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Dreaming in Code: Ada Byron Lovelace, Computer Pioneer

Name: Dreaming in Code: Ada Byron Lovelace, Computer Pioneer
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Book Synopsis: “Written with grace and intelligence, researched with care. . . . Sure to inspire a new generation of pioneers.” —Shelf Awareness (starred review)

This illuminating biography reveals how the daughter of Lord Byron, Britain’s most infamous Romantic poet, became the world’s first computer programmer.

Even by 1800s standards, Ada Byron Lovelace had an unusual upbringing. Her strict mother worked hard at cultivating her own role as the long-suffering ex-wife of bad-boy poet Lord Byron while raising Ada in isolation. Tutored by the brightest minds, Ada developed a hunger for mental puzzles, mathematical conundrums, and scientific discovery that kept pace with the breathtaking advances of the industrial and social revolutions taking place in Europe. At seventeen, Ada met eccentric inventor Charles Babbage, a kindred spirit. Their ensuing collaborations resulted in ideas and concepts that presaged computer programming by almost two hundred years, and Ada Lovelace is now recognized as a pioneer and prophet of the information age. Award-winning author Emily Arnold McCully opens the window on a peculiar and singular intellect, shaped — and hampered — by history, social norms, and family dysfunction. The result is a portrait that is at once remarkable and fascinating, tragic and triumphant.

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Discover the fascinating story of Ada Byron Lovelace, the world's first computer programmer, in the engrossing biography, Dreaming in Code. Written with grace and intelligence and researched with meticulous care, this book is sure to inspire a new generation of pioneers. Ada's extraordinary upbringing, isolated from the world by her strict mother, fueled her hunger for mental puzzles, mathematical conundrums, and scientific discovery. Her collaborations with eccentric inventor Charles Babbage paved the way for computer programming, making her a true pioneer of the information age.

Ada's unique intellect, shaped by history, social norms, and family dysfunction, is brought to life by award-winning author Emily Arnold McCully. Through this illuminating portrait, readers delve into the mind of a remarkable individual whose ideas and concepts were far ahead of their time. From her early encounters with Babbage to her profound impact on the development of technology, Ada's story is both tragic and triumphant. This deeply inspiring biography offers a window into a world where imagination and innovation know no bounds.

Don't miss out on this captivating tale of Ada Byron Lovelace, available now. Immerse yourself in the life of a visionary who defied societal expectations and revolutionized the field of computer science. To get your hands on Dreaming in Code, click here and embark on a journey of discovery and inspiration.

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