"Programming for Mere Mortals" is a series of books designed to introduce the concepts of programming from the ground up to a reader who has never written a line of code. Unlike most programming books which aim to teach you a particular language or operating system, this series focuses on the core fundamentals that are common to programming any computer. In a laid-back, conversational tone, "How to Count" introduces you to math topics that are essential to becoming a successful programmer, including:

• Numeric bases (decimal, binary, hexadecimal)
• Signed vs. unsigned numbers
• Floating point and fixed point arithmetic This short, easily understood book will quickly get you thinking like a programmer.