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  • Steve Jobs: The Apple of Our i

    by Daniel Alef ...
    Biographical profile of Steve Jobs the founder of Apple Computers and the man who led an evolution in American technology and culture. He ushered in the world of personal computing with the Apple and Mac line of computers changed the way we buy and listen to music with the iPod iTunes and the iTunes Store introduced us to a new wave of animated films and technology through Pixar with such hits as ... Read more

    R54,61

  • Servicing Itsm

    A Handbook of Service Descriptions for It Service Managers and a Means for Building Them

    by Randy A. Steinberg ...
    What services does the IT organization really deliver? Rather than discuss the theory around what a service catalog or service portfolio is, this book gives you the actual IT service descriptions for running, operating, and managing an entire IT infrastructure. Its all herecomplete service descriptions, catalog and portfolio templates, service implementation plans, service governance processes, ... Read more

    R72,44

  • Architecting Itsm

    A Reference of Configuration Items and Building Blocks for a Comprehensive It Service Management Infrastructure

    by Randy A. Steinberg ...
    Up until now, no one has attempted to lay out the entire blueprint for architecting a complete IT service management supporting infrastructureuntil this book. What are the supporting toolsets and technologies that need to support an IT service management infrastructure? What databases need to be put into place? What are all the IT service management roles and responsibilities to effectively ... Read more

    R72,44

  • Fall of Man in Wilmslow

    by David Lagercrantz ...
    Translated by George Goulding ...
    June 8, 1954. Alan Turing, the visionary mathematician, is found dead at his home in sleepy Wilmslow, dispatched by a poisoned apple.Taking the case, Detective Constable Leonard Corell quickly learns Turing is a convicted homosexual. Confident it's a suicide, he is nonetheless confounded by official secrecy over Turing's war record. What is more, Turing's sexuality appears to be causing alarm ... Read more

    R201,70

  • Mark Zuckerberg: The Face Behind Facebook And Social Networking

    by Daniel Alef ...
    Mark Zuckerberg, the 26-year-old founder of Facebook, is the youngest self-made billionaire in history. He is also considered by many to be one of the most influential persons in the information age. His impact on American culture is virtually unprecedented. The recent film, "Social Network" does not portray him in the kindest light, but is it a work of fact or fiction? Separating fiction from ... Read more

    R54,61

  • Hackers

    Heroes of the Computer Revolution - 25th Anniversary Edition

    by Steven Levy ...
    This 25th anniversary edition of Steven Levy's classic book traces the exploits of the computer revolution's original hackers -- those brilliant and eccentric nerds from the late 1950s through the early '80s who took risks, bent the rules, and pushed the world in a radical new direction. With updated material from noteworthy hackers such as Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Stallman, and Steve ... Read more

    R262,88

  • The Code Book

    The Secret History of Codes and Code-breaking

    by Simon Singh ...
    The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum CryptographyFrom the best-selling author of Fermat’s Last Theorem, The Code Book is a history of man’s urge to uncover the secrets of codes, from Egyptian puzzles to modern day computer encryptions.As in Fermat’s Last Theorem, Simon Singh brings life to an anstonishing story of puzzles, codes, languages and riddles that reveals man’s continual ... Read more

    R173,41

  • Android Tablet Guide: For Seniors

    by Jacob Gleam ...
    The Android platform is a mobile operating system that is somewhat based around the Linux environment that was developed by Google. The interface of the system is totally based on direct manipulation which is made to be primarily used in touchscreen devices. Tablets are one of these devices that are specialized for the Android operating system that completely integrates the real life actions of ... Read more

    R72,88

  • The Self-taught Programmer

    The Definitive Guide to Programming Professionally

    by Cory Althoff ...
    'One of the best software design books of all time' - BookAuthorityCory Althoff is a self-taught programmer. After a year of self-study, he learned to program well enough to land a job as a software engineer II at eBay. But once he got there, he realised he was severely under-prepared. He was overwhelmed by the amount of things he needed to know but hadn't learned. His journey learning to program, ... Read more

    R341,42

  • OCA Java SE 7 Programmer I Study Guide (Exam 1Z0-803)

    by Robert Liguori, Edward G. Finegan ...
    Series series Oracle Press
    A Proven Study System for Oracle Certified Associate Exam 1Z0-803Prepare for the Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 7 Programmer I exam with help from this exclusive Oracle Press guide. In each chapter, you'll find challenging exercises, practice questions, a two-minute drill, and a chapter summary to highlight what you've learned. This authoritative guide will help you pass the test and will also ... Read more

    R657,56

  • The Soul of A New Machine

    by Tracy Kidder ...
    Tracy Kidder's "riveting" (Washington Post) story of one company's efforts to bring a new microcomputer to market won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award and has become essential reading for understanding the history of the American tech industry.Computers have changed since 1981, when The Soul of a New Machine first examined the culture of the computer revolution. What has not ... Read more

    R129,36

  • Coders

    Who They Are, What They Think and How They Are Changing Our World

    by Clive Thompson ...
    From revolution on Twitter to romance on Tinder, we live in a world constructed of code – and coders are the ones who built it for us.In Coders, acclaimed tech writer Clive Thompson offers an illuminating reckoning with the most powerful tribe in the world today, computer programmers, asking who they are, how they think, and what should give us pause. Along the way, Thompson ponders the morality ... Read more

