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Even though the boom years of the 1990s are over, the telecom industry is rebounding and morphing yet again — there are now more cell phones in the world than landlines and half of American households will soon have broadband. Newton’s Telecom Dictionary helps technology and business professionals stay on top of the ever-changing network, telecom, and IT industry. Industry guru Harry Newton explains technical concepts in nontechnical language that anyone in business can understand, making this an essential reference tool for anyone involved with telecom and IT systems and services. Manageable, jargon-free chapters help readers get a handle on the myriad new telecom services, equipment, and terms and acronyms that are sprouting just as quickly as ever. This new edition features expanded coverage of important areas such as satellite services, wireless broadband, search optimization, and more. A great tool for readers looking to find their way in the vast telecom industry, Newton’s Telecom Dictionary provides the support that readers need.
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Excellent reference book!!!!!!!.......2007-03-09
If you are in the telecom or IT industry or just want to familiarize yourself with terminology and practices relating to both, YOU MUST OWN THIS BOOK! A lot of the definitions are understandably technical but Harry Newton manages to be very informative AND amusing with his casual, down-to-earth writing style.
Its ok.......2006-12-14
Used it for a class, but some of the definitions in this book were out of this world. Made for a good laugh. If you have it, look up flasher...
Everything but the "Kitchen Sink".......2006-11-10
I needed a reference for Telecommunications that I could reference and fall back on while preparing for a Civil Service test to keep my job. Invaluable would be the word I would use. You may never need to use more then 2% of this book but what you need is almost garanteed to be in it if it has to do with Telecom.
Just an everyday Telecomm Info Systems Tech. DL
The BOOK for Telecommunications.......2006-10-07
This should be a mandatory book for anyone working in the telecommunications industry. Not only is it comprehensive, but the explanations are direct, easily understood and sometimes humorous. Anyone who uses "oxymoron" in an explanation gets my vote.
What if Daniel Webster had an irrepressible sense of humor?.......2006-08-26
I have been buying regularly updated editions of Newton's Telecom Dictionary for fifteen years now and will continue to do so as long as Harry keeps 'em coming.
I'll admit that once in a while an obscure TLA or FLA (4 and 5 Letter Acronyms) will sneak beneath Harry's radar but it doesn't happen very often. Especially when he is so willing to research tips sent to him by his loyal readers!
I have found this dictionary to be indispensible in my job as a telco engineer. Harry does a great job of defining telco terms and acronyms in plain English and not by using other complex terms and acronyms. This is much more significant than it sounds at first. It is simply impossible for any professional to know every last obscure acronym and term used in this expansive and ever-growing industry over the past 100 years. Harry will help to make sure that you never have to ask anyone else what in the heck their TLA's mean. You will be the Alpha-geek. All others will bow in your presence. Life will be good.
Newton's Telecom Dictionary has one more unique trait. Harry's wry sense of humor has threaded itself into many of the definitions. This is one of those rare tomes that you can sit down with and randomly read for enjoyment. Whenever there is an interesting and/or humorous story behind a telco term, Harry inevitably includes it with the definition. This dictionary can be fun to read! This is especially nice if someone walks into your work space and catches you reading your dictionary. They will never suspect you of goofing off!
-Christopher Erickson
Intrepid Engineer of the Far North
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Dictionary of Information Science and Technology
Manufacturer: IGI Global
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The Dictionary of Information Science and Technology is the premier, comprehensive reference source compiled of the latest terms and definitions related to all aspects of the information science and technology field. This complete and timely collection of approximately 10,000 terms and acronyms provides researchers, practitioners, educators, and students with the most accurate and up-to-date knowledge of keywords in the ever-expanding world of information science and technology. Terms and definitions included in this important reference publication were contributed by over 2,500 noted researchers from over 40 countries. There is no single definition in existence for each element of the vocabulary, so individual researchers have formed distinctive descriptions of the terminology, providing a much more meaningful and broader understanding of each term. The Dictionary of Information Science and Technology is a valuable, essential reference publication for libraries and individuals worldwide.
