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Introduces the Unified Modeling Language, explains the fundamentals of modeling elements, structures, and the behaviors of object-oriented software systems, and offers real-world examples.

"It's axiomatic to state that people fear what they do not understand--this is especially true when it comes to technology. However, despite their prevalence, computers remain shrouded in an air of mystery, and many users feel apprehensive when interacting with them. Smartphones have only exacerbated the issue. Indeed, most users of these devices leverage only a small fraction of the power they hold in their hands. How Things Work: The Computer Science...

"PROJECT IMPOSSIBLE" explores epic engineering feats that were once considered unthinkable, but with new advances in technology have become possible. Each episode delves into the construction of man-made structures that are crucial to the planet's future

"In Learning UML, Sinan Si Alhir introduces UML, places it in perspective, and then leads you through an orderly progress toward mastery of the language. You'll begin by learning how UML is used to model the structure of a system. Many key UML concepts, especially that of the general (classes) versus the specific (objects), are illustrated in the chapter on class and object diagrams. Next, you'll learn how to use use-case diagrams to model the functionality...

This popular science history introduces the pioneers: Babbage, Turing, Apple's Wozniak and Jobs, Bill Gates, Tim Berners-Lee, Mark Zuckerberg. The computer has been a radical invention. In less than a single human lifetime, computers are transforming economies and societies like no human invention before. This book is about people and the changes computers have caused.

"The information technology revolution is transforming almost every aspect of society, but girls and women are largely out of the loop. Although women surf the Web in equal numbers to men and make the majority of online purchases, few are involved in the design and creation of new technology. It is mostly men whose perspectives and priorities inform the development of computing innovations and who reap the lion's share of the financial rewards. As...

From the earliest examples of computation to the digital devices that are ubiquitous in modern society, the application of mathematics to computing has underpinned the technology that has built our world. This clearly written and enlightening textbook/reference provides a concise, introductory guide to the key mathematical concepts and techniques used by computer scientists. Spanning a wide range of topics - from number theory to software engineering...

"This book explores the historical and technical foundations of computing. It starts with the earliest references to counting, the introduction of various number systems, and mathematics during early civilization. The book guides readers all the way through the latest advances in computer science, such as computer networks, public-key cryptography, and quantum computing. Each chapter is self-contained, requires no prior knowledge, and includes citations...