    R275,30

  • Kobo Touch: Ultimate Tips & Tricks Guide For Kobo reader Owners

    by L H ...
    Kobo - Kobo Books - Kobo eReader - Kobo Best Sellers - Kobo User Guide - Kobo Store - TechnologyDo you own a Kobo eReader?Are you looking for new ways to utilize your Kobo?Do you want to learn how to get unlimited eBooks for your Kobo?If so the Kobo Touch: Ultimate Tips & Tricks Guide for Kobo eReader Owners is designed to help you make the most of your device.This Kobo guide gives step-by-step ... Read more

    R108,40

  • Head First Java

    by Kathy Sierra, Bert Bates, Trisha Gee ...
    What will you learn from this book?Head First Java is a complete learning experience in Java and object-oriented programming. With this book, you'll learn the Java language with a unique method that goes beyond how-to manuals and helps you become a great programmer. Through puzzles, mysteries, and soul-searching interviews with famous Java objects, you'll quickly get up to speed on Java's ... Read more

    R993,59

  • Introduction to Algorithms, fourth edition

    by Thomas H. Cormen, Charles E. Leiserson, Ronald L. Rivest, Clifford Stein ...
    A comprehensive update of the leading algorithms text, with new material on matchings in bipartite graphs, online algorithms, machine learning, and other topics.Some books on algorithms are rigorous but incomplete; others cover masses of material but lack rigor. Introduction to Algorithms uniquely combines rigor and comprehensiveness. It covers a broad range of algorithms in depth, yet makes their ... Read more

    R2 191,77

  • People-Centric Security: Transforming Your Enterprise Security Culture

    by Lance Hayden ...
    A culture hacking how to complete with strategies, techniques, and resources for securing the most volatile element of information security—humansPeople-Centric Security: Transforming Your Enterprise Security Culture addresses the urgent need for change at the intersection of people and security. Esentially a complete security culture toolkit, this comprehensive resource provides you with a ... Read more

    R847,54

  • So you want to build a computer...

    by J. P. Kurzitza ...
    Apple makes great mobile products as we all know: iPod, iPad, and iPhone, but their PCs are very expensive. So why throw down for a Mac when YOU can build your very own PC for a fraction of the cost, yet will be just as fast, if not faster? This guide gives the would-be PC builder a top-ten list of essential rules to follow in order to successfully build a solid system that will do it all! Enjoy. ... Read more

    R15,72 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • CodeNotes for J2EE

    EJB, JDBC, JSP and Servlets

    by Gregory Brill ...
    Series series CodeNotes
    CodeNotes provides the most succinct, accurate, and speedy way for a developer to ramp up on a new technology or language. Unlike other programming books, CodeNotes drills down to the core aspects of a technology, focusing on the key elements needed in order to understand it quickly and implement it immediately. It is a unique resource for developers, filling the gap between comprehensive manuals ... Read more

    R257,13

  • How to Do Everything MacBook

    by Robin Noelle ...
    Series series How to Do Everything
    Easy-to-follow coverage of portable Macs, including the MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook AirHow to Do Everything: MacBook strongly emphasizes the portability and other unique features of the laptop versions of the Mac, examining ports and jacks, discussing user accounts and privacy, managing multiple network connections, using MobileMe to stay synched, etc. It also explores the activities laptop ... Read more

    R328,77

  • Algorithms

    by Panos Louridas ...
    Series series The MIT Press Essential Knowledge series
    In the tradition of Real World Algorithms: A Beginner's Guide, Panos Louridas is back to introduce algorithms in an accessible manner, utilizing various examples to explain not just what algorithms are but how they work.Digital technology runs on algorithms, sets of instructions that describe how to do something efficiently. Application areas range from search engines to tournament scheduling, DNA ... Read more

    R247,70

  • Computer Science Made Simple

    Learn how hardware and software work-- and how to make them work for you!

    by V. Anton Spraul ...
    Series series Made Simple
    Be smarter than your computerIf you don't understand computers, you can quickly be left behind in today's fast-paced, machine-dependent society.Computer Science Made Simple offers a straightforward resource for technology novices and advanced techies alike. It clarifies all you need to know, from the basic components of today’s computers to using advanced applications. The perfect primer, it ... Read more

    R222,74

  • The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild Collectors Edition Game Guide Unofficial

    by The Yuw ...
    *UNOFFICIAL GUIDE*Do you want to dominate the game and your opponents?Do you struggle with making resources and cash?Do you want the best items?Would you like to know how to download and install the game?If so, we have got you covered.We will walk you through the game, provide professional strategies and tips, as well as all the secrets in the game.What You'll Discover Inside:- How to Download & ... Read more

    R82,10 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Way to Go

    A Thorough Introduction to the Go Programming Language

    by Ivo Balbaert ...
    This book provides the reader with a comprehensive overview of the new open source programming language Go (in its first stable and maintained release Go 1) from Google.The language is devised with Java / C#-like syntax so as to feel familiar to the bulk of programmers today, but Go code is much cleaner and simpler to read, thus increasing the productivity of developers.You will see how Go ... Read more

    R57,95

  • The Story of Computing

    by Sir John Dermot Turing ...
    Series series The Story of
    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 ... Read more

    R91,14