Author: Luke Dormehl Publisher: Random House ISBN: 1448131367 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 546
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On 26 May, 2010 Apple Inc. passed Microsoft in valuation as the world's largest technology company. Its consumer electronic products - ranging from computers to mobile phones to portable media devices, not to mention its iTunes, iBook and App Store - have influenced nearly every facet of our lives, and it shows no sign of slowing down. But how did Apple - a company set up in the back room of a house by two friends, and one that always marketed itself as the underdog - become the marketplace leader (and the world's second largest company overall), and is it a good thing to have one company hold so much power? In The Apple Revolution Luke Dormehl shares the inside story of how Apple Inc. came to be; from the formation of the company's philosophies and user-friendly ethos, to the "iPod moment" and global domination, leaving you with a deep understanding of how it was created, why it has flourished, and where it might be going next.
Author: Luke Dormehl Publisher: Virgin Books Limited ISBN: 9780753540633 Category : Computer industry Languages : en Pages : 0
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This title presents the true story behind the rise of the world's largest technology company: Apple. The author shares the inside story of how Apple came to be, from the formation of the company's philosophies and user-friendly ethos, to the iPod moment and global domination.
Author: Luke Dormehl Publisher: Random House ISBN: 0753540622 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 546
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This title presents the true story behind the rise of the world's largest technology company: Apple. The author shares the inside story of how Apple came to be, from the formation of the company's philosophies and user-friendly ethos, to the iPod moment and global domination.
Author: Fred Vogelstein Publisher: Macmillan + ORM ISBN: 0374711003 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 259
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Behind the bitter rivalry between Apple and Google—and how it's reshaping the way we think about technology The rise of smartphones and tablets has altered the industry of making computers. At the center of this change are Apple and Google, two companies whose philosophies, leaders, and commercial acumen have steamrolled the competition. In the age of Android and the iPad, these corporations are locked in a feud that will play out not just in the mobile marketplace but in the courts and on screens around the world. Fred Vogelstein has reported on this rivalry for more than a decade and has rare access to its major players. In Dogfight, he takes us into the offices and board rooms where company dogma translates into ruthless business; behind outsize personalities like Steve Jobs, Apple's now-lionized CEO, and Eric Schmidt, Google's executive chairman; and inside the deals, lawsuits, and allegations that mold the way we communicate. Apple and Google are poaching each other's employees. They bid up the price of each other's acquisitions for spite, and they forge alliances with major players like Facebook and Microsoft in pursuit of market dominance. Dogfight reads like a novel: vivid nonfiction with never-before-heard details. This is more than a story about what devices will replace our cell phones and laptops. It's about who will control the content on those devices and where that content will come from—about the future of media and the Internet in Silicon Valley, New York, and Hollywood.
Author: MAX EDITORIAL Publisher: Max Editorial ISBN: 1779718241 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 94
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Steve Jobs, a name that resonates in the pantheon of innovative geniuses, a visionary who shaped the digital age and revolutionized the way we interact with technology. Co-founder of Apple Inc., Jobs not only created iconic products, but also defined a design and user experience philosophy that continues to inspire the world to this day. Childhood and youth Born in San Francisco in 1955, Steven Paul Jobs was adopted by Paul and Clara Jobs. From an early age, he showed a restless interest in electronics and ingenuity. In his parents' garage, he and his friend Steve Wozniak took the first steps in what would become the legendary Apple. The Apple Founding and the Macintosh In 1976, Jobs, Wozniak and Ronald Wayne founded Apple Computer. The launch of the Apple I marked the beginning of the era of personal computers, but it was the Macintosh, launched in 1984, that consolidated Apple's position as an innovator. With its intuitive graphical interface and elegant design, the Macintosh broke down technology barriers, making it accessible to a wider audience. Exile and Return: Pixar and NeXT In 1985, Jobs was forced to leave Apple due to internal conflicts. He founded NeXT , a high-performance computer company, and Pixar animation Studios , which would later be responsible for hits such as Toy Story and Finding Nemo. Apple's Triumph: iMac , iPod , iPhone and iPad In 1997, Jobs returned to Apple as interim CEO. Under his leadership, the company re-emerged with innovative products that defined the digital age: the iMac , the iPod , the iPhone and the iPad. Each release has redefined its respective categories and set new standards for design, functionality and user experience. Philosophy and Vision Jobs was more than a visionary businessman; he was an artist and a perfectionist. His obsession with detail and his belief in the power of simplicity permeated every Apple product. He understood that technology should be intuitive, accessible and aesthetically pleasing, and his products reflected this philosophy. Legacy and Impact Steve Jobs passed away in 2011, leaving a lasting legacy. He revolutionized the technology industry, popularized the use of personal computers, transformed the way we consume music and reinvented the concept of smartphones and tablets. His vision and philosophy continue to inspire businesses and individuals around the world. Conclusion Steve Jobs was a visionary, an innovator and a cultural icon . His story is a testament to the power of creativity, persistence and belief in technology's ability to transform the world. The "Apple Revolution" he led not only changed the way we interact with technology, but also shaped modern society and continues to influence our everyday lives today. Find Out Much More...
