Both Sant Jordi as the Day of the Book are very important and special traditions. Throughout these dates, the streets are usually filled with roses and books. Taking advantage of this romantic image of culture, from Zemsania we recommend some science and technology books that you could give as gifts or ask your loved ones to buy. This year we have focused on the female figure as a scientist and on digital and robotics knowledge. In addition, we also feature essays on Big Data, Blockchain and UX.
The 10 most recommended science and technology books for Sant Jordi in 2018.
Basic Digital Dictionary
This brief 55-page dictionary defines some of the concepts necessary to understand the digital world. It is an essential work, written without frills and straight to the point so that those unfamiliar with this environment can immerse themselves in it. Undoubtedly, it is a good gift for those who still do not understand what is «Blockchain» or «Big Data». This publication proves that you don't need to be an expert to understand the technological situation.
Women in science
50 intrepid women pioneers who changed the world. This book vindicates the role of women in the world of science. It compiles the work of 50 different women who contributed to achieve great scientific and technological advances. In less than 130 pages we can rescue some of the great forgotten women in the field, from primatologist Jane Goodall to mathematician and physicist Katherine Johnson.
Girls are Science
This is another work dedicated to women scientists. In a world so polarized towards men, we consider it necessary to give a boost to women's history, especially in the scientific and technological fields. This time, we talk about 25 women, dedicating more space to them than in the previous work. We are introduced, among others, to the first known female physician in history, Agnodice, and Rosalind Franklin, the chemist who discovered the structure of DNA.
The Woman who Smashed Codes
Not all science and technology books were going to be essays. In this case, we present a very interesting novel set in the context of World War II and the years that followed. The author exposes the life of cryptanalyst Elizebeth Smith and her husband, the creator of modern cryptology, William Frederick Friedman. This English literature graduate and Shakespeare fanatic worked for the army to decipher enemy code, thus preventing several attacks, although her figure is often forgotten at the historical level.
The Blockchain Revolution
One of the most recommended science and technology books. The authors of this book explain in a direct and simple way how this technology is changing our present and how it will change the future of the global economy. Concepts such as liberability are discussed, associated with Blockchain, which since its birth in 2009 has not stopped giving rise to talk.
Big Data. The Big Data Revolution
Big Data has started a revolution hand in hand with the Blockchain. In this case, we recommend this analysis of this concept, which has impacted the economy, science and society in general. The massive data generated every day has brought about a change in the way companies do business. In addition, they have broken the schemes of areas such as health, politics or education. If you want to know what Big Data is, how it affects your life and how to avoid risks associated with it, take a look at this book.
Introduction to robotics
Thanks to this introductory guide to robotics, we will be able to understand how these tools are designed, built and programmed. This is one of the most complete science and technology books, with a practical approach to develop basic level projects. It also presents some theoretical concepts to understand the world of robotics before getting to work. Finally, it talks about the three parts that make up a robot: mechanics, electronics and programming.
User Experience: Principles and Methods
Thanks to this book we can enter the world of user experience (UX). The book compiles the most basic design principles on which we must start to ensure a good UX. It also analyzes the best user-centered design techniques and designs. Among them we find prototyping, evaluation, monitoring, etc. User experience is important because, as the author says, “we live condemned to understand each other with technology”.
Four. The Secret DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google
This essay exposes how these four companies have managed to infiltrate so deeply into the lives of citizens. We have all heard of Amazon, Facebook, Google and Apple and it is almost impossible not to have an account on one of their platforms. It also looks at why states and markets are so lenient with these organizations.
The World in 5G
This book explores the characteristics of the new 5G mobile generation and analyzes the benefits it will bring to our lives. Autonomous vehicles, virtual reality, smart cities, networked cobots... All these elements and many more appear in the book, which takes stock of the good and the bad of this technology.