Author: Michael Shawn Malone
Publisher: Broadway Business
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
The inside story of how one of America's most beloved companies--Apple Computer--took off like a high-tech rocket--only to come crashing to Earth twenty years later. No company in modern times has been as successful at capturing the public's imagination as Apple Computer. From its humble beginnings in a suburban garage, Apple sparked the personal computer revolution, and its products and founders--Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak--quickly became part of the American myth. But something happened to Apple as it stumbled toward a premature middle age. For ten years, it lived off its past glory and its extraordinary products. Then, almost overnight, it collapsed in a two-year free fall. How did Apple lose its way? Why did the world still care so deeply about a company that had lost its leadership position? Michael S. Malone, from the unique vantage point of having grown up with the company's founders, and having covered Apple and Silicon Valley for years, sets out to tell the gripping behind-the-scenes story--a story that is even zanier than the business world thought. In essence, Malone claims, with only a couple of incredible inventions (the Apple II and Macintosh), and backed by an arrogance matched only by its corporate ineptitude, Apple managed to create a multibillion-dollar house of cards. And, like a faulty program repeating itself in an infinite loop, Apple could never learn from its mistakes. The miracle was not that Apple went into free fall, but that it held up for so long. Within the pages of Infinite Loop, we discover a bruising portrait of the megalomaniacal Steve Jobs and an incompetent John Sculley, as well as the kind of political backstabbings, stupidmistakes, and overweening egos more typical of a soap opera than a corporate history. Infinite Loop is almost as wild and unpredictable, as exhilarating and gut-wrenching, as the story of Apple itself.
Infinite Loop
Author: Michael Shawn Malone
Publisher: Broadway Business
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
The inside story of how one of America's most beloved companies--Apple Computer--took off like a high-tech rocket--only to come crashing to Earth twenty years later. No company in modern times has been as successful at capturing the public's imagination as Apple Computer. From its humble beginnings in a suburban garage, Apple sparked the personal computer revolution, and its products and founders--Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak--quickly became part of the American myth. But something happened to Apple as it stumbled toward a premature middle age. For ten years, it lived off its past glory and its extraordinary products. Then, almost overnight, it collapsed in a two-year free fall. How did Apple lose its way? Why did the world still care so deeply about a company that had lost its leadership position? Michael S. Malone, from the unique vantage point of having grown up with the company's founders, and having covered Apple and Silicon Valley for years, sets out to tell the gripping behind-the-scenes story--a story that is even zanier than the business world thought. In essence, Malone claims, with only a couple of incredible inventions (the Apple II and Macintosh), and backed by an arrogance matched only by its corporate ineptitude, Apple managed to create a multibillion-dollar house of cards. And, like a faulty program repeating itself in an infinite loop, Apple could never learn from its mistakes. The miracle was not that Apple went into free fall, but that it held up for so long. Within the pages of Infinite Loop, we discover a bruising portrait of the megalomaniacal Steve Jobs and an incompetent John Sculley, as well as the kind of political backstabbings, stupidmistakes, and overweening egos more typical of a soap opera than a corporate history. Infinite Loop is almost as wild and unpredictable, as exhilarating and gut-wrenching, as the story of Apple itself.
Publisher: Broadway Business
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
The inside story of how one of America's most beloved companies--Apple Computer--took off like a high-tech rocket--only to come crashing to Earth twenty years later. No company in modern times has been as successful at capturing the public's imagination as Apple Computer. From its humble beginnings in a suburban garage, Apple sparked the personal computer revolution, and its products and founders--Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak--quickly became part of the American myth. But something happened to Apple as it stumbled toward a premature middle age. For ten years, it lived off its past glory and its extraordinary products. Then, almost overnight, it collapsed in a two-year free fall. How did Apple lose its way? Why did the world still care so deeply about a company that had lost its leadership position? Michael S. Malone, from the unique vantage point of having grown up with the company's founders, and having covered Apple and Silicon Valley for years, sets out to tell the gripping behind-the-scenes story--a story that is even zanier than the business world thought. In essence, Malone claims, with only a couple of incredible inventions (the Apple II and Macintosh), and backed by an arrogance matched only by its corporate ineptitude, Apple managed to create a multibillion-dollar house of cards. And, like a faulty program repeating itself in an infinite loop, Apple could never learn from its mistakes. The miracle was not that Apple went into free fall, but that it held up for so long. Within the pages of Infinite Loop, we discover a bruising portrait of the megalomaniacal Steve Jobs and an incompetent John Sculley, as well as the kind of political backstabbings, stupidmistakes, and overweening egos more typical of a soap opera than a corporate history. Infinite Loop is almost as wild and unpredictable, as exhilarating and gut-wrenching, as the story of Apple itself.
