San Francisco, CA (August 27, 2015) — Geek book publisher No Starch Press continues to make technology accessible to everyone with How Software Works (No Starch Press, $29.95, 216pp., Sept. 2015), a new book that explains the magical way common software technologies power our modern world.

Author V. Anton Spraul explains, "Software drives the modern world, and yet most of us have little idea what’s really going on behind the scenes. This book clears away the mystery, explaining how software accomplishes some of the major tasks we ask of it every day. Anyone can learn how software works; all you need is curiosity."

In How Software Works, readers will discover the inner workings of software without getting bogged down in complicated lines of computer code. Although the book exposes the technical details of the topics explored, there’s no programming to wade through. Through patient explanations and intuitive diagrams, readers will learn:

• The fundamentals of computer security
• How passwords and private data are protected
• How computers generate stunning digital graphics for films and video games
• How data is searched and found in huge databases in an instant
• How map software finds directions

According to No Starch Press founder Bill Pollock, "How Software Works explains the fundamentals of software technology in a way that’s interesting and enjoyable to read, and at No Starch Press we aim to make this information accessible to everyone—experts and novices alike."

How Software Works will be available in September 2015.

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How Software Works Publisher: No Starch Press By V. Anton Spraul Print ISBN: 9781593276669, $29.95 September 2015, 216 pp. [email protected] 1-800-998-9938 1-707-827-7000

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