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A Brief History of Computing

Gerard O'Regan

Mathematics & Sciences; History of science; Computing: general; Computer science

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This lively and fascinating text traces the key developments in computation - from 3000 B.C. to the present day - in an easy-to-follow... [more]

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How Intelligence Happens

John Duncan

Psychology; Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology; Cognition & cognitive psychology; Artificial intelligence

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Human intelligence is among the most powerful forces on earth. It builds sprawling cities, vast cornfields and coffee plantations,... [more]

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Computability and Randomness

Andre Nies

Mathematics & Sciences; Philosophy of mathematics; Mathematical logic; Maths for computer scientists

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The interplay between computability and randomness has been an active area of research in recent years, reflected by ample... [more]

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Who's #1?: The Science of Rating and Ranking

Amy N. Langville, Carl D. Meyer

Mathematics & Sciences; Probability & statistics; Popular science; Computer science

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A website's ranking on Google can spell the difference between success and failure for a new business. NCAA football ratings... [more]

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In Pursuit of the Traveling Salesman: Mathematics at the Limits of Computation...

William J. Cook

Mathematics & Sciences; Applied mathematics; Popular science; Computer science

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What is the shortest possible route for a travelling salesman seeking to visit each city on a list exactly once and return... [more]

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Computational Logic and Human Thinking: How to be Artificially Intelligent...

Robert Kowalski

Mathematics & Sciences; Artificial intelligence

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The practical benefits of computational logic need not be limited to mathematics and computing. As this book shows, ordinary... [more]

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Discrete and Computational Geometry

Joseph O'Rourke, Satyan L. Devadoss

Mathematics & Sciences; Geometry; Applied mathematics; Maths for computer scientists

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Discrete geometry is a relatively new development in pure mathematics, while computational geometry is an emerging area in... [more]

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Metareasoning: Thinking About Thinking

Eric Horvitz

Philosophy; Artificial intelligence

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The capacity to think about our own thinking may lie at the heart of what it means to be both human and intelligent. Philosophers... [more]

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Forcing with Random Variables and Proof Complexity

Jan Kraji ek

Mathematics & Sciences; Mathematical logic; Mathematical theory of computation

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This book introduces a new approach to building models of bounded arithmetic, with techniques drawn from recent results in... [more]

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The Most Human Human: What Talking with Computers Teaches Us About What...

Brian Christian

Mathematics & Sciences; Computer science

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The Most Human Human is a provocative, exuberant, and profound exploration of the ways in which computers are reshaping our... [more]

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Beyond Boundaries: The New Neuroscience of Connecting Brains with Machines---And...

Miguel Nicolelis

Mathematics & Sciences; Neurosciences; Human-computer interaction

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<p>A pioneering neuroscientist shows how the long-sought merger of brains with machines is about to become a paradigm-shifting... [more]

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Natural Computing: DNA, Quantum Bits, and the Future of Smart Machines

Cathy Lazere, Dennis E. Shasha

Mathematics & Sciences; Computing: general; Artificial intelligence

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Drawing on interviews with fifteen leading scientists, in lively, readable prose, the authors present an unexpected vision... [more]

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My Life as a Night Elf Priest: An Anthropological Account of World of Warcraft...

Bonnie A. Nardi

Popular culture; Human-computer interaction

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Compiles more than three years of participatory research in Warcraft play and culture in the US and China. Nardi introduces... [more]

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The Quest for Artificial Intelligence

Nils J. Nilsson

Mathematics & Sciences; History of science; Artificial intelligence

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is a field within computer science that is attempting to build enhanced intelligence into computer... [more]

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Mind Performance Projects for the Evil Genius: 19 Brain-Bending Bio Hacks...

Brad Graham, Kathy McGowan

Mathematics & Sciences; Artificial intelligence

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Have some evil fun inside your head! This wickedly inventive guide offers 19 build-it-yourself projects featuring high-tech... [more]

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A Unifying Framework for Structured Analysis and Design Models: An Approach...

T.H. Tse

Mathematics & Sciences; Software Engineering; Mathematical theory of computation

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Structured methodologies are a popular and powerful tool in information systems development. Many different ones exist, each... [more]

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Higher Order Logic and Hardware Verification

T.F. Melham

Mathematics & Sciences; Electronic devices & materials; Mathematical theory of computation

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Dr Melham shows here how formal logic can be used to specify the behaviour of hardware designs and reason about their correctness.... [more]

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Computational Complexity: A Modern Approach

Boaz Barak, Sanjeev Arora

Coding theory & cryptology; Mathematics & Sciences; Mathematical theory of computation

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This beginning graduate textbook describes both recent achievements and classical results of computational complexity theory.... [more]

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Finding Out About: A Cognitive Perspective on Search Engine Technology and...

Richard K. Belew

Computing & IT; Internet guides & online services; Human-computer interaction

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Finding Out About explains how to build useful tools for searching collections of text and other media. In the process it... [more]

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Quantum Computing for Computer Scientists

Mirco A. Mannucci, Noson S. Yanofsky

Mathematics & Sciences; Computer science

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The multidisciplinary field of quantum computing strives to exploit some of the uncanny aspects of quantum mechanics to expand... [more]

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The Annotated Turing: A Guided Tour Through Alan Turing's Historic Paper...

Charles Petzold

Mathematics & Sciences; Computer science

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Programming Legend Charles Petzold unlocks the secrets of the extraordinary and prescient 1936 paper by Alan M. Turing Mathematician... [more]

$37.95

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Artificial Dreams: The Quest for Non-biological Intelligence

H.R. Ekbia

Cognition & cognitive psychology; Mathematics & Sciences; Artificial intelligence

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This book is a critique of Artificial Intelligence (AI) from the perspective of cognitive science - it seeks to examine what... [more]

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Pattern Recognition and Neural Networks

Brian D. Ripley

Mathematics & Sciences; Probability & statistics; Neural networks & fuzzy systems; Pattern recognition

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Now in paperback: the most reliable account of the statistical framework for pattern recognition and machine learning. With... [more]

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Digital Astrophotography: A Guide to Capturing the Cosmos

Stefan Seip

Special kinds of photography; Mathematics & Sciences; Digital photography: consumer & user guides; Image processing

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At first glance, the challenge of astrophotography may appear daunting. But not only are spectacular results possible, they... [more]

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Computer Help for Seniors in Easy Steps

Stuart Yarnold

Computing & IT; Computer science

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More and more senior citizens are exploring the exciting opportunities that computers present. Unfortunately, along with the... [more]

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