Infinite Loop
Author: Meghan O'Brien
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Inc
ISBN: 1602822824
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Regan O'Riley has just about given up hope that she will ever find a woman into shy, geeky programmers. She yearns for a connection, but can't seem to make the first move. Mel Raines knows all about making moves. After a childhood under the thumb of her alcoholic father, she avoids intimacy by drowning herself in fiery, fleeting encounters with strangers. When Regan and Mel meet in a straight bar, of all places, their chemistry is unmistakable. Before they can begin to explore their new relationship, Mel's world is rocked when a close friend is a victim in a shooting. Regan suggests they take a road trip to escape reality for a little while, and Mel is only too ready to shake things up. Together they embark upon a physical and emotional journey where they discover that breaking free of old habits may be the only way to change your life.
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Inc
ISBN: 1602822824
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Regan O'Riley has just about given up hope that she will ever find a woman into shy, geeky programmers. She yearns for a connection, but can't seem to make the first move. Mel Raines knows all about making moves. After a childhood under the thumb of her alcoholic father, she avoids intimacy by drowning herself in fiery, fleeting encounters with strangers. When Regan and Mel meet in a straight bar, of all places, their chemistry is unmistakable. Before they can begin to explore their new relationship, Mel's world is rocked when a close friend is a victim in a shooting. Regan suggests they take a road trip to escape reality for a little while, and Mel is only too ready to shake things up. Together they embark upon a physical and emotional journey where they discover that breaking free of old habits may be the only way to change your life.
Computer Science Programming Basics in Ruby
Author: Ophir Frieder
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 1449356850
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
If you know basic high-school math, you can quickly learn and apply the core concepts of computer science with this concise, hands-on book. Led by a team of experts, you’ll quickly understand the difference between computer science and computer programming, and you’ll learn how algorithms help you solve computing problems. Each chapter builds on material introduced earlier in the book, so you can master one core building block before moving on to the next. You’ll explore fundamental topics such as loops, arrays, objects, and classes, using the easy-to-learn Ruby programming language. Then you’ll put everything together in the last chapter by programming a simple game of tic-tac-toe. Learn how to write algorithms to solve real-world problems Understand the basics of computer architecture Examine the basic tools of a programming language Explore sequential, conditional, and loop programming structures Understand how the array data structure organizes storage Use searching techniques and comparison-based sorting algorithms Learn about objects, including how to build your own Discover how objects can be created from other objects Manipulate files and use their data in your software
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 1449356850
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
If you know basic high-school math, you can quickly learn and apply the core concepts of computer science with this concise, hands-on book. Led by a team of experts, you’ll quickly understand the difference between computer science and computer programming, and you’ll learn how algorithms help you solve computing problems. Each chapter builds on material introduced earlier in the book, so you can master one core building block before moving on to the next. You’ll explore fundamental topics such as loops, arrays, objects, and classes, using the easy-to-learn Ruby programming language. Then you’ll put everything together in the last chapter by programming a simple game of tic-tac-toe. Learn how to write algorithms to solve real-world problems Understand the basics of computer architecture Examine the basic tools of a programming language Explore sequential, conditional, and loop programming structures Understand how the array data structure organizes storage Use searching techniques and comparison-based sorting algorithms Learn about objects, including how to build your own Discover how objects can be created from other objects Manipulate files and use their data in your software
The House on Infinity Loop
Author: Bonnie K. T. Dillabough
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578575193
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Jenny inherited a house, a cat and a key from an aunt she had only met twice in her life. Jenny didn't realize that the moment she entered the house on infinity loop she would find the fate of everything she held dear in her hands. Thus begins the Dimensional Alliance series where nothing is what it seems.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578575193
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Jenny inherited a house, a cat and a key from an aunt she had only met twice in her life. Jenny didn't realize that the moment she entered the house on infinity loop she would find the fate of everything she held dear in her hands. Thus begins the Dimensional Alliance series where nothing is what it seems.
