Computer Science Illuminated, 5th Edition 5th Edition

This is a great introduction to general computer topics.Some topics are covered hastily and without enough depth, but that is a concession you have to make when trying to introduce so many topics in a concise manner.This book is only an introduction. Don't buy it expecting to glean deep and intuitive information from its pages.It's an amazing introduction for those inexperienced with computer science topics. Use it to orient what you wish to learn.

very satisfy with textbook at a very good price. Lots of good information to use in CIS 111: java class

Exactly what I needed for my computer science class. This book is great because it really helps you in a simple way on how a computer works from the inside and working your way all the way to the outter parts.Recommend to anyone trying to get into computer science or just learn about computers in general.

The seller delivered the book on time and in perfect condition. I recommend using this seller.As for the book itself, it is written for the beginner who lacks prior knowledge of computer science. This textbook is a required reading for my class. Throughout the book, pioneers of this field are discussed. While the authors capture the major founders, some critical contributors are not mentioned, disappointingly. A suggestion to the authors of this book: the discussion on historical figures in computer science could use further updating.

Even though this is a college book, it is at a level that is good for anyone interested in learning more about one of the most important aspects of modern life: computing systems and networking. I was impressed that the questions were not unreasonably difficult or unclear. The broad base of topics covered by the book is really admirable. Anyone who wants to learn more about computers and their modern applications should buy this book.

The book gives an in-depth and detailed look into the world of computer science.Key terms and acronyms are placed besides each section in a chapter.Some complex matrices and concepts are color coded for easy understanding. The questions at the end of each chapter clarify the key points of each chapter.Plus this text book is also used in our school for introduction to computer science.

This was a recommended book for my Computer Science class, and I always like getting my books for class so I shopped around and found the great deal to rent it on amazon, I did not read chapter by chapter for what we were working on in class but when it was time for the test it was great to look up information to get a little more detail on the topic that the slides my professor had did not really explain well. if its a recommended book for your class I suggest renting it from amazon it only cost me $27 for the whole spring semester while the school I go to wanted over $100!

In few words... it's worth! He's a good writer and the book itself is very interesting. Sometimes I disagree with the text, but this is good and part of the process of learning.