The History of the Abacus

The History of the Abacus
Author: J. M. Pullan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1968
Genre: Abacus
ISBN:

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The History of the Abacus

The History of the Abacus
Author: J. M. Pullan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 150
Release: 1968
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN:

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The Computer Book

The Computer Book
Author: Simson L Garfinkel
Publisher: Union Square + ORM
Total Pages: 739
Release: 2019-01-15
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1454926228

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An illustrated journey through 250 milestones in computer science, from the ancient abacus to Boolean algebra, GPS, and social media. With 250 illustrated landmark inventions, publications, and events—encompassing everything from ancient record-keeping devices to the latest computing technologies—The Computer Book takes a chronological journey through the history and future of computer science. Two expert authors, with decades of experience working in computer research and innovation, explore topics including: the Sumerian abacus * the first spam message * Morse code * cryptography * early computers * Isaac Asimov’s laws of robotics * UNIX and early programming languages * movies * video games * mainframes * minis and micros * hacking * virtual reality * and more “What a delight! A fast trip through the computing landscape in the company of friendly tour guides who know the history.” —Harry Lewis, Gordon McKay Professor of Computer Science, Harvard University

The Abacus

The Abacus
Author: Jesse Dilson
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2013-07-30
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1466850132

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The abacus is as useful and effecient a machine today as it was when it was first created centures ago. Whether you're an expert in the latest computer technology or you're mastering arithmetic and word problems for the first time, it won't take long to learn the basics (and even the not-so-basics) of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing on this ingenious and fun-to-use mathematical tool.

The Abacus and the Sword

The Abacus and the Sword
Author: Peter Duus
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 508
Release: 1995
Genre: History
ISBN: 0520213610

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"This is a major historical work that, in the field of Japanese imperialism, will set a standard for careful and comprehensive analysis. The Abacus and the Sword is the handiwork of a master historian."—Mark R. Peattie, author of Nan'yo: The Rise and Fall of the Japanese in Micronesia, 1885-1945 "This book . . . deserves a wide readership, especially among East Asia history specialists, for it represents difficult and complex scholarship at its best. . . . It is clear from an analysis of his documentation that he put solid study into the Japan-Korea relationship problem, one of the most complex in modern East Asian history—the equivalent perhaps of the English-Irish relationship in Western History. . . . This book is . . . well worth reading, not only for East Asian specialists but for anyone fascinated by the mysteries of history." Hilary Conroy, American Academy of Political Science

Fibonacci’s Liber Abaci

Fibonacci’s Liber Abaci
Author: Laurence Sigler
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 736
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1461300797

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First published in 1202, Fibonacci’s Liber Abaci was one of the most important books on mathematics in the Middle Ages, introducing Arabic numerals and methods throughout Europe. This is the first translation into a modern European language, of interest not only to historians of science but also to all mathematicians and mathematics teachers interested in the origins of their methods.

The Abacus and the Cross

The Abacus and the Cross
Author: Nancy Marie Brown
Publisher: Basic Books
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2010-12-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 0465022952

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The medieval Catholic Church, widely considered a source of intolerance and inquisitorial fervor, was not anti-science during the Dark Ages -- in fact, the pope in the year 1000 was the leading mathematician and astronomer of his day. Called "The Scientist Pope," Gerbert of Aurillac rose from peasant beginnings to lead the church. By turns a teacher, traitor, kingmaker, and visionary, Gerbert is the first Christian known to teach math using the nine Arabic numerals and zero. In The Abacus and the Cross, Nancy Marie Brown skillfully explores the new learning Gerbert brought to Europe. A fascinating narrative of one remarkable math teacher, The Abacus and the Cross will captivate readers of history, science, and religion alike.

The Universal History of Numbers

The Universal History of Numbers
Author: Georges Ifrah
Publisher: Harvill Press
Total Pages: 410
Release: 2000
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9781860467387

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First published in France in 1994.

The History of the Abacus

The History of the Abacus
Author: J. M. Pullan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1968
Genre: Abacus
ISBN:

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The Story of Computing

The Story of Computing
Author: Dermot Turing
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2018-05-11
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1788885554

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Today computers shape every aspect of our lives. In our pockets, we carry mobile phones with computing power that was unimaginable just 50 years ago. Many industries are embracing the promises - and the risks - of artificial intelligence. The world is changing faster than ever, and computing is at the heart of technological development. Dermot Turing explores the history of this rapidly evolving technology, from the Charles Babbage and his experiments with steam powered calculators to the computerised Go champion, AlphaGo. Featuring wonderful, full-colour images which illustrate this history, The Story of Computing is the essential guide to a subject that none of us can ignore. Topics include: • The birth of the computer • Codebreaking in World War II • Innovations in hardware and software • Artificial intelligence • The internet • The challenges of cybersecurity.