The classic guide to how computers work, updated with new chapters and interactive graphics 
"For me, Code was a revelation. It was the first book about programming that spoke to me. It started with a story, and it built up, layer by layer, analogy by analogy, until I understood not just the Code, but the System. Code is a book that is as much about Systems Thinking and abstractions as it is about code and programming. Code teaches us how many unseen layers there are between the computer systems that we as users look at every day and the magical silicon rocks that we infused with lightning and taught to think." 
- Scott Hanselman, Partner Program Director, Microsoft, and host of Hanselminutes 
Computers are everywhere, most obviously in our laptops and smartphones, but also our cars, televisions, microwave ovens, alarm clocks, robot vacuum cleaners, and other smart appliances. Have you ever wondered what goes on inside these devices to make our lives easier but occasionally more infuriating? 
For more than 20 years, readers have delighted in Charles Petzold's illuminating story of the secret inner life of computers, and now he has revised it for this new age of computing. Cleverly illustrated and easy to understand, this is the book that cracks the mystery. You'll discover what flashlights, black cats, seesaws, and the ride of Paul Revere can teach you about computing, and how human ingenuity and our compulsion to communicate have shaped every electronic device we use. 
This new expanded edition explores more deeply the bit-by-bit and gate-by-gate construction of the heart of every smart device, the central processing unit that combines the simplest of basic operations to perform the most complex of feats. Petzold’s companion website, CodeHiddenLanguage.com, uses animated graphics of key circuits in the book to make computers even easier to comprehend. 
In addition to substantially revised and updated content, new chapters include: Chapter 18: Let’s Build a Clock! Chapter 21: The Arithmetic Logic Unit Chapter 22: Registers and Busses Chapter 23: CPU Control Signals Chapter 24: Jumps, Loops, and Calls Chapter 28: The World Brain 
From the simple ticking of clocks to the worldwide hum of the internet, Code reveals the essence of the digital revolution.

Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software

Computers & Technology

Petzold, Charles

Programming

Microsoft Press

Programming Legend Charles Petzold unlocks the secrets of the extraordinary and prescient 1936 paper by Alan M. Turing Mathematician Alan Turing invented an imaginary computer known as the Turing Machine; in an age before computers, he explored the concept of what it meant to be computable, creating the field of computability theory in the process, a foundation of present-day computer programming. The book expands Turing’s original 36-page paper with additional background chapters and extensive annotations; the author elaborates on and clarifies many of Turing’s statements, making the original difficult-to-read document accessible to present day programmers, computer science majors, math geeks, and others. Interwoven into the narrative are the highlights of Turing’s own life: his years at Cambridge and Princeton, his secret work in cryptanalysis during World War II, his involvement in seminal computer projects, his speculations about artificial intelligence, his arrest and prosecution for the crime of "gross indecency," and his early death by apparent suicide at the age of 41.

The Annotated Turing: A Guided Tour Through Alan Turing's Historic Paper on Computability and the Turing Machine

Computer Science

wiley

From the dots and dashes of Morse code to the 0s and 1s of computer programming, ""Code"" describes the ingenious ways humans have adapted language systems -- code -- to invent the machinery of the modern age. By examining the dialogues we developed for and through the communication tools of the industrial revolution, readers discover they have a context for comprehending today's world of computers, bar code scanners, and fiber optics. The work of legendary computer book author Charles Petzold has influenced an entire generation of programmers -- and with ""Code"", Microsoft Press is proud to bring this extraordinary writer's compelling narrative style and wit to a general audience.

Science & Math

What do flashlights, the British invasion, black cats, and seesaws have to do with computers? In CODE, they show us the ingenious ways we manipulate language and invent new means of communicating with each other. And through CODE, we see how this ingenuity and our very human compulsion to communicate have driven the technological innovations of the past two centuries. Using everyday objects and familiar language systems such as Braille and Morse code, author Charles Petzold weaves an illuminating narrative for anyone who’s ever wondered about the secret inner life of computers and other smart machines. It’s a cleverly illustrated and eminently comprehensible story—and along the way, you’ll discover you’ve gained a real context for understanding today’s world of PCs, digital media, and the Internet. No matter what your level of technical savvy, CODE will charm you—and perhaps even awaken the technophile within.

