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| COMPUTERS |
Books about the history and technology of computers, including computer science, will be here. However, books about specific computer companies, like Tracy Kidder's The Soul of a New Machine, will be in Business or possibly in Memoirs. |
| PRINCIPAL AUTHOR |
TITLE (Linked to review) |
RATING (0-5) |
REVIEW DATE |
ONE-LINE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abram, Carolyn | Facebook for Dummies | 5.0 | 10/13/2016 | A thorough explanation of the basics of using the number 1 social network |
| Eberhart, Russell C. | Neural Network PC Tools | 5.0 | 5/13/1992 | A thorough and essential reference on the theory and implementation of neural networks |
| Mandel, Thomas | Rules of the Net | 4.5 | 11/14/1997 | In this guide to proper on-line behavior, the key words are "personal responsibility". |
| Meyer, Eric | Eric Meyer on CSS | 5.0 | 12/21/2003 | An excellent practical tutorial on CSS for those who have a beginner's knowledge of the subject |
| Stoll, Clifford | The Cuckoo's Egg | 5.0 | 6/27/2014 | Here's the captivating tale of a dogged effort by an unlikely computer-sleuth to catch a cyber-trespasser. |
| Stoll, Clifford | High Tech Heretic | 4.5 | 11/24/2001 | Computers, says Stoll, don't belong in the classroom — and should come in designer colors. |
| The books are rated from 0 to 5 in increments of 0.5. Colors represent the following quality ranges: | ||||
| 4.0 to 5.0 | Quality: | HIGH | (Color = Aqua) | Competent to exceptional; well worth the money |
| 2.0 to 3.5 | Quality: | FAIR | (Color = Lime) | Useful despite some flaws; may or may not be worth buying. |
| 0.5 to 1.5 | Quality: | POOR | (Color = Yellow) | Seriously flawed; read it if you wish, but don't buy it. |
| 0.0 to 0.0 | Quality: | YUCK | (Color = Fuchsia) | Avoid this book at all costs! |
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