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Cox, an early pioneer in the Object-Oriented Technology revolution, anticipates how the electronic frontier will be famed by putting the information revolution in context with other historic revolutions. He proposes a humancentric framework in relation to electronic goods, eith the superdistribution approach detailed.
(ISBN 0201502089)
Price = $26.95
This resource promotes interaction between members of the AI community by detailing new AI techniques and by acting as a guide to further literature. The book should also assist in the maturation of the field by identifying techniques and clarifying its terminology. This edition is completely revised with man new entries to bring the book completely up-to-date.
(ISBN 0540593233)
Price = $34.00
In the ten years since the publication of the first edition of this book, the field of fault-tolerant design has broadened in appeal, particularly with its emerging application in distributed computing. This new edition specifically deals with this dynamically changing computing environment, incorporating new topics such as fault-tolerance in multi-processor and distributed systems.
(ISBN 0130578878)
Price = $68.00
This handy guide offers advice on which laptop computers and modems are best for traveling and how to use them. It also presents invaluable information on connecting abroad, on-line service providers, effective troubleshooting, and more. Includes indexes of equipment and countries and a glossary of terms.
(ISBN 1850321647)
Price = $16.95
From leading industrial/research experts, here is an insider's look at todays best practices for software reliability engineering. Using this guide, software developers, designers and project managers, high level applications programmers and designers, and students will be able to tap into an unparalleled repository of accumulated experience and expertise.
(ISBN 0070394008)
Price = $69.50
Most books on computer security are highly technical and written for administrators of large operating systems. Now--at last--here is a comprehensive guide for computer users. Covering security basics for DOS, Windows, Windows 95, and Mac, Michael Alexander also offers detailed information on viruses, encryption, privacy, and security in the online world.
Published November '95 by Addison Wesley Publishing Co (ISBN 0201489189)
Price = $19.95
Completely updated to reflect new developments in PC-based multimedia technology, this handbook puts todays best video, sound, animation and graphics software within reach of even the most budget-minded user. Aubrey Pilgrim shows how to build a state-of-the-art multimedia PC system that meets or exceeds all MPC requirements. the CD-ROM is crammed with entertaining and useful shareware.
(ISBN 0079122264)
Price = $39.95
Ed Yourdan demonstrates how U.S. software organizations can become world-class shops if they exploit the key software technologies of the 1990s. "View this book as a Tom Peters-style search for excellence in the software world. Be prepared to be angered. Be prepared to be confronted. Be prepared to change."--Raymond G.A. Cote, BYTE Magazine, July, 1992.
Published May '93 by Prentice Hall (ISBN 0131919589)
Price = $19.95
This new edition of the computer hacker's lexicon includes more than 200 new entries and updates and 175 revisions. It also supplies additional background on existing entries and clarifies the murky origins of several important jargon terms--while still retaining its wit and humor.
Published November '93 by Mit Press (ISBN 0262680793)
Price = $14.95
Beyond an explanation of how to set up a system and create CDs, this book discusses the "what" and "why" of using CD-ROM. A DOS/Windows CD-ROM accompanies the book abd includes the text of the book, demos of software programs, important utilities for CD-ROM users and more.
Published May '96 by Online Inc/Pemberton Press (ISBN 0910965188)
Price = $34.95
Aimed at anyone who uses a computer regularly and is concerned about the possible health risks involved, this easy-access book--designed for quick desktop reference--devotes a spread to each topic in an approach packed with tips and practical advice on using computers more safely and effectively.
Published July '95 by Peachpit Press (ISBN 0201883669)
Price = $5.95
A comprehensive guide to producing user manuals, from writing the documentation to designing and printing the manual, written especially for those with litle or no desktop publishing experience. Places special emphasis on organizing the document, administering the documentation process and establishing style guidelines.
Published October '95 by John Wiley & Sons (ISBN 0471118469)
Price = $29.95
Patterson-Hennessey's new work offers the most current and comprehensive coverage of the topic and is the only book on the market to include RISC architectures. The book is intended to teach a broader audience the fundamentals of computing including programs, operating systems, and compilers.
Published June '93 by Morgan Kaufmann Publishers Inc (ISBN 1558602819)
Price = $72.95
This guide will answer the need of people who want basic computer information so they can make an intelligent buying decision, without having to read a 400-page book. The tutorial covers the most important issues to consider when buying a computer, in approximately 20 mini-tutorials--each of which can be completed in 10 minutes or less.
Published August '94 by Alpha Books (ISBN 1567615007)
Price = $12.99
Here is everything you need to kno
w about documenting computer products. It covers everything from basic pu
nctuation and style pointers to legal guidelines, from writing for an int
ernational audience to creating a documentation department. The CD includ
es FrameMaker templates for easy book creation complete with paragraph an
d character tags. 250 pp. Pub: 1/96.
Published January '96 by Prentice Hall (ISBN 0134553470)
Price = $29.95
This dictionary provides complete descriptions of complex terms in the areas of PC hardware and data communications, two areas of growth and interest. The descriptions are comprehensive and cross-referenced.
Published May '96 by O'Reilly & Associates Inc (ISBN 1565921585)
Price = $19.95
Doing for computers what Strunk and White did for the English language, The Little Book squeezes all the essentials into a few pages. Charles Rubin, author of 20 books on both Macs and PCs, makes computers easy--by showing you what you need to develop a general sense of how to make computers behave as you wish.
