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Stepping out in Cincinnati: Queen City Entertainment 1900-1960
by Allen J. SingerLong before folks had a television set and radio in every room, they sought entertainment by stepping out for a night on the town. The choices around Cincinnati were nearly limitless: live theater at the Cox; spectacular musicals at the Shubert; hotels featuring fine dining and dance orchestras; talking pictures at everyone's favorite movie palace--the Albee; burlesque and vaudeville shows at the Empress Theater on Vine Street; and gambling casinos were just a short drive across the river in Newport. All of the major entertainment venues in the Queen City during the first half of the 20th century are explored in Stepping out in Cincinnati. From saloons to ornate movie palaces and from the Cotton Club to the Capitol, you join those pleasure seekers, getting a real sense of what they saw: wonderful events and their countless images--the things of which fond memories were made. Today, those memories have faded and virtually all of the once-glittering showplaces have been bulldozed into history. But within these pages, we get to experience first hand what it was like to be there. Unique among the many photographs featuring unforgettable movie houses and nightclub orchestras are never-before-published images of actual live vaudeville performances onstage at the Shubert, plus rare, clandestine pictures snapped inside the casinos in Newport. Also revealed are the locations of the better-known speakeasies during Prohibition; where the best halls to dance to live orchestras were; what the earliest movie houses were like; and what black Cincinnatians did for entertainment.
Stepping up: The Story of Curt Flood and His Fight for Baseball Players' Rights
by Alex BelthCurt Flood was a dazzling center fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals when, in 1969, he was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. But instead of accepting his fate, Flood shocked baseball by suing the sport over its Reserve Clause, an age-old rule that bound players to their teams in perpetuity. His extraordinary case went all the way to the Supreme Court and helped pave the way for major advancements in the rights of professional athletes.
Sterker dan schizofrenie
by Richard Carlson Jr. Audrey LiauwMijn verhaal over paranoïde schizofrenie, obsessieve-compulsieve stoornis, depressie, anosognosie, suïcide, en de behandeling en het herstel van ernstige geestesziekte
Sterling Hayden's Wars (Hollywood Legends Series)
by Lee MandelA master sailor when he was barely in his twenties, Sterling Hayden (1916-1986) became an overnight film star despite having no training in acting. After starring in two major films, he quit Hollywood and trained as a commando in Europe. Hayden joined the OSS and fought in the Balkans and Mediterranean, earning a Silver Star for his distinguished service. Hayden's wartime admiration for the Yugoslavian Partisans led to a brief membership in the Communist Party after the war, and this would come back to haunt him when he was called to testify in front of the House Un-American Activities Committee where he became the first star to name names.After returning to Hollywood, Hayden's film career flourished as he starred in several films including The Asphalt Jungle, Denver and Rio Grande, and The Killing. His personal life, however, descended into chaos. His bitter custody battle with his second wife led to his well-publicized and controversial kidnapping of their four children for a voyage to Tahiti. Increasing alcohol and substance abuse would take its toll, but Hayden's career would be revived as a character actor in such classics as Dr. Strangelove and The Godfather. In addition, he proved to be an excellent author, penning two international bestsellers.Despite these achievements, his later years were characterized by depression, self-doubt, alcoholism, and substance abuse. His life was metaphorically a series of wars, including the most difficult of them all--the war that Sterling Hayden fought with himself.
Steroid Nation: : Juiced Home Run Totals, Anti-aging Miracles, and a Hercules in Every High School: The Secret History of America's True Drug Addiction
by Shaun AssaelThey are the drugs that make millionaires, and cause careers to crash. They lurk at the cross-section of science and scandal, and the list of stars who've been laid high and low by them grows every day. In Steroid Nation, Shaun Assael traces the history of America's steroid-mania, and demonstrates why it is still such a stubborn, enduring phenomenon. Beginning his epic story in 1981 with Dan Duchaine, the godfather of America's steroid movement, Assael follows the drug as it journeys from the Venice Beach gyms christened by Arnold Schwarzenegger to NFL locker rooms to the world of MLB, which found itself paralyzed in the 2000s by a parade of perp walks and hand-wringing headlines. From Barry Bonds to Marion Jones, Lance Armstrong to A-Rod, Steroid Nation tells the story of wildly ambitious athletes who felt they couldn't compete without a chemical edge. Part detective story, part medical investigation, and part sociological examination, Steroid Nation is a groundbreaking work on the most compelling story in the sports world today.
