Bad Choices: How Algorithms Can Help You Think Smarter and Live Happier by Ali A

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Bad Choices by Ali Almossawi The wildly popular author of Bad Arguments returns with a funny, smart introduction to algorithms -- those perennially misunderstand, increasingly important problem-solving rules that can save you time and lead to better choices, every day. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A relatable, interactive, and funny exploration of algorithms, those essential building blocks of computer science - and of everyday life - from the author of the wildly popular BAD ARGUMENTS.Algorithms -- processes that are made up of unambiguous steps and do something useful -- make up the very foundations of computer science. Yet, they also inform our choices in approaching everyday tasks, from managing a pile of clothes fresh out of the dryer to deciding what music to listen to.With BAD CHOICES, Ali Almossawi, presents twelve scenes from everyday life that help demonstrate and demystify the fundamental algorithms that drive computer science, bringing these seemingly elusive concepts into the understandable realms of the everyday.Readers will discover how: Matching socks can teach you about search and hash tables Planning trips to the store can demonstrate the value of stacks Deciding what music to listen to shows why link analysis is all-important Crafting a succinct Tweet draws on ideas from compression Making your way through a grocery list helps explain priority queues and traversing graphs And moreAs you better understand algorithms, youll also discover what makes a method faster and more efficient, helping you become a more nimble, creative problem-solver, ready to face new challenges. BAD CHOICES will open the world of algorithms to all readers making this a perennial go-to for fans of quirky, accessible science books. Notes An interactive and funny new exploration of algorithms. The author presents 12 scenes from everyday life that help to demonstrate the fundamental algorithms that drive computer science. Author Biography Ali Almossawi works on the Firefox team at Mozilla and is an alumnus of MITs Engineering Systems Division (MS) and Carnegie Mellons School of Computer Science (MS). Previous stints included working as a research associate at Harvard and as a collaborator at the MIT Media Lab. His writing has appeared in Wired and Scientific American. Review One of the more clever ways of introducing computational thinking to the general public * Vint Cerf, Turing Award winner, Chief Internet Evangelist at Google, a Father of the Internet * Long Description A relatable, interactive, and funny exploration of algorithms, those essential building blocks of computer science - and of everyday life - from the author of the wildly popular BAD ARGUMENTS. Algorithms -- processes that are made up of unambiguous steps and do something useful -- make up the very foundations of computer science. Yet, they also inform our choices in approaching everyday tasks, from managing a pile of clothes fresh out of the dryer to deciding what music to listen to.With BAD CHOICES, Ali Almossawi, presents twelve scenes from everyday life that help demonstrate and demystify the fundamental algorithms that drive computer science, bringing these seemingly elusive concepts into the understandable realms of the everyday.Readers will discover how:Matching socks can teach you about search and hash tablesPlanning trips to the store can demonstrate the value of stacksDeciding what music to listen to shows why link analysis is all-importantCrafting a succinct Tweet draws on ideas from compressionMaking your way through a grocery list helps explain priority queues and traversing graphs And moreAs you better understand algorithms, youll also discover what makes a method faster and more efficient, helping you become a more nimble, creative problem-solver, ready to face new challenges. BAD CHOICES will open the world of algorithms to all readers making this a perennial go-to for fans of quirky, accessible science books. Review Quote One of the more clever ways of introducing computational thinking to the general public Promotional "Headline" The wildly popular author of Bad Arguments returns with a funny, smart introduction to algorithms -- those perennially misunderstand, increasingly important problem-solving rules that can save you time and lead to better choices, every day. Details ISBN147365078X Author Ali Almossawi Year 2018 ISBN-10 147365078X ISBN-13 9781473650787 Media Book Publication Date 2018-02-08 Pages 160 Imprint John Murray Publishers Ltd Subtitle How Algorithms Can Help You Think Smarter and Live Happier Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 518.1 Format Paperback Publisher John Murray Press Short Title Bad Choices Language English UK Release Date 2018-02-08 Audience General NZ Release Date 2018-02-12 AU Release Date 2018-02-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:136450374;

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