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- The best Internet activity available for ESL/EFL students
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Dave Sperling's Internet Activity Book
Dave Sperling
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
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Amazing.......2006-08-31
Nice book and really funny to work with my students in my applied technology class.
The best Internet activity available for ESL/EFL students.......1999-10-30
"Dave Sperling's Internet Activity Workbook" is a valuable and welcomed resource for teachers and students alike.
Coordinated with the workbook is a companion web site that gives current links to web sites which help the student to complete the thirty theme-based activities. The workbook and its web site can be used as an Internet supplement to ESL texts and classes. The teacher would also be able to provide additional links on a class or personal home page. The workbook and web site also can be used by students to improve English language skills independently.
The workbook opens with a brief message to the teacher. Then, with a message to the students, Sperling introduces details of searching the web, sending and receiving e-mail, using 'smileys', following 'netiquette' and understanding other Internet issues. To familiarize the students with the methods, Unit 2 of the companion Web site is used to demonstrate how to use the program.
To use the program, the student goes to the main page of the web site, pulls down the scrolling menu, finds the desired unit and clicks the image that says "Begin". From there, the CGI script directs the student to a frameset with navigation buttons and a listing of the objectives of the unit. Clicking the link at the bottom of this page displays the page for the unit. This page displays the four links for the four activities of the unit.
Unit one is entitled First Meeting. In the first activity, the student is helped to locate a key pal (an Internet pen pal) to communicate with by e-mail. The workbook provides three questions for students to ask their key pals and a space for writing the answers. Activities two, three and four ask students to find information. Follow up activities in this unit require students to write five new vocabulary words as well as provide an opportunity to post thoughts on the bulletin board of the companion web site.
A Unit from the Book
Let's look at Unit 2 in the book. The theme is amusement parks.
Top of page: Famous quote by Walt Disney
Activity 1: Three questions are printed for students to ask their key pals. There is space to write two additional original questions and to record answers of the key pal. It is suggested that students share the responses from their key pals as part of a group discussion.
Activity 2: Students search for web sites of amusement parks located in their country, choose four and write the names of the sites, the URLs, features of the parks, good and bad points of the parks and finally to rate them. This is followed by a writing activity where students write a review for one of these web sites.
Activity 3: Students search the web to find the major attractions of Disneyland and to write information about them. An example is provided. This information provides the basis for the group discussion which follows.
Activity 4: Students search the web for information about amusement parks in various countries, writing name and address and some of the attractions of a park in four countries. Once again an example is given and a group discussion follows.
The Follow Up closes the lesson with a space to write five new words with definitions. On the web site there is a clickable link labeled "New Vocabulary" which sends the student to an on-line dictionary site to find definitions. The student is also asked to post his thoughts about amusement parks on the companion web site's bulletin board. The last thing on the page is a question, the answer to which gives the student a clue to solving the URL. By choosing this book, you should consider yourself an ESL/EFL Internet pioneer!
Book Description
Newton's Telecom Dictionary helps technology and business professionals stay on top of the ever-changing network, telecom, and IT industry. The tech industry hype has cooled dramatically, but nonetheless new telecom and networking technology and services continue to be adopted at a rapid pace, and new terms and acronyms sprout just as quickly. Industry guru Harry Newton explains technical concepts in non-technical language that anyone in business can understand, making it an essential reference tool for anyone involved with telecom and IT systems and services.
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The best dictionary for Telecommunication and computing.......2004-12-15
Less than nine months ago I started working for a software company that makes OSS/BSS solutions for Telecommunication operators.
As an economist I had a lot of problems understanding the sector and the acronyms that telecommunication people love to use. Having this dictionary at hand did definitively help me a lot. I do recommend it to every person wanting to get a general understanding of the sector. Only a pity that Harry did not include more graphics to help with the explanations.
