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Ever wonder what goes on inside your computer? Take a look into how processors, networks, and more are all connected.

Do your stress levels rise as you approach the computer section of your favorite retailer? Do you dread "Tech Talk" with your favorite computer support person? It's time to show them how much you know. "How Computers Work (Computing Foundations)" will help. Empowering you to: -Demystify Bits and Bytes -Recognize CPU specifications -Compare RAM and Hard Drive capacities -Learn a few networking fundamentals -Explain to others how the Internet works -Help keep your family and computer safe -SAVE a few $$$ on that new computer. "How Computers Work (Computing Foundations)" - Empowering you to ...

Building on his national bestseller The Rational Optimist, Matt Ridley chronicles the history of innovation, and how we need to change our thinking on the subject. Innovation is the main event of the modern age, the reason we experience both dramatic improvements in our living standards and...

This book takes the mystery out of computer programming. Learn about coding, algorithms, and more.

You press the start button, hear the hum, feel the faint vibration—and still have no idea what is actually happening under the hood. Hundreds of controlled explosions per second, electric motors twisting silently, sensors watching every wheel, airbags and crumple zones waiting in reserve, software deciding how and when your car should intervene. This book turns that mystery into a clear, satisfying picture you can finally hold in your head. Inside this book, readers will learn how to: See what really happens in a four‑stroke engine and why most fuel becomes heat, not motion Compare ...

Have you ever wondered how your computer remembers your favorite game or a picture you just drew? What's the secret inside that lets it be so smart and fast? Blast off on an adventure into the digital world with "How Does Computer Memory Work?", a wonderfully illustrated book that explains the amazing science of computer memory for kids in a fun and simple way. Discover the difference between a computer's long-term memory (like a giant closet for all your files) and its super-fast short-term memory, RAM, which acts like a busy chef's countertop! This is the perfect STEM book for children, ...

Can a Particle Be in Two Places at Once? Welcome to the Strangest Science in the Universe. Does your child ask questions you can’t answer? At the smallest scale, the universe is strange, surprising — and completely real. Quantum physics sounds impossible. Most adults struggle to explain it. This book changes that. Quantum Physics for Kids turns complex ideas into a clear, structured journey for curious readers ages 8–12. No oversimplified cartoons. No confusing jargon. Just real science explained with clarity and respect. If you’ve been searching for the right way to explain reality...

As heard on NPR's "Science Friday," discover the book recommended by Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Daniel Pink, and Adam Grant: an "accessible, informative, and hilarious" introduction to the weird and wonderful world of artificial intelligence (Ryan North). "You look like a thing and I love...

Have you ever wondered how moving a small mouse on your desk makes a magical arrow dance across your computer screen? It's not magic—it's amazing science! Dive into the fascinating world of everyday technology with "How Does a Computer Mouse Work?", a beautifully illustrated book that reveals the incredible secrets hidden inside this helpful device. This is the perfect book on how computers work for kids, transforming a simple tool into an exciting adventure in science and engineering. Join us as we uncover the mouse's "secret eye," a tiny camera that takes thousands of super-fast ...

Have you ever tapped a key and watched a letter magically appear on the screen? How does the keyboard know exactly which letter you want to type? Dive into the amazing world of everyday technology with "How Do Computer Keyboards Work?", a book that reveals the incredible secrets hidden beneath your fingertips. Discover the keyboard's "secret sandwich" of circuits, the bouncy rubber domes that make typing feel so satisfying, and the invisible grid that tells the computer which key you've pressed. This fun and engaging STEM book for children makes learning about computer science for children ...

Science Concepts Explained for Non-Scientists: Clear Guides to How the World Works Computer Science Explained for Non-Scientists: How Algorithms, Data, and Digital Systems Shape the Modern World is a clear, accessible guide to one of the most influential sciences of the modern age. Written for readers with no technical background, this book explains how computer science works at the conceptual level, focusing on ideas rather than coding, formulas, or jargon. It reveals what happens behind the screens we use every day and shows how computers transform information into action through ...

5th Edition - New for 2024 This textbook is on the College Board's AP® Computer Science Principles Example Textbook List. A great intro to Computer Science concepts for all ages. Perfect for: AP Computer Science Principles (AP-CSP) Teacher Certification Tests (PRAXIS, GACE, etc.) Integrated Digital Technology CS Foundations Exploring Computer Science Curious kids and adults Everyone! --- The 5th edition comes with several updates, including: Computing Systems Deeper dive into CPU/GPU More on logic gates Other updates And more! --- Computer science is the world's fastest growing field of ...

Finally Understand Quantum Computing — No Equations, No PhD Required Your firm's CTO just mentioned quantum computing in the all-hands. Your board wants a briefing. Your competitors are launching "quantum-ready" initiatives. And you still don't actually know what a qubit is. Demystifying Qubits is the plain-English primer built for busy professionals who need to understand the quantum computing revolution — fast, accurately, and without a single equation. Curious about qubits but allergic to math? This book builds intuition first and leaves the heavy formulas to graduate textbooks. ...

Hidden beneath the surface of the internet, a new, stark reality is looming - one that cuts to the very heart of our endless debates about the impact of AI. Anthropologist Mary L. Gray and computer scientist Siddharth Suri team up to unveil how services delivered by companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Uber can only function smoothly thanks to the judgment and experience of a vast, invisible human labor force. These people doing "ghost work" make the internet seem smart. An estimated 8 percent of Americans have worked at least once in this "ghost economy".

Look for Dr. Tamara Patzer's expanded 2025 edition based on what is happening now. This is the perfect tool for learning how to talking to AI. Proven Prompts is the ultimate guide for content creators (use your imagination and create CREATIVE content for any purpose including nonfiction marketing work) looking to unlock their full creative potential using the power of ChatGPT. This comprehensive guide, written by Dr. Tamara "Tami" Patzer, creator of AI Mastery Club and author of numerous books on business and marketing, is packed with valuable insights, tips, and tricks for using ChatGPT to...

You are not too late. You are exactly on time. You have spent a lifetime becoming an expert. At your work, in your home, raising a family, learning a craft. The newest technology in the world has finally become useful enough to put all of that experience to work. This book shows you how. You are not learning a technology. You are hiring an assistant. That one idea changes everything. The assistant is patient, it works only for you, and it never once makes you feel slow or behind. Most guides for older readers treat you like a nervous beginner who has to be coaxed along. This one does the ...

Master the fundamentals of technology and algorithms without deciphering complex math or intimidating coding jargon. Transform your daily commute into an engaging masterclass on the digital world. Whether you are upskilling for a career shift or satisfying an intense curiosity about software...