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The Chaos Machine

The Inside Story of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds and Our World

de Max Fisher ...

Finalist for the Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in JournalismFrom a New York Times investigative reporter, this “authoritative and devastating account of the impacts of social media” (New York Times Book Review)tracks the high-stakes inside story of how Big Tech’s breakneck race to drive engagement—and profits—at all costs fractured the world. The Chaos Machine is “an essential book for ... Leer más

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Finalist for the Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in JournalismFrom a New York Times investigative reporter, this “authoritative and devastating account of the impacts of social media” (New York Times Book Review)tracks the high-stakes inside story of how Big Tech’s breakneck race to drive engagement—and profits—at all costs fractured the world. The Chaos Machine is “an essential book for
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Palo Alto

A History of California, Capitalism, and the World

de Malcolm Harris ...

The history of Silicon Valley, from railroads to microchips, is a story of disruption and destruction, told for the first time in this comprehensive, jaw-dropping narrative.“Extraordinary.” —Greg Grandin, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The End of the MythPalo Alto’s weather is temperate, its people are educated and enterprising, its corporations are spiritually and materially ambitious and ... Leer más

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The history of Silicon Valley, from railroads to microchips, is a story of disruption and destruction, told for the first time in this comprehensive, jaw-dropping narrative.“Extraordinary.” —Greg Grandin, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The End of the MythPalo Alto’s weather is temperate, its people are educated and enterprising, its corporations are spiritually and materially ambitious and
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The Nerd Reich

Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy

de Gil Durán ...

INSTANT 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 ... Leer más

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INSTANT 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
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Press Reset

Ruin and Recovery in the Video Game Industry

de Jason Schreier ...

From the bestselling author of Blood, Sweat, and Pixels comes the next definitive, behind-the-scenes account of the video game industry: how some of the past decade's most renowned studios fell apart—and the stories, both triumphant and tragic, of what happened next.Jason Schreier's groundbreaking reporting has earned him a place among the preeminent investigative journalists covering the world of ... Leer más

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From the bestselling author of Blood, Sweat, and Pixels comes the next definitive, behind-the-scenes account of the video game industry: how some of the past decade's most renowned studios fell apart—and the stories, both triumphant and tragic, of what happened next.Jason Schreier's groundbreaking reporting has earned him a place among the preeminent investigative journalists covering the world of
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How We Do Harm

A Doctor Breaks Ranks About Being Sick in America

de Otis Webb Brawley, Paul Goldberg ...

"A raw and honest portrayal. . . . As we discuss the transformation of health care in this country, put Dr. Brawley's book at the top of your list." —Sanjay Gupta, Associate Chief of Neurosurgery Grady Memorial Hospital, Chief Medical Correspondent, CNNHow We Do Harm exposes the underbelly of healthcare today—the overtreatment of the rich, the under treatment of the poor, the financial conflicts ... Leer más

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"A raw and honest portrayal. . . . As we discuss the transformation of health care in this country, put Dr. Brawley's book at the top of your list." —Sanjay Gupta, Associate Chief of Neurosurgery Grady Memorial Hospital, Chief Medical Correspondent, CNNHow We Do Harm exposes the underbelly of healthcare today—the overtreatment of the rich, the under treatment of the poor, the financial conflicts
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Narconomics

How to Run a Drug Cartel

de Tom Wainwright ...

Picking his way through Andean cocaine fields, Central American prisons, Colorado pot shops, and the online drug dens of the Dark Web, Tom Wainwright provides a “a lively and engaging book, informed by both dogged reporting and gleanings from academic research” (The Washington Post)How does a budding cartel boss succeed (and survive) in the 300 billion illegal drug business? By learning from the ... Leer más

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Picking his way through Andean cocaine fields, Central American prisons, Colorado pot shops, and the online drug dens of the Dark Web, Tom Wainwright provides a “a lively and engaging book, informed by both dogged reporting and gleanings from academic research” (The Washington Post)How does a budding cartel boss succeed (and survive) in the 300 billion illegal drug business? By learning from the
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Coding Kids

Big Tech's Battle to Remake Public Schools

de Natasha Singer ...

The inside story of how Big Tech catalyzed, co-opted, and ultimately came to capture computer science and AI education in America.Fourth graders doing Google-branded coding lessons. Amazon schooling seventh graders on its warehouse robots. Advanced Placement computing courses from Microsoft and Apple. Many educators and parents would object if Exxon wrote their school’s climate curriculum—or if ... Leer más

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The inside story of how Big Tech catalyzed, co-opted, and ultimately came to capture computer science and AI education in America.Fourth graders doing Google-branded coding lessons. Amazon schooling seventh graders on its warehouse robots. Advanced Placement computing courses from Microsoft and Apple. Many educators and parents would object if Exxon wrote their school’s climate curriculum—or if
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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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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 Soul of A New Machine

de Tracy Kidder ...

