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The Definitive Guide to How Computers Do Math Featuring the Virtual DIY Calculator

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Beschreibung

Produktdetails

Einband

Taschenbuch

Erscheinungsdatum

01.09.2005

Verlag

John Wiley & Sons

Seitenzahl

480

Maße (L/B/H)

23,5/19,1/2,6 cm

Gewicht

870 g

Auflage

1. Auflage

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN

978-0-471-73278-5

Beschreibung

Rezension

"I found this book to be a lot of fun, and I think many high school teachers and students would enjoy it too." (Mathematics Teacher, September 2006)

"Clive 'Max' Maxfield and Alvin Brown have written a wonderful book...about the essential workings of computers." (The Embedded Muse, February 22, 2006)

"I have not seen a better description of the stack and related concepts.

"It looks like Max has done it again, i.e., written another technical book that reminds us why we studied electronics in the first place--for the sheer fun of it." (Chip Design Magazine, December 2005/January 2006)

"The book is fun, highly informative, and full of vitally important stuff for both the technical and non-technical alike." (EDA Confidential, November 21, 2005)

"Everybody can learn from this lively book but it [is] especially helpful for teachers and engineers who want to share their interest in math and computing machinery with others." (Wireless Net DesignLine Newsletter, November 10, 2005)

Produktdetails

Einband

Taschenbuch

Erscheinungsdatum

01.09.2005

Verlag

John Wiley & Sons

Seitenzahl

480

Maße (L/B/H)

23,5/19,1/2,6 cm

Gewicht

870 g

Auflage

1. Auflage

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN

978-0-471-73278-5

Herstelleradresse

Libri GmbH
Europaallee 1
36244 Bad Hersfeld
DE

Email: gpsr@libri.de

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  • Produktbild: The Definitive Guide to How Computers Do Math

  • Laboratories ix

    Do You Speak Martian? xi

    Chapter 0 Why This Book is So Cool 1

    This is where we discover just why this book is so cool, and also why this chapter is numbered "0."

    Chapter 1 Introducing Binary and Hexadecimal Numbers 7

    In this chapter we introduce the concepts of the binary and hexadecimal number systems (but in a much more interesting manner than most computer books).

    Chapter 2 Computers and Calculators 23

    Here we rampage through the insides of a simple computer and calculator, and we also meet our virtual DIY Calculator.

    Chapter 3 Subroutines and Other Stuff 35

    In this smorgasbord of a chapter, we first discuss logical, shift, and rotate instructions; then we plunge headfirst into the stack, subroutines, recursion, and the concept of selfmodifying code.

    Chapter 4 Integer Arithmetic 69

    This is where we learn the concepts of signed and unsigned binary arithmetic, and multibyte data representations. In the labs associated with this chapter we create some integer-based math subroutines for use in Chapter 5.

    Chapter 5 Creating an Integer Calculator 123

    This is where things really start to get interesting because we use the subroutines we developed in Chapter 4 to implement a simple four-function integer calculator.

    Chapter 6 More Functions and Experiments 135

    This may be the last chapter, but turn that frown upside down into a smile because this is where we discover additional projects you can undertake, and also how you can compete with other readers to create better math routines for your DIY Calculator.

    Interactive Laboratories 155-412

    This is where you will find the interactive laboratories associated with Chapters 2 through 5 (see more details on page ix).

    Appendix A Installing Your DIY Calculator 413

    In this appendix, we learn how to install the virtual DIY Calculator presented on the CD-ROM accompanying this book.

    Appendix B Addressing Modes 417

    Here we learn about the various addressing modes supported by the virtual microprocessor powering the DIY Calculator.

    Appendix C Instruction Set Summary 429

    The tables in this appendix are useful for quickly determining which instructions are available with which addressing modes.

    Appendix D Additional Resources 433

    There is a wealth of additional resources for individual readers and educators on the CD-ROM accompanying the book and from the DIY Calculator's website. Also, there are lots of other really interesting books to read. This appendix explains it all.

    About the Authors 441

    Acknowledgments 443

    Index 445