Published December '94 by Houghton Mifflin (ISBN 0395708168)
Price = $8.95
A perfect book for anyone who owns a personal computer, uses one at work, or is thinking of buying one. Using a unique combination of full-color illustrations and plain-English explanations, Lisa Biow helps new PC users conquer computerphobia and tame this complex, powerful machine so it not only ceases to intimidate but actually makes life easier.
Published September '93 by Ziff-Davis (ISBN 1562761552)
Price = $22.95
In the popular style of the Busy People series, this guide is packed with information and advice for everyone who wants to learn how to purchase, own, and get the most out of a PC. Revealing the smartest ways to get things done with a PC, the book is packed with many icons and illustrations that lighten up the learning process and keep it fun. (General Information)
Published June '96 by Osborne (ISBN 0078822106)
Price = $22.95
An insider's look at how the Internet is affecting politics, this book shows readers how to e-mail a member of Congress, how Congress is dealing with the information overload--auto-responders, franking, where to find and how to use Political Homepages--CapWeb and Thomas, and how the Internet will influence the 1996 Presidential Election.
Published May '96 by Ap Professional (ISBN 0121628701)
Price = $19.95
Here is a fully illustrated and easy-to-follow roadmap for building a custom Pentium Pro processor computer. Cost-conscious readers get the lowdown on where to find parts--including an invaluable 10-point guide to ordering by mail--along with step-by-step assembly instructions that leave nothing to chance. The book provides information on peripherals, software, multimedia, the WWW, and Windows 95, plus troubleshooting and repair tips.
Published March '96 by Mcgraw Hill Book Co (ISBN 0070501874)
Price = $21.95
This "well researched, well conceived, and well written" (Cyber Edge Journal) book has been revised and updated to cover Pentium. The highly-praised first edition sold over 25,000 copies--this edition is sure to be well received.
Published November '94 by Mcgraw Hill Book Co (ISBN 0070501688)
Price = $24.95
The main goal of using SCSI, Small Computer Systems Interface, is to make systems more expandable and flexible. SCSI allows users to connect up to seven peripherals to the SCSI bus. Written in conversational style, The Book of SCSI shows users how to install, configure and optimize their SCSI system.
ISBN 1886411026 Price: $34.95
Shipping great software can be done, insists McCarthy, and charts, in five sections, the progress from initial design to successful product. McCarthy is a software industry veteran and the director of the Microsoft Visual C++ development group.
ISBN 1556158238 Price: $24.95
Full of practical, simple exercises and tech-
niques for preventing physical and mental stress at the computer, this book gives
readers what they need to know about the functioning of the human body to achieve
relaxed, efficient, strain-free, safe-and comfortable ways of using their computers.
It shows how to choose equipment which will maintain and enhance proper body use and
how to set up a workstation for greater comfort.
ISBN 0133099156 Price: $18.95
Existing corporate computing is rapidly changing from mainframe facilities to networked. Designed for information managers using new technologies within a corporate setting, this book shows how to assess, develop, execute, and administer successful systems strategies for both immediate and long-term benefit.
ISBN 0471599182 Price: $39.95
No book on software project management has been so
influential and so timeless as The Mythical Man-Month. Now 20 years after the publi-
cation of his book, Frederick P. Brooks, Jr. (best known as the "father of the IBM
System 360") revisits his original ideas and develops new thoughts and advice both
for readers familiar with his work and for readers discovering it for the first time.
ISBN 0201835959 Price: $24.95
The long-awaited new book by the author of the bestselling Godel, Escher, Bach addresses the difference between human thinking and computer "thinking." Also describes the efforts of Hofstadter and his colleagues to build fluidity into computer models of analogy-making. Illustrated. National ads. 20,000 print.
ISBN 0465051545 Price: $30.00
A tutorial which teaches the user how to set up, turn on and use an IBM-compatible PC, in approximately 20 mini-tutorials--each of which can be completed in 10 minutes or less. Timesaving Tips, Plain English definitions, and Panic Button advice help users throughout the book.
ISBN 1567615120 Price: $10.99
The ideal book for every programmer and software developer, The Programmer's Job Handbook covers what every programmer needs to know to optimize their career. The book covers such topics as where the best jobs are, who pays the most, and what skills are going to be in the greatest demand. It also discusses building the perfect resume and having the perfect interview.
ISBN 0078821371 Price: $24.95
Readers will find, in up-to-date plain English, explanations of terms and acronyms they will encounter when buying or upgrading their computer system, using and learning application programs, reading computer manuals and using computer networks, the Internet and other on-line services.
ISBN 0789703564 Price: $14.99
Written by an industry expert who explains the terms in plain En-
glish, this is the most complete, most readable computer dictionary avail-
able. Providing more than simple definitions, this book offers tips, caut-
ions, and warnings; tables and figures; lengthy encyclopedia entries for
essential terms; and icons to link related entries. Updated with more than
1,000 new entries.
ISBN 0782116841 Price: $14.99
An essential resource for the computing pro-
fessional whose work needs to reflect the cutting edge of commercial tech-
nology, this book presents an easy-to-access guide to documentation style
practices and pronouncements with Microsoft's product groups--a guide whose
scope includes the range of desktop software and hardware that are appro-
priate for Windows.
