Pebbles to Computers: The Thread

A jolly red thread runs across most pages of this STUNNING book, tying together themes that are found both in nature and computing. These connections are the spurious part; many of the interrelations are highlighted by similar looking pictures of phenomena in computing and nature. Yet, it is visually captivating and contains thoughtful facts about the wonders of nature and the history of computing.The ideal reader for this book will have a sense of humor; the comparisons are delightful. This book is a romp. I wish I'd had it in high school; it is a wonderful thought-provoker for inquisitive people who don't take everything at face value.Some things have a kernel of truth; this book has a kernel of hokiness, used as a device to keep the narrative flowing and lively.