Author : Alex Schuler
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,35 MB
Release : 2025-10-28
Category :
ISBN : 9781933769882
In a continuation of the 'Code Word' series, mankind must put aside it's deep divisions and come together to face an AI-driven network that threatens humanity's very existence. But when an attempt to use EMP technology to stop all computers fails, our motley group of heroes must enter the network itself to destroy the enemy from within.
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Publisher :
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 18,46 MB
Release : 2016-05-23
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ISBN : 9780714871257
A graphically stunning, first-ever volume of nautical codes for children This extraordinary visual reference is an introduction to maritime communication through nautical flags, along with morse code, the phonetic alphabet, and semaphore signaling. Today's system of international maritime signal flags was devel-oped in the 19th century, and is still used for communication between ships, or between ship and shore. Each flag, boldly colored for visual distinction at sea, stands for a letter as well as a phrase relevant to seafaring. The resulting code is both beautiful and functional, inviting readers to code and decode messages of their own! Created for ages 6-8 years
Author : Karen Kane
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 37,33 MB
Release : 2018-04-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1368017029
All Charlie Tickler wants is for his parents to listen. Charlie's parents have left him (again). This time they are off to South Africa to help giant golden moles. And Charlie? He's been dumped with his TV-obsessed grandparents. Lonely and curious, Charlie heads into the village of Castle-on-the-Hudson, where a frightened old woman gives him a desperate message-in sign language. When she suddenly disappears, Charlie is determined to find answers. All Francine (aka Frog) Castle wants is to be the world's greatest detective. Frog, who is Deaf, would rather be solving crimes than working at the Flying Hands Caf¿. When Charlie Tickler walks into the caf¿ looking for help, Frog jumps at the chance to tackle a real-life case. Together, Charlie and Frog set out to decipher a series of clues and uncover the truth behind the missing woman's mysterious message. Charlie needs to learn American Sign Language (fast) to keep up with quick-witted Frog. And Frog needs to gather her detective know-how (now) to break the case before it's too late. Discover the surprising ways people listen in debut author Karen Kane's page-turning mystery filled with humor, intrigue, and heartwarming friendships. Edgar Award Finalist for Best Middle Grade Mystery
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Publisher : Heinemann
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 48,58 MB
Release : 1993
Category : English drama
ISBN : 9780435232931
Author : Allison K. Hymas
Publisher : Imprint
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 26,27 MB
Release : 2020-09-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1250258863
Three kids have everything they need to solve the decades-old mystery of Idlewood Manor, in this middle grade novel full of real ciphers, puzzles, riddles, and codes that Kirkus Reviews calls "a worthy call to unravel a mystery.” Idlewood Manor has been uninhabited for decades, until now . . . Math whiz Charlie won admission in a puzzle contest—and he’s intrigued by the strange numbers he finds on Idlewood’s walls. His restless sister Anna had to be dragged to the house—but then she discovers its hidden floor. Emily’s parents brought her to the mansion on a secret mission—and she’s determined to prove herself to them. All three kids soon unlock clues to Idlewood’s mysterious past and the famous female explorer who’s connected to it—and the secret treasure she left behind. But the adults around them are also hunting for the treasure. Charlie, Anna, and Emily will have to overcome their differences and work as a team to solve Idlewood’s puzzles before it’s too late, in Allison K. Hymas's The Explorer's Code. An Imprint Book
Author : Charles Petzold
Publisher : Microsoft Press
Page : 563 pages
File Size : 11,92 MB
Release : 2022-08-02
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0137909292
The classic guide to how computers work, updated with new chapters and interactive graphics "For me, Code was a revelation. It was the first book about programming that spoke to me. It started with a story, and it built up, layer by layer, analogy by analogy, until I understood not just the Code, but the System. Code is a book that is as much about Systems Thinking and abstractions as it is about code and programming. Code teaches us how many unseen layers there are between the computer systems that we as users look at every day and the magical silicon rocks that we infused with lightning and taught to think." - Scott Hanselman, Partner Program Director, Microsoft, and host of Hanselminutes Computers are everywhere, most obviously in our laptops and smartphones, but also our cars, televisions, microwave ovens, alarm clocks, robot vacuum cleaners, and other smart appliances. Have you ever wondered what goes on inside these devices to make our lives easier but occasionally more infuriating? For more than 20 years, readers have delighted in Charles Petzold's illuminating story of the secret inner life of computers, and now he has revised it for this new age of computing. Cleverly illustrated and easy to understand, this is the book that cracks the mystery. You'll discover what flashlights, black cats, seesaws, and the ride of Paul Revere can teach you about computing, and how human ingenuity and our compulsion to communicate have shaped every electronic device we use. This new expanded edition explores more deeply the bit-by-bit and gate-by-gate construction of the heart of every smart device, the central processing unit that combines the simplest of basic operations to perform the most complex of feats. Petzold's companion website, CodeHiddenLanguage.com, uses animated graphics of key circuits in the book to make computers even easier to comprehend. In addition to substantially revised and updated content, new chapters include: Chapter 18: Let's Build a Clock! Chapter 21: The Arithmetic Logic Unit Chapter 22: Registers and Busses Chapter 23: CPU Control Signals Chapter 24: Jumps, Loops, and Calls Chapter 28: The World Brain From the simple ticking of clocks to the worldwide hum of the internet, Code reveals the essence of the digital revolution.