Stet: An Editor's Life
by Diana AthillFor nearly five decades Diana Athill edited (nursed, coerced, coaxed) some of the most celebrated writers in the English language, among them V. S. Naipaul, Philip Roth, Mordecai Richler, and Norman Mailer. A founding editor of the prestigious publishing house André Deutsch Ltd., Athill takes us on a guided tour through the corridors of literary London, offering a keenly observed, devilishly funny, and always compassionate insider’s portrait of the glories and pitfalls of making books.Stet is spiced with candid insights about the type of people who make brilliant writers and ingenious publishers, and the idiosyncrasies of both. It brims with Athill’s memories of serving as confidante, midwife, and sometime therapist to great literary figures: "Nobody who has read Jean Rhys’ first four novels can suppose that she was good at life; but no one who never met her could know how very bad she was at it”; "It was my job to listen to [Naipaul’s] unhappiness and do what I could to ease it-which would not have been too bad if there had been anything I could do.” Most of all it is Athill’s voice that captivates-intimate, lively, generous, humorous-the voice of a favorite aunt who is as warm and big-hearted as she is worldly and irreverent.Packed with delights, Stet is about the world of books, about people who write them and the process of making them, a world dissected with sharp an irresistible honesty. It is an invaluable contribution to the world of literature.
Steve & Me
by Terri IrwinWhen Terri Raines was twenty-seven years old, she took a vacation that changed her life. Leaving behind her wildlife rescue work in Oregon, Terri traveled to Australia, and there, at a small wildlife park, she met and fell in love with a tall, blond force of nature named Steve Irwin. They were married in less than a year, and Terri eagerly joined in Steve's conservation work. The footage filmed on their crocodile-trapping honeymoon became the first episode of The Crocodile Hunter, and together, Steve and Terri began to change the world. In Steve & Me, Terri recounts the unforgettable adventures they shared -- wrangling venomous snakes, saving deadly crocodiles from poachers, swimming among humpback whales. A uniquely gifted naturalist, Steve was first and foremost a wildlife warrior dedicated to rescuing endangered animals -- especially his beloved crocs -- and educating everyone he could reach about the importance of conservation. In the hit TV shows that continue to be broadcast worldwide, Steve's enthusiasm lives on, bringing little-known and often-feared species to light as he reveals and revels in the wonders of our planet. With grace, wit, and candor, Terri Irwin portrays her husband as he really was -- a devoted family man, a fervently dedicated environmentalist, a modest bloke who spoke to millions on behalf of those who could not speak for themselves. Steve & Me is a nonstop adventure, a real-life love story, and a fitting tribute to a man adored by all those whose lives he touched, written by the woman who knew and loved him best of all.
Steve Gerber: Conversations (Conversations with Comic Artists Series)
by Jason Sacks, Eric Hoffman and Dominick GraceSteve Gerber (1947–2008) is among the most significant comics writers of the modern era. Best known for his magnum opus Howard the Duck, he also wrote influential series such as Man-Thing, Omega the Unknown, The Phantom Zone, and Hard Time, expressing a combination of intelligence and empathy rare in American comics. Gerber rose to prominence during the 1970s. His work for Marvel Comics during that era helped revitalize several increasingly clichéd generic conventions of superhero, horror, and funny animal comics by inserting satire, psychological complexity, and existential absurdism. Gerber's scripts were also often socially conscious, confronting, among other things, capitalism, environmentalism, political corruption, and censorship. His critique also extended into the personal sphere, addressing such taboo topics as domestic violence, racism, inequality, and poverty. This volume follows Gerber’s career through a range of interviews, beginning with his height during the 1970s and ending with an interview with Michael Eury just before Gerber’s death in 2008. Among the pieces featured is a 1976 interview with Mark Lerer, originally published in the low-circulation fanzine Pittsburgh Fan Forum, where Gerber looks back on his work for Marvel during the early to mid-1970s, his most prolific period. This volume concludes with selections from Gerber’s dialogue with his readers and admirers in online forums and a Gerber-based Yahoo Group, wherein he candidly discusses his many projects over the years. Gerber’s unique voice in comics has established his legacy. Indeed, his contribution earned him a posthumous induction into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame.
