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“alan j harrison”

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  • How to Learn Computer Science

    Stories, skills and superpowers

    by Alan J. Harrison ...
    How To Learn Computer Science is for all ambitious students of computer science. Reading this book will illuminate the subject, explaining where each topic comes from, looking at its history and exploring links to wider culture. The book tackles some key stumbling blocks in each topic such as common misconceptions: mistaken ideas about the topic that slow you down and cause frustration. Plenty of ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • How to Teach Computer Science: Parable, practice and pedagogy

    by Alan J. Harrison ...
    This book is for new or aspiring computer science teachers wishing to improve their subject knowledge and gain confidence in the classroom. And it's for experienced computer science teachers who wish to hone their practice, in particular in the areas of explicit instruction, tackling misconceptions and exploring pedagogical content knowledge. You will read some of the backstory to our subject – ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

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  • Understanding the Digital World

    What You Need to Know about Computers, the Internet, Privacy, and Security, Second Edition

    by Brian W. Kernighan ...
    A brand-new edition of the popular introductory textbook that explores how computer hardware, software, and networks workComputers are everywhere. Some are highly visible, in laptops, tablets, cell phones, and smart watches. But most are invisible, like those in appliances, cars, medical equipment, transportation systems, power grids, and weapons. We never see the myriad computers that quietly ... Read more

    $32.39 USD

  • The Computer

    A Very Short Introduction

    by Darrel Ince ...
    Series series Very Short Introductions
    There is a companion web site asssociated with the book (http://vsicomputer.wordpress.com/). It contains chapter summaries, links to relevant material and posts about items of news relevant to the book's contents. Computers have changed so much since the room-filling, bulky magnetic tape running monsters of the mid 20th century. They now form a vital part of most people's lives. And they are more ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • A Concise History of Computers, Smartphones and the Internet

    by Ernie Dainow ...
    The very first electronic computers were invented at the end of World War II. They were very large machines that could only be used in special air conditioned rooms. Today, almost everybody carries a computer in their pocket, in their mobile phone. How did all this come about in only 70 years?This book is for people who would like to know the answer to this question. It tells this exciting story, ... Read more

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  • Compute-IT: Student's Book 1 - Computing for KS3

    by George Rouse, Graham Hastings, Zoe Ross, Mark Dorling, Carl Turland, Genevieve Smith-Nunes, Ilia Avroutine, James Abela, Phil Bagge, Sarah Lawrey ...
    Series Book 1 - Compute-IT
    Compute-IT will help you deliver innovative lessons for the new Key Stage 3 Computing curriculum with confidence, using resources and meaningful assessment produced by expert educators. With Compute-IT you will be able to assess and record students' attainment and monitor progression all the way through to Key Stage 4.Developed by members of Computing at School, the national subject association ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • 30-Second Coding

    The 50 essential principles that instruct technology, each explained in half a minute

    by Mark Steadman ...
    Series series 30-Second
    The successful 30-Seco****nd series tackles coding, the science of programming the technology which operates in almost every aspect of modern life.Computer code operates behind nearly everything we do – from small calculations in the home to complex executions that drive the global economy. It influences who we see, follow, and like online and describes the websites we visit, the connections ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • History of Computer Science

    Technology, Application and Organization

    by Georg E. Schäfer ...
    The history of Computer Science is a picture of dramatic changes. European Scientists discovered many basic methods needed for computing. American companies saw the commercial potential. Asian factories produce first class products like mobile devices. Chinese supercomputing is one of the leaders in the race to exascale computing power. Freedom of information, Open Data and Open Government are ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Information Science

    by Kathy Campbell ...
    Series series The Study of Science II
    This interdisciplinary resource on information management covers storing and transferring information, and how information is organized, accessed, interpreted, distributed, and used. It includes the subjects of computer science, library science, artificial intelligence, engineering, linguistics, psychology, mathematics of programming, and the theory of problem solving. Readers learn about ... Read more

    $32.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Digital Document

    by Bruce Duyshart ...
    Documents, such as drawings, memos and specifications, form an essential function in the design and construction industry. Throughout the lifecycle of a built asset, starting from an initial design idea, right through to a final built form and its ongoing management, thousands, even millions of documents can be used to convey various forms of information to a range of interested parties. In many ... Read more

    $103.99 USD

  • Computer Science Made Simple

    Learn how hardware and software work-- and how to make them work for you!

    by V. Anton Spraul ...
    Series series Made Simple
    Be smarter than your computerIf 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 today’s computers to using advanced applications. The perfect primer, it ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Introduction to Information Technology

    by Chris Koch ...
    Science and technology have occupied almost all spheres of human life and living. The wonderful achievements of science and technology have glorified the modern world and transformed the civilization into a scientific and technological civilization. Considering the importance of science and technology, they have been incorporated in every stage of education. The present book deals with the ... Read more

    $202.99 USD