I Am a Strange Loop
Author: Douglas R. Hofstadter
Publisher: Basic Books (AZ)
ISBN: 0465030785
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
Argues that the key to understanding ourselves and consciousness is the "strange loop," a special kind of abstract feedback loop that inhabits the brain.
Publisher: Basic Books (AZ)
ISBN: 0465030785
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
Argues that the key to understanding ourselves and consciousness is the "strange loop," a special kind of abstract feedback loop that inhabits the brain.
Beginning AppleScript
Author: Stephen G. Kochan
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0764574000
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 602
Book Description
What is this book about? Geared toward programmers with no prior development knowledge, Beginning AppleScript serves as a comprehensive guide to using AppleScript on the Mac OS X platform. This title introduces the reader to AppleScript, and then illustrates how to efficiently start writing scripts through sample programs as each concept is introduced. Exercises at the end of each chapter allow the reader to test and demonstrate their knowledge on how to write functional scripts. The appendices include a list of other resources for additional developer information, and a summary of the language suitable for reference.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0764574000
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 602
Book Description
What is this book about? Geared toward programmers with no prior development knowledge, Beginning AppleScript serves as a comprehensive guide to using AppleScript on the Mac OS X platform. This title introduces the reader to AppleScript, and then illustrates how to efficiently start writing scripts through sample programs as each concept is introduced. Exercises at the end of each chapter allow the reader to test and demonstrate their knowledge on how to write functional scripts. The appendices include a list of other resources for additional developer information, and a summary of the language suitable for reference.
The Infinite Loop, Vol. 2: Nothing But the Truth
Author: Pierrick Colinet
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1684052416
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Twin Peaks-creepiness meets Orwellian madness in this self-contained sci-fi sequel, as Teddy travels back in time to a town where people are addicted to lies. Although she tried to reboot the future, Teddy's plan failed. While human anomalies are no longer executed merely for the crime of existing, they're forced to live in squalid refugee camps. Teddy and Ano want to fight for the rights of human anomalies, but they're about to find out how hard that can be, especially when powerful people want things to stay the same. After the smash success of the first volume of The Infinite Loop, series creators Elsa Charretier and Pierrick Colinet, joined by artist Daniele Di Nicuolo, return to an even darker version of their wildly imagined reality, where danger lurks around every corner and people refuse to accept truth. Filled with danger and tension that will keep readers at the edge of their seat, The Infinite Loop 2 may take place in a dark future, but it also provides a sharp critique of a modern era where truth has become a matter of debate.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1684052416
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Twin Peaks-creepiness meets Orwellian madness in this self-contained sci-fi sequel, as Teddy travels back in time to a town where people are addicted to lies. Although she tried to reboot the future, Teddy's plan failed. While human anomalies are no longer executed merely for the crime of existing, they're forced to live in squalid refugee camps. Teddy and Ano want to fight for the rights of human anomalies, but they're about to find out how hard that can be, especially when powerful people want things to stay the same. After the smash success of the first volume of The Infinite Loop, series creators Elsa Charretier and Pierrick Colinet, joined by artist Daniele Di Nicuolo, return to an even darker version of their wildly imagined reality, where danger lurks around every corner and people refuse to accept truth. Filled with danger and tension that will keep readers at the edge of their seat, The Infinite Loop 2 may take place in a dark future, but it also provides a sharp critique of a modern era where truth has become a matter of debate.
ECOOP 2011--Object-Oriented Programming
Author: Mira Mezini
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 364222654X
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 672
Book Description
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 25th European Conference on Object-Oriented Programming, ECOOP 2011, held in Lancaster, UK, in July 2011. The 26 revised full papers, presented together with three keynote lectures were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 100 submissions. The papers cover topics such as empirical studies, mining, understanding, recommending, modularity, modelling and refactoring, aliasing and ownership; as well as memory optimizations.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 364222654X
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 672
Book Description
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 25th European Conference on Object-Oriented Programming, ECOOP 2011, held in Lancaster, UK, in July 2011. The 26 revised full papers, presented together with three keynote lectures were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 100 submissions. The papers cover topics such as empirical studies, mining, understanding, recommending, modularity, modelling and refactoring, aliasing and ownership; as well as memory optimizations.
