Books with title Networks

A computer alone can do amazing things, but many computers working together can change the world. This easy-to-follow text invites readers to explore the world of computer networks as they learn what these networks are and how they work. Each colorful spread examines one part of a network using simple language to explain relevant concepts and terminology. Readers will learn about networks of all sizes, and find out just what kind of network the Internet is. Fast facts and a final activity add to this high-interest first look at networks and their place in the age of technology.

A computer alone can do amazing things, but many computers working together can change the world. This easy-to-follow text invites readers to explore the world of computer networks as they learn what these networks are and how they work. Each colorful spread examines one part of a network using simple language to explain relevant concepts and terminology. Readers will learn about networks of all sizes, and find out just what kind of network the Internet is. Fast facts and a final activity add to this high-interest first look at networks and their place in the age of technology.

The aim of 16-19 Mathematics has been to produce a course which, while challenging, is accessible and enjoyable to all students. The course develops ability and confidence in mathematics and its applications, together with an appreciation of how mathematical ideas help in the understanding of the world and society in which we live. This unit develops: an appreciation of how a variety of problems can be reduced to a common form; an awareness of the need to consider the computational demands of algorithm; an understanding of why it is sometimes necessary to employ heuristic methods of solution.