The Basics of Computer Arithmetic Made Enjoyable
and Accessible–with a Special Program Included for
Hands–on Learning "The combination of this book and its
associated virtual computer is fantastic! Experience
over the last fifty years has shown me that there′s only
one way to truly understand how computers work; and that
is to learn one computer and its instruction set–no
matter how simple or primitive–from the ground up. Once
you fully comprehend how that simple computer functions,
you can easily extrapolate to more complex machines."
–Fred Hudson, retired engineer/scientist "This
book–along with the virtual DIY Calculator–is an
incredibly useful teaching and learning tool. The
interesting trivia nuggets keep you turning the pages to
see what′s next. Students will have so much fun reading
the text and performing the labs that they won′t even
realize they are learning." –Michael Haghighi,
Chairperson of the Business and Computer Information
Systems Division, Calhoun Community College, Alabama "At
last, a book that presents an innovative approach to the
teaching of computer architecture. Written with
authority and verve, witty, superbly illustrated, and
enhanced with many laboratory exercises, this book is a
must for students and teachers alike." –Dr. Albert
Koelmans, Lecturer in Computer Engineering, University
of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, and the 2003 recipient of
the EASIT–Eng. Gold Award for Innovative Teaching in
Computer Engineering Packed with nuggets of information
and tidbits of trivia, How Computers Do Math provides an
incredibly fun and interesting introduction to the way
in which computers perform their magic in general and
math in particular. The accompanying CD–ROM contains a
virtual computer/calculator called the DIY Calculator,
and the book′s step–by–step interactive laboratories
guide you in the creation of a simple program to run on
your DIY Calculator. How Computers Do Math can be
enjoyed by non–technical individuals; students of
computer science, electronics engineering, and
mathematics; and even practicing engineers. All of the
illustrations and interactive laboratories featured in
the book are provided on the CD–ROM for use by high
school, college, and university educators as lecture
notes and handouts. For online resources and more
information please visit the author′s website at
www.DIYCalculator.com .
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