Steve Goodman: Facing The Music
by Clay EalsA very detailed biography of singer/songwriter Steve Goodman (City of New Orleans). This book chronicles his life, from his childhood through his 16-year battle with leukemia, and beyond his death. Includes a Preface by Studs Terkel and a Foreword by Arlo Guthrie.
Steve Irwin: Crocodile Hunter / Bindi Irwin: Wildlife Warrior (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 3)
by Joanne MatternNIMAC-sourced textbook
Steve Jobs
by Nick HunterHow has Apple Inc. come to dominate the technology industry? This book looks at the life of Steve Jobs, with a focus on how he became successful.
Steve Jobs
by Patricia LakinWritten especially for a young audience, a must-read biography of Steve Jobs: visionary, entrepreneur, inventor, and cofounder of Apple.Visionary. Pioneer. Little terror. Entrepreneur. Inventor. College dropout. Creative genius. These are just a few of the words used to describe the late Steve Jobs, cofounder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Apple Inc. Available in both paperback and hardcover, Patricia Lakin's biography for middle-grade readers tells the captivating and inspirational story of the 'Thomas Edison' of our time.
Steve Jobs
by Walter IsaacsonConheça a história do homem que pôs o futuro nas palmas das suas mãos.A biografia autorizada de Steve Jobs, a única escrita em colaboração com o próprio.A única biografia autorizada de Steve Jobs baseia-se em dezenas de entrevistas ao líder da Apple, aos seus familiares, amigos, colegas e até adversários. O resultado é uma história de vida fascinante e intensa, marcada pela personalidade invulgar de um empreendedor criativo, determinado e perfeccionista.Steve Jobs colaborou activamente no processo de criação desta biografia, partilhando experiências até agora nunca reveladas, com uma transparência e sinceridade inesperadas. Porque não temia a verdade, Jobs não impôs quaisquer limites ao biógrafo e aceitou falar de tudo. Igualmente reveladoras são as impressões dos seus amigos, companheiros e colegas, que contribuem para formar a imagem de um homem apaixonado, complexo e genial, nos negócios e na vida. Apoiado no inconformismo e numa vontade férrea, Steve Jobs revolucionou a indústria dos computadores, dos filmes de animação, da música e dos telefones. Transformou o modo como nos relacionamos com a tecnologia e deixou ao mundo um importantíssimo legado de inovação e criatividade.As suas criações reflectem a sua personalidade, tão carismática quanto problemática. A sua história de vida, marcada por altos e baixos, conquistas e obstáculos, é extremamente inspiradora, recheada de lições de inovação, liderança, carácter e valores.
Steve Jobs
by Walter IsaacsonLa biografía definitiva de Steve Jobs, el fundador de Apple, escrita con su colaboración. La muerte de Steve Jobs ha conmocionado al mundo. Tras entrevistarlo en más de cuarenta ocasiones en los últimos dos años, además de a un centenar de personas de su entorno, familiares, amigos, adversarios y colegas, Walter Isaacson nos presenta la única biografía escrita con la colaboración de Jobs, el retrato definitivo de uno de los iconos indiscutibles de nuestro tiempo, la crónica de la agitada vida y abrasiva personalidad del genio cuya creatividad, energía y afán de perfeccionismo revolucionaron seis industrias: la informática, el cine de animación, la música, la telefonía, las tabletas y la edición digital. Consciente de que la mejor manera de crear valor en el siglo XXI es conectar la creatividad con la tecnología, Jobs fundó una empresa en la que impresionantes saltos de la imaginación van de la mano de asombrosos logros tecnológicos. Aunque Jobs colaboró en el libro, no pidió ningún control sobre el contenido, ni siquiera ejerció el derecho a leerlo antes de su publicación. No rehuyó ningún tema y animó a la gente que conocía a hablar con franqueza. «He hecho muchas cosas de las que no me siento orgulloso, como dejar a mi novia embarazada a los veintitrés años y cómo me comporté entonces, pero no hay ningún cadáver en mi armario que no pueda salir a la luz». Jobs habla con una sinceridad a veces brutal sobre la gente con la que ha trabajado y contra la que ha competido. De igual modo, sus amigos, rivales y colegas ofrecen una visión sin edulcorar de las pasiones, los demonios, el perfeccionismo, los deseos, el talento, los trucos y la obsesión por controlarlo todo que modelaron su visión empresarial y los innovadores productos que logró crear. Su historia, por tanto, está llena de enseñanzas sobre innovación, carácter, liderazgo y valores. La vida de un genio capaz de enfurecer y seducir a partes iguales. Reseña:«El fallecimiento de Steve Jobs ha precipitado un alud de libros sobre su figura. De todos ellos, la aproximación más completa e interesante al personaje es la de Isaacson.»La Vanguardia
Steve Jobs (Litterature & Documents Ser.)