ISBN 1556159390 Price: $24.95
The Microsoft Sourcebook for the Help Desk is a compilation of best help desk practices from Microsoft, designed for help support professionals who need to deliver quality technical support to end users. It contains information about a wide variety of support-related topics. The CD contains templates, checklists, and lists of decision-making criteria that users can customize.
ISBN 1556159277 Price: $39.95
The updated edition
of this award-winning, national bestseller contains information on the
latest technologies including multimedia and the Internet. This colorfully
illustrated computer anatomy book is filled with basic and insightful
information on the workings of a computer and the advanced technology that
is making the computer a part of everyday life.
ISBN 1562763449 Price: $24.95
This edition of How Computers Work, 2nd Ed. includes the full-fledged software: How Multimedia PC's Work CD-ROM. The CD-ROM contains stunning 3D animations that take you inside the computer. The CD covers the latest on chips from Intel, gives you in-depth discussions of CD-ROM drives, sound cards, video cards, LCD monitors, and much more--covering every aspect of multimedia PC's.
ISBN 1562763644 Price: $39.95
With 43,000 copies in print, this lively primer and reference covers the universe of PC hardware and software with a concise hardware buyers' guide, software surveys, and loads of useful tips on everything from plugging in a mouse to building a better worksheet. Thoroughly updated, this blockbuster volume is indispensable for anyone who wants to know what to buy, how to find it and how to use it. (General Information)
ISBN 0201883546 Price: $29.95
Easy PCs, 4th Ed. teaches readers the basics of using the ever-changing personal computer. It is designed to build the reader's computer confidence and get them productive immediately. The book steers clear of jargon, and doesn't overload readers with multiple ways of accomplishing a task. The full-color, highly visual format makes the book easy to use.
ISBN 0789704552 Price: $24.99
The seventh edition of this glossary keeps
readers up to date with over 2,000 revisions and new entries. A compendium
of computer concepts, terms, jargon, products, and the industry--with
cross-referencing and phonetic listings of acronyms--it gives readers faster
access to terms and technology than ever before. "Its score of 90% was the
highest for the dictionaries we tested."--PC Magazine.
ISBN 0814478727 Price: $24.95
The official study guide for the thousands of service tech-
nicians required to take the A+ Certification examination--an industry-wide
certification program of computer service professionals. Written with
the complete support of Drake Technologies and Testing, which administers
the test and the Computer Technology Industry Association, which sponsors it.
ISBN 0070485968 Price: $29.95
This authoritative, bestselling guide to setting up and running an information brokering business provides all the latest information prospective, novice, and even seasoned brokers need, including new coverage on tapping the tremendous potential of the Internet. The bundled disk features a communications package as well as the forms information brokers need to run their business.
ISBN 0079118789 Price: $34.95
A full-color graphical tutorial that teaches beginning computer users about personal computing. An illustration at the beginning of each chapter introduces readers to the program features and functions they will learn in that particular lesson, Then, through friendly, straightforward narrative, step-by-step instruction and visual reinforcement they learn through completing the appropriate tasks.
ISBN 1567615031 Price: $19.99
A major new edition of the
classic history of the computer from ENIAC to the P6 chip, this lively
and entertaining history introduces users to the feuding players and the
discoveries that made the computer possible. The author has added an epi-
logue and a new chapter on the mind-warping changes taking place in the on-
going computer revolution.
ISBN 0393314715 Price: $13.00
Defining the limits of computer technology, the authors make a compelling case that binary logic will always be inferior to human intuitive ability. A stunning reaffirmation of human intelligence.
ISBN 0029080614 Price: $15.95
The ultimate user-friendly resource for computer language is now completely revised and updated to include more than 2,000 new terms. Readers will find all the most up-to-date terminology, including descriptions of the latest software packages, plus all-new entries on computer graphics. Cross-referencing throughout.
ISBN 0671899937 Price: $9.95
This completely updated and redesigned edition covers all versions of MS-DOS up to the latest--version 6.22. This edition features an enlarged trim size and rugged flexibinding. What didn't change is the format; useful pictures, facts, and techniques are arranged in easy-to-read two-page spreads that first-time PC users find so helpful in learning about computers and the MS-DOS operating system.
ISBN 1556156979 Price: $19.95
These authors are both well-known senior researchers at AT&T Bell Labs, and this book is based on their actual experiences maintaining, improving, and redesigning AT&T's Internet gateway. They show why the most popular technologies for keeping intruders out are insufficient, while providing a step-by-step guide to their solution--building firewall gateways.
ISBN 0201633574 Price: $28.95
A complete technical
and business guide to developing, marketing, and selling your own software through
shareware, online, and retail channels. Includes practical advice on legal issues,
accounting, taxes, and setting up a business; plus a complete reference of addresses
and phone numbers of software distributors, disk duplicators, etc.
ISBN 0471063991 Price: $24.95
This survival manual for Help Desk managers and staff presents practical strategies and tactics to enable Help Desks to add value to their enterprise. Includes suggestions for staffing, managing and selling a Help Desk, and helpful solutions to the problems of dealing with the changing face of technology and the economic realities of downsizing.
