electronic data processing

Examines ways we use computers in commerce, industry, medicine, transportation, police work, graphics, war, and space.

Examines various aspects of computer technology and the role computers play in modern life.

Humorist Dave Barry tackles cyberspace, offering his views on hardware, software, error messages, autocache, Windows 95, and the manly importance of RAM.

Discusses various positions available in the field of computer technology, discussing qualifications, training, and job opportunities.

Alphabetically arranged entries define and explain fundamental computing concepts, jargon, abbreviations, acronyms, and slang.

Introduces a variety of jobs in computer-related fields, including hardware and software engineers, technical writers, customer support technicians, and graphic artists.

Describes dozens of jobs that involve working with computers, including positions in systems analysis, computer programming, consulting, and marketing.

Tells the life story of Grace Hopper, who became a U.S. Navy rear admiral and a pioneer in the world of computer programming.

An introduction to jobs focused on preventing incidents of cyberterrorism, including options within the government, military, and the law, and describing the skills, knowledge, outlook, and habits required to achieve success as a professional.