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11 hours 7 min

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Computers Made Easy

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1 hour 46 min

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1 hour 46 min

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History of Engineering

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Unabridged

44 min

The idea of engineering has been present since prehistoric times when humans started shaping important creations like lever, wheel and pulley. Every invention is reliable with the contemporary explanation of engineering manipulating basic principles of mechanics to develop useful tools and objects.The word engineering has been derived from the term engineer and dates back to around recently 1325 ... Read more

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The idea of engineering has been present since prehistoric times when humans started shaping important creations like lever, wheel and pulley. Every invention is reliable with the contemporary explanation of engineering manipulating basic principles of mechanics to develop useful tools and objects.The word engineering has been derived from the term engineer and dates back to around recently 1325
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A People’s History of Computing in the United States

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10 hours 2 min

Silicon Valley gets all the credit for digital creativity, but this account of the pre-PC world, when computing meant more than using mature consumer technology, challenges that triumphalism.The invention of the personal computer liberated users from corporate mainframes and brought computing into homes. But throughout the 1960s and 1970s, a diverse group of teachers and students working together ... Read more

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Theory of Computation

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Unabridged

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Theory of computation is seen as a branch of both theoretical computer science and modern mathematics (however, it also contains some concepts from pure mathematics). Theory of computation shows how one can effectively solve a problem using a computational model. A number of computational models are described in theory of computation. Algorithm is most common format of computational model.
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by Lance Henderson ...

Narrated by James Lewis ...

Unabridged

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Want to surf the web anonymously? Cloak your online activities? I will show you how to become a ghost on the internet, leaving no tracks back to your ISP.This book covers it all! Encrypting your private files, securing your PC, masking your online footsteps, and all while giving you peace of mind with TOTAL 100% ANONYMITY. Don't waste months scouring the internet for info. Just read this!How to Be ... Read more

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הסיפור של גוגל

by מארק מאלסיד, דייוויד א' וייז ...

Narrated by שי סיני וילוז׳ני ...

Unabridged

11 hours 46 min

לפניכם הסיפור שמאחורי אחת מהצלחות העסקיות הגדולות של זמננו, אם לא הגדולה שבהן. מהדורה מעודכנת זו יוצאת לרגל עשרים שנה להקמתה של גוגל ומתבססת על מחקר קפדני וגישה ישירה למידע פנימי בחברה העוצמתית והגלובלית שידה בכול. זהו סיפורה של חברת מדיה שנוסדה על ידי שני סטודנטים צעירים מאוניברסיטת סטנפורד, סרגיי ברין שנולד במוסקווה ולארי פייג' מהמערב התיכון של ארצות הברית. יחד הם בנו מנוע חיפוש שמטרתו היתה לאתר ... Read more

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לפניכם הסיפור שמאחורי אחת מהצלחות העסקיות הגדולות של זמננו, אם לא הגדולה שבהן. מהדורה מעודכנת זו יוצאת לרגל עשרים שנה להקמתה של גוגל ומתבססת על מחקר קפדני וגישה ישירה למידע פנימי בחברה העוצמתית והגלובלית שידה בכול. זהו סיפורה של חברת מדיה שנוסדה על ידי שני סטודנטים צעירים מאוניברסיטת סטנפורד, סרגיי ברין שנולד במוסקווה ולארי פייג' מהמערב התיכון של ארצות הברית. יחד הם בנו מנוע חיפוש שמטרתו היתה לאתר
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Silicon Gold Rush

The Next Generation of High-Tech Stars Rewrites the Rules of Business

by Karen Southwick ...

Narrated by Sneha Mathan ...

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8 hours 7 min

A hotbed of activity for farsighted thinkers and determined doers, the high-technology industry has given rise to a pioneering group of entrepreneurs and executives that is not only behind today’s most innovative technological advances, but at the forefront of a dynamic new movement in business.Armed with groundbreaking management approaches, the members of this visionary group are changing the ... Read more

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A hotbed of activity for farsighted thinkers and determined doers, the high-technology industry has given rise to a pioneering group of entrepreneurs and executives that is not only behind today’s most innovative technological advances, but at the forefront of a dynamic new movement in business.Armed with groundbreaking management approaches, the members of this visionary group are changing the
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IBM: The Rise and Fall and Reinvention of a Global Icon (History of Computing)

by James W. Cortada ...

Narrated by Brian Conover ...

Unabridged

26 hours 55 min

A former IBM employee offers an authoritative history of the successes and failures of one of the most influential American companies of the last century.For decades, IBM shaped the way the world did business. IBM products were in every large organization, and IBM corporate culture established a management style that was imitated by companies around the globe. It was “Big Blue”—an icon. And yet ... Read more

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A former IBM employee offers an authoritative history of the successes and failures of one of the most influential American companies of the last century.For decades, IBM shaped the way the world did business. IBM products were in every large organization, and IBM corporate culture established a management style that was imitated by companies around the globe. It was “Big Blue”—an icon. And yet
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History of Computers

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Narrated by Tracy Tupman ...

Unabridged

42 min

Since the time human beings took birth on the earth, tremendous changes have been observed in all phases of life. One such aspect was the phase of the technology itself. Technology has advanced itself beautifully and has made the work of humans easier. Like for instance, earlier people used to keep track of all the readings in the journal in handwritten format, but now there are many different ... Read more

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Since the time human beings took birth on the earth, tremendous changes have been observed in all phases of life. One such aspect was the phase of the technology itself. Technology has advanced itself beautifully and has made the work of humans easier. Like for instance, earlier people used to keep track of all the readings in the journal in handwritten format, but now there are many different
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Brief History of Email, A: How the World Started Sending Messages Instantly

by Christopher Hales ...

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Unabridged

1 hour 49 min

Explore how an accidental technology experiment sparked a digital communication revolution that redefined human habits. Perfect for your daily commute or a focused afternoon of learning, this engaging narrative history traces the chaotic leap from horseback couriers to the relentless ping of the modern inbox.Far from a dry timeline, this immersive journey dives into the messy improvisations and ... Read more

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Explore how an accidental technology experiment sparked a digital communication revolution that redefined human habits. Perfect for your daily commute or a focused afternoon of learning, this engaging narrative history traces the chaotic leap from horseback couriers to the relentless ping of the modern inbox.Far from a dry timeline, this immersive journey dives into the messy improvisations and
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Your Data, Their Billions

Keep Calm and Log On

Replay

Kindle Library Cleanup Made Easy

How AI Thinks

The Apple II Age

Programming Language History: From Punch Cards to Python and Beyond, the Story of How Code Evolved and Changed the Modern World

Brief History of Search Engines, A: How We Learned to Find Anything

Brief History of the Information Age, A: How Data Came to Rule the World

Cryptocurrency: Mining, Investing and Trading in Blockchain for Beginners.

Man-Made

Windows 7: The Ultimate Guide To Learning How To Use Windows 7 Operating System On Your PC

Computers Made Easy

Email: How the World Started Sending Letters at the Speed of Light

Brief History of Cybercrime, A: How Criminals Moved Online

History of Engineering

A People’s History of Computing in the United States

Theory of Computation

Darknet

הסיפור של גוגל

Silicon Gold Rush

IBM: The Rise and Fall and Reinvention of a Global Icon (History of Computing)

History of Computers

Brief History of Email, A: How the World Started Sending Messages Instantly