Books on Technology
Teardowns: Learn How Electronics Work by Taking Them Apart (2010, McGraw-Hill/TAB Books)
Most electronics books for novices and hobbyists either teach the basics or present a set of do-it-yourself projects. This book breaks the rules by reverting back to what most of us did long before we even read an electronics magazine or book. We took things apart to find out how they worked. And that's precisely what Bryan Bergeron, the editor of Nuts & Volts magazine, has so expertly done in this remarkably interesting, nicely illustrated, and fun-to-read book. In the end, the author's top-down approach to explaining electronics provides a unique learning experience and a user-friendly reference for both novices and experienced circuit builders. The book is also a useful teaching tool for electronics instructors. Old timers will wonder why we didn't think of this terrific book idea before the prolific Bryan Bergeron arrived on the scene. From the foreword by Forrest Mims III.
Dark Ages II: When the Digital Data Die (2001, Prentice Hall)
Is our most important information about to vanish? Are
disappearing Web sites, unproven storage technologies and obsolete data formats
putting civilization at risk? Discover why our data is in danger and what to do
about it. This book offers specific, realistic solutions for individuals,
organizations and society. It answers questions about data ownership,
backups and why "pervasive computing" will only make the problems
worse. It addresses what you can do now to ensure the survival of your digital
information. Dark Ages II is a powerful
wake-up call for everyone who depends on digital data, including business
decision-makers, educators, librarians, researchers and public policy-makers
Developing Serious Games (2006, Thompson)
A practical handbook that details what's involved in
developing serious games, this book explores their emergence as a viable niche
in the multi-billion-dollar gaming industry. Covering development opportunities
in military, academic, medical and training and development environments, Developing
Serious Games covers enabling technology
trends and emerging standards. It addresses the economic realities of the
serious games industry and considers the important differences between
entertainment games and serious games. Written for students, established game
developers and professionals in related fields, it is also applicable to
programmers, graphic artists and management contemplating or involved in the
development of serious games.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Wireless Web (2001, McGraw-Hill)
Offering the
prospect of instantaneous, cable-free Internet connectivity and an array of Web
services to cell phones, handheld computers and other mobile devices, wireless
technology is already changing the way business is done, on and off the Web.
This book is written for the non-technical business person who needs to get up
to speed as quickly as possible on this "next big thing" in the world
of e-commerce. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the
Wireless Web describes key
concepts and significant technologies involved and offers a detailed look at
the domestic, European and Asian markets. Most importantly, the book offers a
complete blueprint for capitalizing on the new wave of e-commerce.
The Wireless Web in Healthcare (2001, Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society [HIMSS])
This book provides a critical look
into the “wireless space” in healthcare, illustrating the positives and
negatives of the technology. The Wireless Web in Healthcare addresses the
impact of wireless technology on the future practice of medicine and the
benefits of timely investment. Likely
time lines for various fixed and mobile wireless solutions are covered. The book
also addresses how healthcare organizations can use wireless technologies to
drive their core business strategy and gain competitive market advantage. The investment
required to enter and participate in the “wireless space” and the likely return
on investment for healthcare organizations are treated as well.
The Wireless Web: How to Develop and Execute a Winning Wireless Strategy (2001, McGraw-Hill)
The marriage of the Web and wireless communications
technology impacts virtually every business on the globe. This book reveals how
wireless technology affects business and explains in clear, easy-to-understand
terms how businesses can gain access to the growing pool of wireless Web
customers. Written for non-technical executives and managers, The Wireless
Web details how to take advantage of
wireless Web possibilities in a clear, straightforward manner, explaining the
key concepts and technologies involved.