ISBN 0471025445 Price: $34.95
The reader will learn everything they've always wanted to know about PCs with the latest edition of the award-winning 3-D full-color guide. Updated to cover the latest developments in portable, multimedia, networking, and microprocessors, this book is perfect for the beginner and the busy executive.
ISBN 1568846762 Price: $19.99
This is an expanded edition of the top-selling startup guide for computer users. Even the most timid novice will save time and money--and stress--with this easy-to-follow introductory guide. The comprehensive buyer's guide helps prevent premature obsolescence.
ISBN 1558284214 Price: $19.95
The HAND Book shows computer users how to avoid hand positions and motions which may lead to injury; how to feel comfortable, fluid, and relaxed at your keyboard; massages, warmups, and stretches to protect your hands; and adjusting your workstation to fit your body. Each book includes a 15" x 20" color workstation poster, "The 12 Golden Rules for Safe Keyboard Use."
ISBN 1884388019 Price: $19.95
A reliable, vital source of information for Macintosh and IBM PC-compatible computers since 1990, this latest edition features updated, streamlined definitions that are even more user-friendly and useful. The plain-English definitions help beginners get up to speed, while intermediate-to-advanced users can find information about the latest technical computer jargon.
ISBN 1565298810 Price: $12.99
This book answers one of the most fundamental questions you can ask about your computer: How can I get it to do more work without buying more hardware? Some performance problems do require you to buy a bigger or faster computer, but many can be solved simply by making better use of the resources you already have--Mike Loukides tells you how.
ISBN 0937175609 Price: $24.95
Approximately 1600 defined terms explain computer applications, commands, functions, hardware and the most often-used software programs. This updated edition reflects the latest trends and changes in the fast-moving computer history.
ISBN 0812090233 Price: $9.95
Designed for the millions of people who buy multi-media computers only to find that they cannot get their CD-ROMs to run, this book offers quick, accessible, inexpensive troubleshooting advice that anyone can understand. 25,000 print.
ISBN 0679769659 Price: $10.95
The second edition of this very successful title offers the combination of humor, cartoon illustration and plain English insights that have made it the fastest selling computer book series. This new edition offers more than 200 new illustrations and features 300 all new terms.
ISBN 1568842189 Price: $12.99
Focusing on "just what you need to know," this book points out what you don't have to worry about and gives complete coverage of Windows 95 features. The guide is filled with many helpful analogies to explain PCs to new users, numerous icons and graphics to help readers quickly locate information they need, and informative sidebars for busy readers.
ISBN 0789706377 Price: $24.99
Written for the layperson,
this fully illustrated guide explains the techological jargon of multi-
media and explores the influence of multimedia. Readers learn what multi-
media is, its origins, and how it works. They also discover how the use of
multimedia is practical and fun and how game and infotainment software is
created. More than 500 color illustrations.
ISBN 0789404222 Price: $24.95
A light-hearted handbook for reluctant computer users, this book builds the reader's confidence by teaching how to deal with, how to avoid, and how to recover from each of the most commonly encountered computer mishaps--including how to avoid accidentally formatting a disk and what to do if a file is mistakenly erased.
ISBN 1565299183 Price: $19.99
The most comprehensive mass market guide to the information superhighway, this book offers everyday examples of Internet usage. Written in plain English, not techno-speak, it fully explains the basic concepts behind--and practical benefits of--e-mail, the World Wide Web, newsgroups, Gopher, and much more. Ads on the Internet. Original. (Computers--General)
ISBN 0671568507 Price: $5.99
Written with sensitivity and just the right dose of humor, this book introduces beginners, in easy-to-understand terms, to computer fundamentals and basic computer tasks such as starting a computer properly and managing files with DOS and Windows. It clearly explains key computer concepts and introduces the easiest (best) ways to accomplish tasks.
ISBN 1565298276 Price: $16.99
Newly updated for Windows 95, multimedia, and the latest software, this friendly, relaxed guide offers a comforting, easy-to-understand introduction to the personal computer. Assuming that the reader knows nothing about computers, syndicated online columnist Lawrence J. Magid breaks topics into bite-size chapters that offer down-to-earth explanations of basic concepts.
ISBN 0201884259 Price: $18.95
Computer consultant Lisa Biow offers a book for those who are intimidated by or who are new to computers, providing the most comprehensive coverage of PCs and Macs, of operating systems, and of telecommunications and multimedia. Four-color spreads present information in an easy-to-comprehend manner.
ISBN 1562763814 Price: $24.99
A massive
book for family users of personal computers. Expertly written by dozens of
the best-known authors in the personal computing field, the full-color
book starts at the beginning and provides a wealth of information written
in easy-to-understand language. The articles are helpful, rich with imagery
and information, thoughtful, insightful, and non-threatening.
ISBN 0964809400 Price: $16.95
An updated edition of the standard microcomputer dictionary for corporations, classrooms, libraries, and individual computer users. This second edition includes hundreds of new entries and dozens of new illustrations to give the dictionary a truly pictorial feel. "Amazingly complete, with terms gleaned from every subdiscipline of computing."--PC Magazine.