Code

“Look it up in Petzold” remains the last word on Windows development. In this .NET-ready Windows programming guide, the best-selling author shows you how to get the most out of Windows Forms—the next-generation Windows programming class library. You’ll discover how to use C# to create dynamic user interfaces and graphical outputs for Windows applications. With dozens of examples of client applications to illustrate common techniques and plenty of no-nonsense advice on best programming practices, you’ll be C# sharp in no time. Topics covered in this guide include: <ul>
<li>A tour of C#</li> <li>Windows Forms</li> <li>Essential structures</li> <li>An exercise in text output</li> <li>Lines, curves, and area fills</li> <li>Tapping into the keyboard</li> <li>Pages and transforms</li> <li>Taming the mouse</li> <li>Text and fonts</li> <li>The timer and time </li> <li>Images and bitmaps</li> <li>Buttons, labels, and scrolls</li> <li>B¿ers and other splines</li> <li>Menus</li> <li>Paths, regions, and clipping</li> <li>Dialog boxes</li> <li>Brushes and pens</li> <li>Edit, list, and spin controls</li> <li>Font fun</li> <li>Toolbars and status bars</li> <li>Printing</li> <li>Tree view and List view</li> <li>Metafiles</li> <li>Clip, drag, and drop</li> </ul>
INCLUDED ON CD-ROM: * Sample source code for all the examples presented in the book For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

Programming Microsoft® Windows® with C#

Web Development & Design

25-Word Description
The top-selling author shows developers how to use Visual Basic .NET to get the most out of Windows Forms -- the next-generation Windows programming class library.
75-Word Description
""Look it up in Petzold"" remains the last word on Windows development. In this Microsoft .NET-ready guide to the state-of-the-art programming features in Visual Basic .NET, the best-selling author shows developers how to get the most out of Windows Forms -- the next-generation Windows programming class library. Developers will discover how to use Visual Basic .NET to create dynamic user interfaces and graphical outputs for Windows applications. With dozens of examples of client applications to illustrate common techniques and plenty of no-nonsense advice on best programming practices, the average developer can advance far beyond the basics with Visual Basic .NET right away.

Programming Microsoft Windows with Microsoft Visual Basic .Net (Core Reference) (Pro-Developer)

Operating Systems

Learning to program is like learning a musical instrument. It takes dedication, lots of practice, and a great teacher. This primer-created by award-winning author Charles Petzold-focuses on the fundamentals of composing code with C#, an intuitive object-oriented programming language ideal for creating solutions for Microsoft Windows and the Web. Whether you're new to programming or new to C#, you'll quickly build the skills you need to orchestrate your own applications in the key of C#. Discover how to: .Start simple with variables-integers and text strings .Learn the basics of user input and output .Get deeper into data types with decimals and floating point .Explore how Booleans help a program make decisions .Branch, loop, and enumerate to perform selective and repetitive tasks .Prevent your programs from crashing with structured exception handling .Assemble classes from fields, methods, and properties .Extend classes with inheritance, operators, and virtual methods .Store information in data fields .Teach your programs to play music in the key of C#

Programming in the Key of C#: A Primer for Aspiring Programmers (Step by Step)

Programming Languages

Get the definitive guide to the Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), the new client programming interface for the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 and Windows Vista. Award-winning author Charles Petzold teaches you how to combine C# code and the Extensible Application Markup Language (XAML) to develop applications for the WPF. You’ll get expert guidance and hundreds of practical, hands-on examples—giving you the skills you need to exploit the new interface and graphics capabilities for Windows Vista. Discover how to: <ul>
<li>Create and enhance controls including menus, toolbars, tree views, and list views</li> <li>Use dynamic layout to automate the positioning of controls and graphics </li> <li>Work with dependency properties and routed input events</li> <li>Use XAML resources, styles, and templates to alter the appearance of your UI</li> <li>Use data binding techniques in XAML to help simplify and streamline your applications </li> <li>Create and publish XAML Browser Applications</li> <li>Develop visually-stunning UIs with interactive graphics, media, and animation</li> </ul>
PLUS—Get code samples on the Web