Newton's Telecom Dictionary by Harry Newton.......2004-05-16
This book is perfect for computer enthusiasts, business owners who utilize computers and telecommunications, scientists, a wide
constituency of educators, computer programmers, web designers and just about anyone who may need to understand computerese in simple English. Important definitions are listed; such as, ADCU, back lobe, card cage, isochronous distortion, etc. There are strategies to minimize calling charges by utilizing prepaid cards for national and international calls. Important computer user groups may be accessed at:
o atmforum.com
o ectaportal.com
o ecma.ch
o gigabiethernet.org
o 10gea.org
o 3GPP.org
o aitp.org
o ansi.org
o apcointl.org
The book is a solid investment for any computer professional, teacher, computer user group or business person.
This is the one.......2003-12-12
I use this book all the time. This is the perfect reference book for every engineer working in the Telecomm field
Worth every penny!.......2003-10-14
As a telecommunications student, I was leery of all the abbreviations and unfamiliar terms. This book was very helpful in explaining new words and phrases, especially since the telecommunications industry is full of strange acronyms. Very worthwhile!
The best of the best!.......2003-06-11
If Amazon had a 20 star rating system, that is what this book would get. I keep mine located between my PC and my phone in the office...which is where I use it the most. And I use this book, literally, every day. I have only found one item I have looked for that I could not find between the two covers (a FHSS encoding method at 1Mbps). I emailed the author and it is due in the next revision. Most of all, don't let the title decieve you! This is NOT a straight telecom book. Need info on cellular, paging, wireless LANs, data networking? It is ALL there. This is the most used book I own and I own hundreds. The best investment in a book you will ever make!
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With 1,800 definitions and an abundance of Internet and online terms, this dictionary is perfect for new and intermediate computer users. The entries range from basic to advanced computer terminology and include historical terms and software concepts. The reference even defines and illustrates concepts and terminology for several graphics applications. This pocket-sized dictionary is packed with illustrations, charts, and examples and the comprehensive cross-referencing and clear language make it easy to use. Off- the-shelf software users will find this guide particularly useful.
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More than 2,500 key terms related to computer science, the Internet, and the IT industry are defined and explained in this up-to-date, A-to-Z dictionary. Extensive coverage is given to latest advances in digital photography and audio, recently developed computer hardware, virus protection, Internet culture, and much more. Here is handy, at-your-fingertips information that is useful to everybody who owns a computer.
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A wealth of information.......2007-08-03
As a medical student I do not just try to learn about the disciplines of the field in which I am studying, but also other areas I am less likely to get educated in unless I am in that field. I enjoy this book and read it as a book because it has a wealth of information in it to learn from.
The coverage in the fields of Hardware terms, electronics theory and IT fundamentals was much more interesting to me than I thought it would be, with several detailed diagrams and explanations that did not leave me feeling I had missed something. I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to further their education in the terms and technology that help drive todays world.
handy book.......2007-08-01
I bought one copy of this book for myself and one for my Mom. We both like it and think that it will be a handy book to have around.
A Changing World.......2006-11-10
This is an good source for terms, though the Internet and the computer world is changing every day. Some words just can't be found in the book, you have to go online.
Internet Computer Language Dictionary.......2005-08-12
A very concise, well-written dictionary of computer terms, language defintions, internet definitions, standards, computer interface devices, connectivity, etc. Terms are easy to find and the definitions are exact and to the point. There are even references to web sites where appropriate to further identify a term. The description of connectors is particularly helpful.
Useless.......2005-05-13
I can't count the number of computer terms and abbreviations I've looked for in this book -- looked for in vain, that is. The one that inspired me to go online and complain publicly was ICC. There is no ICC (International Color Consortium) reference! Unbelievable that this basic abbreviation has been left out of a dictionary of computer and internet terms. Save your money and use online resources for definitions and explanations.
