John Graham-Cumming Bücher

A glossary of some 3,000 workds, phrases and acronyms used in connection with computers. The book has been designed to assist both technical readers and the increasing number of non-specialists whose work is to some extent affected by a computer. Published in 1977.

The history of science is all around us, if you know where to look. With this unique traveler's guide, you'll learn about 128 destinations around the world where discoveries in science, mathematics, or technology occurred or is happening now. Travel to Munich to see the world's largest science museum, watch Foucault's pendulum swinging in Paris, ponder a descendant of Newton's apple tree at Trinity College, Cambridge, and more. Each site in The Geek Atlas focuses on discoveries or inventions, and includes information about the people and the science behind them. Full of interesting photos and illustrations, the book is organized geographically by country (by state within the U.S.), complete with latitudes and longitudes for GPS devices. Destinations You won't find tedious, third-rate museums, or a tacky plaque stuck to a wall stating that "Professor X slept here." Every site in this book has real scientific, mathematical, or technological interest--places guaranteed to make every geek's heart pound a little faster. Plan a trip with The Geek Atlas and make your own discoveries along the way.

Defines terms and phrases related to computers, programming, electronics, artificial intelligence, computer languages, telecommunications, and mathematics

Turn East-West Relations Into Win-Win Situations China has more than one billion people. That's one billion potential customers. China Now is your must-have guide to this exciting world of opportunity, written by a top corporate advisor and a renowned business professor who specialize in East-West business strategy. Together, Mark Lam and John Graham have worked with dozens of Fortune 500 companies and thousands of American and Chinese executives, and now share with you their most successful strategies, tactics, and insights. A comprehensive all-in-one tour of the world's fastest growing market, China Now is filled with everything you need to know about China's people, negotiation styles, culture, history, economics, and business dealings. You'll learn how to plan, where to go, and who to visit for the best results. And, unlike other books on the market, you'll discover the key differences between various regions and businesses that could make or break the deal. China Now

The AS Guru series is an integrated resource across books and TV, designed to assist AS-level students. Written by teachers and examiners and backed by an extensive website, this service helps students change gear from GCSE and provides a structured framework to key elements of their course.

Die lebendige Geschichte der Wissenschaften ist uberall um uns herum, man muss nur wissen, wo man hinschauen muss. Mit diesem einzigartigen Reisefuhrer kann man 128 Orte auf der Welt kennen lernen, die fur bedeutsame Ereignisse in Wissenschaft und Technik stehen. Erlebe das Foucaultsches Pendel, das in Paris schwingt; erfahre Interessantes uber das groste Wissenschaftsmuseum der Welt, das "Deutsche Museum" in Munchen; besuche einen Ableger des Newtons Apfelbaums am Trinity College in Cambridge und vieles, vieles mehr... Jeder Ort in Der Geek-Atlas stellt eine auerordentliche Entdeckung oder Erfindung in den Mittelpunkt und befasst sich daruber hinaus auch mit den Menschen und Geschichten, die hinter diesen Erfindungen stehen. Alle Orte werden mit interessanten Fotos vorgestellt und die Themen mit zahlreichen Zeichnungen illustriert. Das Buch ist nach Landern aufgeteilt, fur alle interessanten Orte werden auch - neben nutzlichen Tourismusinformationen - die genauen GPS-Daten aufgefuhrt.