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The end of absence: reclaiming what we've lost in a world of constant connection
By Michael Harris. 2014
Only one generation in history (ours) will experience life both with and without the internet. For everyone who follows us,…
online life will simply be the air they breathe. Today, we revel in ubiquitous information and constant connection, rarely stopping to consider the implications for our logged-on lives. The author chronicles this massive shift, exploring what we've gained and lost in the bargain. He argues that our greatest loss has been that of absence itself -- of silence, wonder and solitude. Winner of the 2014 Governor General’s Award for Non-fiction. 2014.SEND: the essential guide to email for office and home
By David Shipley, Will Schwalbe. 2007
When should you email, and when should you call, fax, or just show up? What is the crucial - and…
most often overlooked - line in an email? What is the best strategy when you send (in anger or error) a potentially career-ending electronic bombshell? This guide shows how to write the perfect email, and also points out the numerous times when email can be the worst option and might land you in hot water (or even jail!). 2007.Lost in cyburbia: how life on the net has created a life of its own
By James Harkin. 2009
Once upon a time there were no text messaging, no e-mail and no social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, and…
MySpace. The introduction of these new forums for communication has radically transformed the way that we live - and we can only guess what will come next. Describes the architecture of our digital life, how it has developed over the past seventy years, and how it will evolve in the future. Some strong language, some descriptions of violence and some descriptions of sex. c2009.IPad for seniors for dummies (For dummies)
By Nancy Muir. 2012
Get the most out of the newest iPad and iOS 6 software with this fun and practical guide. Written in…
the friendly 'For Dummies' style, this helpful guide thoroughly explains iPad basics and then some. Discover easy-to-follow tips and advice on the latest iOS 6 features and popular favorites, such as the Siri virtual personal assistant, FaceTime, Facebook integration, Safari, photo and video editing, e-books, and more. 2012.iPhone 5 For Seniors For Dummies (--For dummies)
By Nancy C Muir. 2012
Although it seems like everyone has an iPhone these days, it's not a given that you'll instantly know how to…
use one. This book clearly shows you how to use your iPhone, even if it's your first-ever smartphone. Make calls, send e-mail, read e-books, and discover the wonderful world of apps. 2012.The author of "Bringing Down the House" chronicles the invention of the Facebook social-networking computer web site by Harvard students…
Mark Zuckerberg and Eduardo Saverin. Describes Zuckerberg's use of the university's database and legal problems with a rival site. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2009.The people's platform: taking back power and culture in the digital age
By Astra Taylor. 2014
The Internet has been hailed as a place where all can be heard and everyone can participate equally. But how…
true is this claim? In a seminal dismantling of techno-utopian visions, the author argues that for all that we "tweet" and "like" and "share," the Internet in fact reflects and amplifies real-world inequities at least as much as it ameliorates them. Online, just as off-line, attention and influence largely accrue to those who already have plenty of both. What we have seen in the virtual world so far has been not a revolution but merely a rearrangement. Although Silicon Valley tycoons have eclipsed Hollywood moguls, a handful of giants like Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook still dominate our lives. The new world order looks suspiciously just like the old one. 2014.The Internet
By Robert Snedden. 1997
The Internet is a rich source of information, offering words, pictures and sounds from computers all over the world. This…
book explains the fascinating world of the Internet and what you need to do to become a cybersmart user.Adaptive technologies for learning & work environments
By Joseph J Lazzaro. 1993
Focusing on "personal computers and the adaptive technology designed to assist persons with disabilities at home, work, and school," Lazzaro…
addresses those with visual, hearing, motor, or speech impairments. The personal computer is introduced, the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act is discussed, and devices and technologies are described as well as training, funding, and organizational resources. 1993.The guide to Internet job searching
By Margaret F Dikel. 2004
Dreaming in code: Ada Byron Lovelace, computer pioneer
By Emily Arnold McCully. 2019
Reveals how the daughter of Lord Byron, Britain's most famous Romantic poet, became, by some accounts, the first computer programmer.…
Raised in isolation and tutored by the brightest minds, Ada developed a hunger for mental puzzles and mathematical conundrums that led to future computer programming concepts. For grades 5-8. 2019Because internet: understanding the new rules of language
By Gretchen McCulloch. 2019
A linguist examines how the Internet and our increasing use of digital communication is transforming language faster than ever. Discusses…
the forces that shape language, how early social Internet experiences influence capitalization and punctuation, the role of emoji, the fractured language of many memes, and more. Strong language. 2019Google it: a history of Google
By Anna Crowley Redding. 2018
Award-winning investigative reporter shares the inspiring story of how two Stanford college students, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, took a…
simple concept and created one of the most influential and innovative companies--Google. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2018War in 140 characters: how social media is reshaping conflict in the twenty-first century
By David Patrikarakos. 2017
A foreign correspondent examines the role of social media in early-twenty-first-century warfare. Discusses its use as a recruitment tool, the…
manufacturing of fake news, and more. Some violence and some strong language. 2017Broad band: the untold story of the women who made the Internet
By Claire Lisa Evans. 2018
Chronicle of the work women did throughout history that led to the digital age. Includes profiles of Ada Lovelace, Admiral…
Grace Hopper, and Elizabeth "Jake" Feinler. Discusses the contributions of human computers, network development, technology evangelization, and more. 2018Firewall (Orca Soundings Ser.)
By Sean Rodman. 2017
After his parents' divorce and his move from Chicago to a small town, Josh finds solace in his video game,…
Killswitch. But then he finds a new version of the game that is the exact reproduction of his new town. Strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2017The master algorithm: how the quest for the ultimate learning machine will remake our world
By Pedro Domingos. 2015
Computer scientist examines the concepts of artificial intelligence and machine learning by the use of algorithms--a defined process used in…
problem-solving or calculations. Discusses the use of algorithms in the twenty-first century, human-computer interactions, theories of learning, the impact of smart computing on future innovation, and more. 2015The brain electric: the dramatic high-tech race to merge minds and machines
By Malcolm Gay. 2015
Journalist surveys the field of neuroscience in the early twenty-first century. Examines research into the use of mechanical interfaces, profiles…
scientists and neurosurgeons, and studies the patients who volunteer to be subjects of experimental techniques and procedures. 2015Binge
By Tyler Oakley. 2015
Collection of thirty-two humorous personal essays by Oakley (born 1989), known for his social-media presence and LGBT advocacy efforts. Discusses…
familial and romantic relationships, popular culture in the twenty-first century, and events he has taken part in thanks to his YouTube channel. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2015A dangerous master: how to keep technology from slipping beyond our control
By Wendell Wallach. 2015
Ethicist at Yale considers the role of technology in the twenty-first century and moral implications of its positive and negative…
uses. Examines the ethical problems posed by new technologies and presents ways for policy makers, the general public, and scientists to navigate the issues. 2015