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42 produkter
Weaponizing Poop
Av Jeff Mapua
E-bok, 2017
402 kr
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Bows and arrows, firearms, missiles...and poop? The progress of invention marches forward through time as humans discover a new material to use in the manufacturing of weapons. People have a history of utilizing excrement for various uses. This book takes a look at this interesting development of …
Taxation
Interpreting the Constitution
Av Jeff Mapua
E-bok, 2014
579 kr
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Though we all depend upon the programs, services, and infrastructure taxes provide, few of us are happy to pay them. Presented here is the long and rich history of taxation in America, a national saga of fierce debate, violent rebellion, and all-out revolution. Threaded throughout this history of …
Career in Customer Service and Tech Support
Av Jeff Mapua
E-bok, 2014
547 kr
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This resource provides information for tech-savvy readers about the ins-and-outs of customer service and technical support, including education requirements, job duties and skills, and how to get started in these fields. This practical guide reveals the best educational and experiential paths to a …
Making the Most of Crowdfunding
Av Jeff Mapua
E-bok, 2014
499 kr
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The Internet has revolutionized the way people communicate and do business. It has even affected how people fundraise and seek investors. This introduction to crowdfunding explains how innovative entrepreneurs are using the power of collective groups to drum up interest in and fund their products …
Extreme Motorsports
Av Jeff Mapua
E-bok, 2015
499 kr
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The captivating, fast-paced world of motorsports gets an in-depth view in this resource that covers everything from motocross to speedboat racing to aerial acrobatics. Vivid photographs illustrate each offshoot of motorsports, including a brief history of the sport, important people who helped …
Using Math in Science
Av Jeff Mapua
E-bok, 2017
499 kr
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This book demonstrates how science and math go hand-in-hand. Math helps chemists and biologists discover cures for diseases, and it allows physicists to predict a car or rocket''s movements. More accessible to students today is how math helps scientists design the computers and cell phones that are …
Net Neutrality and What It Means to You
Av Jeff Mapua
E-bok, 2016
499 kr
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Internet users can find it difficult to keep up on the ever-changing laws, issues, and challenges that affect their media experience. In easy-to-grasp language, this guide explains the basic workings of internet connections, IP addresses, and bandwidth throttling. The status of information control …
Lana Wachowski
Av Jeff Mapua
E-bok, 2016
579 kr
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In 1999, two sibling directors hit it big with their second film, The Matrix. After achieving critical and commercial success with The Matrix, the Wachowskis went on to direct two sequels to that film and a string of other box office successes, including V for Vendetta and Jupiter Ascending. This …
Drones and Warfare
Av Jeff Mapua
E-bok, 2016
539 kr
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Throughout the history of warfare, combatants have sought out higher ground. With the development of military drones, the United States and other powers now have access to the highest ground: the sky itself. The incredible and sobering power of drones as weapons—both as tools of surveillance and as …
Coping with Cyberbullying
Av Jeff Mapua
E-bok, 2017
580 kr
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Coming of age has never been easy. Arguably, digital natives have an even more complicated adolescence than prior generations, due to much of their lives being lived online, in real time, via texting, apps, and social media. This book explores the alienation and rejection many youth experience from …
Career as an Electrician
Av Jeff Mapua
E-bok, 2018
562 kr
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It can hardly be overstated how important keeping the power running safely is to our health, economy, and general well-being. Students fascinated by STEM topics who have considered working as an electrician will find this book an indispensable primer. Vetted, government-sourced job statistics and …
Respecting Digital Content
Using and Sharing Intellectual Property Online
Av Jeff Mapua
E-bok, 2018
559 kr
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Online and digital spaces have become dominant venues for journalism, academic and project research, commerce, and the arts. New rules and regulations about how to use, credit, and purchase intellectual property are being written on the fly, often dragging behind the speed of technological …
Virtual Reality and You
Av Jeff Mapua
E-bok, 2019
527 kr
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Imagine escaping to a world where anything is possible. You can visit it anywhere or anytime. That notion is the promise of virtual reality. Using virtual reality in classrooms, students can visit Syrian refugee camps, have a tour of a college campus, or interact with artwork at the British Museum. …
Career as a Social Media Manager
Av Jeff Mapua
E-bok, 2017
543 kr
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Social media is a part of everyday life, and businesses have taken note. Today, social media managers are needed to help shepherd companies into the next era of how business is done. This resource is a straightforward guide for those who choose social media management as a career path. It explains …
Working with Tech in the Military
Av Jeff Mapua
E-bok, 2020
559 kr
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From its early investments in the internet, to developing drones that have crept into the civilian market, the U.S. military has long been on the leading edge of technologies of all kinds. Students who are military buffs, those contemplating a career in the armed forces, and developing readers can …
Algorithms
Av Jeff Mapua
E-bok, 2018
362 kr
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Algorithms help computers do incredible things. In this straightforward book, readers are introduced to the inner workings of computers by learning the role of algorithms. Easy-to-follow text explains what algorithms are and how they help computers carry out all kinds of tasks. Real-world examples …
Computers
Av Jeff Mapua
E-bok, 2018
362 kr
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Computers are an integral part of our modern world. Children are being exposed to them at an increasingly young age, so a fundamental understanding of technology has become essential. In this introduction to the world of computers, readers take a look inside a computer and become familiar with …
Data and Databases
Av Jeff Mapua
E-bok, 2018
362 kr
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Computers "think" in terms of data and databases. In this simple text, readers find out exactly what that means in the world of technology. They take a first look at what data is and how computers use it to do all the things they can do. Using easy-to-follow examples, readers are introduced to the …
Hardware
Av Jeff Mapua
E-bok, 2018
351 kr
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Playing online games, running programs, or searching the Internet: we couldn''t do any of these things without hardware. In this straightforward text, readers take a first look at the keyboard, mouse, and computer screen, as well as the unseen insides of a computer. Relevant terminology is …
Networks
Av Jeff Mapua
E-bok, 2018
354 kr
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A computer alone can do amazing things, but many computers working together can change the world. This easy-to-follow text invites readers to explore the world of computer networks as they learn what these networks are and how they work. Each colorful spread examines one part of a network using …
Programming
Av Jeff Mapua
E-bok, 2018
354 kr
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In our age of technology, computer programming has never been more important. This introductory text breaks down programming into its most fundamental concepts. Readers discover what it means to be a programmer as they explore the types of programs available and what they are able to do. Essential …
Software
Av Jeff Mapua
E-bok, 2018
351 kr
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Along with hardware, software is the other half of what makes computers run. In this easy-to-follow text, readers take a first look at software and the role it plays in the world of computing. They are introduced to relevant ideas and terminology with the help of a simple glossary and colorful …
Airports
Av Jeff Mapua
E-bok, 2019
428 kr
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As the world becomes more of a global community, air travel between states and countries is commonplace. Airports are playing an increasingly integral part of infrastructure in the United States and around the world. Through accessible text, readers travel to a time when airplanes landed on grassy …
Chlorine
Av Jeff Mapua
E-bok, 2018
432 kr
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Chlorine''s story includes food, war, and so much more. This book covers the mysterious discovery of chlorine and a case of mistaken identity. Readers explore how it is used to both keep people safe from disease and bacteria, while at the same time used as a weapon of mass destruction. Readers also …
