During the System States' War, Poictesme was the general HQ and supply depot for the final thrust at the enemy. When the war ended, the buildings, the munitions, the freeze-dried food supplies, were... More > all abandoned without a thought. Now the colony world is a poverty-stricken agricultural society with only two exports: the fermented products of their world's unique grapes, and the salvaged war equipment, now selling at about 1% of its true value.
And, persisting over the decades, is the legend of MERLIN, the super-computer said to have planned the grand strategy which successfully concluded the war. "If we could only find Merlin," the inhabitants said to each other, "all our problems would be solved."
Then young Conn Maxwell returned from Earth, with a university degree, and a few clues about the location and the true nature of Merlin. And the sure knowledge that finding the Cosmic Computer would be the worst thing that could possibly happen to his home world.< Less
Conn Maxwell returns from Terra to his poverty-stricken home planet of Poictesme, “The Junkyard Planet”, with news of the possible location of Merlin, a military super-computer rumored to... More > have been abandoned there after the last war. The inhabitants hope to find Merlin, which they think will be their ticket to wealth and prosperity. But is Merlin real, or just an old rumor? And if they find it will it save them, or tear them apart?< Less
The computer science is created in 1962 to design the technical of automatic treat of information due to a machine named computer.
The word « computer science » : It is composed of two... More > words computer and science. The French academy gives the following definition in 1967 : “Science of rational treatment, notably with the help of automatic machines, of the information, considered as the knowledge support in the scientific economic and social domains. ".
Computer science = computer + Science< Less
The computer science is created in 1962 to design the technical of automatic treat of information due to a machine named computer.
The word « computer science » : It is composed of two... More > words computer and science. The French academy gives the following definition in 1967 : “Science of rational treatment, notably with the help of automatic machines, of the information, considered as the knowledge support in the scientific economic and social domains. ".
Computer science = computer + Science< Less
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Discover the reality of people with Asperger's syndrome on their own occupation with... More > multimedia, as well as the interest of socializing with people upon coping! Explore one perception that can be applied to others with the syndrome!
Read about me as you explore 35 chapters in over 25,000 words, including:
- The symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome
- The social stigmatization
- Popular culture, including The Big Bang Theory, YouTube videos, and music from the entertainment industry between 2008 and 2012
- Interests and hobbies
- Video game music affecting my emotions
- Nine photographs with assisted captions
- People mentioned, including YouTube users Freddie Wong and chuggaaconroy
- How I am smart in JAVA with two topics!
All content and imagery in the text are trademarks and/or copyrighted material of their respective owners. All rights reserved.< Less
This comprehensive new guide is a critical resource for all records, compliance, and social media managers. Executives will find it informative and clear. It provides valuable insights on records... More > management challenges and considerations for social media and cloud computing, drawing from dozens of very current sources. You'll not only get a snapshot of industry trends, and projections for this year, but also specific, actionable Best Practices and planning recommendations. This Management Guide is the most thorough and current text on managing records for social media and in the cloud.< Less
This book is an introduction to social informatics. "Can they steal my identity?" - "What does it mean encryption?" - "How do Web chats work?" - "What is a... More > virus?" - "Who's spying on my computer?" - These and many other questions are becoming important and sometimes vitally important for people who thought they had nothing to do with the computing profession. As computers and other computing devices penetrate deeper and deeper into our everyday life, we become more and more dependent on them. The purpose of this book is to show what's "running under the hood" of a computer and a computer network, where are the threats coming from, how to avoid them, and how the advent of computers and networks is changing our society.< Less
This book is an introduction to social informatics. "Can they steal my identity?" - "What does it mean encryption?" - "How do Web chats work?" - "What is a... More > virus?" - "Who's spying on my computer?" - These and many other questions are becoming important and sometimes vitally important for people who thought they had nothing to do with the computing profession. As computers and other computing devices penetrate deeper and deeper into our everyday life, we become more and more dependent on them. The purpose of this book is to show what's "running under the hood" of a computer and a computer network, where are the threats coming from, how to avoid them, and how the advent of computers and networks is changing our society.< Less
Today's business environment seems to have been turned upside-down. Markets are breaking in two with some companies thriving while others flounder. Black swans – rare, extreme and disruptive... More > events – seem to be occurring every year or so, not every few generations. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the consumer electronics industry where Apple is repeatedly setting record profits, driving it to become one of the largest publicly traded companies in the world while solid, reliable companies such as HP and Sony are finding it challenging to make any money at all. We're all struggling to navigate our way through this turbulence to find the calm on the other side of the storm. The New Instability shows you why there will be no calm after this storm, taking a practical and jargon-free approach to provide you with the skills you need to succeed in today's challenging environment. It is a key book to read, to learn from, and, most of all, to change one’s perspective.< Less