ISBN 1556155972 Price: $16.95
Carefully avoiding complex engineering theory, the author provides an easy-to-follow introduction to semiconductor fabrication that proceeds from basic materials and process chemicals to chip packaging procedures. New methods and data related to packaging, memory circuits, and semiconductor devices are key updates in this new edition.
ISBN 0070672504 Price: $60.00
Available for the first time to the general public--the most comprehensive computing dictionary ever published, from the world's largest computer company. Each entry consists of a single-word or multiple-word term or the abbreviation or acronym for a term, followed by a commentary or definition. The 18,000 terms and abbreviations concern all areas and levels of computing. 100 illustrations. 800 pp. Pub. 9/93.
Published September '93 by Mcgraw Hill Book Co (ISBN 0070314896)
Price = $24.95
A comprehensive and detailed book covering the PC's internal architecture, mass storage devices, monitors, input devices, printers, networks, telecommunications, and multimedia components. The book uses clear, jargon-free explanations coupled with four-color illustrations to demystify topics such as internal processes, interrelationships and the real inside stuff.
Published November '94 by Sybex (ISBN 0782116116)
Price = $22.99
Writt
en specifically for families who have recently purchased a computer and w
ant to know how to use it, this book discusses how current software can p
rovide a dazzling new development in childhood education and the programs
available. Readers will also learn quick and reliable troubleshooting ti
ps for their hard drive, sound card, CD-ROM drive, printer, memory manage
ment and more.
Published March '95 by Ziff-Davis (ISBN 1562763334)
Price = $19.95
Kim Komando--one of the best-known personalities in the computer industry--answers the top 1,001 questions asked by over 12 million people throughout the country--questions they ask her everyday. All facets of the computer are covered from modems to sound cards--no question is too simple or silly. CD-ROM is filled with every single question in the book in a hyper-text format.
Published February '95 by Idg Books Worldwide (ISBN 1568844603)
Price = $29.99
A book with hundreds of computer terms explained in such a way that the reader actually understands the word after reading the definition. Covers both the Macintosh and PC world, as well as peripheral terminology. Explains not only the technical definition of the word, but also the how and why of the word.
Published June '93 by Peachpit Press (ISBN 0938151843)
Price = $22.00
An exposition of state-of-the-art techniques in rendering and animation. This book provides a unique synthesis of techniques and theory. Each technique is illustrated with a series of full-color frames showing the development of the example.
Published November '92 by Addison Wesley Publishing Co (ISBN 0201544121)
Price = $45.25
A natural follow-up to the national bestseller PC/Computing How Computers Work, this full-color volume graphically demonstrates and explains how the different software applications work. The book uses magnificent color illustrations to give an overview of different types of software and how they function.
Published October '93 by Ziff-Davis (ISBN 1562761331)
Price = $24.95
There are have dramatic changes in software development sinc
e Edward Yourdon wrote his bestseller Decline and Fall of the American P
rogrammer in 1992. Now Yourdon tells how to flourish as a programmer in t
oday's radically-new world of software development. Yourdon reviews the n
ew landscape, helping programmers understand the new technologies, indust
ries and applications they should be involved with the end of the 20th ce
ntury.
Published April '96 by Prentice Hall (ISBN 013121831X)
Price = $26.95
Available for the first time to the general public--the most comprehensive computing dictionary ever published, from the world's largest computer company. Each entry consists of a single-word or multiple-word term or the abbreviation or acronym for a term, followed by a commentary or definition. The 18,000 terms and abbreviations concern all areas and levels of computing. 100 illustrations. 800 pp. Pub. 9/93.
Published September '93 by Mcgraw Hill Book Co (ISBN 0070314896)
Price = $24.95
A comprehensive and detailed book covering the PC's internal architecture, mass storage devices, monitors, input devices, printers, networks, telecommunications, and multimedia components. The book uses clear, jargon-free explanations coupled with four-color illustrations to demystify topics such as internal processes, interrelationships and the real inside stuff.
Published November '94 by Sybex (ISBN 0782116116)
Price = $22.99
Writt
en specifically for families who have recently purchased a computer and w
ant to know how to use it, this book discusses how current software can p
rovide a dazzling new development in childhood education and the programs
available. Readers will also learn quick and reliable troubleshooting ti
ps for their hard drive, sound card, CD-ROM drive, printer, memory manage
ment and more.
Published March '95 by Ziff-Davis (ISBN 1562763334)
Price = $19.95
A book with hundreds of computer terms explained in such a way that the reader actually understands the word after reading the definition. Covers both the Macintosh and PC world, as well as peripheral terminology. Explains not only the technical definition of the word, but also the how and why of the word.
Published June '93 by Peachpit Press (ISBN 0938151843)
Price = $22.00
An exposition of state-of-the-art techniques in rendering and animation. This book provides a unique synthesis of techniques and theory. Each technique is illustrated with a series of full-color frames showing the development of the example.
Published November '92 by Addison Wesley Publishing Co (ISBN 0201544121)
Price = $45.25
A natural follow-up to the national bestseller PC/Computing How Computers Work, this full-color volume graphically demonstrates and explains how the different software applications work. The book uses magnificent color illustrations to give an overview of different types of software and how they function.
