Dale N., Lewis J. Computer Science Illuminated

7th Edition. — Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2019. — 745 p. — ISBN: 978-443-5000.Designed for the introductory computing and computer science course, the student-friendly Computer Science Illuminated, Seventh Edition provides students with a solid foundation for further study, and offers non-majors a complete introduction to computing. Fully revised and updated, the Seventh Edition of this best-selling text retains the accessibility and in-depth coverage of previous editions, while incorporating all-new material on cutting-edge issues in computer science. Authored by the award-winning team Nell Dale and John Lewis, the text provides a unique and innovative layered approach, moving through the levels of computing from an organized, language-neutral perspective.
New & Key Features of the Seventh Edition:
New & Revised - Includes new and enhanced content on:
Cloud Computing in Chapter 15
Big Data in Chapter 12
Smart Speakers in the home in Chapter 13
Computer and System Security in Chapter 17
New - Includes all new content in Chapter 6, Low-Level Programming Languages and Pseudocode, with updated examples using the Pep/9 machine
Updated - Ethical Issues at the end of each chapter have been updated to delve into current issues and trends, while new Did You Know boxes and updated biographical sketches reflect the latest information in the field
Updated - Aligns more broadly to the AP Computer Science Principles curriculum
Introductory programming chapters are available on Navigate 2 for Python, SQL, Java, C++, JavaScript, Visual Basic, NET, Ruby, Perl, Alice, and PascalThe Big Picture
Binary Values and Number Systems
Data Representation
Gates and Circuits
Computing Components
Low-Level Programming Languages and Pseudocode
Problem Solving and Algorithms
Abstract Data Types and Subprograms
Object-Oriented Design and High-Level Programming Languages
Operating Systems
File Systems and Directories
Information Systems
Artificial Intelligence
Simulation, Graphics, Gaming, and Other Applications
Networks
The World Wide Web
Computer Security
Limitations of Computing