Turing's Vision: The Birth of Computer Science (Bernhardt Chris)(Paperback)

Turing's Vision: The Birth of Computer Science (Bernhardt Chris)(Paperback)

An accessible and fascinating exploration of how Alan Turing's mathematical theory gave rise to modern computer science and applications--from the desktop to cell phones In 1936, when he was just twenty-four years old, Alan Turing wrote a remarkable paper in which he outlined the theory of

Schaum's Outline of Principles of Computer Science (Tymann Paul)(Paperback)

Learn the essentials of computer science Schaum's Outline of Principles of Computer Science provides a concise overview of the theoretical foundation of computer science. It also includes focused review of object-oriented programming using

Algorithmics: The Spirit of Computing (Harel David)(Paperback)

Computer science is the science of the future, and already underlies every facet of business and technology, and much of our everyday lives. In addition, it will play a crucial role in the science the 21st century, which will be dominated by biology and biochemistry, similar to the role of

Turing's Cathedral - The Origins of the Digital Universe (Dyson George)(Paperback / softback)

Computer Science: A Very Short Introduction (Dasgupta Subrata)(Paperback)

Over the past sixty years, the spectacular growth of the technologies associated with the computer is visible for all to see and experience. Yet, the science underpinning this technology is less visible and little understood outside the professional computer science community. As a scientific

Computer Science Illuminated 7e W/ Advantage Access (Dale Nell)(Paperback)

Designed for the introductory computing and computer science course, the student-friendly Computer Science Illuminated, Seventh Edition provides students with a solid foundation for further study, and offers non-majors a complete introduction to computing. Fully revised and updated, the Seventh

A/As Level Computer Science for OCR Student Book (Surrall Alistair)(Paperback)

A new series of print and digital resources developed for the 2015 A/AS Level Computer Science

Algorithms to Live By - The Computer Science of Human Decisions (Christian Brian)(Paperback / softback)

A fascinating exploration of how computer algorithms can be applied to our everyday

Society of Mind (Minsky Marvin)(Paperback)

Marvin Minsky -- one of the fathers of computer science and cofounder of the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at MIT -- gives a revolutionary answer to the age-old question: 'How does the mind work?' Minsky brilliantly portrays the mind as a 'society' of tiny components that are themselves

A/As Level Computer Science for Wjec/Eduqas Student Book (Thomas Mark)(Paperback)

A new series of print and digital resources developed for the 2015 A/AS Level Computer Science

Can Science Make Sense of Life? (Jasanoff Sheila)(Paperback)

Nearly seventy years after the discovery of the structure of DNA, and the birth of the genetic age, a powerful new vocabulary has emerged to express science's growing command over the matter of life. Armed with knowledge of the code that governs all living things, biology and biotechnology are

The First Actress: A Novel of Sarah Bernhardt (Gortner C. W.)(Paperback)

'This novel about Sarah Bernhardt, the iconic French actress, is both a riveting portrait of the artist as a passionate young woman and a luscious historical novel full of period detail.'--Melanie Benjamin, New York Times bestselling author of Mistress of the Ritz and The Aviator's Wife From her

Complete Computer Science for Cambridge Igcserg & O Level Revision Guide (Page Alison)(Paperback)

Build assessment confidence with the step-by-step, practical approach of the Complete Computer Science Revision

Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (Abelson Harold)(Paperback)

Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs has had a dramatic impact on computer science curricula over the past decade. This long-awaited revision contains changes throughout the text. There are new implementations of most of the major programming systems in the book, including the

Hardware: The Definitive SF Works of Chris Foss (Foss Chris)(Pevná vazba)

Foss's groundbreaking and distinctive science fiction art revolutionized paperback covers in the 1970s and 80s. Dramatically raising the bar for realism and invention, his trademark battle-weary spacecraft, dramatic alien landscapes and crumbling brutalist architecture irrevocably changed the

Multiple View Geom Comp Vision 2ed (Hartley Richard)(Paperback)

A basic problem in computer vision is to understand the structure of a real world scene. This book covers relevant geometric principles and how to represent objects algebraically so they can be computed and applied. Recent major developments in the theory and practice of scene reconstruction are

Essential Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science (Lewis Harry)(Pevná vazba)

A more intuitive approach to the mathematical foundation of computer science Discrete mathematics is the basis of much of computer science, from algorithms and automata theory to combinatorics and graph theory. This textbook covers the discrete mathematics that every computer science student needs

Marvel-Verse: Wanda & Vision (Claremont Chris)(Paperback)

They are two of the mightiest Avengers, who shared one of the greatest romances in the entire Marvel-Verse! They are the synthezoid Vision and the reality-manipulating Scarlet Witch - and these are some of their most action-packed adventures! First, the Vision is unleashed on the Avengers by his

Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Revision Guide (Watson David)(Paperback)

Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science Revision Guide follows the Cambridge IGCSE (0478) and Cambridge O Level (2210) Computer Science syllabuses, matching the syllabus for examination from 2015. The book instils confidence and thorough understanding of the topics learned by the students as they revise

Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Computer Science (Weidmann Ann)(Paperback / softback)

The Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Computer Science Student Book is aligned to the 2020 specification, bringing Computer Science to life with real-world examples, and providing support for the new practical on-screen

Foundations of Computer Science (Forouzan Behrouz (De Anza College))(Paperback / softback)

Copernicus: A Very Short Introduction (Gingerich Owen)(Paperback)

Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543) is a pivotal figure in the birth of modern science, the astronomer who 'stopped the sun and set the earth in motion.' Born in Poland, educated at Cracow and then in Italy, he served all of his adult life as a church administrator. His vision of a sun-centered

GCSE Computer Science for Aqa Student Book (Waller David)(Paperback)

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2016 AQA and OCR GCSE Computer Science qualifications. Written for the AQA GCSE Computer Science specification for first teaching from 2016, this print Student Book uses an exciting and engaging approach to help students build their

The Republican Brain: The Science of Why They Deny Science--And Reality (Mooney Chris)(Pevná vazba)

Bestselling author Chris Mooney uses cutting-edge research to explain the psychology behind why today's Republicans reject reality--it's just part of who they are.From climate change to evolution, the rejection of mainstream science among Republicans is growing, as is the denial of expert consensus