by Walter IsaacsonFROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BESTSELLING BIOGRAPHIES OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AND ALBERT EINSTEIN, THIS IS THE EXCLUSIVE BIOGRAPHY OF STEVE JOBS. Based on more than forty interviews with Jobs conducted over two years--as well as interviews with more than a hundred family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues--Walter Isaacson has written a riveting story of the roller-coaster life and searingly intense personality of a creative entrepreneur whose passion for perfection and ferocious drive revolutionized six industries: personal computers, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing. At a time when America is seeking ways to sustain its innovative edge, and when societies around the world are trying to build digital-age economies, Jobs stands as the ultimate icon of inventiveness and applied imagination. He knew that the best way to create value in the twenty-first century was to connect creativity with technology. He built a company where leaps of the imagination were combined with remarkable feats of engineering. Although Jobs cooperated with this book, he asked for no control over what was written nor even the right to read it before it was published. He put nothing off-limits. He encouraged the people he knew to speak honestly. And Jobs speaks candidly, sometimes brutally so, about the people he worked with and competed against. His friends, foes, and colleagues provide an unvarnished view of the passions, perfectionism, obsessions, artistry, devilry, and compulsion for control that shaped his approach to business and the innovative products that resulted. Driven by demons, Jobs could drive those around him to fury and despair. But his personality and products were interrelated, just as Apple's hardware and software tended to be, as if part of an integrated system. His tale is instructive and cautionary, filled with lessons about innovation, character, leadership, and values.
Steve Jobs (edició en català)
by Walter IsaacsonLa biografia definitiva de Steve Jobs, creador d'Apple, escrita amb la seva total col·laboració. La mort de Steve Jobs ha commogut el món. Després de tenir-hi més de quaranta entrevistes en els darrers dos anys, i amb més d'un centenar de persones del seu entorn: familiars, amics, adversaris i col·legues, Walter Isaacson ens presenta l'única biografia escrita amb la col·laboració de Jobs, el retrat definitiu d'una de les icones indiscutibles del nostre temps, la crònica de l'agitada vida i la desgastant personalitat d'un geni que, amb la seva creativitat, energia i afany de perfeccionisme, va revolucionar sis indústries: la informàtica, el cine d'animació, la música, la telefonia, les tauletes i l'edició digital. Conscient que la millor manera de crear valor al segle XXI és connectar la creativitat amb la tecnologia, Jobs va fundar una empresa en la qual els impressionants salts de la imaginació van de bracet de sorprenents fitestecnològiques. Tot i que Jobs va col·laborar en el llibre, no va voler controlar el contingut, ni tan sols exercir el dret a llegir-lo abans de la publicació. No va defugir cap tema, i va encoratjar la gent que coneixia a parlar amb franquesa. «He fet moltes coses de les quals no em sento orgullós, com deixar la meva novia embarassada als vint-i-tres anys i la manera com em vaig comportar aleshores, però no hi ha cap cadàver al meu armari que no pugui sortir a la llum.» Jobs parla amb sinceritat, de vegades brutal, sobre la gent amb la qual ha treballat i contra la que ha competit. De la mateixa manera, els seus amics, rivals i col·legues ofereixen una visió gens ensucrada de les passions, els dimonis, el perfeccionisme, els desitjos, el talent, els trucs i l'obsessió per controlar-ho tot que varen modelar la seva visió empresarial i els innovadors productes que va aconseguir crear. La seva història, per tant, està plena d'ensenyaments sobre innovació, coratge, lideratge i valors. La vida d'un geni capaç d'enfurismar i de seduir a parts iguals.
