New Book Helps People Understand Algorithms and AI

Seven Brief Lessons on Computing drops today in the US and UK. A radio appearance, a blog post, and lots of press releases the last 24 hours. Here’s one version of what went out. It might help any one who needs help writing news releases.

For Immediate Release

Springdale, MD, February 27, 2026 – William Mapp, Chief Technology Officer of Qlarant, an Easton healthcare technology company, announced the release of Seven Brief Lessons on Computing his latest title helping readers understand computers in a technology driven world.

Mapp announced the book’s release on First News 570, an Asheville, North Carolina radio news program. “If you or someone you know is confused about technology or want to know more about how it’s used, this book is for you,” said Mark Starling, First News’ host and writer of the book’s foreword.

Meant to be enjoyed by new and power users alike, Seven Brief Lessons guides readers from the dawn of computing to today’s most advanced algorithms and AI technologies. William engages readers with wit and doesn’t use jargon explaining how computers, algorithms, and AI works.

“We have always needed to count and compare things,” said Mapp, “I start a technologythe book with a story featuring an abacus.” During the First News segment Mapp shared his inspiration for writing the book and how he wants to help people find success by understanding technology. “I like helping people win, and I’m often asked to explain how technology works.” 

Seven Brief Lessons on Computing breaks down computer technology into its smallest pieces in seven easy to read chapters. Each chapter is dedicated to one aspect of computers. He uses associations to make topics easy to understand like comparing a computer’s main chip to the human brain. Later chapters in the book explain how algorithms work, helping to explain why social networks “mysteriously” show your web searches in their feed. Mapp serves as a guide and closes with explaining how AI works. “I wrote this book so people can feel empowered and make technology work for them,” Mapp says to First News on 570 listeners.

Seven Brief Lessons on Computing is available today at Barnes and Noble and many other booksellers. Readers can purchase the book online at Amazon.com and BarnesAndNoble.com. UK readers can purchase the book at Waterstones.com and in Waterstones bookshops. Other press related inquiries can be directed to Kagiso Dipale-Amani (email) at Austin Macauley Publishers, Inc.

About the Author

William Mapp, a native son of Painter, Virginia and 1999 graduate of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore,is eager to spread knowledge and help people learn. He seeks to inspire with wit, humor, and humility, by sharing his experiences running businesses that build advanced technology. He’s a dynamic speaker who has inspired and entertained for SAP Insider, Minority Innovation Weekend, EYECON, the National Retail Federation, RFID Journal, Blerdcon, and non-profits and universities. William isHe’s an award-winning technologist with trademarks, copyrights, and patents attributed to him. Over 1 billion people have used or been impacted by products he’s created. Over the years he has served as radio host, technology analyst, podcast guest, and has written three books.