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Patricia Harris
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When computer programming pioneer Admiral Grace Hopper discovered a moth causing problems in a mechanical computer, the term debugging was born. This book explores how fixing programming and hardware problems has developed into a critical process for computer programmers. The text includes case studies and examples of debugging tools. Readers are challenged to review a simple program with a problem, and to locate the bug. This provides young computer...
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George Boole, for whom Boolean logic is named, developed the idea of expressing any idea as a mathematical or logical statement. Today, Boolean logic is foundational to computer programs and computer hardware, but it is also important in our everyday thinking. This guide includes an overview of logic gates and a review of differences between computer logic and human logic. The author's clever use of a famous movie line-"Lions and tigers and bears!"-truly...
5) Immortality
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poetry from the mind of a half mad poet that addresses her views on eternity... and what that means for her.
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Teddy loves learning about new things, especially when adventure is involved. This exciting fiction book explores concepts such as identifying colors, keeping things organized, and solving problems. Readers will also learn how birthdays are different for everyone and will be introduced to Western birthday traditions such as eating birthday cake, blowing out candles, and receiving gifts. Detailed illustrations and manageable text make this book enjoyable...
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Introduced in 2009, Minecraft* has become an enormous success with gaming kids and adults. Users love exploring and building within Minecraft's mind-bogglingly large environments. This game allows users to practice STEM skills while having fun. One of its greatest strengths is its ability to teach coding principles with "redstone" blocks. These blocks can be used to make exciting machines and devices in Minecraft's virtual world. With this volume,...
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This vividly illustrated narrative accompanies the HABA game Monza. The story follows a little boy named Henry who goes on adventures around his neighborhood to gain inspiration for which color to paint his new toy car. Readers will learn to identify colors by sight and name. The accessible language and entertaining subject matter of this title make it manageable for developing readers, as well as a delight for younger listeners. The title also addresses...
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To help programmers develop new applications for both iOS and Mac computers, Apple launched Swift. With this easy-to-learn programming language, readers can create their own apps for iPhones and iPads. Readers will learn how to write simple programs in Swift that take advantage of the coding language's unique live view of development. Step-by-step instructions on how to code with Swift will surely make this an indispensable guide for young coders....
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Everyone knows that cats are bullies. They hiss, arch their backs, and steal dogs' food! At least, that's what the dog thinks. Little does he know the cat has similar negative feelings about dogs! How will these two learn to live on the same farm? This relatable fiction book teaches readers the importance of always treating others with civility. Charming illustrations of the barnyard and its many animals transport readers to the heart of the action....
13) Prompted Prose
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A volume of poetry, Mostly from prompts, from the mind of a half-mad poet.
14) Creative Juices
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The stirring poetry from the muse of a half mad poet who is learning how to heal.
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From Pokémon GO to Google Search results, geolocation lets your computer or phone know exactly where you are. Young readers are already becoming familiar with geolocation through exciting new apps and games that make the most of GPS location services, but are these services also invading our privacy? This book explores the pros and cons of geolocation and looks towards the future of location-driven applications. Topics also include indoor location...
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Have you ever wondered why the play button for most music players is still the same right-facing triangle that was on every cassette player and VCR? User interface (UI) designers try to develop icons and controls that are so obvious they endure through the years and across technologies. For example, iPhone apps often feel so familiar because many designers use the UI toolkit from Apple with standard fonts and icons. Unlike user experience (UX) design,...
18) Xactly Poetic
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A book of forms. Where a free verse poet challenges herself to write only to write in specific forms.
19) Thoughtcicles
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A Volume of poetry from the half mad poet Patricia Harris. A lot of poetry on relationships.
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In this imaginative book inspired by the HABA game Monza, six race cars come to life at night. The story expands on concepts introduced by the game, teaching readers about colors in a fun and creative way. As the cars venture off the track to discover nearby towns, readers will learn about overcoming problems as a team. Charming illustrations add dimension to the narrative, and accessible language makes the text manageable for developing readers....
