●Simple language helps to give students an introduction to Computer Science.●Relevant examples help maintain student engagement.●Easy navigation means that students can find relevant information quickly.●Figures and definitions are used throughout, to aid memory and help in comprehension.

Behrouz Forouzan has more than 35 years of electronics and computer science experience in industry and academia. His industry experience includes designing electronic systems. After leaving the industry, he joined De Anza College as a professor of computer science. In addition to this text, he has authored and co-authored nine other textbooks including: Computer Science: A Structured Approach Using C, Computer Science: A Structured Approach Using C++, and Data Structures: A Pseudocode Approach with C++.