![]() Lower-division undergraduates and general readers.” (S. ![]() … provides an easily accessible big picture of computing history that is both comprehensive and introductory. … structured as an encyclopedia with brief essays of up to 2,000 words on topics arranged thematically into 14 chapters. … The work is heavily illustrated with … photographs of people, machines, and simple diagrams. “Watson … traces the history of computing from Babbage’s difference engine to the monolithic computers of the 1950s, to PCs and Macs, to mobile technology. … it’s also an enjoyable read for hard-core techies: you’ll almost certainly keep running into computers and engineers you haven’t heard of before.” (Paul Ducklin, Naked Security, August, 2012) … it’s accessible and readable even to non-geeky types, written as it is in an easy-going and engaging style. “This book starts with Charles Babbage and ends with the US military’s latest Reaper drones, tracing a fascinating history of the development of computers and computer science from the Regency and Victorian eras to the present day. ” (Mike Rees, BCS – The Chartered Institute for IT, August, 2012) … it appeals to a wide audience, and at over 350 pages there is something in here for anyone who has the vaguest interest in a history of computers including the internet …. … The book contains plenty of references … as well as a ‘Further Reading’ section. “An interesting and reasonably priced book, which concentrates on some of the people (from Ada to Zuse), companies (from Apple to Xerox) and machines (from the Acorn to the Z1) that have contributed to computer development. … The Universal Machine is a great way to get a real feel for where the machines that are at the centre of so many of our lives came from.” (Brain Clegg, Popular Science, June, 2012) “The Universal Machine follows the development of computers, as it says in the subtitle, ‘From the dawn of computing to digital consciousness.’ … On the whole, the historical content was at just the right level – enough to keep you interested without getting overwhelmed. Rebel Inc: Escalation will combine the original’s critically acclaimed gameplay with significant, all-new features for PC including a campaign, multiplayer, steam workshop support, improved graphics and lots more.Selected by Computing Reviews as one of the Best Reviews & Notable Books of 2013 lets everyone wrestle with the messy challenges of post-conflict recovery and better understand the complex realities of building peace.” - World Bank Global Lead for Stability, Peace and Security It has received acclaim from international development experts and was even featured at a major international peace conference! In order to stabilise a war-torn country, you need to balance competing military and civilian priorities to win the hearts and minds of the people, whilst also stopping a deadly insurgency from seizing power!įollowing on from the global mega hit 'Plague Inc.' with over 130 million players, Rebel Inc: Escalation offers a deeply engaging, strategic challenge inspired by the complexities and consequences of modern counter insurgency. Rebel Inc.: Escalation is set in a fictional country inspired by Afghanistan. In Rebel Inc: Escalation, the war is ‘over’ - but we all know that doesn't mean anything. Rebel Inc.: Escalation is a port of the mobile game Rebel Inc, an unusual strategy game, in which the players task is to ensure that there is no coup in a fictional state.Ndemic Creations is responsible for the development and release of the title. is a unique and deeply engaging political/military simulation from the creator of ‘Plague Inc.’ Can you stop a deadly insurgency? Rebel Inc.
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