This book is a comprehensive guide to the people and events that shaped the 20th century. It covers a wide range of topics, including software development and engineering, with a focus on the practical aspects of writing software manuals. The book includes 250 pages of detailed information and is written in English. It is a trade paperback with dimensions of 9.2 x 6.9 inches and weighs 6.9 ounces. The author of this book is Martyn Thirlway and it is published by Prentice Hall PTR. The book is part of the Bcs Practioner Ser. and was released in 1995.