V. ANTON SPRAUL is the director of curriculum development at the American College of Computer and Information Sciences, where he also teaches a wide range of computer science and information technology courses.

Be smarter than your computer
If you don't understand computers, you can quickly be left behind in today's fast-paced, machine-dependent society.
Computer Science Made Simple offers a straightforward resource for technology novices and advanced techies alike. It clarifies all you need to know, from the basic components of today's computers to using advanced applications. The perfect primer, it explains how it all comes together to make computers work. Topics covered include:
* hardware
* software
* programming
* networks
* the internet
* computer graphics
* advanced computer concepts
* computers in society
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