The Infinity Loop for Women
Author: Krista Vorse
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781979047425
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
Throughout The Infinity Loop for Women, Krista Vorse illustrates the principles of a new and healthy model for engaging and participating in all our relationships, by sharing her own transformational journey; she transmutes a history of abuse to become her most powerful, loving, and compassionate self. Through the marriage between her work in Organizational Development and spiritual growth, The Infinity Loop was created. This magical loop is a mental model we step into that's based on connection, awareness, and inquiry. This creates a learning container. We do this unapologetically, with humility, maturity, and childlike wonder. Grounded in our body, we're able to honor our instincts by listening to our gut and acting from our heart. But this doesn't mean we can't have our point of view challenged; it doesn't mean our assumptions can't be questioned so we can see where we have bypassed sound decision-making. If our thinking or sensing is sound, it can stand the test of connection, awareness, and inquiry. We're all learners in this loop. We learn how to love well while practicing elegant and intelligent self-care. The Infinity Loop is about our inner-work to be our best selves and to lead through our influence - which can take us beyond the traditional role limitations of the conventional corporate structure, and expands to all facets of groups and relationships. We transmute our pain into our superpowers by learning how to dissolve into love. We realize we're safe enough to allow ourselves to do that. Once we thought we were victims of the patriarchal system; now we realize we're Wonder Woman. Once we believed we were stuck; now we realize infinite possibilities await us in The Infinity Loop. We and our worlds are never the same. This self-help and personal growth for women book takes you into your heart, your body, and your mind. Your Infinite Self shows up with a power to change our world. Part confession, part teaching, part mystical musings, Krista weaves her wisdom and skill in developing others throughout The Infinity Loop. Through story, teaching, and reflection, some of what you'll experience in The Infinity Loop... Spiritual development Strengthen interpersonal communication skills Leadership development Preparing yourself through personal transformation Journal questions for deeper reflection Tools for connection, awareness, and inquiry How to Dialogue and transcend habitual patterns of relating How to work with our anger, egos, and pain in a way that serves Help in recovery from abuse Doing the inner-work for healing and transformation How to begin to have a contemplative heart and mind Strengthen your practice of mindfulness Inspiration to live your most courageous life Female empowerment It's going to change your life. It's going to change the world - because you're going to change the world!
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781979047425
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
Throughout The Infinity Loop for Women, Krista Vorse illustrates the principles of a new and healthy model for engaging and participating in all our relationships, by sharing her own transformational journey; she transmutes a history of abuse to become her most powerful, loving, and compassionate self. Through the marriage between her work in Organizational Development and spiritual growth, The Infinity Loop was created. This magical loop is a mental model we step into that's based on connection, awareness, and inquiry. This creates a learning container. We do this unapologetically, with humility, maturity, and childlike wonder. Grounded in our body, we're able to honor our instincts by listening to our gut and acting from our heart. But this doesn't mean we can't have our point of view challenged; it doesn't mean our assumptions can't be questioned so we can see where we have bypassed sound decision-making. If our thinking or sensing is sound, it can stand the test of connection, awareness, and inquiry. We're all learners in this loop. We learn how to love well while practicing elegant and intelligent self-care. The Infinity Loop is about our inner-work to be our best selves and to lead through our influence - which can take us beyond the traditional role limitations of the conventional corporate structure, and expands to all facets of groups and relationships. We transmute our pain into our superpowers by learning how to dissolve into love. We realize we're safe enough to allow ourselves to do that. Once we thought we were victims of the patriarchal system; now we realize we're Wonder Woman. Once we believed we were stuck; now we realize infinite possibilities await us in The Infinity Loop. We and our worlds are never the same. This self-help and personal growth for women book takes you into your heart, your body, and your mind. Your Infinite Self shows up with a power to change our world. Part confession, part teaching, part mystical musings, Krista weaves her wisdom and skill in developing others throughout The Infinity Loop. Through story, teaching, and reflection, some of what you'll experience in The Infinity Loop... Spiritual development Strengthen interpersonal communication skills Leadership development Preparing yourself through personal transformation Journal questions for deeper reflection Tools for connection, awareness, and inquiry How to Dialogue and transcend habitual patterns of relating How to work with our anger, egos, and pain in a way that serves Help in recovery from abuse Doing the inner-work for healing and transformation How to begin to have a contemplative heart and mind Strengthen your practice of mindfulness Inspiration to live your most courageous life Female empowerment It's going to change your life. It's going to change the world - because you're going to change the world!
