Beekman, George <br/><br/>
Tomorrow's technology and you with practical research :  Planning and design 
George Beekman and Michael J. Quinn. 
 - Custom Edition 
 - New York :  Custom Publishing,  c2008. 
 - various pagings :  color illustrations ;  28 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Contents<br/>Add in TOC. <br/>Preface<br/>PART 1 Approaching Computers<br/>HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE FUNDAMENTALS<br/>Chapter 1 Computer Currents and Internet Waves 34<br/>Chapter 2 Hardware Basics: Inside the Box 70<br/>Chapter 3 Hardware Basics: Peripherals 100<br/>Chapter 4 Software Basics: The Ghost in the Machine 138<br/>PART 2 Using Computers<br/>ESSENTIAL APPLICATIONS<br/>Chapter 5 Basic Productivity Applications 176<br/>Chapter 6 Graphics, Digital Media, and Multimedia 220<br/>Chapter 7 Database Applications and Privacy Implications 264<br/>PART 3 Exploring with Computers<br/>NETWORKING AND THE INTERNET<br/>Chapter 8 Networking and Telecommunication 302<br/>Chapter 9 Inside the Internet and the World Wide Web 340<br/>PART 4 Living with Computers<br/>ISSUES AND IMPLICATIONS<br/>Chapter 10 Computer Security and Risks 384<br/>Chapter 11 Computers at Work, School, and Home 424<br/>PART 5 Managing Computers<br/>INFORMATION SYSTEMS AT WORK<br/>Chapter 12 Information Systems In Business 466<br/>Chapter 13 Electronic Commerce and E-Business 506<br/>PART 6 Mastering Computers<br/>FROM ALGORITHMS TO INTELLIGENCE<br/>Chapter 14 Systems Design and Development 540<br/>Chapter 15 Is Artificial Intelligence Real? 582<br/>Appendix A Basics 600<br/>Appendix B ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct 615<br/>Glossary 621<br/>Credits 638<br/>Index 641 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0555045242 9780555045244 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2006038629 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Computer science.<br/>Information technology.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>QA76  / .C5628 2008 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>004.25