Steve Jobs. El líder de Apple: Lecciones gerenciales de un genio controvertido
by Jay ElliotJay Elliot narra en este libro los aprendizajes que obtuvo al lado de Steve Jobs. De Jay Elliot, el autor de El camino de Steve Jobs. No existe otro libro que retrate con igual precisión a Jobs como líder, hombre de negocios, infatigable innovador y como un ser humano con anhelos e inquietudes. Steve Jobs transformó radicalmente la forma en que nos comunicamos. Su liderazgo impactó a nivel mundial no sólo a quienes trabajaron con este genio de los negocios, incluso sus competidores reconocieron y admiraron su enorme talento para el desarrollo de estrategias y apuestas de innovación que lo llevaron a convertirse en el líder vanguardista por excelencia. Jay Elliot, que trabajó durante muchos años y de manera muy estrecha con Steve Jobs, comparte en este libro las lecciones administrativas y gerenciales aprendidas en el día a día con este genio de Apple, detalla la formaen que se adentró en el vértigo de esta compañía revolucionaria y cómo fue que Steve Jobs hizo de la dirección de sus equipos un ejemplo de estructura y motivación sin precedentes a nivel internacional. Steve Jobs: el líder de Apple, es un tributo excepcional al cerebro de esta empresa de inmenso prestigio, pero es también un manual de liderazgo, gerencia e innovación, basado en la experiencia personal de Jay Elliot como alto directivo y vicepresidente ejecutivo de Apple, y su relación con Steve Jobs. Es cierto, hay numerosas investigaciones periodísticas sobre Jobs, reportes y entrevistas de quienes siguieron sus pasos, pero ningún documento como este libro escrito por quien fue su brazo derecho, confidente, amigo y colaborador más cercano que revela todo sobre liderazgo, capacidad de respuesta y talento innovador sin límites.
Steve Jobs. La biografia (Català)
by Walter IsaacsonDesprés dhaver entrevistat en més de quaranta ocasions a Steve Jobs en els darrers dos anys, a més dun centenar de perdones del seu entorn, familiars, amics adversaris i col·legues, aquesta és la biografia definitiva dun del icones indiscutibles del nostre temps, la crònica de lagitada vida i abrasiva personalitat del geni de qui la seva creativitat, energia i perfeccionisme ha revolucionat sis industries: la informàtica, el cinema danimació, la música, la telefonia, les tabletes i ledició digital.En un món que busca com construir les bases duna economia digital, Jobs és un símbol de linventiva i de la imaginació pràctica. Conscient que la millor forma de crear valor en el segle XXI és connectar la creativitat amb la tecnologia, va fundar una empresa en la que impressionants salts de la imaginació van de la ma amb espectaculars fites tecnològiques. Tot i que Jobs va col·laborar amb el llibre, no va voler cap control sobre el contingut, ni tan sols el dret a llegir-lo abans de la seva publicació. No va defugir cap tema i va animar a la gent que coneixia a parlar amb franquesa: "He fet moltes coses de les que no em sento orgullós, com deixar la meva novia embarassada als vint i tres anys i com m vaig comportar en aquell moment, però no hi ha cap cadàver al meu armari que no pugui sortir a la llum".Jobs parla amb sinceritat, a vegades brutal, de la gent amb la que ha treballar i contra la que ha competit. De la mateixa manera, els seus amics, rivals i col·legues ofereixen una visió sense edulcorar de les passions, els dimonis, el perfeccionisme, els desitjos, el talent, els trucs i lobsessió per controlar-ho tot que modelen la seva visió empresarial i els innovadors productes que ha aconseguit crear.Jobs podia desesperar als que lenvoltaven. Però la seva personalitat i els seus productes han estat sempre interrelacionats, igual que el hardware i el software dApple formen un potent sistema integrat. La seva historia, per tant, és plena de lliçons sobre innovació, caràcter, lideratge i valors. Lhistoria dun geni capaç denfurismar i seduir a parts iguals.
