Books and Technology

Looking for some books on technology? Then look no further than our Prairie library. There are many choices for our enthusiastic technological learners:

Digital Art - Painting with Pixels by Ron Miller

Digital Art is all around us, but did you ever wonder where it came from, or how it works? This book is written by a professional digital artist who answers these questions. If you are interested in a career in digital art, or just want to learn more about various digital arts, this book is for you. Some of the topics include: computer-aided drawing (CAD), graphic arts, 3-D modeling, animation, and special effects.

Virtual Reality - Computers Mimic the Physical World by Sean M. Grady

Virtual Reality makes computer users seems as if they have stepped into another world. It uses a combination of high-speed computers, programming, and interactive devices. This book dives into this world, explaining the history of development, description of the virtual reality concept, how it applies to our everyday life, and the future implications of virtual reality in our world.

People in the News - Bill Gates by Adam Woog

Everyone knows Bill Gates is the most powerful figure in the computer business, but who really is this "ordinary person" who co-founded Microsoft? This biography profiles Bill Gates, offering insight into his life and the impact he has made in our modern world. This book starts with Mr. Gates' childhood, including his behavior issues in school! It follows the discovery of his interest in computers and eventually how Microsoft was formed, before his 20th birthday! It is a great inspirational story and gives good insight into how this computer giant evolved.