David Makinson es un autor cuyas obras a menudo exploran temas de coraje y desafíos personales. Su escritura está profundamente influenciada por sus propias experiencias de vida, incluyendo problemas de salud significativos y actividades deportivas. A través de sus narrativas, busca capturar la resiliencia del espíritu humano y el impulso para superar la adversidad. Su enfoque para contar historias es personal y reflexivo, ofreciendo a los lectores una visión íntima de su mundo.
This easy-to-follow book introduces the mathematical language, knowledge and problem-solving skills needed for the study of computing. The language is both qualitative and quantitative, and includes basic notions of logic used for representation and proof.
Set against the backdrop of the cultural shift between the 1950s and 1960s, the story follows nineteen-year-old Marion McKenzie, who faces the consequences of a one-night stand that leaves her pregnant. Struggling with her fiancé's ultimatum and societal pressures, she seeks refuge with her sister in London. As Marion navigates her options, including the prospect of adoption, complications arise with her newborn, forcing her to confront her choices in a time of restrictive social norms. The narrative explores themes of love, family, and societal expectations.