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Daemon
by Daniel SuarezEXPERIENCE THE NEW WORLD ORDER. It controls almost everything in our modern world, from remote entry on our cars and the flight controls of our airplanes to the movements of the entire world economy. Thousands of simple and autonomous computer programs, or daemons, make our networked world possible, running constantly in the background of our lives. Daemons traffic e-mail. Daemons transfer money. Daemons monitor power grids. These daemons are pervasive and, for the most part, benign. But the same can't always be said for the people who design them. Matthew Sobol was a legendary computer game designer-- the billionaire architect behind half a dozen popular online games. His premature death depressed millions of gamers around the world. But Sobol's fans aren't the only ones to note his passing. When his obituary is posted online, a previously dormant daemon activates, initiating a chain of events that may unravel the fabric of the hyperefficient, interconnected world Sobol left behind. With Sobol's secrets buried along with him, and as new layers of his daemon are unleashed at every turn, it's up to an unlikely alliance to decipher his intricate plans and wrest the world from the grasp of a nameless, faceless enemy--or learn to live in a society in which we are no longer in control.
Readings in CyberEthics
by Richard A. Spinello Herman T. TavaniThis book of readings is ideal for ethics instructors looking for up-to-date and provocative material in the evolving fields of computer and Internet ethics.
Research Strategies: Finding Your Way Through the Information Fog
by William B. BadkeFilled with time-tested strategies and expert advice, Research Strategies teaches you the skills that are essential to the success of any research project.
The Rough Guide to the Play Station Portable
by Nicholas Gilewicz Sean MahoneyThe Rough Guide to the PSP is the ultimate handbook to Sony's hugely successful hand-held games console. From the basic buying and operating instructions to downloading and listening to music, this guide helps the reader to understand the technical processes of tweaking the PSP and to perform operations never dreamed of by Sony. It explains how to: Find the right model and get the best deal Explore the best online sites and forums Play movies, music, and games with the Universal Media Disc Fully exploit the PSP's WiFi functionality Downgrade firmware and run homebrew applications Use emulators to play classic games Maximize the potential of the memory stick Extend your PSP with software and hardware accessories Plus much, much more. . . Whether you're an experienced gamer or just getting started, this is the book for you.
Object Oriented Programming Through Java
by P. Radha KrishnaUsing Java to advantage depends on learning its object oriented, platform independent, security concerned and graphic intensive features effectively. The explanations, programs, points and style of writing are to convey the power of the language.
Microsoft® Office 2007: Illustrated, Windows Vista Edition, Introductory
by David Beskeen Carol Cram Jennifer Duffy Lisa Friedrichsen Elizabeth Eisner RedingThis Microsoft Office 2007 Illustrated Series book covers the essential information that you need to know now for Microsoft Vista 2007. Our signature two-page spread design has been updated and refreshed to take full advantage of the new features of the Office 2007 software. This practical, easy to navigate book provides you with the essential knowledge you need to succeed at both work and beyond.
Andy Grove: The Life and Times of an American Business Icon
by Richard TedlowDuring Grove's career, Intel became the model for Silicon Valley. Silicon Valley became the model for the world. And Grove became Time's Man of the Year, an icon of the promise of the American life.
Distance Learning Programs 2005
by Peterson'sFeatures include: Descriptions of more than 3,500 degree and certificate programs; Financial aid options specifically for distance learners; Accreditation--what it's all about and why it's important; Information on distance learning consortia--the next big thing in distance learning; Tips on choosing the right program.
Distance Learning Online for Dummies
by Nancy StevensonDistance Learning Online For Dummies is your perfect resource for navigating the rocky waters of distance learning. Find the right school for you, figure out the costs of classes, get registered, and go to school. Each step along this path can be intimidating, unless you have this book! Author Nancy Stevenson makes getting over these hurdles fun, with practical advice that will get you working towards that degree in no time at all. Once you're in class, she'll still be there to help you with correct etiquette for the virtual classroom, study tips, and advice on the best web tools to complement your learning experience! Includes a chapter on distance learning for people with disabilities.
Chrissa
by Mary CasanovaChrissa Maxwell moves to a new school in the middle of the year, and the girls in her fourth-grade class are decidedly unfriendly. On the advice of her grandmother, Chrissa tries first to be nice, and then to ignore the mean girls. But they just won't quit, and when the teasing turns into serious bullying, Chrissa must find the courage to stand strong and speak out.
The Rough Guide to the Internet
by Peter Buckley Duncan ClarkWritten in plain English, this book covers everything from getting online for the first time to newsfeeds, Internet telephony and advanced tips and tricks guaranteed to turn casual surfers into Net gurus. This fully revised guide covers all the latest sites and crazes, including Skype, blogging, myspace and other social networks and online video. Whether you've never sent an email or you just want to keep up with the latest developments, this is the book for you.
Things That Make Us Smart: Defending Human Attributes in the Age of the Machine
by Donald NormanHumans have always worked with objects to extend our cognitive powers, from counting on our fingers to designing massive supercomputers. But advanced technology does more than merely assist with thought and memory.
