Computing Books published by Cambridge Learning Enterprises

The following is a list of Computing Books published by Cambridge Learning Enterprises in the Centre for Computing History collection. It is not an exhaustive list of and other books may have been published. If you have a book that you would like to donate to our collection, please view our donations page.

There are 16 Computing Books published by Cambridge Learning Enterprises in our collection :
Order By : Title - Release Date - Publisher
The Algorithm Writer's Guide Date: 1972 The Algorithm Writer's Guide

This book on algorithms was published in 1972.  It provides insight into the use of algorithms in the early 1970s computer market, when computers were still largely scientific devices used only by experts, but were also just beginning to be used as everyday work devices.

From the preface:

'Until now, writings on algorithms have been either for the specialist, who wants to know the latest research, or for the beginner, who needs to understand how algorithms work and what use they can be to him.

This book fills the gap.  Its subject is how to write algorithms.  It ranges widely over many forms and techniques, always with the aim in mind of providing the designer of algorithms with the knowledge he needs.

It is illustrated with many examples, very few of which have ever been used before in any publication on algorithms.  Several of the methods discussed have been developed recently in the course of consultancy work and are published here for the first time.'

Publisher: Cambridge Learning Enterprises
Author: D.M. Wheatley, A.W. Unwin
Platform: Algorithms

Digital Computer Design - A self-instruction course from Cambridge Learning Date: 1982 Digital Computer Design - A self-instruction course from Cambridge Learning

This book, published in 1982, explains how computers work from the very basics to much more advanced topics.  It begins by explaining when numbers and counting first became vital for human civilisation - when agriculture was first developed - before moving on to the computer's ability to manage these numbers.  By the end of the book, specific languages and components are discussed.

The book was written with contributions from Ian Williamson, previously a trustee of the Centre for Computing History and the donor of this item.

Publisher: Cambridge Learning Enterprises
Author: Ian Williamson
Platform: Design

Design of Digital Systems - Book 1 - Computer Arithmetic Date: 1974 Design of Digital Systems - Book 1 - Computer Arithmetic

This volume forms part of a self-instruction course in digital system design.  It was produced by Cambridge Learning Limited in 1974.  The books are set up like school exercise books, with questions and space for the reader to show their working in solving the problem.

Publisher: Cambridge Learning Enterprises
Author: P.C. Pittman
Platform:

Design of Digital Systems - Book 2 - Boolean Logic Date: 1974 Design of Digital Systems - Book 2 - Boolean Logic

This volume forms part of a self-instruction course in digital system design. It was produced by Cambridge Learning Limited in 1974. The books are set up like school exercise books, with questions and space for the reader to show their working in solving the problem.

Publisher: Cambridge Learning Enterprises
Author: P.C. Pittman
Platform:

Design of Digital Systems - Book 3 - Arithmetic Circuits Date: 1974 Design of Digital Systems - Book 3 - Arithmetic Circuits

This volume forms part of a self-instruction course in digital system design.  It was produced by Cambridge Learning Limited in 1974.  The books are set up like school exercise books, with questions and space for the reader to show their working in solving the problem.

Publisher: Cambridge Learning Enterprises
Author: P.C. Pittman
Platform:

Design of Digital Systems - Book 4 - Memories & Counters Date: 1974 Design of Digital Systems - Book 4 - Memories & Counters

This volume forms part of a self-instruction course in digital system design. It was produced by Cambridge Learning Limited in 1974. The books are set up like school exercise books, with questions and space for the reader to show their working in solving the problem.

Publisher: Cambridge Learning Enterprises
Author: P.C. Pittman
Platform:

Design of Digital Systems - Book 5 - Calculator Design Date: 1974 Design of Digital Systems - Book 5 - Calculator Design

This volume forms part of a self-instruction course in digital system design. It was produced by Cambridge Learning Limited in 1974. The books are set up like school exercise books, with questions and space for the reader to show their working in solving the problem.

Publisher: Cambridge Learning Enterprises
Author: P.C. Pittman
Platform:

Design of Digital Systems - Book 6 - Computer Architecture Date: 1974 Design of Digital Systems - Book 6 - Computer Architecture

This volume forms part of a self-instruction course in digital system design. It was produced by Cambridge Learning Limited in 1974. The books are set up like school exercise books, with questions and space for the reader to show their working in solving the problem.

Publisher: Cambridge Learning Enterprises
Author: P.C. Pittman
Platform:

Digital Computer Logic and Electronics - Book 1 - Basic Computer Logic Date: 1977 Digital Computer Logic and Electronics - Book 1 - Basic Computer Logic

This volume forms part of a self-instruction course in digital computer logic and electronics.  It was produced by Cambridge Learning Limited in 1970, and this is the third edition from 1977. The books are set up like school exercise books, with questions and space for the reader to show their working in solving the problem.

