Fire In The Valley

Author : Michael Swaine,Paul Freiberger
Publisher : Pragmatic Bookshelf
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-20
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781680503524

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Fire in the Valley by Michael Swaine,Paul Freiberger Pdf

In the 1970s, while their contemporaries were protesting the computer as a tool of dehumanization and oppression, a motley collection of college dropouts, hippies, and electronics fanatics were engaged in something much more subversive. Obsessed with the idea of getting computer power into their own hands, they launched from their garages a hobbyist movement that grew into an industry, and ultimately a social and technological revolution. What they did was invent the personal computer: not just a new device, but a watershed in the relationship between man and machine. This is their story. Fire in the Valley is the definitive history of the personal computer, drawn from interviews with the people who made it happen, written by two veteran computer writers who were there from the start. Working at InfoWorld in the early 1980s, Swaine and Freiberger daily rubbed elbows with people like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates when they were creating the personal computer revolution. A rich story of colorful individuals, Fire in the Valley profiles these unlikely revolutionaries and entrepreneurs, such as Ed Roberts of MITS, Lee Felsenstein at Processor Technology, and Jack Tramiel of Commodore, as well as Jobs and Gates in all the innocence of their formative years. This completely revised and expanded third edition brings the story to its completion, chronicling the end of the personal computer revolution and the beginning of the post-PC era. It covers the departure from the stage of major players with the deaths of Steve Jobs and Douglas Engelbart and the retirements of Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer; the shift away from the PC to the cloud and portable devices; and what the end of the PC era means for issues such as personal freedom and power, and open source vs. proprietary software.

Author : Paul Freiberger,Michael Swaine
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0071358951

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Fire in the Valley by Paul Freiberger,Michael Swaine Pdf

Definitive account of how the PC came to transform the world today- and will shape the century ahead.

Author : John August
Publisher : Roaring Brook Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781626728134

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Arlo Finch in the Valley of Fire by John August Pdf

Arlo Finch in the Valley of Fire is the first book in a spellbinding fantasy adventure series by screenwriter John August. Some trails lead to magic. Some lead to danger. As Arlo looked around, the walls of his room began to vanish, revealing a moonlit forest. Only his bed remained, and the frame of his window, through which he saw the girl. The world on her side of the glass was sparkling with silver and gold, like a palace made of autumn leaves. She looked off to her right. Someone was coming. Her words came in an urgent whisper: "If I can see you, they can see you . . . Be careful, Arlo Finch.” Arlo Finch thought becoming a Ranger meant learning wilderness skills, like camping and knots. But upon arriving in the tiny town of Pine Mountain, Colorado, Arlo soon learns there's so much more. His new friends Indra and Wu teach him how to harness the wild magic seeping in from the mysterious Long Woods—a parallel realm of wonder and danger. First he must master the basics, including snaplights, thunderclaps and identifying supernatural creatures. But Arlo Finch is no ordinary Ranger, and this is no ordinary time. A dark and ancient force is sending threats into the real world . . . our world. Through perilous adventures and close calls, Arlo is awakened to his unique destiny—but the obstacles he faces will test the foundations of the Ranger's Vow: loyalty, bravery, kindness, and truth. A Junior Library Guild selection

Author : Steven Kotler,Jamie Wheal
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780062429674

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Stealing Fire by Steven Kotler,Jamie Wheal Pdf

National Bestseller CNBC and Strategy + Business Best Business Book of the Year It’s the biggest revolution you’ve never heard of, and it’s hiding in plain sight. Over the past decade, Silicon Valley executives like Eric Schmidt and Elon Musk, Special Operators like the Navy SEALs and the Green Berets, and maverick scientists like Sasha Shulgin and Amy Cuddy have turned everything we thought we knew about high performance upside down. Instead of grit, better habits, or 10,000 hours, these trailblazers have found a surprising short cut. They're harnessing rare and controversial states of consciousness to solve critical challenges and outperform the competition. New York Times bestselling author Steven Kotler and high performance expert Jamie Wheal spent four years investigating the leading edges of this revolution—from the home of SEAL Team Six to the Googleplex, the Burning Man festival, Richard Branson’s Necker Island, Red Bull’s training center, Nike’s innovation team, and the United Nations’ Headquarters. And what they learned was stunning: In their own ways, with differing languages, techniques, and applications, every one of these groups has been quietly seeking the same thing: the boost in information and inspiration that altered states provide. Today, this revolution is spreading to the mainstream, fueling a trillion dollar underground economy and forcing us to rethink how we can all lead richer, more productive, more satisfying lives. Driven by four accelerating forces—psychology, neurobiology, technology and pharmacology—we are gaining access to and insights about some of the most contested and misunderstood terrain in history. Stealing Fire is a provocative examination of what’s actually possible; a guidebook for anyone who wants to radically upgrade their life.

