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"Following his blockbuster biography of Steve Jobs, The Innovators is Walter Isaacson's revealing story of the people who created the computer and the Internet. It is destined to be the standard history of the digital revolution and an indispensable guide to how innovation really happens. What were the talents that allowed certain inventors and entrepreneurs to turn their visionary ideas into disruptive realities? What led to their creative leaps?...
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Newspaperman Jack McEvoy decides to use his final days at the LA Times to write the definitive murder story of his career. Focusing on the case of Alonzo Winslow, a 16-year-old drug dealer in jail after confessing to a brutal murder, Jack realizes that Winslow's so-called confession is bogus and that the real killer is operating completely below police radar--and with perfect knowledge of any move against him.
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Explores a variety of career options in the STEM field of information technology ranging from web developer to IT manager. Lists the educational requirements, skills, working conditions, salary ranges, and future job outlook for each career. Includes an interview with someone in the field, resources for further information, and color photographs.
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From the author of Jurassic Park, Timeline, and Sphere comes an electrifying thriller in which a shocking accusation of sexual harassment triggers a gripping psychological game of cat and mouse and threatens to derail a brilliant career.
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
“A fresh and provocative story.”—People
An up-and-coming...
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
“A fresh and provocative story.”—People
An up-and-coming...
7) Apple
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"Though Apple was founded on April Fools' Day, this company doesn't kid around. From the start, Apple has delivered top-notch technology, including the iPod, iPad, MacBook Pro, and more. This title explores the tech-savvy side in all its inventive readers"--Provided by the publisher.
12) Run: a novel
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"Marc Bowman is an in-demand hired gun, a computer consultant for AmeriTel, the huge technical corporation where his wife Carolyn happens to work as a high-powered executive. Then, one morning, AmeriTel unceremoniously fires Marc with no notice and no cause. Furious, Marc turns to Carolyn for an explanation--and is stunned when she sides with her employer. Suddenly, things are happening in Marc's life that he can't explain; strange men are following...
14) Apple
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Explores the history, function, controversy, innovation, leadership, and future of tech giant Apple. Includes color photographs, a timeline, essential facts, source notes, additional resources, and an index.
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"Robotics, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, the Internet, and other technologies are changing daily life and work and providing an ever-growing number of opportunities for job-seekers. Comments from people in the industry, . . . statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a . . . look at tech jobs ranging from data security analysts to mobile app developers to game developers"--Provided by publisher.
16) Steve Jobs
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Chronicles the life of entrepreneur and innovator Steve Jobs, detailing his founding of Apple and showcasing the many devices he is responsible for helping create. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
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* WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER *
An insider's account of Apple's creative process during the golden years of Steve Jobs.
Hundreds of millions of people use Apple products every day; several thousand work on Apple's campus in Cupertino, California; but only a handful sit at the drawing board. Creative Selection recounts the life of one of the few who worked behind the scenes, a highly-respected software engineer who
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"The Internet gives us information at our fingertips and puts us in touch instantly with anyone in the world. It reduces our need to use paper or travel long distances to meet, but its growth has come at a cost. Find out how we can stay connected without harming ourselves or the planet in this insightful look at the Internet and social media. Case studies reveal the environmental impact of producing and discarding the computers and other devices we...