Publisher: Cambridge Learning Enterprises
Author: C.P. Gane, A.W. Unwin
Platform:

Digital Computer Logic and Electronics - Book 2 - Logical Circuit Elements Date: 1977 Digital Computer Logic and Electronics - Book 2 - Logical Circuit Elements

This volume forms part of a self-instruction course in digital computer logic and electronics. It was produced by Cambridge Learning Limited in 1970, and this is the third edition from 1977. The books are set up like school exercise books, with questions and space for the reader to show their working in solving the problem.

Publisher: Cambridge Learning Enterprises
Author: C.P. Gane, A.W. Unwin
Platform:

Digital Computer Logic and Electronics - Book 3 - Designing Circuits to Carry Out Logical Function Date: 1977 Digital Computer Logic and Electronics - Book 3 - Designing Circuits to Carry Out Logical Function

This volume forms part of a self-instruction course in digital computer logic and electronics. It was produced by Cambridge Learning Limited in 1970, and this is the third edition from 1977. The books are set up like school exercise books, with questions and space for the reader to show their working in solving the problem.

Publisher: Cambridge Learning Enterprises
Author: C.P. Gane, A.W. Unwin
Platform:

Digital Computer Logic and Electronics - Book 4 - Flipflops and Registers Date: 1977 Digital Computer Logic and Electronics - Book 4 - Flipflops and Registers

This volume forms part of a self-instruction course in digital computer logic and electronics. It was produced by Cambridge Learning Limited in 1970, and this is the third edition from 1977. The books are set up like school exercise books, with questions and space for the reader to show their working in solving the problem.

Publisher: Cambridge Learning Enterprises
Author: C.P. Gane, A.W. Unwin
Platform:

Digital Computer Logic and Electronics - Book 4 - Flipflops and Registers (Revised) Date: 1980 Digital Computer Logic and Electronics - Book 4 - Flipflops and Registers (Revised)

This volume forms part of a self-instruction course in digital computer logic and electronics. It was produced by Cambridge Learning Limited in 1970, and this is the revised third edition from 1980. The books are set up like school exercise books, with questions and space for the reader to show their working in solving the problem.

Publisher: Cambridge Learning Enterprises
Author: C.P. Gane, A.W. Unwin
Platform:

Computer Programming in BASIC - Part 1 - BASIC Basics Date: 1979 Computer Programming in BASIC - Part 1 - BASIC Basics

This volume forms part of a self-instruction course in the use of the computer programming language BASIC. It was produced by Cambridge Learning Enterprises in 1979. The books are set up like school exercise books, with questions and space for the reader to show their working in solving the problem.

These books were written in part by Ian Williamson and Rodney Dale, who were previously trustees of the Centre for Computing History. The third author, Tim Eiloart, was co-founder of Cambridge Consultants, a company heavily responsible for the rise of Cambridge as a tech hub.

Publisher: Cambridge Learning Enterprises
Author: Ian Williamson, Rodney Dale, Tim Eiloart
Platform:

Computer Programming in BASIC - Part 2 - Introducing BASIC Date: 1979 Computer Programming in BASIC - Part 2 - Introducing BASIC

This volume forms part of a self-instruction course in the use of the computer programming language BASIC. It was produced by Cambridge Learning Enterprises in 1979. The books are set up like school exercise books, with questions and space for the reader to show their working in solving the problem.

These books were written in part by Ian Williamson and Rodney Dale, who were previously trustees of the Centre for Computing History. The third author, Tim Eiloart, was co-founder of Cambridge Consultants, a company heavily responsible for the rise of Cambridge as a tech hub.

Publisher: Cambridge Learning Enterprises
Author: Ian Williamson, Rodney Dale, Tim Eiloart
Platform:

Computer Programming in BASIC - Part 3 - Applying BASIC Date: 1979 Computer Programming in BASIC - Part 3 - Applying BASIC

This volume forms part of a self-instruction course in the use of the computer programming language BASIC. It was produced by Cambridge Learning Enterprises in 1979. The books are set up like school exercise books, with questions and space for the reader to show their working in solving the problem.

These books were written in part by Ian Williamson and Rodney Dale, who were previously trustees of the Centre for Computing History. The third author, Tim Eiloart, was co-founder of Cambridge Consultants, a company heavily responsible for the rise of Cambridge as a tech hub.

Publisher: Cambridge Learning Enterprises
Author: Ian Williamson, Rodney Dale, Tim Eiloart
Platform:

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