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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Colossus:The secrets of Bletchley Park's code-breaking computers

    The secrets of Bletchley Park's code-breaking computers

    by B. Jack Copeland ...
    At last - the secrets of Bletchley Park's powerful codebreaking computers.This is a history of Colossus, the world's first fully-functioning electronic digital computer. Colossus was used during the Second World War at the Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park, where it played an invaluable role cracking enemy codes. Until very recently, much about the Colossus machine was shrouded ... Read more

    R379,83

  • OS X Yosemite: The Missing Manual

    by David Pogue ...
    With Yosemite, Apple has unleashed the most innovative version of OS X yet—and once again, David Pogue brings his expertise and humor to the #1 bestselling Mac book. Mac OS X 10.10 includes more innovations from the iPad and adds a variety of new features throughout the operating system. This updated edition covers it all with something new on practically every page.Get the scoop on Yosemite’s big ... Read more

    R438,25

  • Architecting Digital Transformation

    by Dr Mehmet Yildiz ...
    Enterprises are facing enormous challenges to respond to the rapid changes and growing demands of digital consumers globally. There is constant search to find solutions to the growing problems. The most optimal solution to address this problem is to architect our enterprise digital transformation requirements aligning with digital trends and innovative frameworks as described in this book with an ... Read more

    R134,85

  • Java: A Beginner's Guide, Sixth Edition (INKLING CH)

    by Herbert Schildt ...
    Series series Beginner's Guide
    Essential Java Programming Skills--Made Easy!Fully updated for Java Platform, Standard Edition 8 (Java SE 8), Java: A Beginner's Guide, Sixth Edition gets you started programming in Java right away. Bestselling programming author Herb Schildt begins with the basics, such as how to create, compile, and run a Java program. He then moves on to the keywords, syntax, and constructs that form the core ... Read more

    R526,11

  • CompTIA CTT+ Certified Technical Trainer All-in-One Exam Guide

    by Joseph Phillips ...
    Series series All-in-One
    "All-in-One is All You Need""This book coaches you through the five domains of the exam and provides effective practice exercises to prepare you with confidence. Thanks for providing the industry with such a great book!" -- Linda Hainlen, Director; Learning Solutions, Indiana University HealthGet complete coverage of all the material included on the CompTIA CTT+ exams inside this comprehensive ... Read more

    R762,78

  • OCM Java EE 6 Enterprise Architect Exam Guide (Exams 1Z0-807, 1Z0-865 & 1Z0-866)

    by Paul R. Allen, Joseph J. Bambara ...
    Series series Oracle Press
    A Complete Study System for OCM Exams 1Z0-807, 1Z0-865, and 1Z0-866Prepare for the Oracle Certified Master Java EE 6 Enterprise Architect exams with this exclusive Oracle Press guide. The multiple-choice exam, the assignment, and the essay exam are covered. Chapters feature challenging exercises, a certification summary, a two-minute drill, and a self-test to reinforce the topics presented. This ... Read more

    R920,56

  • OCA Oracle Database SQL Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0-071)

    by Steve O'Hearn ...
    Series series Oracle Press
    A fully updated, integrated self-study system for the Oracle Database SQL ExamThis thoroughly revised Oracle Press guide offers 100% coverage of all objectives on the latest version of the Oracle Database SQL Exam. Ideal both as a study guide and on-the-job reference, OCA Oracle Database SQL Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0-071) features detailed explanations, examples, practice questions, and chapter ... Read more

    R854,90

  • CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Ninth Edition (Exams 220-901 & 220-902)

    by Mike Meyers ...
    Series series All-in-One
    This bestselling on-the-job reference and test preparation guide has been fully revised for the new 2015 CompTIA exam objectives for exams 901 & 902Written by the leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification and training, this self-study set has been thoroughly updated to cover 100% of the topics covered on the latest edition of the exam. New topics include managing and maintaining cellular ... Read more

    R789,12

  • 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

  • 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

  • Read Write Own

    Building the Next Era of the Internet

    by Chris Dixon ...
    **THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER‘A compelling vision of where the internet should go and how to get there.’ Sam Altman, CEO, OpenAI**The promise of the internet has been stolen.Over the last decade, a handful of giant companies like Facebook and Google have seized control of the web – sapping its dynamism and taking its profits for themselves.But there is a way to take it back.Here, a ... Read more

    R239,42