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The Young Person's Guide To The Internetby Kate Hawthorne; Daniela Sheppard
Taylor & Francis 2005; US$ 34.95This unique guide provides information on carefully researched educational and recreational websites. Divided into categories, including all National Curriculum subjects, it saves time and money and reduces the risk of accessing unsuitable sites. more...
PC Systems, Installation and Maintenanceby R. P. Beales
Taylor & Francis 2004; US$ 40.95Written in a straightforward, easy to read style, Rob Beales provides the knowledge and techniques needed to build, troubleshoot, and maintain personal computer systems. Divided into three parts, Part 1 forms an introduction to digital computers, leading the reader through the various parts of a modern PC system, including popular peripherals and networking concepts. Part 2 contains a step-by-step guide on the assembly and configuration of a complete state-of-the-art PC system, including a section on the use of important Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP applications and components. Part 3 covers preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance, based in typical current work practice - a major part of the IT practitioner's work schedule.... more...
E-encyclopediaby DK Publishing
Dorling Kindersley 2003; US$ 29.99In partnership with Google, the most extensive and respected search engine on the Web, DK presents the e.encyclopedia, a revolutionary approach to children's reference publishing. A superbly illustrated general encyclopedia on the subjects children most want and need to learn about, the e-encyclopedia is classic DK quality publishing paired with cutting-edge design. Use it as you would any encyclopedia, and then take it to the next level. Nine thematic sections in the encyclopedia including space, earth, history and human body with coverage of over 600 subjects and links to over 1,000 approved sites plus sound buttons, virtual tours and live footage online. There's no need to be stuck with homework ever again. more...
Higher National Computingby Howard Anderson; Sharon Yull; Bruce Hellingsworth
Taylor & Francis 2004; US$ 40.95Higher National Computing 2e is a new edition of this extremely successful course book, updated specifically to cover the compulsory core units of the 2003 BTEC Higher National Computing schemes. Full coverage is given of the four core units for HNC, the two additional core units required at HND, and the Core Specialist Unit 'Quality Systems', common to both certificate and diploma level. Students following the HNC and HND courses will find this book essential reading, as it covers the core material they will be following through the duration of their course. Knowledge-check questions and activities are included throughout, resulting in a clear and straightforward text which encourages independent study. Like the syllabus itself, this book... more...
Embedded Systems and Computer Architectureby Graham R Wilson
Elsevier 2002; US$ 81.95The author has taught the design and use of microprocessor systems to undergraduate and technician level students for over 25 years. *A core text for academic modules on microprocessors, embedded systems and computer architecture *A practical design-orientated approach *FREE CD-ROM features a unique microprocessor simulator, and accompanying website contains solutions, FAQs and updates to software more...
Guide to Microsoft Excel 2002 for Business and Managementby Bernard Liengme
Elsevier 2002; US$ 33.95The essential guide for managers and business students who wish to use Microsoft Excel to its full potential As the industry standard spreadsheet for the analysis and presentation of results, Microsoft Excel is indispensable in the business world. This text provides a practical and straightforward guide to fully utilising the functions of Microsoft Excel, guiding the reader from basic principles through to the more complicated areas such as modelling, the analysis of charts, reporting, and automatic importing of data from the web directly into an Excel workbook. Bernard Liengme has written this book specifically to meet the requirements of business students and professionals working with Microsoft Excel. The text is illustrated throughout... more...
BTEC Nationals - IT Practitionersby Howard Anderson; Sharon Yull
Taylor & Francis 2002; US$ 41.95Full coverage of all 6 core units for the new BTEC National specifications from Edexcel BTEC Nationals - IT Practitioners is a new course text written specifically to cover the compulsory core units of the new BTEC Nationals specifications, which are replacing the current BTEC National Computing scheme in 2002. Students following all National Certificate and Diploma programmes within the new scheme will find this book essential reading, as it covers the core material they will be following through the duration of their course. Knowledge-check questions and activities are included throughout, resulting in a clear and straightforward text which encourages independent study. The coverage is designed to cater for students following a General,... more...
BTEC First ICT Practitionersby Sharon Yull
Taylor & Francis 2007; US$ 30.95BTEC First ICT Practitioners is a key new course book for the 2006 BTEC First ICT Practitioner schemes from Edexcel. Full coverage is given to the core units of the Certificate and Diploma (units 1 and 2) and to selected specialist units: * Using ICT to Present Information (Unit 1) * Introduction to Computer Systems (Unit 2) * Website Development (Unit 4) * Networking Essentials (Unit 6) * Database Software (Unit 9) * Spreadsheet Software (Unit 10) * ICT Graphics (Unit 18) Each chapter in the textbook corresponds to one of these units of the syllabus. Students of BTEC First ICT programmes will find this text essential reading for the duration of their study - all the core material they will be following throughout their course is included... more...
Feature Extraction and Image Processingby Mark Nixon; Alberto S Aguado
Elsevier 2002; US$ 57.95Focusing on feature extraction while also covering issues and techniques such as image acquisition, sampling theory, point operations and low-level feature extraction, the authors have a clear and coherent approach that will appeal to a wide range of students and professionals. *Ideal module text for courses in artificial intelligence, image processing and computer vision *Essential reading for engineers and academics working in this cutting-edge field *Supported by free software on a companion website more...
Primary ICT for Teaching Assistantsby John Galloway
Taylor & Francis 2007; US$ 31.95With the focus on enhancing the ICT competence of the pupils whom you support, this book:.:.; shows how you can support students within the ICT programme of study - even if youre not a confident ICT user yourself.; tackles tricky issues such as assessment and progression.; suggests activities for developing skills, familiarity and understanding.; provides ideas and advice for effective use of ICT in other subjects.; shows how ICT can be a really effective tool for inclusion. This can be used as a companion to ICT for Teaching Assistants more...









