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A career biography of Sergey Brin and Larry Page, the two developers of the Internet search engine Google, a company whose revenue increased by more than 400,000 percent in its first five years, and includes background on the business climate in which Google was created.

Discusses the requirements to become a computer programer, including their education and training, as well as where they work.

"Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a video game designer.

Presents the history of computing and computers, beginning with the abacus and continuing to the mobile devices of today.

Looks at the career of computer game developer, describing the work they do and the tools they use, reviewing the history of computer game design, featuring case studies of specific projects, and including sidebars, photographs, and tips on preparing to work in the field.

Background information, interviews, and activities provide an overview of what it is like to be a computer game designer and what it takes to become successful in the industry.

A discussion of the history and future of coding theory celebrates the ingenuity of language systems and their uses from Braille and Morse code through binary codes to 32-bit operating systems.

Describes a variety of careers in the computer and video game industry, which includes art directors, programmers, hardware engineers, and more; and provides information on educational requirements, salary ranges, and career opportunities.

Presents a sampling of the careers offered in the computer game industry including programmers, graphic artists and animators, sound designers and music composers, publicity, and more.

The Aldrich, Vivanti, and Dixon families gather to celebrate Nell and Rocco's one hundredth birthdays as the new century dawns and the specter of the Y2K bug threatens.

Provides an overview of careers in the field of database design, with information on key skills for success, educational requirements, responsibilities and work environment, and other related topics.

An introduction to the career of computer programmer, including discussion of educational requirements, duties, workplace, salary, employment outlook, and possible future positions.

Learn how these two ordinary computer science graduate students at Stanford University created Google.

Examines the career possibilities for a person interested in working in the field of computer programming.

Explores options in the career field of search engine technology, examines Google's success, and discusses the field's future.