Published October '93 by Ziff-Davis (ISBN 1562761331)
Price = $24.95
There are have dramatic changes in software development sinc
e Edward Yourdaon wrote his bestseller Decline and Fall of the American P
rogrammer in 1992. Now Yourdon tells how to flourish as a programmer in t
oday's radically-new world of software development. Yourdon reviews the n
ew landscape, helping programmers understand the new technologies, indust
ries and applications they should be involved with the end of the 20th ce
ntury.
Published April '96 by Prentice Hall (ISBN 013121831X)
Price = $26.95
The bestselling full-color illustrated guide to computer terminology, completely revised and updated--now with 5,000 entries. Covers every aspect of computing hardware, software, networks and communications, with hundreds of full-color tables, photos, and diagrams. Filled with fun facts, hypertext references, and great quotations. 640 pp. Pub: 3/95.
Published March '95 by Prentice Hall (ISBN 0132057255)
Price = $29.95
Written for IS and corporate management, CIOs, and consultants, this guide provides a practical, easy-to-use framework for developing and implementing an enterprise information architecture aligned with business requirements. Users will learn to eliminate redundancy, control costs, and deploy new technology in an orderly way. 250 pp. Pub: 2/96.
Published February '96 by Prentice Hall (ISBN 0134402561)
Price = $25.95
NetOut is the first directory to all the ga
y resources--chat, archives, photos, information, entertainment--availabl
e online. Sponsored and co-authored by OUT magazine, the largest gay- a
nd lesbian-oriented periodical in the country, this book includes over 5,
000 entries and sites, and covers AOL, CompuServe, the Internet, and MS N
etwork. 400 pp. 25,000 print.
Published May '96 by Random House Inc (ISBN 0679771719)
Price = $22.00
Financial guru Stephen Nelson provides detail on the most used features of QuickBooks such as doing payroll, creating reports, printing checks, and charting business finances.
Published February '96 by Idg Books Worldwide (ISBN 1568849478)
Computers-Accounting Packages $19.99
There are 53 million Americans age 55 or older--and the number is growing. Now, educator Mary Furlong and the President of SeniorNet, an organization dedicated to educating seniors in computer technology, show older Americans how they can improve the quality of their lives through computers. The book avoids confusing "technical-talk," and features large, readable type throughout.
Published March '96 by Osborne (ISBN 0078821789)
Price = $22.95
The 4th edition of this bestseller provides a guide to PC computing for the computer-shy, with succinct, easy-to-understand information on all aspects of computing, from hardware to software to shopping for and then maintaining a personal computer. All topics are presented using layman's language and real-life examples.
Published September '93 by Alpha Books (ISBN 1567612849)
Price = $14.95
From the authors of Infosurfing Through the Net comes a unique road map to help people find services on the Internet. Whether the reader is seeking tips on gardening, financial advice, wine comments, film trivia, sports information or cooking recipes, this invaluable resource provides the most updated information to easily locate the needed area and services. Original.
Published June '96 by Avon Books (ISBN 0380782693)
Price = $5.99
For the first time, a dynamically designed book puts it all together
for tens of millions of Net surfers and novice Netters. Organized in an e
asy-to-use A-Z format and written in concise, clear language, this reader
-friendly reference is filled with fascinating min-essays, over 900 expli
cit definitions, and time-saving tips certain to make the Net accessible,
exciting, and enlightening. 300 pp. Print ads & publicity. On-line promo
s. 25,000 print.
Published May '96 by Knowledge Exchange (ISBN 1888232048)
Price = $17.95
A
imed at those who need to understand, investigate, and prosecute computer
crimes of all kinds, this book discusses computer crimes, the criminals,
and laws and profiles the computer criminal (using techniques developed
for the FBI and other law enforcement agencies). It outlines the risks to
computer systems and personnel, operational, physical, and communication
s measures that can be taken to prevent computer crimes. 400 pp. Pub: 7/9
5.
Published August '95 by O'Reilly & Associates Inc (ISBN 15659
20864)
Price = $24.95
"One of the newest and best reference books on electronic retrieval of information . . . provides a treasure trove of information for the armchair genealogist who doesn't want to leave the home office."--Computer Edge. Includes 100 illustrations.
Published July '96 by Mcgraw Hill Book Co (ISBN 0070147549)
Price = $24.95
The author of the leading one-volume dictionary of computer terms, The Computer Glossary, now shares his comprehensive knowledge in a highly readable new reference. This desktop encyclopedia features over 900 pages of clear, concise definitions and explanations of everything a computer user needs to know. Includes graphics, technical drawings, and tutorials. 900 pp. Pub: 4/96.
Published April '96 by Amacom Ny Saranac Lake (ISBN 0814400108)
Price = $39.95
PC Magazine contributing editor Alfred Poor guides readers through preventive maintenance, diagnosing the most common hardware problems and the most common upgrades and repairs users will want to perform on their systems. Topics include installing multimedia components, adding more RAM, upgrading the processor, and getting your hardware ready for Windows 95.
Published April '96 by Addison Wesley Publishing Co (ISBN 0201489979)
Price = $19.95
PC Magazine contributing editor Alfred Poor guides readers through preventive maintenance, diagnosing the most common hardware problems and the most common upgrades and repairs users will want to perform on their systems. Topics include installing multimedia components, adding more RAM, upgrading the processor, and getting your hardware ready for Windows 95.