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Computer and Internet Dictionary for Ages 9 to 99
Charles W. Berry ,
William H. Hawn , and
Yvette Santiago Banek
Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series
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ASIN: 0764115200 |
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Computer science is constantly developing, and computer-related terms keep multiplying. Here's a good way for both kids and adults to stay abreast of computer terminology--and it's quicker and easier than getting a computer science degree! (Though lots of kids who pick up this book will want to do that, too--later.) Kids will love this book because it defines terms they're constantly encountering--words and phrases they need to know when they sit down at their keyboard and gaze into their monitor. The author keeps all information user-friendly, never getting overly technical but always at-the-ready with practical tips and useful information. Readers will find explanations for a wide range of terms such as access time, cache, CPU, bit, RAM, disk drive, Java, virtual reality, and many more--approximately 800 terms in total. Many terms come with examples to illustrate key concepts. The book encourages kids (and adults) to take a hands-on attitude, sit down at their computers and figure out how to get the most out of today's computer revolution. (Age 9 and older)
At the back of the book you'll find 30 pages of pure fun -- computer style. Twenty-eight games with solutions take a variety of forms, including word search puzzles, scrambled words, word matching games, crossword puzzles, and one "crossword" where the solution consists entirely of binary numbers! All games are based on computer themes, and are designed to expand every reader's computer vocabulary and computer literacy.
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A pocket-sized introduction to and dictionary of the baffling jargon of the Net.
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Dictionary of Multimedia and Internet Applications: A Guide for Developers and Users
Francis Botto
Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons
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The one-stop reference for developers and users * Over 2,500 references and 35 illustrations * Explains new and emerging technologies * * Bridges the gap between definition and explanation * Provides useful tradename information * * In-depth entries illuminate specific topics * Put Your knowledge to the test right now! Can you define the ??? following accurately? Check your answers inside.Q1Do you know what IRC allows users to do?Q2What is ISO CD11172 the specification for?Q3Can you define the Java programming language, accurately?Q4What production and delivery options are available for M-PEG1 and DVD?Q5How can a terminal be dumb?Q6How do fat clients differ from thin?Q7What does PCMCIA stand for?Q8Name five features of RAID.Q9What is sniffing?Q10Who invented the term virtual reality?Don't be stumped by questions like these, invest in this essential reference right away! dictionary of multimedia and internet applications francis botto a guide for developers and users Green Valley Media, UK and Australia In a fast-moving technical environment like multimedia and the Internet only exactitude can guarantee success. An 'almost correct' specification is a wrong specification. Make total accuracy your IT signature with this invaluable guide. It offers detailed definitions of the bewildering array of terms and phrases relating to the Internet, plus short articles to explain more complex topics. Covering graphics, sound and data - you'll never fall victim to fuzzy thinking again. New and emerging areas are included such as electronic commerce, security, creating DVD discs, and briefs on new business applications and services. Why risk disastrous misinterpretation when you can have total accuracy at your fingertips.
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IPTV Dictionary provides definitions and illustrations covering the latest video over data and Internet television technologies and provides the understanding needed to provide IP video services. Many changes continue to occur in video and data networks and this book is the perfect solution for those involved or interested in the operation of television networks and service providers. This reference book explains the latest television technologies, assists with the explanation of technologies by using many diagrams and pictures. It is a great reference tool that allows people to effectively communicate with other people involved in the IP Television industry. The convergence of technologies and systems means more competitors and new industry terms. As a result, communicating with others has become an alphabet soup of acronyms and technical terms. IP TV Dictionary solves this challenge by providing definitions of the latest technical terms and acronyms along with self-explanatory diagrams. This reference includes: Over 10,000 of the latest IPTV, IP Video and broadband datacom definitions Contains 4,000+ of the latest industry terms and acronyms Has 400+ diagrams and photos to help explain complex definitions Includes a directory of associations involved with IPTV. To ensure this dictionary contains the latest terms and definitions, 12 experts were used from different sectors of the IP Television industry to add and edit definitions. Many of the definitions were created using our technical books that have been edited by hundreds of industry reviewers. Diagrams and pictures in the dictionary assist the understanding of technical terms by providing functional and operational views.
Customer Reviews:
Super book for even a younger audience.......2005-12-17
We bought this book 2 years ago for our then 6 year old son, who was an early reader. He took this book to bed with him every night, reading himself to sleep. The pictures are colorful and the text is inviting for young children, even though the age range stated on Amazon is 9 - 12 years. I think the marketing people might want to reconsider the age range toward a younger audience. Teachers and friends would often ask how he knew a particular fact, and he'd answer honestly, from "The Book of Knowledge." The book is now falling apart from use and he's asked for a new one. It still captures his imagination.
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