Andrew Hodges
Author
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
A gripping story of mathematics, computers, cryptography, and homosexual persecution. Hodges tells how Turing's revolutionary idea of 1936-- the concept of a universal machine-- laid the foundation for the modern computer. Turing brought the idea to practical realization in 1945 with his electronic design. This work was directly related to Turing's leading role in breaking the German Enigma ciphers during World War II, a scientific triumph that was...
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
Toddlers love to be big helpers around the house. They can help straighten up, garden, read, prepare foods ... even give baby brother his bath! A play-along program specially designed for babies' social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Highlights include: cooperation, being helpful and asking for help; identifying and labeling of objects; color matching, sorting, and sequencing; concepts of "in" and "out" and "big" and "small"; communication...
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
There is so much for babies to see, hear, and feel at the beach! Dig in the sand and splash in the water, discover different beach animals and toys, and examine sizes, textures and colors. Highlights include: sorting; forming categories, and sequencing events; sizes, colors, counting and texture; concepts of "stop" and "go"; communication and social development; peek-a-boo play; diverse musical styles.
Publisher
Anchor Bay Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"During the winter of 1952, British authorities entered the home of mathematician, cryptanalyst and war hero Alan Turing to investigate a reported burglary. They instead ended up arresting Turing himself on charges of "gross indecency," an accusation that would lead to his devastating conviction for the criminal offense of homosexuality - little did officials know, they were actually incriminating the pioneer of modern-day computing. Famously leading...