Published April '96 by Addison Wesley Publishing Co (ISBN 0201489979)
Price = $19.95
Starting with an overview to identify various computer threats, this book describes how to keep e-mail message private. It shows users how to secure files on their PC, Network, by using encryption, and electronic vaulting. The text shows how to use built in security features in word processors and spreadsheets.
Published June '96 by Idg Books Worldwide (ISBN 1568846355)
Price = $19.99
This new edition of the hacker's own phenomenally successful lexicon includes more than 100 new entries and updates or revises 200 more. Historically and etymologically richer than its predecessor, this valuable reference supplies additional background on existing entries and clarifies the murky origins of several important jargon terms, while still retaining its high giggle value. 480 pp. 7,500 print.
Published November '96 by Mit Press (ISBN 0262680920)
Price= $16.50
With over 7,000 CDs to choose from, making the right software decisions is difficult. This book takes all the guesswork out of shopping for software for the whole family. The guide covers education, entertainment, productivity, creativity and reference software. With colorful illustrations throughout and an enticing multimedia CD-ROM featuring selected product demonstrations, this book helps readers make fast, easy and informed decisions. 320 pp. National ads, publicity. Size C. 75,000 print.
Published September '96 by Hyperion Books (ISBN 0786882050)
Price= $24.95
Few activities are more confusing than buying a computer. Between the terminology, the myriad of software and equipment available, and the ever-changing technology, it is easy to feel lost. The editors of Consumer Guide understand, and now they've taken the guesswork out of the process with this comprehensive volume. 70+ photos. Size D. 160 pp.
Published October '96 by Signet (ISBN 0451823311)
Price= $9.00
The Internet covers everything from choosing and setting up a modem to finding the coolest Web sites, and all in jargon-free detail. Beginners will find everything they need to join the information revolution--and those with some experience of the Internet will be amazed at what they've been missing. Full color illustrations. 176 pp. Size C. 20,000 print.
Published October '96 by DK (ISBN 0789412888)
Price= $19.95
Written from a business rather than a technical perspective, this practical guide offers valuable advice to information officers trying to stay abreast of the changes in their field. Fried takes a close, hard look at the latest trends in the fast changing world of information systems, and lays out strategies used by many multinational corporations to solve their problems.
Published September '94 by John Wiley & Sons (ISBN 0471047422)
Price= $29.95
Computational intelligence is an emerging field in computer science which combines fuzzy logic, neural networks, and genetic algorithms for a flexible yet powerful approach to scientific computing. This book discusses the basic theories and concepts behind each of these components and then brings them together to more fully understand the concepts behind computational intelligence. Includes one Windows disk. c.350 pp. Pub: 5/96.
Published May '96 by Ap Professional (ISBN 0122286308)
Price= $39.95
The 1997 Computer Buyer's Guide contains the most current hardware information available to assist the customer in making the right purchasing decisions. The first half of the book contains basic equipment information and common-sense suggestions. The comparison charts in the second half feature tables showing the results of numerous product tests conducted at PC Magazine, providing buyers with all the information they need.
Published August '96 by Ziff-Davis (ISBN 1562764349)
Price= $24.99
Most people trace the origins and development of the computer to the work of three people: the brilliant British cryptologist Alan Turing; the wildly creative father of cybernetics, John von Neuman; and Steve Jobs, popularizer of the personal computer. The true story is much more complex and fascinating. This book offers the saga of the early pioneers--the colorful geniuses who tried and failed to build successful computers. Illustrations. 384 pp. National ads. 15,000 print.
Published August '96 by Harpercollins (ISBN 0465029892)
Price= $28.00
This guide contains all necessary reference material combined with hands-on tutorials on how to perform various hardware tasks. Sections provide readers with expert advice on which specific pieces to use, from motherboard to monitor, to build the ultimate system for their particular needs. The CD includes system performance programs.
Published October '96 by Que Corporation (ISBN 0789708256)
Price= $59.99
Approximately 1,700 key computer terms and their definitions are included in this edition with hundreds of words and expressins that apply specifically to the Internet. This pocket-sized reference offers help to prospective buyers who are mystified by hi-tech jargon. It also explains what computers do and how they work. Size A. 360 pp.
Published October '96 by Barrons Education Series Inc (ISBN 0812098110)
Price= $9.95
If the computer age is leaving you in a cloud of silicon dust--if ROM and RAM sound vaguely zoological to you--if you think an integrated circuit is the result of years of civil rights demonstrations--if you picture Logical spaghetti as a reasonable alternative to chicken or fish--then The Cartoon Guide to the Computer is here to put you on the road to computer literacy.
Published August '91 by Harpercollins (ISBN 0062730975)
Price= $14.00
Targeted to the beginning computer user, this completely updated bestseller includes new coverage of the Macintosh, as well as the Internet--all presented in the award-winning "Simplified" style. Each page is lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed. The book also includes updated information on processing, storage, multimedia, operating systems, application software, networks, and portable computers. 240 pp.
Published November '96 by Idg Books Worldwide (ISBN 0764560085)
Price= $19.99
AOL is the fastest-growing online service, With this incredible growth comes the appearance of thousands of new forums, making it more and more difficult to find exactly what you're looking for when you're connected to AOL. Now new and experienced users of AOL looking for a quick reference to their favorite forums and sites.