Steve Jobs: 1955-2011
by Bloomberg BusinessweekOriginating from the bestselling special-edition tribute Bloomberg Businessweek Steve Jobs 1955-2011, here is Bloomberg Businessweek's biography of a boundary-breaking thinker and endlessly astute businessman. From his birth and adoption by the Jobs family to his days in the California counterculture making games for Atari; from the peak of the insurgency against Microsoft to his forced exile from Apple; from Woody and Buzz to iTunes and the iPad, it's all here, a signature American life as told by our staff of writers and reporters, and the people who knew Jobs best. Here are first person accounts from business leaders who knew and worked with him, from Marc Andreessen to John Sculley. Pieces are written by Steve Jurvetson, John Sculley, Sean Wilsey and William Gibson, as well as Bloomberg News and Bloomberg Businessweek reporters and editors Jim Aley, Brad Stone and Peter Burrows.Eric Schmidt sums up his feeling about Steve Jobs, "He had a level of perception about feelings and emotions that was far beyond anything I've met in my entire life. His legacy will last for many years, through people he's trained and people he's influenced. But what death means is you can't call-you can't call him. It's a loss. I'll miss talking to him." This insightful and fascinating biography includes an informative timeline, glossary, and over 60 photos, that give insight into his life and times.
Steve Jobs: A Biographic Portrait
by Kevin LynchThis is a stunning visual guide to the life and works of entrepreneur Steve Jobs. Easily one of the most influential innovators of the twenty-first century, Steve Jobs has fundamentally shaped the way in which we communicate and, even more broadly, live our lives. In this information-packed graphic biography, Steve Jobs&’ remarkable talent and genius are explored through bold design and original graphics. Kevin Lynch explores Jobs' journey from savvy salesman, to his rivalry and market competition with Bill Gates, and his shift towards radical innovations in later life. This technological innovator led a fascinating, astounding and ultimately too short life, that irreversibly impacted how we communicate. Steve Jobs is a visual celebration and comprehensive study of &‘The Maverick&’ and his work; and a must-have for any fan of Apple products.
Steve Jobs: A única biografia autorizada
by Walter IsaacsonNo 10º aniversário da morte de Steve Jobs, recuperamos um percurso de vida marcado pelo inconformismo, por conquistas, sucessos e discursos apaixonantes. Conheça a história do homem que pôs o futuro nas palmas das suas mãos. A biografia autorizada de Steve Jobs, a única escrita em colaboração com o próprio. Walter Isaacson escreveu, em 2011, a única biografia autorizada de Steve Jobs baseando-se em dezenas de entrevistas ao líder da Apple, aos seus familiares, amigos, colegas e até adversários. O resultado é uma história de vida fascinante e intensa, marcada pela personalidade invulgar de um empreendedor criativo, determinado e perfeccionista. Steve Jobs colaborou activamente no processo de criação desta biografia, partilhando experiências até então nunca reveladas, com uma transparência e sinceridade inesperadas. Porque não temia a verdade, Jobs não impôs quaisquer limites ao biógrafo e aceitou falar de tudo. Igualmente reveladoras são as impressões dos seus amigos, companheiros e colegas, que contribuíram para formar a imagem de um homem apaixonado, complexo e genial, nos negócios e na vida. Apoiado no inconformismo e numa vontade férrea, Steve Jobs revolucionou a indústria dos computadores, dos filmes de animação, da música e dos telefones. Transformou o modo como nos relacionamos com a tecnologia e deixou ao mundo um importantíssimo legado de inovação e criatividade. As suas criações reflectem a sua personalidade, tão carismática quanto problemática. A sua história de vida, marcada por altos e baixos, conquistas e obstáculos, é extremamente inspiradora, recheada de lições de inovação, liderança, carácter e valores. O enorme sucesso que a biografia obteve junto da crítica e do público traduziu-se na sua publicação em mais de 50 países e nos mais de 1 milhão de exemplares vendidos. Steve Jobs, considerado um dos livros mais importantes de 2011, viria ainda a dar origem ao filme Steve Jobs, com guião adaptado por Aaron Sorkin, protagonizado por Michael Fassbender e nomeado para 2 Óscares da Academia. 10 anos depois, Steve Jobs permanece uma figura enigmática e fascinante cuja visão do futuro transformou, para sempre, o nosso presente. "Fascinante." The New York Times "Hipnotizante" LA Times "Vibrante." Kirkus Reviews
Steve Jobs: American Genius
by Amanda ZillerSteve Jobs revolutionized the way we work, listen to music, watch movies, and communicate. By pushing boundaries and always thinking one step ahead, Jobs became an icon, equally as famous for his advanced ideas and design aesthetic as his sleek black turtlenecks. What inspired him? How did he do his job? What made him the man he was? Here is Steve Jobs-the innovator, the rebel, the genius-in an incisive biography of a man who changed the world. Also includes quotes from and about Jobs, chronologies detailing Jobs's achievements, and source notes.