The Internet Escapade
by Joan Lowery NixonBecause Sean and Matt have been playing pranks on the school computers, they are in trouble when someone else creates real mischief with the technology.
Cryptography: A Very Short Introduction
by Fred Piper Sean MurphyProvide information about cryptography, gives tips and techniques.
FWD This Link: A Rough Guide to Staying Amused Online When You Should Be Working
by Peter Buckey Rhodri MarsdenFrom skate-boarding dogs to Arnold Schwarzenegger photoshopped into a swimsuit and sat on George Bush's lap, FWD This Link brings together the biggest distractions of the past decade into an addictive user-friendly Rough Guide. Rhodri Marsden, Technology columnist for the Independent and guru on the webs weirdest, shares the coolest virals and hoaxes and the funniest YouTube clips. Discover the unsuspecting internet stars, and the reason why we loved them from the Star Wars Kid to the Numa Numa guy. The guide is packed with the webs most entertaining wildlife including fainting goats and frisky donkeys. Let's not forget the power of the email and those living to regret clicking the "send" button, only for their heart-felt love letters to be splashed across the press the next morning. Those wonderful websites that have you coming back again and again, brow-furrowing collections, online museums and shopping sites that defy belief -- they're all here to keep you amused online when you should be working. Warning: This book will not help you clear your Inbox.
Agile Estimating and Planning
by Mike CohnAgile Estimating and Planning is the definitive, practical guide to estimating and planning agile projects. In this book, Agile Alliance cofounder Mike Cohn discusses the philosophy of agile estimating and planning and shows you exactly how to get the job done, with real-world examples and case studies.
User Stories Applied: For Agile Software Development
by Mike CohnThis guide describes user stories and explains how they can be used to articulate customer programming needs. It highlights both successful and unsuccessful implementations of the concept, and discusses its application for planning, managing, and testing software development projects. Cohn is a programmer and software project manager. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Codebreaker: The History of Codes and Ciphers, from the Ancient Pharaohs to Quantum Cryptography
by Stephen Pincock"Codebreaker chronicles the story of codes -- from Julius Caesar and Mary Queen of Scots to quantum cryptography and the next generation -- and the historical events that have turned on them. But however eye-opening are the inner workings of the Caesar shift cipher or the codes of the Navajo Windtalkers, even more intriguing is the allure of unsolved codes. Codebreaker profiles some of those hailed as unbreakable, such as the magnificent Dorabella and Beale Ciphers and the Voynich manuscript." --BOOK JACKET.
The Insider Guide to Careers in Information Technology (2005 Edition)
by WetFeetDespite the technology sector downturn and the outsourcing trend, IT professions are among the fastest-growing and highest-paying jobs in the economy. This WetFeet Insider Guide explores current industry trends, where IT professionals commonly find work, major IT job functions, and what industry professionals like and dislike about the work.
Teach Yourself Quarkxpress 40
by Christopher LumgairGives all tips and techniques of how to use quarkxpress
The Rough Guide to Blogging
by Jonathan YangThe Rough Guide to Blogging is the ultimate reference for all things weblog. It takes you into the blogosphere, from blogging's early history and where it is today, to the future of blogs and their social and cultural impact. This book will help you to discover the greatest blogs on the web and to understand newsreaders and RSS. Whether you want to start your own blog or contribute to an existing one, this guide will teach you everything you'll need to know. Chapters include: Creating a Blog, Blog Design, Advanced Blogging, Audio and Video, Podcasting, Blogging for Money, Corporate Blogging plus much, much more. Whether you're an experienced blogger or just getting started, this is the right book for you.
Virtually Perfect
by Dan GutmanYip Turner spends more time playing computer games than with other kids. For him, virtual reality usually beats reality! So when his dad, a movie special-effects designer, brings home new software for creating virtual actors, Yip is psyched. He and his sister create "Victor," a boy who is smart, handsome, and charming-perfect in everyway. But when Victor leaves cyberspace and invades their world, Yip realizes that there are bugs in the virtual-actor software. Now his family-and possibly the whole country!-may be in danger..
Innovation in Open and Distance Learning: Successful Development of Online and Web-based Learning
by Fred Lockwood Anne GooleyOpen and distance education is now widespread, not just in the open universities of the world, but in all education and training sectors, from traditional campus universities to corporate training centers.With contributions from some of the world's leading practitioners in the field, this book draws together contemporary experience in the application of technology to distributed learning. It will be a valuable guide to all those implementing web-based learning. It provides a thought provoking appraisal of the strategies and processes for managing change in open and distance learning and offers a progressive vision for all those involved in this widespread discipline.
Rapid Development: Taming Wild Software Schedules
by Steve M. McconnellGet your development schedules under control and on track! Corporate and commercial software-development teams all want solutions for one important problem--how to get their high-pressure development schedules under control.
Computer Crunch! (The Secret World of Alex Mack #24)
by Patricia L. Barnes-SvarneyAlex's media class is divided into two teams and both are assigned to write a newsletter. The other team is way ahead of her group and she begins to smell a rat--is there a traitor in her midst?