Published August '96 by Mis (Management Information So (ISBN 1558285059)
Price= $8.95
Aho and Ullman have created a C version of their groundbreaking text. As in that text, this book combines the theoretical foundations of computing with essential discrete mathematics. It follows the same organizations as its predecessor, with all examples and exercises in C.
Published December '94 by Freeman W H & Co (ISBN 0716782847)
Price = $62.95
The art of building knowledge systems is multidisciplinary, incorporating computer science theory, programming practice and psychology. This book incorporates these varied fields covering topics ranging from algorithms and representations to techniques for acquiring the task specific knowledge.
Published May '95 by Morgan Kaufmann Publishers Inc (ISBN 155860166X)
Price = $69.95
Over 2,400 new entries covering the latest computer hardware and software, architectures, network terminology, memory configurations, and more add to what was already the most comprehensive computer-specific dictionary available. Detailed definitions for terms, buzzwords, jargon, and oft-used acronyms are supported by over 500 illustrations.
Published December '94 by Mcgraw Hill Book Co (ISBN 0070304106)
Price = $24.95
Troubleshooting and repairing computer monitors is one of the most important areas of electronics repair. Written by an electronics engineer with a specialty in electronic design, this book will be especially beneficial to professional electronics repair technicians who are actively working in the field of troubleshooting and repair.
Published December '96 by Mcgraw Hill Book Co (ISBN 0070057346)
Price = $24.95
Internet Dreams illuminates not only how "the Net" is being created, but also stories about ourselves as our lives become electronically interconnected. Stefik explores some of the most provocative writings about the Internet to tease out the deeper metaphors and myths. 24 illustrations. 350 pp. 15,000 print.
Published November '96 by Mit Press (ISBN 0262193736)
Price = $30.00
This book offers advice for parents on which software titles to purchase for their children depending on the child's development level, learning style, strengths, and weaknesses. Explore fun and easy "Webventures" for kids, ages 7-15, and learn about cool tools and quick tips to build your own Web site.
Published January '97 by Idg Books Worldwide (ISBN 0764500996)
Price = $24.99
For people who found help in Thriving on Chaos and Reengineering the Corporation, Solving the Year 2000 Problem offers hope for the new millennium. This timely book gives a brief yet thorough explanation of what the "Year 2000 Problem" is. By offering a five-step process to handle the change to the year 2000, this timely book is a guide for executives, programmers, and IS managers. COVER TITLE
Published December '96 by Ap Professional (ISBN 0125755600)
Price = $27.95
This complete do-it-yourself guide targets the largest segment of the PC user population--the average user who doesn't want to become a service technician but who wants to upgrade existing software himself. The book includes over 100 productivity tips on upgrades, short concept overviews, illustrated installation instructions, extensive troubleshooting, and "preflight" checklists. COVER TITLE
Published January '97 by Que Corporation (ISBN 0789709864)
Price = $34.99
Derived from the author's years of involvement with development and marketing at IBM and other system houses, and from consulting in a variety of environments, this unparalleled book explores IT profoundly, from basic technology to business strategy.
Published July '95 by Prentice Hall (ISBN 0133964256)
Price = $43.00
Practical information on state-of-the-art audio topics. This successful book discusses effective recording techniques for better sound results. Includes digital audio and random access audio; discusses the use of digital technology in audio production; offers comprehensive coverage of recording techniques. Ideal for the practicing or aspiring recording engineer. 400 pages. Pub. 6/89.
Published June '89 by Howard W Sams & Co (ISBN 0672226820)
Price = $29.95
Drawing on research from diverse fields such as graphic and industrial design, cognition and group process, this collection presents the important results of the emerging design science of human-computer. The book will serve as a resource for system designers, cognitive scientists, and anyone concerned with the effectiveness of user-computer interfaces.
Published June '95 by Morgan Kaufmann Publishers Inc (ISBN 1558602461)
Price = $59.95
A well-reasoned and researched account of how the lurching progress of software development and the forces of competition in business have shaped the computer industry today. Peterson explains why we'll never be able to debug our software completely or forestall all possible computer failures--leaving us vulnerable to mistakes that are annoying at best and fatal at worst. 17,500 print.
Published May '95 by Times Books (ISBN 0812920236)
Price = $25.00
The most recent edition of this comprehensive and well-written hardware book for computer users now includes a CD-ROM! This edition of the bestseller provides up-to-the-minute information on the most recent developments in PC technology. It covers PC components and peripherals--from purchasing, setting up, and repairing a PC to explaining technology and upgrading information. CD includes selected third-party software for upgrading and repairing PCs.
Published November '96 by Howard W Sams & Co (ISBN 0672309548)
Price = $55.00
This is a reference book that students can use from grade school to college and beyond. It's filled with information to help them understand the world of computing and all the resources that are at their fingertips.
Published January '97 by Idg Books Worldwide (ISBN 0764501011)
Price = $24.99
This text is a pricing guide for new media, including multimedia and Web professionals. It covers the subjects of proposals, budgets, and pricing for new media and offers a step-by-step look at becoming more profitable.
Published December '96 by Hayden Book Co (ISBN 156830336X)
Price = $40.00
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