Search

Criteria:
  • Keyword = computer science
Page:1Modify search
Showing 1 to 2 of 2
  • STATE OF THE ART: A Photographic History of the Integrated Circuit. by Augarten, Stan; Foreword by Ray Bradbury.
    Augarten, Stan; Foreword by Ray Bradbury.
    STATE OF THE ART: A Photographic History of the Integrated Circuit.

    Edition: First printing, a trade paperback, issued simultaneously with hardcover.

    New York: Ticknor & Fields, (1983). First edition - "They are a quarter inch square and thin as a human hair, but they are without question among the most important inventions of the twentieth century. They are integrated circuits, or microchips, the brains of computers- and the brillance of their design is powering a multibillion dollar industry and changing the world. . . Featuring stunning color photographs of some of the most significant chips, [this book] celebrates the aesthetics of integrated circuits as well as their extraordinary capabilities." Takes us from the birth of the transister in 1947 through 1982, both a history of and a tribute to these electronic masterpieces. With a foreword by Ray Bradbury. 79 pp. ISBN: 0-899191959.

    Condition: Very good in illustrated wrappers (some minor wear to the covers).

    Book ID: 68774
    Keywords: computer science, Miscellaneous nonfiction, photography, technology
    View cart More details Price: $45.00
  • ADA BRYON LOVELACE AND THE THINKING MACHINE. by Wallmark, Laurie. Illustrated by April Chu.
    Wallmark, Laurie. Illustrated by April Chu.
    ADA BRYON LOVELACE AND THE THINKING MACHINE.

    Edition: First printing.

    Creston Books, (2015) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - The story of Ada Lovelace, the daughter of the poet, Lord Byron, develops her creativity through science and math - especially after a bout with the measles left her temporarily blind, and on crutches for years. At just 17, she met Charles Babbage, the inventor of the first mechanical computer, Ada understands the machine better than anyone else and writes the world's first computer program for his Analytical Engine. Although this device which was never built, so her program could not be tested then, it proved almost perfect when tested by modern computer scientists, and the computer language "Ada" was named for her. Illustrated in full color by April Chu…

    (more)

    Creston Books, (2015) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - The story of Ada Lovelace, the daughter of the poet, Lord Byron, develops her creativity through science and math - especially after a bout with the measles left her temporarily blind, and on crutches for years. At just 17, she met Charles Babbage, the inventor of the first mechanical computer, Ada understands the machine better than anyone else and writes the world's first computer program for his Analytical Engine. Although this device which was never built, so her program could not be tested then, it proved almost perfect when tested by modern computer scientists, and the computer language "Ada" was named for her. Illustrated in full color by April Chu and SIGNED by the illustrator on the title page. Includes an author's note, a brief timeline and bibliography. Large format, unpaginated. ISBN: 978-1939547200.

    (less)

    Condition: Fine in illustrated boards with a tan cloth spine, no dust jacket, as issued.

    Book ID: 66321
    Keywords: biography, charles babbage, Children's and Illustrated, computer science, inventor, mathematics
    View cart More details Price: $30.00
Page:1Modify searchNew search