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Attention Hijacked: Using Mindfulness to Reclaim Your Brain from Tech
Technology surrounds us every day: a phone alarm wakes us up, an electronic calendar tracks assignment deadlines, GPS directs us to the new dentist’s office, social media keeps us connected… Read More →
Cryptocurrencies and the Blockchain Revolution: Bitcoin and Beyond
In January 2009, a mysterious software developer, Satoshi Nakamoto, exchanged a specially designed code with another developer. The code was a digital currency that Nakamoto had proposed… Read More →
Cyberspies: Inside the World of Hacking, Online Privacy, and Cyberterrorism
The news is filled with stories of data breaches at companies and of threats to national security as hackers interfere with elections. It's more important than ever for internet users to know Read More →
How to Choose Your Perfect Computer Science Career
From the Series STEM Career Choices
Choosing a career can be tough. There are so many options and choices available—how do you figure out what is right for you? This book takes students by the hand and helps them explore their… Read More →
Information Insecurity: Privacy under Siege
The Internet gives us information, communication options, shopping opportunities, entertainment, and much more—all at the touch of a fingertip and much of it for free. But in exchange for… Read More →
Internet Censorship: Protecting Citizens or Trampling Freedom?
From the Series USA TODAY's Debate: Voices and Perspectives
Americans are sharply divided on the issue of Internet censorship. This book examines the history of censorship in the United States as well as current federal, state, and local laws. It… Read More →
Sergey Brin and Larry Page: Founders of Google
From the Series USA TODAY Lifeline Biographies
As USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, noted, "Google has infiltrated the daily lives of millions of people." But this giant company had very humble beginnings. In 1996 Sergey Brin and… Read More →
Seven Deadly Clicks: Essential Lessons for Online Safety and Success
Pulling examples from high-profile pop culture cases, Seven Deadly Clicks explains the very real dangers behind common online activities. The book covers everything from over-sharing to… Read More →
STEM Career Choices — Hardcover Set
From the Series STEM Career Choices
Choosing a STEM career can be tough. There are so many options and choices available—how do you figure out what is right for you? This series takes students by the hand and helps them explore Read More →
The Wide World of Coding: The People and Careers behind the Programs
The best part about coding is that anyone with a computer can learn how to do it. From education to healthcare to entertainment, software touches almost every aspect of twenty-first century… Read More →