AppleScript in a Nutshell
Author: Bruce W. Perry
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 1491946369
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
AppleScript in a Nutshell is the first complete reference to AppleScript, the popular programming language that gives both power users and sophisticated enterprise customers the important ability to automate repetitive tasks and customize applications. As the Macintosh continues to expand and solidify its base in the multimedia and publishing industries, AppleScript is the tool of choice on this platform for creating sophisticated time- and money-saving workflow applications (applets). These applets automate the processing and management of digital video, imaging, print, and web-based material. AppleScript is also gaining a foothold in scientific programming, as technical organizations adopt G4 CPU-based systems for advanced computing and scientific analysis. Finally, "power users" and script novices will find that AppleScript is a great everyday Mac programming tool, similar to Perl on Windows NT or Unix.In this well-organized and concise reference, AppleScript programmers will find: Detailed coverage of AppleScript Version 1.4 and beyond on Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. Complete descriptions of AppleScript language features, such as data types, flow-control statements, functions, object-oriented features (script objects and libraries), and other syntactical elements. Descriptions and hundreds of code samples on programming the various "scriptable" system components, such as the Finder, File Sharing, File Exchange, Network scripting, Web scripting, Apple System Profiler, the ColorSync program, and the numerous powerful language extensions called "osax" or scripting additions.Most other AppleScript books are hopelessly out of date. AppleScript in a Nutshell covers the latest updates and improvements with practical, easy to understand tips, including: Using AppleScript as a tool for distributed computing, an exciting development that Apple Computer calls "program linking over IP." Programmers can now do distributed computing with Macs over TCP/IP networks, including controlling remote applications with AppleScript and calling AppleScript methods on code libraries that are located on other machines. Using the Sherlock find application to automate web and network searching. Insights on scripting new Apple technologies such as Apple Data Detectors, Folder Actions, Keychain Access, and Apple Verifier.AppleScript in a Nutshell is a high-end handbook at a low-end price--an essential desktop reference that puts the full power of this user-friendly programming language into every AppleScript user's hands.
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 1491946369
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
AppleScript in a Nutshell is the first complete reference to AppleScript, the popular programming language that gives both power users and sophisticated enterprise customers the important ability to automate repetitive tasks and customize applications. As the Macintosh continues to expand and solidify its base in the multimedia and publishing industries, AppleScript is the tool of choice on this platform for creating sophisticated time- and money-saving workflow applications (applets). These applets automate the processing and management of digital video, imaging, print, and web-based material. AppleScript is also gaining a foothold in scientific programming, as technical organizations adopt G4 CPU-based systems for advanced computing and scientific analysis. Finally, "power users" and script novices will find that AppleScript is a great everyday Mac programming tool, similar to Perl on Windows NT or Unix.In this well-organized and concise reference, AppleScript programmers will find: Detailed coverage of AppleScript Version 1.4 and beyond on Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. Complete descriptions of AppleScript language features, such as data types, flow-control statements, functions, object-oriented features (script objects and libraries), and other syntactical elements. Descriptions and hundreds of code samples on programming the various "scriptable" system components, such as the Finder, File Sharing, File Exchange, Network scripting, Web scripting, Apple System Profiler, the ColorSync program, and the numerous powerful language extensions called "osax" or scripting additions.Most other AppleScript books are hopelessly out of date. AppleScript in a Nutshell covers the latest updates and improvements with practical, easy to understand tips, including: Using AppleScript as a tool for distributed computing, an exciting development that Apple Computer calls "program linking over IP." Programmers can now do distributed computing with Macs over TCP/IP networks, including controlling remote applications with AppleScript and calling AppleScript methods on code libraries that are located on other machines. Using the Sherlock find application to automate web and network searching. Insights on scripting new Apple technologies such as Apple Data Detectors, Folder Actions, Keychain Access, and Apple Verifier.AppleScript in a Nutshell is a high-end handbook at a low-end price--an essential desktop reference that puts the full power of this user-friendly programming language into every AppleScript user's hands.