orland takes a look back at gaming's "awkward adolescence" in the early 2000s. In doing so, he examines the technological, cultural, and business forces that were roiling the...

Most industrial nations actively support research and development of advanced computer technology. They usually justify public expenditures on the basis of both economic and national security benefits. This heavy government involvement and the international nature of the computer industry have created increasing challenges to...

This book gives a comprehensive idea of the recent research efforts targeting mmWave 5G mobile terminals and base stations. This is followed by conformal antennas which could be easily integrated onto typical smartphones.Author: Shiban Kishen Koul,G. S. KarthikeyaISBN-10: 0367626438ISBN-13: 9780367626433Publisher: CRC PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/07/2024Pages:...

Lolcows: The Internet's Never-Ending Tragedy is the world's first book on the subject of internet lolcows.The word lolcow is a portmanteau of "lol" - laugh out loud and "cow" - someone who is milked. A lolcow is someone that is baited or tricked into...

"A remarkably clear explanation of how modern AI actually works." "A powerful new mental model for understanding artificial intelligence." "One of the most accessible and illuminating books on the rise of AI." AI didn't just improve computers.It changed what a computer is. For decades,...