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Discover the history of computing through 4 major threads of development in this compact, accessible history covering punch cards, Silicon Valley, smartphones, and much more.
In an accessible style, computer historian Paul Ceruzzi offers a broad though detailed history of computing, from the first use of the word “digital” in 1942 to the development of punch cards and the first general purpose computer, to the internet, Silicon...
In an accessible style, computer historian Paul Ceruzzi offers a broad though detailed history of computing, from the first use of the word “digital” in 1942 to the development of punch cards and the first general purpose computer, to the internet, Silicon...
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An NPR Best Book of the Year
A 2020 International Latino Book Award Finalist
An Entertainment Weekly, The Millions, and LitHub Most Anticipated Book of the Year
This unforgettable memoir from a prize-winning poet about growing up undocumented in the United States recounts the sorrows and joys of a family torn apart by draconian policies and chronicles one young man’s attempt
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"Through the lens of their decades-long friendship and including exclusive interviews and details from previously classified documents, noted historian and New York Times bestselling author Steven M. Gillon examines John F. Kennedy Jr.'s life and legacy from before his birth to the day he died. Gillon covers the highs, the lows, and the surprising incidents, viewpoints, and relationships that John never discussed publicly, revealing the full story...
4) Earth abides
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First published in 1949, award-winning Earth Abides is one of the most influential science-fiction novels of the twentieth century. It remains a fresh, provocative story of apocalyptic pandemic, societal collapse, and rebirth.
The cabin had always been a special retreat for Isherwood Williams, a haven from the demands of society. But one day while hiking, Ish was bitten by a rattlesnake, and the solitude he had so desired took on dire new significance.
He...
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"An intriguing narrative of literary ambition and family dysfunction-betrayal, drug addiction, and madness-that begins during the Spanish Civil War." -Amanda Vaill, The New York Times Book Review
In this absorbing and atmospheric historical narrative, journalist Aaron Shulman takes us deeply into the circumstances surrounding the Spanish Civil War through the lives, loves, and poetry of the Paneros, Spain's most compelling and eccentric family,...
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In Essentials of Emotional Intelligence, Dr. John Demartini puts into perspective how your perceptions affect your reality and why Emotional Intelligence is so important in the achievement of your goals and dreams.
Your emotions are likely based on previous experiences, the subordination to outside ideals and norms that you're "supposed" to live by, your own personal experiences, the fantasy you have made about your life that you dream about that...
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A meditation on the author's struggles with alcoholism draws on memories from his early years to discuss his childhood struggles with dyslexia, boarding-school education, long-missing sibling, and rehabilitation efforts at a time when addiction was less understood.
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Add years to your life and life to your years with #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Joel Fuhrman no-nonsense, results-driven nutrition plan that will help you look and feel your best inside and out.
Food to Live is the first book to showcase Dr. Joel Fuhrman's Nutritarian Diet in full-the most practical, balanced, and focused way to eat, lose weight, and live longer. Emphasizing high nutrient, whole plant foods that supply abundant amounts...
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Venture capitalist Brian Dovey offers readers a personal, humorous, story-driven compendium of practical advice for navigating the risky entrepreneurial journey.
The Idea Is the Easy Part counters widespread myths of failure and success with lessons learned from Dovey's decades of hands-on experience.
Today's entrepreneurs can earn celebrity and billionaire status. Our books, movies, and TV shows seem to say that with a big idea and a jazzy elevator...
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Dr. John Demartini has studied the principles of human behavior as it relates to self-empowerment for over 48 years. Now in The 7 Secret Treasures, he will reacquaint you with the power you already have within, as he show you the way to the powerful life transforming tools and principles you may never have known existed. It will be a discovery of self and life mastery.
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• How to maximize your potential for health and well-being
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Are some of your friends confident, happy, healthy and fit? Do you wish you were like them? Do you want to lift yourself up from unhappiness and confusion? It's easy. Once you learn how to use the inner powers which you already possess, you will be able to open the locked door of fear and enter into the glorious life you desire.
This book will teach you the basics of the laws of mind and the foundations of positive thinking that can help you move...
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The ultimate marketing resource from the world's leading scholars
From the world's #1 MBA marketing program comes the latest edition of Kellogg on Marketing, presented by Philip Kotler and Alexander Chernev. With hundreds of pages of brand-new material on timely topics, like creating value to disrupt markets, defensive marketing strategies, strategic customer management, building strong brands, and marketing in the metaverse, the book explores foundational...
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Three American GIs have gone missing in different South Korean cities. Sergeants George Sueno and Ernie Bascom, agents for the Army CID, link the disappearances to a woman locally rumored to be a gumiho, a legendary nine-thousand-tailed fox disguised as a woman. George suspects that the woman is no mythical creature, but a wealthy kidnapper who's good at covering her tracks. Scrambling to stay one step ahead of a psychotic mastermind, George realizes...
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How legacy firms can combine their traditional strengths with the power of data and digital ecosystems to forge a new competitive strategy for the digital era.
How can legacy firms remain relevant in the digital era? In The Future of Competitive Strategy, strategic management expert Mohan Subramaniam explains how firms can leverage both their traditional strengths and the modern-day power of data and digital ecosystems to forge a new competitive...
15) GI Confidential
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US Army CID agents George Sueno and Ernie Bascom become entangled with a push tabloid reporter as they investigate a series of violent bank robberies throughout South Korea. South Korea, 1970s: A rash of armed robberies at local Korean banks doesn't concern the American military-until a fatality occurs, and proof surfaces that US soldiers are behind the crimes. The case has been assigned to CID Agents Jake Burrows and Felix Slabem, but they certainly...
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Discover your purpose with the Game Plan System
In Inflection Points: How to Work and Live with Purpose, renowned executive coach and speaker Matt Spielman delivers an energizing and hands-on existential navigational tool that walks you through how to identify what really matters in life and how to achieve it. Using a powerful life transformation system called the "Game Plan System"-or GPS -you will simply use the answers to straightforward questions...
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Inside the largest public fraud scandal in American history
With a mask-wearing nation under stay-at-home orders while a deadly virus ravaged the population, during toilet paper and PPE shortages and people dying alone in ICUs, before vaccines and immunity and time reopened the American way of life after three years-the federal government, through six hastily written COVID-19 relief laws provided the largest infusion of emergency relief spending...
18) Emperors of the Deep: The Ocean's Most Mysterious, Most Misunderstood, and Most Important Guardians
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In this remarkable groundbreaking book, a documentarian and conservationist, determined to dispel misplaced fear and correct common misconceptions, explores in-depth the secret lives of sharks-magnificent creatures who play an integral part in maintaining the health of the world's oceans and ultimately the planet. From the Jaws blockbusters to Shark Week, we are conditioned to see sharks as terrifying cold-blooded underwater predators. But as Ocean...
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Transform your relationship with money into one that powers true wellbeing. Money can buy happiness when you spend it on wellness.
In Happy Money Happy Life: A Multidimensional Approach to Health, Wealth, and Financial Freedom, celebrated writer, speaker, and entrepreneur Jason Vitug delivers an exciting and practical discussion at the intersection of our mental and emotional health and our money. You'll explore the importance of physical and spiritual...
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ARE YOU AS PRODUCTIVE AS YOU WANT TO BE? OR AS YOU COULD BE?
In this powerful and provocative audiobook, Dr. John Demartini shows you how to overcome the biggest blocks to productivity and streamline your path to success and happiness.
He shows you how to boost your productivity by deter¬mining your true values and organizing your goals to accom¬plish them. You'll learn:
• How to identify your highest value in life.
• How to link your work...
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