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3D Printing with Autodesk 123D, Tinkercad, and MakerBot

Lydia Cline - McGraw-Hill Education TAB; 1 edition
Format: Paperback

Master the art of 3D printing with step-by-step tutorials and DIY projects Are you ready to join the new industrial revolution? 3D Printing with Autodesk 123D, Tinkercad, and MakerBot reveals how to turn your ideas into physical products that you can use or sell! You'll learn how to operate...
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Cybersecurity and Cyberwar: What Everyone Needs to Know

P.W. Singer - Oxford University Press
Format: Hardcover

A generation ago, "cyberspace" was just a term from science fiction, used to describe the nascent network of computers linking a few university labs. Today, our entire modern way of life, from communication to commerce to conflict, fundamentally depends on the Internet. And the cybersecurity...
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Pressed for Time: The Acceleration of Life in Digital Capitalism

Judy Wajcman - University Of Chicago Press
Format: Hardcover

The technologically tethered, iPhone-addicted figure is an image we can easily conjure. Most of us complain that there aren't enough hours in the day and too many e-mails in our thumb-accessible inboxes. This widespread perception that life is faster than it used to be is now ingrained...
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The Pattern On The Stone: The Simple Ideas That Make Computers Work

W. Daniel Hillis - Basic Books; Revised Edition edition
Format: Print book

Most people are baffled by how computers work and assume that they will never understand them. What they dont realizeand what Daniel Hilliss short book brilliantly demonstratesis that computers seemingly complex operations can be broken down into a few simple parts that perform the same...
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Virtual Unreality: Just Because the Internet Told You, How Do You Know It’s True?

Charles Seife - Viking
Format: Hardcover

The bestselling author of Proofiness and Zero explains how to separate fact from fantasy in the digital worldDigital information is a powerful tool that spreads unbelievably rapidly, infects all corners of society, and is all but impossible to controleven when that information is actually...
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How Computers Work: The Evolution of Technology, 10th Edition

Ron White - Que Publishing
Format: Paperback

The Evolution of Technology Having sold more than 2 million copies over its lifetime, How Computers Work 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...
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Mind Change: How Digital Technologies Are Leaving Their Mark on Our Brains

Susan Greenfield - Random House
Format: Hardcover

We live in a world unimaginable only decades ago: a domain of backlit screens, instant information, and vibrant experiences that can outcompete dreary reality. Our brave new technologies offer incredible opportunities for work and play. But at what price? Now renowned neuroscientist Susan...
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Getting a Big Data Job For Dummies

Jason Williamson - John Wiley & Sons
Format: Print book

Hone your analytic talents and become part of the next big thing Getting a Big Data Job For Dummies is the ultimate guide to landing a position in one of the fastest-growing fields in the modern economy. Learn exactly what "big data" means, why it's so important across...
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Raspberry Pi For Dummies

Sean McManus - John Wiley & Sons
Format: Print book

Master your Raspberry Pi in a flash with this easy-to-follow guide Raspberry Pi For Dummies, 2nd Edition is a comprehensive guide to this exciting technology, fully updated to align with the Rev 3 board. Veteran technology authors provide expert insight and guidance that get you up and running...
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The Naked Future: What Happens in a World That Anticipates Your Every Move?

Patrick Tucker - Current
Format: Print book

An in-depth look at the future of the future. An app on your phone knows you're getting married before you do. Your friends' tweets can help data scientists predict your location with astounding accuracy, even if you don't use Twitter. Soon, we'll be able to know how many kids...
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