Author : J. H. Weaver
Publisher :
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 31,82 MB
Release : 2020-03-31
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ISBN :
INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY When FBI agent Nick Spence and San Diego PD detective Frank Conroy find Hells Angels enforcer Charlie Slade near death from a heroin overdose, they must move fast to stay ahead of the vengeful gang.Accused of stealing from the club's coffers to support his addiction, "Charmin" Charlie Slade is a dead man waiting to happen.As the most powerful and feared member of the Hells Angels Motorcycle gang, he amasses a fortune selling drugs and his reputation as a fierce cop hater and violent protector of the brotherhood is legendary throughout California. He's a rebel with a cause and a cop's worst nightmare. But his reckless and high-flying lifestyle catches up with him. His insatiable addiction to heroin has rendered him useless to the gang and a dangerous liability. He's an officer of the club with detailed knowledge of all their dirty secrets. Spence and Conroy know that his vulnerability may be the key to unlocking the impenetrable door that guards the dark and secret world of the Hells Angels criminal enterprise. When Slade learns that his "old lady" Stacy Ritt is nearly beaten to death and tortured by gang members to expose his whereabouts, and that one of his trusted brothers is setting him up for the theft of club money, he knows he is at a crossroad in his pathetic life.Torn between helping the cops who save his life and battling the demons of addiction and violence, Slade embarks on an anguishing and tormenting quest for redemption while reconciling his relentless sense of betrayal by his beloved band of brothers.PRAISE FOR CODE WORD ROSE"A riveting crime drama told in gritty, hard-boiled fashion that pulls you in from the first sentence and compels you to read to the finish. Intense, raw and authentic, this book rings true in its elements, from its rich, dimensional characters and bursts of humor to its heartfelt and painfully tragic moments. A great choice for any lover of the detective genre."-David Aretha, Award winning author and editor.
Author : Kate Quinn
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 570 pages
File Size : 47,88 MB
Release : 2017-06-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0062654209
Featuring an exclusive excerpt from Kate Quinn's next incredible historical novel, THE HUNTRESS NEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY BESTSELLER #1 GLOBE AND MAIL HISTORICAL FICTION BESTSELLER One of NPR's Best Books of the Year! One of Bookbub's Biggest Historical Fiction Books of the Year! Reese Witherspoon Book Club Summer Reading Pick! The Girly Book Club Book of the Year! A Summer Book Pick from Good Housekeeping, Parade, Library Journal, Goodreads, Liz and Lisa, and BookBub In an enthralling new historical novel from national bestselling author Kate Quinn, two women—a female spy recruited to the real-life Alice Network in France during World War I and an unconventional American socialite searching for her cousin in 1947—are brought together in a mesmerizing story of courage and redemption. 1947. In the chaotic aftermath of World War II, American college girl Charlie St. Clair is pregnant, unmarried, and on the verge of being thrown out of her very proper family. She's also nursing a desperate hope that her beloved cousin Rose, who disappeared in Nazi-occupied France during the war, might still be alive. So when Charlie's parents banish her to Europe to have her "little problem" taken care of, Charlie breaks free and heads to London, determined to find out what happened to the cousin she loves like a sister. 1915. A year into the Great War, Eve Gardiner burns to join the fight against the Germans and unexpectedly gets her chance when she's recruited to work as a spy. Sent into enemy-occupied France, she's trained by the mesmerizing Lili, the "Queen of Spies", who manages a vast network of secret agents right under the enemy's nose. Thirty years later, haunted by the betrayal that ultimately tore apart the Alice Network, Eve spends her days drunk and secluded in her crumbling London house. Until a young American barges in uttering a name Eve hasn't heard in decades, and launches them both on a mission to find the truth...no matter where it leads. “Both funny and heartbreaking, this epic journey of two courageous women is an unforgettable tale of little-known wartime glory and sacrifice. Quinn knocks it out of the park with this spectacular book!”—Stephanie Dray, New York Times bestselling author of America's First Daughter
Author : Roald Dahl
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 13,85 MB
Release : 2017-02-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0147512956
Now a Broadway musical! Roald Dahl's iconic story of a little boy, a golden ticket, and a fantastical chocolate factory has been adapted into a wonderful new musical. This edition has a great new cover featuring the musical's poster art and a foreword by Jack O'Brien, Tony Award-winning Director. Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last! But only five lucky children will be allowed inside. And the winners are: Augustus Gloop, an enormously fat boy whose hobby is eating; Veruca Salt, a spoiled-rotten brat whose parents are wrapped around her little finger; Violet Beauregarde, a dim-witted gum-chewer with the fastest jaws around; Mike Teavee, a toy pistol-toting gangster-in-training who is obsessed with television; and Charlie Bucket, Our Hero, a boy who is honest and kind, brave and true, and good and ready for the wildest time of his life!
Author : Charlie Wilson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 4 pages
File Size : 24,56 MB
Release : 2015-06-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1476790094
The long-awaited New York Times bestselling memoir of seven-time Grammy-nominated artist Charlie Wilson, the iconic R&B and Funk singer-songwriter-producer and former lead singer of The Gap Band—interwoven with his recollections of collaborating with fellow artists such as Stevie Wonder, Kanye West, and Snoop Dogg. Recognized the world over for his distinct voice and timeless hits spanning a career of nearly half a century, Charlie Wilson is one of the most celebrated musicians of his generation. So it took friends and family by surprise when he checked into rehab and revealed that he had been not only homeless, but also helpless. Here is the riveting story of how love and faith carried him through not only his addiction, but also prostate cancer. Here, too, is the story of his work in the music business, including a career resurgence that saw collaborations with some of the most sought-after artists of today, including Pharrell and Justin Timberlake. Now over twenty years sober, Wilson recounts a life filled with vertiginous highs and heartbreaking lows. His is a story of triumph over adversity, courage in the face of extreme hardship, and love when all else is lost. It is a tale of the last sixty years in social and pop culture history, and one that will stay with you for years to come.
