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The Fabric of Civilization

How Textiles Made the World

de Virginia Postrel ...

“A journey as epic, and varying, as the Silk Road itself...[The Fabric of Civilization is] like a swatch of a Florentine Renaissance brocade: carefully woven, the technique precise, the colors a mix of shade and shine and an accurate representation of the whole cloth” (The New York Times)The story of humanity is the story of textiles―as old as civilization itself. Since the first thread was spun, ... Leer más

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“A journey as epic, and varying, as the Silk Road itself...[The Fabric of Civilization is] like a swatch of a Florentine Renaissance brocade: carefully woven, the technique precise, the colors a mix of shade and shine and an accurate representation of the whole cloth” (The New York Times)The story of humanity is the story of textiles―as old as civilization itself. Since the first thread was spun,
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The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI

How to Think About Artificial Intelligence—Before It's Too Late

de Cory Doctorow ...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNational Indie Bestseller"[Doctorow] resembles the great rock critics of an earlier era, a high-tech Greil Marcus or even a Lester Bangs." —Stephen Marche, The New York Times Book ReviewA short, provocative guide to what's good, bad, and stupid about AI and the discourse around AI, by the author of Enshittification.In modern tech parlance, a c... ... Leer más

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNational Indie Bestseller"[Doctorow] resembles the great rock critics of an earlier era, a high-tech Greil Marcus or even a Lester Bangs." —Stephen Marche, The New York Times Book ReviewA short, provocative guide to what's good, bad, and stupid about AI and the discourse around AI, by the author of Enshittification.In modern tech parlance, a c...
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The Nerd Reich

Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy

de Gil Durán ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • **“This transfixing debut from journalist Durán investigates the antidemocratic ideologies espoused by tech billionaires linked to the second Trump administration...It’s an ominous look at an insular elite arrayed against American democracy.” —**Publishers Weekly (starred review)A fearless and urgent chronicle of the tech-authoritarian movement from its early days in ... Leer más

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • **“This transfixing debut from journalist Durán investigates the antidemocratic ideologies espoused by tech billionaires linked to the second Trump administration...It’s an ominous look at an insular elite arrayed against American democracy.” —**Publishers Weekly (starred review)A fearless and urgent chronicle of the tech-authoritarian movement from its early days in
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Deluxe

How Luxury Lost Its Luster

de Dana Thomas ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A hard-hitting behind-the-scenes look at how luxury fashion went global, revealing manufacturing secrets that Prada, Gucci, and Burberry don’t want you to know“Fascinating . . . The story of luxury goods today is really about globalization, capitalization, class, and culture.”—Fareed Zakaria, Newsweek“What Fast Food Nation did for food service, this book does for ... Leer más

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A hard-hitting behind-the-scenes look at how luxury fashion went global, revealing manufacturing secrets that Prada, Gucci, and Burberry don’t want you to know“Fascinating . . . The story of luxury goods today is really about globalization, capitalization, class, and culture.”—Fareed Zakaria, Newsweek“What Fast Food Nation did for food service, this book does for
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Co-Existence

The Next Phase of AI

de Ethan Mollick ...

How do we live alongside machines that are sometimes smarter than us?We are entering a new era. AI systems can already outperform humans in some domains while failing spectacularly in others. They can act as tutors, collaborators, researchers, strategists, and creators...yet they can also produce falsehoods, generate convincing nonsense, and fail unpredictably. The challenge is no longer simply ... Leer más

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PEDIDO ANTICIPADO

How do we live alongside machines that are sometimes smarter than us?We are entering a new era. AI systems can already outperform humans in some domains while failing spectacularly in others. They can act as tutors, collaborators, researchers, strategists, and creators...yet they can also produce falsehoods, generate convincing nonsense, and fail unpredictably. The challenge is no longer simply
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Hyperscale

The Ambition and Excess of Big Tech's Data Empires

de Paris Marx ...

**LONGLISTED FOR THE 2026 FINANCIAL TIMES & STANDARD CHARTERED BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD“A tremendous contribution to a debate that is of existential importance to us all.” —Naomi Klein, bestselling author of Doppelganger“Hyperscale is a book Big Tech does not want you to read.” —Malcolm Harris, bestselling author of Palo AltoAn eye-opening account of how the data center boom is pushing our ... Leer más

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PEDIDO ANTICIPADO

**LONGLISTED FOR THE 2026 FINANCIAL TIMES & STANDARD CHARTERED BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD“A tremendous contribution to a debate that is of existential importance to us all.” —Naomi Klein, bestselling author of Doppelganger“Hyperscale is a book Big Tech does not want you to read.” —Malcolm Harris, bestselling author of Palo AltoAn eye-opening account of how the data center boom is pushing our
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For God, Country, and Coca-Cola

de Mark Pendergrast ...

