Computers - History

"Power Without the Price." Every Atari fan remembers that slogan from the 1980s as the rallying cry for 16-bit computing in the form of the Atari ST. This groundbreaking computer brought previously unimagined power to the home user for the first time-and transformed an...

A story about people, pioneers with diverse backgrounds and characters who established a new field Fascinating insight into the field as it existed and evolved Valuable reading for anyone interested in the history of computingAuthor: Giorgio AusielloISBN-10: 3319626795ISBN-13: 9783319626796Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/16/2018Pages: 290Format: HardcoverWeight:...

Author: Luther MorganISBN-13: 9798993801612Publisher: LM PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/19/2025Pages: 268Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.13lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d

How computer models became fundamental to political practice--from winning elections to global affairs--and how we imagine political futures as a computing problem. For more than six decades, the public has been promised that computers will revolutionize politics, both nationally and internationally. In SimPolitics, Fenwick...

"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,...

This book explores the profound legacy of Alan Turing, and how his five great ideas have been developed by the winners of the Turing Prize to shape the digital world we live in today. These five groundbreaking concepts--universal computability and insolvability, cryptography, electronic digital...

How the original ELIZA chatbot transformed ideas about AI and society's response to them. As we reach the 60th anniversary of ELIZA's public debut, Inventing ELIZA offers the first comprehensive critical analysis of Joseph Weizenbaum's groundbreaking chatbot system through the lens of critical code...

AI For The Culture isn't just a book, it's a movement. Nyjal J. Drayton empowers readers to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for career growth, entrepreneurship, and creative expression. This is about more than just competing; it's about leading, innovating, and reshaping...

Dial Up to Utopia: An Oral History of the Early Internet shares the voices of the artists, critics, activists, and writers who were deeply engaged in the genesis and culture of the world's most powerful technology: the internet.Participants include Douglas Rushkoff, Jane Metcalfe, Bruce...

This book explores the profound legacy of Alan Turing, and how his five great ideas have been developed by the winners of the Turing Prize to shape the digital world we live in today. These five groundbreaking concepts-universal computability and insolvability, cryptography, electronic digital...

From 1995 to the present day the number of Internet users has increased from 16 million to 3.7 billion. What are the reasons for such an extraordinary success? This book reconstructs the origins of the Internet from the period following the Second World War...

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...