Computer Science

Sometime in the future the intelligence of machines will exceed that of human brain power. So are we on the edge of an AI-pocalypse, with superintelligent devices superseding humanity, as predicted by Stephen Hawking? Or will this herald a kind of...

Since its initial debut in 2015, this critically acclaimed quick-start guide to programming has taught millions of people all over the world to write clean code, solve problems, and build custom applications in the popular language of Python. The highly...

Our new A Level textbook is written in the straightforward, easy-to-grasp style for which Pat Heathcote and Rob Heathcote are well-known. Each chapter in the book corresponds to roughly one lesson, and contains questions and exercises which can be done...

A fascinating exploration of how computer algorithms can be applied to our everyday lives. In this dazzlingly interdisciplinary work, acclaimed author Brian Christian and cognitive scientist Tom Griffiths show us how...

Nearly 30 years ago, John Horton Conway introduced a new way to construct numbers. Donald E. Knuth, in appreciation of this revolutionary system, took a week off from work on The Art of Computer Programming to write an introduction to Conway's method...

The fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe InDesign Adobe InDesign Classroom in a Book 2024 Release contains 15 lessons that use real-world, project-based learning to cover the basics and beyond, providing countless tips and techniques...

This book is a straightforward guide to the Visual Basic programming language and programming techniques. It covers all of the practical programming skills that may be required up to GCSE level and for those at AS Level with limited exposure to VB. It is...

What will you learn from this book? You know you don't want to reinvent the wheel, so you look to Design Patterns: the lessons learned by those who've faced the same software design problems. With Design Patterns, you get to take advantage of the best...

The aim of this book is to provide detailed coverage of the topics in the new OCR AS and A Level Computer Science specifications H046 / H446. The book is divided into twelve sections and within each section, each chapter covers material that can ...

'An invaluable companion for anyone who wants a deep understanding of what's under the hood of often inscrutable machines' Melanie Mitchell A rich, narrative explanation of the mathematics that has brought us machine learning and the ongoing explosion...

In this second edition of Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, you'll learn the basics of programming in Python, the fastest growing programming language today, before moving on to create Python programs that effortlessly perform useful and impressive...

Completing an A Level Computer Science project is a huge undertaking for any student regardless of their competence in programming. The key to success is to plan and write a strong report, evidencing what has been carried out. Tackling A Level...

Python is today's fastest growing programming language. This engaging and refreshingly different guide breaks down the skills into clear step-by-step chunks and explains the theory using brief easy-to-understand language. Rather than bamboozling readers...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780385415804Author William PoundstoneFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Anchor BooksPublisher Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group IncWeight(grams) 238g

The aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive and accessible text for students, covering Papers 1 and 2 in the latest OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science specification. It will be invaluable both as a course text and in revision for students nearing the...

Written for the WJEC/Eduqas A/AS Level Computer Science specifications for first teaching from 2015, this print student book helps students build their knowledge and master underlying computing principles and concepts. The student book develops...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262035613Author Ian GoodfellowFormat HardbackPage Count 800Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press LtdDimensions(mm) 229mm * 178mm * 25mm

If you want to enrich your game's experience with physics-based realism, the expanded edition of this classic book details physics principles applicable to game development. You'll learn about collisions, explosions, sound, projectiles, and other effects...

Set your students on track to achieve the best grade possible with My Revision Notes: OCR A Level Computer Science. Our clear and concise approach to revision will help students learn, practise and apply their skills and understanding. Coverage of key...

The information age owes its existence to a little-known but crucial development, the theoretical study of logic and the foundations of mathematics. The Great Formal Machinery Works draws on original sources and rare archival materials to trace the...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly impacting many aspects of people's lives across the globe, from relatively mundane technology to more advanced digital systems that can make their own decisions. While AI has great potential, it also holds...

Exam Board: CambridgeLevel: Key Stage 4Subject: ITFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 207Support your teaching of the new Cambridge Technicals 2016 suite with Cambridge Technical Level 3 IT, developed in partnership between OCR and Hodder...

Taken literally, the title "All of Statistics" is an exaggeration. But in spirit, the title is apt, as the book does cover a much broader range of topics than a typical introductory book on mathematical statistics. This book is for people who want to...

THE PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO AI FROM THE PRESENTER OF THE 2023 ROYAL INSTITUTION CHRISTMAS LECTURE'I propose to consider the question, 'Can machines think?' Alan Turing (1950)Part of the ALL-NEW Ladybird Expert series.This book is for everyone living in...

Learn the fundamentals of the Java 17 LTS or Java Standard Edition version 17 Long Term Support release, including basic programming concepts and the object-oriented fundamentals necessary at all levels of Java development. Authors Kishori Sharan and...

Exam board: OCRLevel: A-levelSubject: Computer ScienceFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2017Strengthen your students' understanding and upgrade their confidence and exam skills with our OCR Computer Science workbooks, full of...

Forget far-away dreams of the future. Artificial intelligence is here now! Every time you use a smart device or some sort of slick technology-be it a smartwatch, smart speaker, security alarm, or even customer service chat box-you're engaging with...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262046305Author Thomas H. CormenFormat HardbackPage Count 1332Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press Ltd

From coding languages and hardware to cyberbullying and gaming, this comprehensive homework helper for kids and parents covers the essentials of computer science. This unique visual study guide examines the technical aspects of computers, such as how...

Exam Board: AQALevel: AS/A-levelSubject: Computer ScienceFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016This title has been approved by AQA for use with the AS and A-level AQA Computer Science specifications. AQA A-level Computer Science gives...

A FINANCIAL TIMES AND TLS BOOK OF THE YEARAn exhilarating new biography of John von Neumann: the lost genius who invented our world'A sparkling book, with an intoxicating mix of pen-portraits and grand historical narrative. Above all it fizzes with a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780615303765Author J Clark ScottFormat PaperbackPage Count 222Imprint John C. ScottPublisher John C. ScottWeight(grams) 295gDimensions(mm) 226mm * 150mm *...

The Rust programming language is extremely well-suited for concurrency, and its ecosystem has many libraries that include lots of concurrent data structures, locks, and more. But implementing those structures correctly can be very difficult. Even in the...

This book is aimed at GCSE students. It provides comprehensive yet concise coverage of all the topics covered in the new AQA 8525 Computer Science specification, written and presented in a way that is accessible to teenagers. It will be invaluable both...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262539807Author Noam NisanFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press Ltd

Following his blockbuster biography of Steve Jobs, The Innovatorsis Walter Isaacson's story of the people who created the computer and the Internet. It is destined to be the standard history of the digital revolution and a guide to how innovation really...

In addition to its thorough coverage of DSP design and programming techniques, Smith also covers the operation and usage of DSP chips. He uses Analog Devices' popular DSP chip family as design examples.Book InformationISBN 9780750674447Author Steven...

Strengthen your students' understanding and upgrade their confidence and exam skills with our OCR Computer Science workbooks, full of self-contained exercises to consolidate knowledge and exam practice questions to improve performance. Written by an...

Exam board: AQA Level: A-levelSubject: Computer ScienceFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2016 (AS); Summer 2017 (A-level)Strengthen your students' understanding and upgrade their confidence with our AQA Computer Science workbooks, full of...

Designed as an introduction to higher-education mathematics, Bridging the Gap is the only book of this sort written for students by students. The authors, Martin Gould and Edward Hurst, wrote this book as second-year undergraduates at Warwick University...