Barski C., Wilmer C. Bitcoin for the Befuddled

San Francisco: No Starch Press, 2014. — 256 p.Unless you've been living under a rock for the last couple of years, you've probably heard of Bitcoin - the game-changing digital currency used by millions worldwide.
But Bitcoin isn't just another way to buy stuff. It's an anonymous, revolutionary, cryptographically secure currency that functions without the oversight of a central authority or government. If you want to get into the Bitcoin game but find yourself a little confused, Bitcoin for the Befuddled may be just what you're looking for. Learn what Bitcoin is; how it works; and how to acquire, store, and spend bitcoins safely and securely.
With its non-technical language and patient, step-by-step approach to this fascinating currency, Bitcoin for the Befuddled is your ticket to getting started with Bitcoin. Get out from under the rock and get in the Bitcoin game. Just make sure not to lose your shirt.What Is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin Basics.
Storing Your Bitcoins Safely, Securely, and Conveniently.
Buying Bitcoins.
Lost at Sea: A Cryptographic Adventure.
Why Bitcoin Is a Big Deal.
The Cryptography Behind Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Mining.
The Strange World of Altcoins.
Understanding the Different Types of Bitcoin Wallets.
Bitcoin 2030.
Appendix. Hello Money! A Simple JavaScript Program.
Appendix. Bitcoin Programming with BitcoinJ.