The fizzy, “marvelously entertaining” (Los Angeles Times) story of the world’s favorite beverageFor God, Country & Coca-Cola is the definitive history of the great American soft drink and the company that makes it. From its origins as a patent medicine in Reconstruction Atlanta through its rise as the dominant consumer beverage of the American century, the story of Coke is as singular, appealing, ... Leer más

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The fizzy, “marvelously entertaining” (Los Angeles Times) story of the world’s favorite beverageFor God, Country & Coca-Cola is the definitive history of the great American soft drink and the company that makes it. From its origins as a patent medicine in Reconstruction Atlanta through its rise as the dominant consumer beverage of the American century, the story of Coke is as singular, appealing,
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Valley of Death

How Big Tech Is Fueling the Future of War

de Sharon Weinberger ...

Drawing on deep, exclusive reporting, a veteran national security correspondent reveals how a new military-industrial complex is arising from the cradle of Silicon Valley, with vast implications for American democracy and the global balance of power.Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and Alexander Karp. These tech titans are fast becoming some of the most powerful figures in the realm of national security, ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

Drawing on deep, exclusive reporting, a veteran national security correspondent reveals how a new military-industrial complex is arising from the cradle of Silicon Valley, with vast implications for American democracy and the global balance of power.Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and Alexander Karp. These tech titans are fast becoming some of the most powerful figures in the realm of national security,
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Managing Hospitality Organizations

Achieving Excellence in the Guest Experience

de Robert C. Ford, Michael C. Sturman ...

Managing Hospitality Organizations: Achieving Excellence in the Guest Experience, Third Edition takes students on a journey through the evolving service industry. Each chapter focuses on a core principle of hospitality management and is packed with practical advice, examples, and cases from some of the best companies in the service sector.Authors Robert C. Ford and Michael Sturman emphasize the ... Leer más

$116.99 USD

Managing Hospitality Organizations: Achieving Excellence in the Guest Experience, Third Edition takes students on a journey through the evolving service industry. Each chapter focuses on a core principle of hospitality management and is packed with practical advice, examples, and cases from some of the best companies in the service sector.Authors Robert C. Ford and Michael Sturman emphasize the
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Running the Show

The Essential Guide to Being a First Assistant Director

de Liz Gill ...

Whether it's a crew of two hundred shooting a cast of thousands on horseback, or a crew of twelve filming one person in a room, each and every successful movie production requires a strong First Assistant Director (AD) at its helm. In this new and updated edition, veteran First AD Liz Gill walks you through the entire filmmaking process through the perspective of the First AD, from pre-production, ... Leer más

$58.99 USD

Whether it's a crew of two hundred shooting a cast of thousands on horseback, or a crew of twelve filming one person in a room, each and every successful movie production requires a strong First Assistant Director (AD) at its helm. In this new and updated edition, veteran First AD Liz Gill walks you through the entire filmmaking process through the perspective of the First AD, from pre-production,
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The Looting Machine

Warlords, Oligarchs, Corporations, Smugglers, and the Theft of Africa's Wealth

de Tom Burgis ...

An “impressive” (Wall Street Journal) exposé of twenty-first century individuals and companies who have become obscenely rich from the resource trade in AfricaAfrica is the world’s poorest continent and, arguably, its richest. In The Looting Machine, Tom Burgis takes readers on a gripping journey into the world of the magnates and militiamen, the despots and jet-setting executives who gorge on ... Leer más

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An “impressive” (Wall Street Journal) exposé of twenty-first century individuals and companies who have become obscenely rich from the resource trade in AfricaAfrica is the world’s poorest continent and, arguably, its richest. In The Looting Machine, Tom Burgis takes readers on a gripping journey into the world of the magnates and militiamen, the despots and jet-setting executives who gorge on
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Energy

A Short History

de Vaclav Smil ...

With one famous equation, E=mc2, Einstein proved all matter can be described as energy. It is everywhere and everything.‘There is no author whose books I look forward to more than Vaclav Smil.’ Bill GatesTurn on a light. Start the car. Boil water. Eat. Move. Breathe. Everything is energy. But what exactly is it? And how can we best harness it without destroying the planet in the process?Renowned ... Leer más

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With one famous equation, E=mc2, Einstein proved all matter can be described as energy. It is everywhere and everything.‘There is no author whose books I look forward to more than Vaclav Smil.’ Bill GatesTurn on a light. Start the car. Boil water. Eat. Move. Breathe. Everything is energy. But what exactly is it? And how can we best harness it without destroying the planet in the process?Renowned
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Reclaiming Purpose

The University in an AI World

de Paul LeBlanc ...