Steve Jobs: Edicion en Español
by Walter IsaacsonLa muerte de Steve Jobs ha conmocionado al mundo. Tras entrevistarlo en más de cuarenta ocasiones en los últimos dos años, además de a un centenar de personas de su entorno, familiares, amigos, adversarios y colegas, Walter Isaacson nos presenta la única biografía escrita con la colaboración de Jobs, el retrato definitivo de uno de los iconos indiscutibles de nuestro tiempo, cuya creatividad, energía y afán de perfeccionismo revolucionaron seis industrias: la informática, el cine de animación, la música, la telefonía, las tabletas y la edición digital. Consciente de que la mejor manera de crear valor en el siglo xxi es conectar la creatividad con la tecnología, fundó una empresa en la que impresionantes saltos de la imaginación van de la mano de asombrosos logros tecnológicos. Aunque Jobs colaboró con el libro, no pidió ningún control sobre el contenido, ni siquiera el derecho a leerlo antes de la publicación. No rehuyó ningún tema y animó a la gente que conocía a hablar con franqueza. Jobs habla con sinceridad a veces brutal sobre la gente con la que ha trabajado y contra la que ha competido. De igual modo, sus amigos, rivales y colegas ofrecen una visión sin edulcorar de las pasiones, los demonios, el perfeccionismo, los deseos, el talento, los trucos y la obsesión por controlarlo todo que modelaron su visión empresarial y los innovadores productos que logró crear. Su historia, por tanto, es el retrato de una fascinante vida: la de un genio capaz de enfurecer y seducir a partes iguales.
Steve Jobs: Insanely Great
by Jessie HartlandWhether they&’ve seen Aaron Sorkin and Danny Boyle&’s Steve Jobs movie, read Walter Isaacson&’s biography, or just own an iPhone, this graphic novel retelling of the Apple innovator&’s life will capture the imaginations of the legions of readers who live and breathe the technocentric world Jobs created. Told through a combination of black-and-white illustrations and handwritten text, this fast-paced and entertaining biography in graphic format presents the story of the ultimate American entrepreneur, the man who brought us Apple Computer, Pixar, Macs, iPods, iPhones, and more. Jobs&’s remarkable life reads like a history of the personal technology industry. He started Apple Computer in his parents&’ garage and eventually became the tastemaker of a generation, creating products we can&’t live without. Through it all, he was an overbearing and demanding perfectionist, both impossible and inspiring. Capturing his unparalleled brilliance, as well as his many demons, Jessie Hartland&’s engaging biography illuminates the meteoric successes, devastating setbacks, and myriad contradictions that make up the extraordinary life and legacy of the insanely great Steve Jobs.Here's the perfect book for any teen interested in STEM topics, especially tech. A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year &“If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this comic tale can hang with the sprawling biographies.&” —Macworld.com &“An accessible take . . . undoubtedly valuable for kids who are growing up using Apple&’s products but knowing little about the man who created them.&” —GeekDad.com
Steve Jobs: Technology Innovator and Apple Genius (Gateway Biographies Ser.)
by Matt DoedenOn October 5, 2011, the news of the death of technology innovator Steve Jobs rocked the world. The failing health of the Apple cofounder and Pixar CEO was no secret. Jobs had given up his role as Apple's CEO just a few months prior because of his struggle with pancreatic cancer. But his death still drew a huge reaction. From Apple employees and fans to political and business leaders, people honored Jobs's passing by reflecting on his prolific life that greatly influenced the way technology is used. In 1976, Jobs founded Apple Computer with Steve Wozniak. As the leaders of Apple, they developed concepts—such as navigating by using a mouse to click screen icons—that shaped the way we use and interact with computers. Jobs's forward-thinking engineering also influenced pop culture, bringing us a music revolution with the iPod, the ultimate communication device with the iPhone, and some of the first computer-animated films through Pixar. Called by some "the da Vinci of our time," Jobs used his innovation and vision to help advance technology like no other. He lived his life following a simple premise: "The only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do."