Computers

Some computers are so fast and so powerful that they are known as supercomputers. The next generation of these computers will be able to complete more than one trillion operations per second. Supercomputers: Shaping the Future introduces readers to the history and use of these powerful machines. Wri... More

Learn C++ by Making Games teaches the fundamentals of C++ from a unique and fun perspective. Using game specific code and examples, the book helps anyone wanting to learn C++ progress from the basics to more advanced topics. As you learn C++, you'll be putting the code and techniques into practice b... More

Impossible Creatures is a 3D real-time strategy game set in the 1930's that pits the player against an evil madman in a desperate campaign across a chain of remote and diverse islands. Using Earth's most formidable animals as building blocks, the player creates an army of unique, mutant monsters in ... More

This textbook has been written specifically for the CIE syllabuses in IGCSE Computer Studies and O Level Computer Studies, and IGCSE Information Technology. It is written by experienced teachers and examiners and endorsed by CIE, ensuring that it is up to date and comprehensive in its coverage of th... More

Computer studies is a rapidly changing and increasingly popular subject area. This book is intended for people who are meeting the subject for the first time. It gives full coverage of the core and optional material from many examination syllabuses and is particularly relevant to students taking the... More

For complete syllabus coverage of the Cambridge International Diplomas. Cambridge International Diploma in Information Technology. Both levels of the Cambridge International Diploma in Information Technology are fully covered in these two textbooks. The author, an IT specialist, writes in a lively a... More

On Track Stage 1 uses lively illustrations and screen displays to build and develop students' ICT skills. The book demonstrates how to create and format complex documents; plan, create and organise multimedia presentations, incorporating audio and animation effects; design and create, modify and eva... More

Using the popular medium of Microsoft Office(R), the new edition of the Cambridge ICT Starters series offers a complete ICT course for children from five years of age. Through lively activities, illustrations and screen displays, key skills such as how to make multimedia presentations are learnt.Usi... More

Design and Technology: Electronics and Control Systems covers the GCSE syllabuses requirements for design and technology (electronics) and design and technology (electronic products). The text is written so that it is easily accessible to all students. There is a range of design and make assignments... More

Written by experienced teachers and examiners of CIE syllabuses in IGCSE Computer Studies (0420), O Level Computer Studies (7010) and IGCSE Information Technology (0418), this book offers valuable, practical support for students. It includes questions and tasks throughout to reinforce learning, and ... More

While designed for the entire family's education and entertainment, this second Incredible book is primarily geared toward Internet users between the ages of 10 and 18 (their parents and teachers too). Much publicity has been given to questionable material available on the net. The sites provided he... More

Learn how to catch all 150 Pokmon characters from this official guide. Full-color illustrations.... More

Stories of brave heroes and heroines are retold alongside tales of wonderful magic, of strange and faithful creatures, and of how things first began.-- In Stories From Around the World, there are traditional stories from all around the world about brave heroes and heroines, wonderful magic, strange ... More

The wacky illustrator of "A Is for Salad" and the author of the highly acclaimed fantasy novel "Gregor the Overlander" team up for this timely picture book about a young computer addict, and what happens when the power goes out. Full color.... More

Lights, camera, FREAK-OUT Far Hills Junior High has gone crazy. A crew starts filming a reality show and who's the producer? Madison's mom Worst of all, everyone is talking about the scene where Madison is holding hands with a boy, and he's not Hart... More

Seventh grade is anything but calm for Madison Finn and her group of cyber-savvy friends. With budding romances, tricky friendships, old enemies, and new adventures, there is always something for Maddie to file in her laptop.... More

Madison has mono, so Gramma Helen comes to take care of her. Soon a virus isn't the only thing Madison is fighting. Between mono, moms, and a cute new neighbor, Madison's temperature is about to skyrocket.Madison has mono Gramma Helen comes to take care of her, and soon a cold isn't the only thing ... More

A human boy with an uncanny link to computers finds danger and discovery on the rings of Orbis in this riveting sci-fi adventure.A human boy with an uncanny link to computers finds danger and discovery on the rings of Orbis in this riveting sci-fi adventure. Thirteen-year-old Johnny Turnbull has alw... More

Learn how to take the skills and knowledge you use to make games for entertainment to make serious games: games for education, training, healing, and more. "Serious Games: Games That Educate, Train, and Inform" teaches game developers how to tap into the rapidly expanding market of serious games. Ex... More