Author: Robert Evans Publisher: AK Press ISBN: 1849354634 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 348
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What will the fracturing of the United States look like? After the Revolution is an edge-of-your-seat answer to that question. In the year 2070, twenty years after a civil war and societal collapse of the "old" United States, extremist militias battle in the crumbling Republic of Texas. As the violence spreads like wildfire and threatens the Free City of Austin, three unlikely allies will have to work together in an act of resistance to stop the advance of the forces of the white Christian ethnostate known as the "Heavenly Kingdom." Out three protagonists include Manny, a fixer that shuttles journalists in and out of war zones and provides footage for outside news agencies. Sasha is a teenage woman that joins the Heavenly Kingdom before she discovers the ugly truths behind their movement. Finally, we have Roland: A US Army vet kitted out with cyberware (including blood that heals major trauma wounds and a brain that can handle enough LSD to kill an elephant), tormented by broken memories, and 12,000 career kills under his belt. In the not-so-distant world Evans conjures we find advanced technology, a gender expansive culture, and a roving Burning Man-like city fueled by hedonistic excess. This powerful debut novel from Robert Evans is based on his investigative reporting from international conflict zones and on increasingly polarized domestic struggles. It is a vision of our very possible future.
Author: Adrian Gostick Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1439196664 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 290
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From New York Times bestselling authors and renowned leadership consultants Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton comes a groundbreaking guide to building high-performance teams. What is the true driver of a thriving organization’s exceptional success? Is it a genius leader? An iron-clad business plan? Gostick and Elton shatter these preconceptions of corporate achievement. Their research shows that breakthrough success is guided by a particular breed of high-performing team that generates its own momentum—an engaged group of colleagues in the trenches, working passionately together to pursue a shared vision. Their research also shows that only 20 percent of teams are working anywhere near this optimal capacity. How can your team become one of them? Based on a groundbreaking 350,000-person study by the Best Companies Group, as well as extraordinary research into exceptional teams at leading companies, including Zappos.com, Pepsi Beverages Company, and Madison Square Garden, the authors have determined a key set of characteristics displayed by members of breakthrough teams, and have identified a set of rules great teams live by, which generate a culture of positive teamwork and lead to extraordinary results. Using a wealth of specific stories from the breakthrough teams they studied, they reveal in detail how these teams operate and how managers can transform their own teams into such high performers by fostering: Stronger clarity of goals Greater trust among team members More open and honest dialogue Stronger accountability for all team members Purpose-based recognition of team members’ contributions The remarkable stories they tell about these teams in action provide a simple and powerful step-by-step guide to taking your team to the breakthrough level, igniting the passion and vision to bring about an Orange Revolution.
Author: Walter Isaacson Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1451648545 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 656
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Based on more than 40 interviews with Jobs conducted over two years--as well as interviews with more than 100 family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues--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.
Author: David L. Craddock Publisher: Schiffer Publishing ISBN: 9780764353222 Category : Apple II (Computer) Languages : en Pages : 255
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"Around the world, millions of people hijack cars in Grand Theft Auto, role play fantastical heroes in World of WarCraft, and crush candy on phones as small as wallets yet nearly as powerful as desktop computers. Long before video games became a multi-billion-dollar industry, a small group of hackers created the Apple II, a PC that contained less memory than the average size of a Microsoft Word document and turned heads by outputting graphics in color. Some users tapped its resources to design productivity software. Others devised some of the most influential games of all time. From the perils along the Oregon Trail and the exploits of Carmen Sandiego to the shadowy dungeons of Wizardry and Prince of Persia s trap-filled labyrinth, Break Out recounts the making of some of the Apple II s most iconic games, illustrates how they informed the games we play today, and tells the stories of the pioneers who made them."--Page 4 of cover.
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