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The Basics of Computer Arithmetic Made Enjoyable and Accessible-with a Special Program Included for Hands-on Learning< packed="" with="" nuggets="" of="" information="" and="" tidbits="" of="" trivia,="" how="" computers="" do="" math="" provides="" an="" incredibly="" fun="" and="" interesting="" introduction="" to="" the="" way="" in="" which="" computers="" perform="" their="" magic="" in="" general="" and="" math="" in="" particular.="" how="" computers="" do="" math="" can="" be="" enjoyed="" by="" non-technical="" individuals;="" students="" of="" computer="" science,="" electronics="" engineering,="" and="" mathematics;="" and="" even="" practicing="" engineers.="">
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THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO
HOW COMPUTERS DO MATH Featuring
The Virtual DIY Calculator
Clive “MAX” Maxfield Alvin Brown
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