A strategic framework for understanding how AI will transform higher educationIn Reclaiming Purpose: The University in an AI World, Paul LeBlanc, former President of Southern New Hampshire University and widely recognized as one of the most innovative educators in higher education, delivers a framing perspective for understanding artificial intelligence's impact on learning institutions. The book ... Leer más

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A strategic framework for understanding how AI will transform higher educationIn Reclaiming Purpose: The University in an AI World, Paul LeBlanc, former President of Southern New Hampshire University and widely recognized as one of the most innovative educators in higher education, delivers a framing perspective for understanding artificial intelligence's impact on learning institutions. The book
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How the Rich Get Richer

Your Ultimate Guide to Building Wealth

de Gabriel Shahin ...

Unlock the secrets behind building lasting wealth with How the Rich Get Richer by Gabriel Shahin. In this eye-opening guide, Gabriel, the Founder of Falcon Wealth Planning, shares his philosophy on smart investing, offering a refreshingly honest perspective on wealth management and financial planning. Unlike many advisors, Gabriel operates as a fee-only advisor—not commission-based—meaning his ... Leer más

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Unlock the secrets behind building lasting wealth with How the Rich Get Richer by Gabriel Shahin. In this eye-opening guide, Gabriel, the Founder of Falcon Wealth Planning, shares his philosophy on smart investing, offering a refreshingly honest perspective on wealth management and financial planning. Unlike many advisors, Gabriel operates as a fee-only advisor—not commission-based—meaning his
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Kitchen Confidential

the man behind the major motion picture TONY

de Anthony Bourdain ...

Anthony Bourdain, host of Parts Unknown, reveals "twenty-five years of sex, drugs, bad behavior and haute cuisine" in his breakout New York Times bestseller Kitchen Confidential.Bourdain spares no one's appetite when he told all about what happens behind the kitchen door. Bourdain uses the same "take-no-prisoners" attitude in his deliciously funny and shockingly delectable book, sure to delight ... Leer más

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Anthony Bourdain, host of Parts Unknown, reveals "twenty-five years of sex, drugs, bad behavior and haute cuisine" in his breakout New York Times bestseller Kitchen Confidential.Bourdain spares no one's appetite when he told all about what happens behind the kitchen door. Bourdain uses the same "take-no-prisoners" attitude in his deliciously funny and shockingly delectable book, sure to delight
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The Goal: 40th Anniversary Edition: A Process of Ongoing

de Eliyahu M. Goldratt, Jeff cox ...

Written in a fast-paced thriller style, The Goal, a gripping novel, is transforming management thinking throughout the world. It is a book to recommend to your friends in industry - even to your bosses - but not to your competitors. Alex Rogo is a harried plant manager working ever more desperately to try improve performance. His factory is rapidly heading for disaster. So is his marriage. He has ... Leer más

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Written in a fast-paced thriller style, The Goal, a gripping novel, is transforming management thinking throughout the world. It is a book to recommend to your friends in industry - even to your bosses - but not to your competitors. Alex Rogo is a harried plant manager working ever more desperately to try improve performance. His factory is rapidly heading for disaster. So is his marriage. He has
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Play Nice

The Rise, Fall, and Future Of Blizzard Entertainment

de Jason Schreier ...

**A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND AN NPR BEST BOOK OF 2024From a New York Times bestselling author and investigative journalist comes The Social Network for the video game industry: a riveting examination of Blizzard Entertainment's rise and shocking downfall—"A fast paced thrill ride, perfect for anyone who has ever played a video game" (Ben Mezrich).**For video game fans, the name Blizzard ... Leer más

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**A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND AN NPR BEST BOOK OF 2024From a New York Times bestselling author and investigative journalist comes The Social Network for the video game industry: a riveting examination of Blizzard Entertainment's rise and shocking downfall—"A fast paced thrill ride, perfect for anyone who has ever played a video game" (Ben Mezrich).**For video game fans, the name Blizzard
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The Premonition

A Pandemic Story

de Michael Lewis ...

**New York Times BestsellerFor those who could read between the lines, the censored news out of China was terrifying. But the president insisted there was nothing to worry about.**Fortunately, we are still a nation of skeptics. Fortunately, there are those among us who study pandemics and are willing to look unflinchingly at worst-case scenarios. Michael Lewis’s taut and brilliant nonfiction ... Leer más

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**New York Times BestsellerFor those who could read between the lines, the censored news out of China was terrifying. But the president insisted there was nothing to worry about.**Fortunately, we are still a nation of skeptics. Fortunately, there are those among us who study pandemics and are willing to look unflinchingly at worst-case scenarios. Michael Lewis’s taut and brilliant nonfiction
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Console Wars

Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle that Defined a Generation

de Blake J. Harris ...

