Bøker av Don Brown

Award-winning author Don Brown explores computers and technology in book two of the Big Ideas series Machines That Think! explores machines from ancient history to today that perform a multitude of tasks, from making mind-numbing calculations to working on assembly lines. Included are fascinating looks at the world's earliest calculators, the birth of computer programming, and the arrival of smartphones. Contributors discussed include Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, Ada Lovelace, and Bill Gates. From the abacus to artificial intelligence, machines through the ages have pushed the boundaries of human capability and creativity. Back matter includes a timeline, endnotes, a bibliography, an author's note, and an index.

Don Brown brings the Dirty Thirties to life in this gripping graphic novel account of one of America's most catastrophic natural events: The Dust Bowl.

"Shaken" is a book that recounts a story that could have taken place anywhere in the United States. Don was born into a good middle class working family, to a mother who prayed for and never gave up on her son's future. Don grew to become a man who took advantage of the American dream, rising to the top of his industry in short order, and earning income that others could only imagine." "Don't misunderstand me; no one would refer to Don as an "angel." Those who know him well would validate "Shaken" as an accurate documentation of a real person, dealing with real issues, struggling to undo the past..." Bill Price Don Brown is the President of The Brown Real Estate Group based in Rocklin, California. He has served as the President of the West Contra Costa Board of Realtors. He served as the Chairman of the Board for the Sierra Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. He is a devoted family man who is also active in his community to help change lives. Don is an avid golfer and fisherman. He can be contacted at shakenbydonbrown@gmail.com.