Tracy Kidder's "riveting" (Washington Post) story of one company's efforts to bring a new microcomputer to market won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award and has become essential reading for understanding the history of the American tech industry.Computers have changed since 1981, when The Soul of a New Machine first examined the culture of the computer revolution. What has not ... Leer más

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Tracy Kidder's "riveting" (Washington Post) story of one company's efforts to bring a new microcomputer to market won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award and has become essential reading for understanding the history of the American tech industry.Computers have changed since 1981, when The Soul of a New Machine first examined the culture of the computer revolution. What has not
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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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Reclaiming Art in the Age of Artifice

de J.F. Martel ...

A compelling call to rediscover the transformative power of art in an age of distraction, coercion, and spectacle – featuring an introduction from Pulitzer Prize–winning author Donna TarttIn Reclaiming Art in the Age of Artifice, J. F. Martel offers a compelling and incisive meditation on the nature of art in a world dominated by invasive media, rampant consumer culture, and artificial ... Leer más

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A compelling call to rediscover the transformative power of art in an age of distraction, coercion, and spectacle – featuring an introduction from Pulitzer Prize–winning author Donna TarttIn Reclaiming Art in the Age of Artifice, J. F. Martel offers a compelling and incisive meditation on the nature of art in a world dominated by invasive media, rampant consumer culture, and artificial
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The Creative Gene

How books, movies, and music inspired the creator of Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid

de Hideo Kojima ...

Series series The Creative Gene
Ever since he was a child, Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima was a voracious consumer of movies, music, and books. They ignited his passion for stories and storytelling, and the results can be seen in his groundbreaking, iconic video games. Now the head of independent studio Kojima Productions, Kojima’s enthusiasm for entertainment media has never waned. This collection of ... Leer más

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Ever since he was a child, Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima was a voracious consumer of movies, music, and books. They ignited his passion for stories and storytelling, and the results can be seen in his groundbreaking, iconic video games. Now the head of independent studio Kojima Productions, Kojima’s enthusiasm for entertainment media has never waned. This collection of
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The Next Marketing

From Molecule to Mindset—How Doctors Decide and How Marketers Can Win the Script

de Harshit Jain ...

In an era where physicians face overwhelming information overload and cognitive scarcity, traditional marketing approaches are failing. Healthcare professionals spend six hours daily navigating digital systems, and many of them feel overwhelmed by promotional content. The solution? Nudges.The Next Marketing reveals how behavioral science is transforming pharmaceutical marketing and healthcare ... Leer más

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In an era where physicians face overwhelming information overload and cognitive scarcity, traditional marketing approaches are failing. Healthcare professionals spend six hours daily navigating digital systems, and many of them feel overwhelmed by promotional content. The solution? Nudges.The Next Marketing reveals how behavioral science is transforming pharmaceutical marketing and healthcare
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Hit Men

Power Brokers and Fast Money Inside the Music Business

de Fredric Dannen ...

Copiously researched and documented, Hit Men is the highly controversial portrait of the pop music industry in all its wild, ruthless glory: the insatiable greed and ambition; the enormous egos; the fierce struggles for profits and power; the vendettas, rivalries, shakedowns, and payoffs. Chronicling the evolution of America's largest music labels from the Tin Pan Alley days to the present day, ... Leer más

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Copiously researched and documented, Hit Men is the highly controversial portrait of the pop music industry in all its wild, ruthless glory: the insatiable greed and ambition; the enormous egos; the fierce struggles for profits and power; the vendettas, rivalries, shakedowns, and payoffs. Chronicling the evolution of America's largest music labels from the Tin Pan Alley days to the present day,
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EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN LOGISTICS

de Matthew N SADIKU ...

We live in a technologically driven world. Logistics is the art and science of managing the flow of goods and services from their point of origin to their point of consumption. It plays an important role in building and running the economy of any country. Today, logistics and technology are integrated, so that the growth and efficiency of the logistics industry can be enhanced. The logistics ... Leer más

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We live in a technologically driven world. Logistics is the art and science of managing the flow of goods and services from their point of origin to their point of consumption. It plays an important role in building and running the economy of any country. Today, logistics and technology are integrated, so that the growth and efficiency of the logistics industry can be enhanced. The logistics
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Unsavory Truth

How Food Companies Skew the Science of What We Eat

de Marion Nestle ...

A James Beard Award-winner and the author of What to Eat and Soda Politics, leading nutritionist Marion Nestle exposes how the food industry corrupts scientific research for profit.Is chocolate heart-healthy? Does yogurt prevent type 2 diabetes? Do pomegranates help cheat death? News accounts bombard us with such amazing claims, report them as science, and influence what we eat. Yet, as Marion ... Leer más

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A James Beard Award-winner and the author of What to Eat and Soda Politics, leading nutritionist Marion Nestle exposes how the food industry corrupts scientific research for profit.Is chocolate heart-healthy? Does yogurt prevent type 2 diabetes? Do pomegranates help cheat death? News accounts bombard us with such amazing claims, report them as science, and influence what we eat. Yet, as Marion
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How to Make Things Faster

Lessons in Performance from Technology and Everyday Life

de Cary Millsap ...

