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SimpleHalloween Fun
I would rate this book as "OK".The ideas aren't terribly clever or anything, but can be helpful for young children in learning how to use the computer for young children.My daughter made a tombstone and enjoyed adding her own choice of names to it.She then cut it out and put it on her door.In this case, we used the "paint" in the "accessories" section of the computer. ... Read more

Book Description

Computers first appeared as cumbersome electronic machines duringWorld War II, as an aid to directing accurate artillery fire. Withminiaturization of electronic circuitry and components in the 1970s, thecomputer began assuming the forms we know today-becoming essential to our lives,solving problems, and providing information, communication, and entertainment.This illustrated volume presents the computer's fascinating history. Barron'sticktock books provide information on a wide range of subjects for young adultreaders in illustrated, attractive magazine-style layouts. (Ages 10 and older) ... Read more

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I'd like a salami sandwich on wheat please.
One of the first computer crime books I have read (freshman year in high school). It got me more into computer security than I was to begin with. Reading this book in class is what got me known as a hacker amongst my classmates, as much as I didn't want to be associated with that.

An introduction to computer crime
Of all of the computer security books that I've read I would say this is probably the one that's at the bottom of the list. It gives you an introduction to computer hacking, phreaking, etc. The book also talks about some of the people involved in such crimes and what they did.

I would recommend this book to someone really young that wants a general overview on the topic. The only reason I read it is because it's the only book that my school library had. ... Read more

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Interesting way to get started
This book is easy to read. This book takes you through the evolution of computers so that you really understand the why's and how's of today's systems. Good for a wide variety of novice uers. ... Read more