Now a documentary on CBS All Access.Following the success of The Accidental Billionaires and Moneyball comes Console Wars—a mesmerizing, behind-the-scenes business thriller that chronicles the history of video games and how Sega, a small, scrappy gaming company led by an unlikely visionary and a team of rebels, took on the juggernaut Nintendo and revolutionized the video game industry.In 1990, ... Leer más

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Now a documentary on CBS All Access.Following the success of The Accidental Billionaires and Moneyball comes Console Wars—a mesmerizing, behind-the-scenes business thriller that chronicles the history of video games and how Sega, a small, scrappy gaming company led by an unlikely visionary and a team of rebels, took on the juggernaut Nintendo and revolutionized the video game industry.In 1990,
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Careless People

A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism

de Sarah Wynn-Williams ...

**#1 New York Times BestsellerA NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK. NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY TIME, THE NEW YORKER, NPR, AP, THE ECONOMIST, SLATE, THE GLOBE AND MAIL,** SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, AND MORE!**“Careless People is darkly funny and genuinely shocking...Not only does [Sarah Wynn-Williams] have the storytelling chops to unspool a gripping narrative; she al... ... Leer más

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**#1 New York Times BestsellerA NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK. NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY TIME, THE NEW YORKER, NPR, AP, THE ECONOMIST, SLATE, THE GLOBE AND MAIL,** SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, AND MORE!**“Careless People is darkly funny and genuinely shocking...Not only does [Sarah Wynn-Williams] have the storytelling chops to unspool a gripping narrative; she al...
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Tobacco

A Cultural History of How an Exotic Plant Seduced Civilization

de Iain Gately ...

"A rich, complex history . . . Deeply engaging and witty" ( Los Angeles Times).Long before Columbus arrived in the New Word, tobacco was cultivated and enjoyed by the indigenous inhabitants of the Americas, who used it for medicinal, religious, and social purposes. But when Europeans began to colonize the American continents, it became something else entirely—a cultural touchstone of pleasure and ... Leer más

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"A rich, complex history . . . Deeply engaging and witty" ( Los Angeles Times).Long before Columbus arrived in the New Word, tobacco was cultivated and enjoyed by the indigenous inhabitants of the Americas, who used it for medicinal, religious, and social purposes. But when Europeans began to colonize the American continents, it became something else entirely—a cultural touchstone of pleasure and
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Going Infinite

The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon

de Michael Lewis ...

**AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWith a new afterword on Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial and its aftermathOne of the New Yorker’s Best Books of 2023 • One of PureWow’s 42 Books to Gift in 2023 This Year • One of Fortune’s Best Crypto Books of 2023“Going Infinite is in many ways Lewis at his best. He marshals a complex global story without losing sight of the delightful and revealing human ... Leer más

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**AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWith a new afterword on Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial and its aftermathOne of the New Yorker’s Best Books of 2023 • One of PureWow’s 42 Books to Gift in 2023 This Year • One of Fortune’s Best Crypto Books of 2023“Going Infinite is in many ways Lewis at his best. He marshals a complex global story without losing sight of the delightful and revealing human
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Jim Henson

The Biography

de Brian Jay Jones ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • For the first time ever—a comprehensive biography of one of the twentieth century’s most innovative creative artists: the incomparable, irreplaceable Jim HensonHe was a gentle dreamer whose genial bearded visage was recognized around the world, but most people got to know him only through the iconic characters born of his fertile imagination: Kermit the Frog, Bert and ... Leer más

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • For the first time ever—a comprehensive biography of one of the twentieth century’s most innovative creative artists: the incomparable, irreplaceable Jim HensonHe was a gentle dreamer whose genial bearded visage was recognized around the world, but most people got to know him only through the iconic characters born of his fertile imagination: Kermit the Frog, Bert and
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The Quest

Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the Modern World

de Daniel Yergin ...

**“A sprawling story richly textured with original material, quirky details and amusing anecdotes . . .” —Wall Street Journal“It is a cause for celebration that Yergin has returned with his perspective on a very different landscape . . . [I]t is impossible to think of a better introduction to the essentials of energy in the 21st century. The Quest is . . . the definitive guide to how we got here.” ... Leer más

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**“A sprawling story richly textured with original material, quirky details and amusing anecdotes . . .” —Wall Street Journal“It is a cause for celebration that Yergin has returned with his perspective on a very different landscape . . . [I]t is impossible to think of a better introduction to the essentials of energy in the 21st century. The Quest is . . . the definitive guide to how we got here.”
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