Slow systems are frustrating. They waste time and money. But making consistently great decisions about performance can be easy, if you understand what's going on. This book explains in a clear and thoughtful voice why systems perform the way they do. It's for anybody who's curious about how computer programs and other processes use their time and about what you can do to improve them.Through a mix ... Leer más

$34.99 USD

Slow systems are frustrating. They waste time and money. But making consistently great decisions about performance can be easy, if you understand what's going on. This book explains in a clear and thoughtful voice why systems perform the way they do. It's for anybody who's curious about how computer programs and other processes use their time and about what you can do to improve them.Through a mix
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Become an Effective Software Engineering Manager

de Dr. James Stanier ...

Software startups make global headlines every day. As technology companies succeed and grow, so do their engineering departments. In your career, you'll may suddenly get the opportunity to lead teams: to become a manager. But this is often uncharted territory. How can you decide whether this career move is right for you? And if you do, what do you need to learn to succeed? Where do you start? How ... Leer más

$28.99 USD

Software startups make global headlines every day. As technology companies succeed and grow, so do their engineering departments. In your career, you'll may suddenly get the opportunity to lead teams: to become a manager. But this is often uncharted territory. How can you decide whether this career move is right for you? And if you do, what do you need to learn to succeed? Where do you start? How
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Vibe Coding

Building Production-Grade Software With GenAI, Chat, Agents, and Beyond

de Gene Kim, Steve Yegge ...

GenAI is fundamentally changing the world of software development like nothing since the internet. Vibe Coding is a first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking book that shows developers how to embrace this new frontier.Science fiction is now reality. Programmers no longer need to toil over code and syntax. They can now describe what they want and watch it materialize instantly. Welcome to the future—Vibe ... Leer más

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GenAI is fundamentally changing the world of software development like nothing since the internet. Vibe Coding is a first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking book that shows developers how to embrace this new frontier.Science fiction is now reality. Programmers no longer need to toil over code and syntax. They can now describe what they want and watch it materialize instantly. Welcome to the future—Vibe
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The Playbook

The Hidden Forces Shaping Winners and Losers in the Modern NFL

de Joshua Robinson, Jonathan Clegg ...

New York Times bestselling authors Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg turn their sharp reporting and propulsive writing to the NFL, going inside the most influential and successful teams—including the Eagles, the Ravens, and the Rams—and showing what it takes to build winning teams in the most competitive, brutal sports league in the world.The NFL is the toughest league in the world in which to ... Leer más

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New York Times bestselling authors Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg turn their sharp reporting and propulsive writing to the NFL, going inside the most influential and successful teams—including the Eagles, the Ravens, and the Rams—and showing what it takes to build winning teams in the most competitive, brutal sports league in the world.The NFL is the toughest league in the world in which to
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Plastic Inc.

The Secret History and Shocking Future of Big Oil's Biggest Bet

de Beth Gardiner ...

**A New York Times Book Review Editors’ ChoiceAn extraordinary exposé of the industry flooding our world with plastic—and now ramping up to make more than ever“A compelling true-crime story.” —Zoë Schlanger, The New York Times Book Review“Deeply researched, sharply written, and totally compelling.” —Elizabeth Kolbert, author of the The Sixth Extinction“It is impossible not to compare Beth Gardiner ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

**A New York Times Book Review Editors’ ChoiceAn extraordinary exposé of the industry flooding our world with plastic—and now ramping up to make more than ever“A compelling true-crime story.” —Zoë Schlanger, The New York Times Book Review“Deeply researched, sharply written, and totally compelling.” —Elizabeth Kolbert, author of the The Sixth Extinction“It is impossible not to compare Beth Gardiner
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How to Rule the World

An Education in Power at Stanford University

de Theo Baker ...

**The instant New York Times bestseller • Named a Best Book of the Year (So Far) by New York Times, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and Apple Books“A rigorous, self-assured, propulsive, at times terrifying portrait of a dweebocracy that ‘sets the agenda for the planet’ . . . in the tradition of Michael Lewis’s Wall Street chronicle Liar’s Poker.” —The New York Times“A romp and rollick of a read.” —Andrew ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

**The instant New York Times bestseller • Named a Best Book of the Year (So Far) by New York Times, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and Apple Books“A rigorous, self-assured, propulsive, at times terrifying portrait of a dweebocracy that ‘sets the agenda for the planet’ . . . in the tradition of Michael Lewis’s Wall Street chronicle Liar’s Poker.” —The New York Times“A romp and rollick of a read.” —Andrew
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Empire of Pain

The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty

de Patrick Radden Keefe ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR • A grand, devastating portrait of three generations of the Sackler family, famed for their philanthropy, whose fortune was built by Valium and whose reputation was destroyed by OxyContin. From the prize-winning and bestselling author of Say Nothing."A real-life version of the HBO series Succession with a lethal sting in its ... Leer más

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR • A grand, devastating portrait of three generations of the Sackler family, famed for their philanthropy, whose fortune was built by Valium and whose reputation was destroyed by OxyContin. From the prize-winning and bestselling author of Say Nothing."A real-life version of the HBO series Succession with a lethal sting in its
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