{"product_id":"how-computers-work-paperback","title":"How Computers Work - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRon White\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTimothy Downs\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Evolution of Technology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving sold more than 2 million copies over its lifetime, \u003cem\u003eHow Computers Work\u003c\/em\u003e is the definitive illustrated guide to the world of PCs and technology. In this new edition, you'll find detailed information not just about PCs, but about how changes in technology have evolved the giant, expensive computer dinosaurs of last century into the smaller but more powerful smartphones, tablets, and wearable computing of today. Whether your interest is in business, gaming, digital photography, entertainment, communications, or security, you'll learn how computing is evolving the way you live.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA full-color, illustrated adventure into the wonders of TECHNOLOOGY\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis full-color, fully illustrated guide to the world of technology assumes nothing and explains everything. Only the accomplished and award-winning team of writer Ron White and artist Tim Downs has the unique ability to meld descriptive text with one-of-a-kind visuals to fully explain how the electronic gear we depend on every day is made possible. In addition to all the content you've come to expect from prior editions, this newly revised edition includes all-new coverage of topics such as: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- How smartphones and tablet PCs put the power of a desktop computer in your hands-literally\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- How computing technology is linking our homes, work place, entertainment, and daily communications\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- How advances such as Facebook, Twitter, Google, eBay, and smartphones are expanding our universe of friends, knowledge, and opportunity\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- How increased miniaturization leads to new products, such as smartphone, smartwatches, and Google Glass\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- How computing technology takes advantages of quantum physics and innovations no one even imagined a few years ago\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor two decades, \u003cem\u003eHow Computers Work\u003c\/em\u003e has helped newbies understand new technology, while hackers and IT pros have treasured it for the depth of knowledge it contains. This is the perfect book about computing to capture your imagination, delight your eyes, and expand your mind, no matter what your technical level!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeautifully detailed illustrations and jargon-free explanations walk you through the technology that is shaping our lives. See the hidden workings inside computers, smartphones, tablets, Google Glass, and the latest tech inventions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRon White has been writing \u003cem\u003eHow Computers Work \u003c\/em\u003efor 20 years, during which time he's also been executive editor at \u003cem\u003ePC Computing \u003c\/em\u003emagazine, BYTE.com, and groovyPost.com. He's been a computer columnist for Windows Sources and 80 Micro. \u003cem\u003eHow Computers Work \u003c\/em\u003ewas named best nonfiction computer book, and his writing has been honored by the Maggie Awards, the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards, and The National Endowment for the Humanities. He and his wife, Sue, have bounced back and forth between Boston and San Francisco before finally ending up in San Antonio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.8 x 7.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 08, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757443285280,"sku":"9780789749840","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a4c837535d533bb635edf1b2fc4bbc41.webp?v=1780102880","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/how-computers-work-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}