Balanced Introduction to Computer Science, A by David Reed (English) Paperback B

Description: Balanced Introduction to Computer Science, A by David Reed For Introduction to Computing and the Web courses in departments of Math and Computer Science. This thoughtfully written text uses the Internet as a central theme, studying its history, technology, and current use. Experimental problems use Web-based tools, enabling students to learn programming fundamentals by developing their own interactive Web pages with HTML 5 and JavaScript. Integrating breadth-based and depth-based chapters, Reed covers a broad range of topics balanced with programming depth in a hands-on, tutorial style. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography David Reed is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Computer Science at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. in computer science from Duke University in 1992, and subsequently taught and conducted research at Duke University and Dickinson College before joining the Creighton faculty in 2000. His primary interests are in artificial intelligence, programming languages, and computer science education, where he has published extensively on topics such as apprentice-based learning, Web-based programming, and innovative instructional methods in introductory computer science. He is a member of the Liberal Arts Computer Science Consortium and the Chief Reader for the Advanced Placement® Computer Science Exam since 2004. Table of Contents 1 Computer Basics 2 HTML and Web Pages 3 The Internet and the Web 4 JavaScript and Dynamic Web Pages 5 JavaScript and User Interaction 6 The History of Computers 7 Functions and Randomness 8 Algorithms and Programming Languages 9 Abstraction and Libraries 10 Computer Science as a Discipline 11 Conditional Execution 12 Data Representation 13 Conditional Repetition 14 Inside the Computer–The von Neumann Architecture 15 JavaScript Strings 16 Inside the Computer–Transistors and Integrated Circuits 17 JavaScript Arrays 18 Computers and Society Appendix A: Browser Basics Appendix B: Common Text Editors Appendix C: HTML Reference Appendix D: JavaScript Reference Appendix E: random.jsLibrary Appendix F: time.jsLibrary Appendix G: arrays.jsLibrary Index Trademark Information Photo Credits Review "The textbook [Reed] explains a concept, shows the code, then give a pictorial example to reinforce that point. An excellent example is in chapter four when talking about ONMOUSEOVER and ONMOUSEOUT." — Dr. Jenna Miley, Bainbridge College "The thing that struck me [about Reed] was how the examples are presented followed by adding functionality, basically anticipating questions that a reader would have after doing the examples." — Lionel Craddock, Bluefield State College "The examples are illuminating and effective." — Lionel Craddock, Bluefield State College "This text [Reed] offers very clear explanations of difficult topics." — Ralph Hooper, University of Alabama "Reeds examples are relevant and fun; his language is clear and concise, and his use of the language is accessible to non-majors." — Arnold D. Miles, Georgetown University "The programming is presented in a well-organized manner; it builds smoothly." — Arnold D. Miles, Georgetown University Long Description A Balanced Introduction to Computer Science, 3/e is ideal for Introduction to Computing and the Web courses in departments of Math and Computer Science. This thoughtfully written text uses the Internet as a central theme, studying its history, technology, and current use. Experimental problems use Web-based tools, enabling students to learn programming fundamentals by developing their own interactive Web pages with HTML and JavaScript. Integrating breadth-based and depth-based chapters, Reed covers a broad range of topics balanced with programming depth in a hands-on, tutorial style. Review Text "The textbook [Reed] explains a concept, shows the code, then give a pictorial example to reinforce that point. An excellent example is in chapter four when talking about ONMOUSEOVER and ONMOUSEOUT." -- Dr. Jenna Miley, Bainbridge College "The thing that struck me [about Reed] was how the examples are presented followed by adding functionality, basically anticipating questions that a reader would have after doing the examples." -- Lionel Craddock, Bluefield State College "The examples are illuminating and effective." -- Lionel Craddock, Bluefield State College "This text [Reed] offers very clear explanations of difficult topics." -- Ralph Hooper, University of Alabama "Reeds examples are relevant and fun; his language is clear and concise, and his use of the language is accessible to non-majors." -- Arnold D. Miles, Georgetown University "The programming is presented in a well-organized manner; it builds smoothly." -- Arnold D. Miles, Georgetown University Review Quote "The textbook [Reed] explains a concept, shows the code, then give a pictorial example to reinforce that point. An excellent example is in chapter four when talking about ONMOUSEOVER and ONMOUSEOUT." -- Dr. Jenna Miley, Bainbridge College "The thing that struck me [about Reed] was how the examples are presented followed by adding functionality, basically anticipating questions that a reader would have after doing the examples." -- Lionel Craddock, Bluefield State College "The examples are illuminating and effective." -- Lionel Craddock, Bluefield State College "This text [Reed] offers very clear explanations of difficult topics." -- Ralph Hooper, University of Alabama "Reeds examples are relevant and fun; his language is clear and concise, and his use of the language is accessible to non-majors." -- Arnold D. Miles, Georgetown University "The programming is presented in a well-organized manner; it builds smoothly." -- Arnold D. Miles, Georgetown University Feature Details A print text Free shipping New Feature HTML and JavaScript code throughout the book has been revised to match the latest HTML5 draft standard. The programming depth chapters have been reorganized to take advantage of changes to HTML5. In particular, Chapters 4 and 5 introduce event-driven pages earlier, using buttons, text boxes, and page divisions for controlling images and text within a page. Chapter 7 focuses on functions and abstraction, using randomness as a common thread through numerous examples. In addition to incremental exercises, each programming depth chapter has at least one larger, motivational application that demonstrates programming concepts in a setting familiar to students. These include interacting help buttons (Chapter 4), online form letters (Chapter 5), rotating banner ads (Chapter 7), embedded countdown clocks (Chapter 9), a slot machine simulation (Chapter 11), dice simulations (Chapter 13), text encryption (Chapter 15), and ASCII animations (Chapter 17). New material has been added throughout the book on recent developments and important technologies, such as multi-core processors and operating systems (Chapter 1), cascading style sheets (Chapter 2), HTML5 standards (Chapter 3), wireless networking (Chapter 6), parallel processing (Chapter 10), digital media (Chapter 12), and social networking (Chapter 18). Statistics on the Internet/Web and computer specifications have been updated to match the current state of technology. Details ISBN0132166755 Author David Reed Language English Edition 3rd ISBN-10 0132166755 ISBN-13 9780132166751 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 004 Illustrations Yes Short Title BALANCED INTRO TO COMPUTER-3E Year 2010 Place of Publication Upper Saddle River Country of Publication United States Replaces 9780136017226 Imprint Pearson AU Release Date 2010-11-18 NZ Release Date 2010-11-18 UK Release Date 2010-11-18 Pages 432 Publisher Pearson Education (US) Edition Description 3rd edition Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Publication Date 2010-11-25 US Release Date 2010-11-25 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:31282717;

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