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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.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.By Guy Rivest, Michael Calce, Craig Silverman. 2008
Michel Calce, connu mondialement sous le nom de Mafiaboy, raconte, avec l'aide du journaliste Craig Silverman, comment il est devenu…
à l'âge de quinze ans un des pirates informatiques les plus recherchés, son arrestation par la GRC et son histoire personnelle. Pour les lecteurs du collégial et plus. 2008. Titre uniforme: Mafiaboy : how I cracked the Internet and why it's still broken.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.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.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.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.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.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. 2018By 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. 2017By 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. 2015By 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. 2015By 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. 2015By Jaron Lanier. 2013
Author of You Are Not a Gadget (DB 71244) examines the impact of digital networks on the world economy, arguing…
that their rise led to the 2008 recession. Proposes alternatives to decentralize the benefits of technology and ensure the wealth it creates is shared by all who contribute. 2013By Danah Boyd. 2014
Sociologist summarizes her research into the use of technology by teens. Explores the dangers as well as the possibilities for…
teens using the internet, focusing on questions of identity, privacy, addiction, bullying, inequality, and literacy. 2014By Andrew Blum. 2012
Wired correspondent explores the infrastructure that makes the Internet possible. Destinations include Milwaukee, where a map of the Internet is…
created and printed; Ashburn, Virginia, which houses data centers; and a Portuguese beach, where a cable connects Europe to African lands. 2012By Karen Blumenthal. 2012
Recounts the life and career of the late founder of Apple, Steve Jobs (1955-2011). Covers his adoption and childhood, his…
friendship with Steve Wozniak, and his dynamic relationship with Apple--as chairman, head of the Mac department, advisor, and CEO--until his death. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2012By Leslie Bowman, J. Michael Tighe Jr. 2010
Explains the basis of learning on line with a home computer. Discusses pitfalls such as procrastination and stresses successful strategies…
involving time commitment and organization. Assists students with additional study-skill tips. For senior high and older readers. 2010By Jaron Lanier. 2010
Information technology leader and virtual-reality creator examines the impact of web 2.0 on knowledge, entertainment, economics, and interpersonal relations. Explores…
how early design decisions locked in the web's architecture and functions. Critiques the shift from individual to collective identity online and argues for a more humanistic digital world. 2010By Mark Hurst. 2007
Offers strategies for dealing with the barrage of information delivered through e-mails, the Internet, cell phones, and other digital devices.…
Describes ways to maintain an empty in-box, manage and prioritize to-do lists, organize and store digital photos, and work more productively with bits. 2007