Lampton, Christopher

Introduces computer programming languages including Fortran, Cobol, Basic, Pascal, and Logo.

Discusses risks involved in state-of-the-art technology and what we can do to make the risks less and prevent disasters such as Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Bhopal.

Discusses black holes, what they are, why they exist, and the possible consequences they pose for our universe.

Explains how to create and animate visual displays on models I, III, and 4 of the TRS-80 computer.

Explains the structure of human genetics and discusses how new advances in gene technology will impact society.

A dictionary of terms relating to prehistoric animals, their development, and early time periods.

This kid-oriented title makes HTML--the language of the World Wide Web--friendly and covers all the basics of building a home page.

This book investigates the causes and effects of famine, gives accounts of famine throughout history, and presents ways in which famines can be prevented.

Illustrates four types of volcanoes, explains what causes eruptions and how lava enriches the soil. Includes an interesting description of the development of a volcano.