Applications = Code + Markup: A Guide to the Microsoft® Windows® Presentation Foundation: A Guide to the Microsoft Windows Presentation Foundation (Pro - Developer)

Get a focused introduction to programming 3D graphics with the Windows Presentation Foundation 3D API. Complementing his book Applications = Code + Markup, award-winning author Charles Petzold builds on XAML essentials, teaching you how to display and animate 3D graphics under the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 and Windows Vista. You’ll get expert guidance and code samples in XAML and Microsoft Visual C#— helping you master the skills you need to create high-fidelity user interfaces. Discover how to: <ul>
<li>Define complex 3D objects with triangle meshes</li> <li>Enhance the illumination of 3D surfaces with light and shading effects</li> <li>Color 3D figures with gradients, bitmaps, and drawings </li> <li>Add animation with transforms and vertex manipulation</li> <li>Represent linear, affine, and camera transforms by using matrices</li> <li>Calculate vector angles, angles of rotation, and axes of rotation</li> <li>Generate triangle meshes efficiently by using C# code </li> <li>Express rotation by using quaternion computation </li> <li>Provide a user interface for manipulating and drawing 3D figures</li> </ul>
PLUS—Get Visual C# and XAML code samples on the Web

3D Programming for Windows®: Three-Dimensional Graphics Programming for the Windows Presentation Foundation (Pro - Developer)

NOTE: This book is the printed, Silverlight-focused edition of Programming Windows Phone 7, which is available as a free eBook from the Microsoft Download Center. A Microsoft XNA-focused edition is also available for sale in print (ISBN 978-0-7356-5669-7). The Microsoft eBook covers both Silverlight and XNA in one volume. Bring your app ideas to life—with guidance from a Windows programming legend Get started building your own apps and utilities for Windows Phone 7—expertly guided by award-winning author Charles Petzold. Focusing on Silverlight for Windows Phone 7 and the C# language, you’ll learn how to extend your existing skills to this new mobile platform—mastering the core tools and techniques you need to get productive quickly. As always, Charles brings a unique combination of pragmatism and inspiration to his instruction—along with a wealth of hands-on examples. 
 Discover how to: 
<ul>
<li>Customize page navigation and layout</li> <li>Know when to use code vs. XAML markup</li> <li>Capture and embed bitmaps, balancing performance issues</li> <li>Support multi-touch input—including tap, drag, flick, and pinch</li> <li>Work with accelerometer and location services</li> <li>Experiment with panoramic and pivot controls</li> <li>Create effects using built-in or custom animations</li> <li>Manage state, tombstoning, data-binding, and storage</li> <li>Write your own templates and custom controls</li> <li>Test-drive your app on Windows Phone Emulator</li> </ul> Get code samples on the Web <ul>
<li>For system requirements, see the Introduction.</li> </ul>

Microsoft Silverlight Edition: Programming for Windows Phone 7

Networking & Cloud Computing

Microsoft Pr

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Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software

The Annotated Turing: A Guided Tour Through Alan Turing's Historic Paper on Computability and the Turing Machine

Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software

Code

Programming Microsoft® Windows® with C#

Programming Microsoft Windows with Microsoft Visual Basic .Net (Core Reference) (Pro-Developer)

Programming in the Key of C#: A Primer for Aspiring Programmers (Step by Step)

Applications = Code + Markup: A Guide to the Microsoft® Windows® Presentation Foundation: A Guide to the Microsoft Windows Presentation Foundation (Pro - Developer)

3D Programming for Windows®: Three-Dimensional Graphics Programming for the Windows Presentation Foundation (Pro - Developer)

Microsoft Silverlight Edition: Programming for Windows Phone 7