Author : Rick Joyner
Publisher : Morningstar Publications Inc.
Page : 1 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781607086963

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The Valley by Rick Joyner Pdf

Book Two—Fire on the Mountain Series In this thought-provoking prophetic allegory written in the genre of The Final Quest, author Rick Joynertakes you on a journey of learning how to defeat the enemy, both within and without. Trek through the Valley of the Shadow of Death with a band of bold Christians as they discover strategies to overcome enemy strongholds, defeat death, and set the captives free. Along the way, you’ll experience the joys of close fellowship while gleaning wisdom from Elijah, Enoch, and a very special dinner host—the Lord Himself.

Author : G. William Fiero
Publisher : Kc Publications
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0916122174

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Nevada's Valley of Fire by G. William Fiero Pdf

A Nevada state park, these vivid cliffs of red and white sandstone set in the Mojave Desert tell a story of powerful Earth forces, adapting life forms, and early man. This 9 x 12 book is overflowing with beautiful photos and interpretive text on this National Park for your enjoyment.

Author : Kevin Wilson
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780062913487

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Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson Pdf

A New York Times Bestseller • A Read with Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick! Named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, People, Entertainment Weekly, USA Today, TIME, The A.V. Club, Buzzfeed, and PopSugar “I can’t believe how good this book is.... It’s wholly original. It’s also perfect.... Wilson writes with such a light touch.... The brilliance of the novel [is] that it distracts you with these weirdo characters and mesmerizing and funny sentences and then hits you in a way you didn’t see coming. You’re laughing so hard you don’t even realize that you’ve suddenly caught fire.” —Taffy Brodesser-Akner, author of Fleishman is in Trouble, New York Times Book Review From the New York Times bestselling author of The Family Fang, a moving and uproarious novel about a woman who finds meaning in her life when she begins caring for two children with a remarkable ability. Lillian and Madison were unlikely roommates and yet inseparable friends at their elite boarding school. But then Lillian had to leave the school unexpectedly in the wake of a scandal and they’ve barely spoken since. Until now, when Lillian gets a letter from Madison pleading for her help. Madison’s twin stepkids are moving in with her family and she wants Lillian to be their caretaker. However, there’s a catch: the twins spontaneously combust when they get agitated, flames igniting from their skin in a startling but beautiful way. Lillian is convinced Madison is pulling her leg, but it’s the truth. Thinking of her dead-end life at home, the life that has consistently disappointed her, Lillian figures she has nothing to lose. Over the course of one humid, demanding summer, Lillian and the twins learn to trust each other—and stay cool—while also staying out of the way of Madison’s buttoned-up politician husband. Surprised by her own ingenuity yet unused to the intense feelings of protectiveness she feels for them, Lillian ultimately begins to accept that she needs these strange children as much as they need her—urgently and fiercely. Couldn’t this be the start of the amazing life she’d always hoped for? With white-hot wit and a big, tender heart, Kevin Wilson has written his best book yet—a most unusual story of parental love.

Author : Michèle Dufresne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1603432930

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The Fire on the Mountain by Michèle Dufresne Pdf

n this Ethiopian folktale, young Abdul toils as a servant boy but longs to own a bakery. When his wealthy employer challenges him to spend a night atop a cold mountain, Abdul takes the bet, hoping to earn a better life.

Author : Thomas S. Mullaney,Benjamin Peters,Mar Hicks,Kavita Philip
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-09
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780262539739

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Your Computer Is on Fire by Thomas S. Mullaney,Benjamin Peters,Mar Hicks,Kavita Philip Pdf

Technology scholars declare an emergency: attention must be paid to the inequality, marginalization, and biases woven into our technological systems. This book sounds an alarm: we can no longer afford to be lulled into complacency by narratives of techno-utopianism, or even techno-neutrality. We should not be reassured by such soothing generalities as "human error," "virtual reality," or "the cloud." We need to realize that nothing is virtual: everything that "happens online," "virtually," or "autonomously" happens offline first, and often involves human beings whose labor is deliberately kept invisible. Everything is IRL. In Your Computer Is on Fire, technology scholars train a spotlight on the inequality, marginalization, and biases woven into our technological systems.

Author : Caitlin Prozonic
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1603431454

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How Coyote Brought Fire to the People by Caitlin Prozonic Pdf

The trickster Coyote helps people stay warm through the winter in this Native American folktale.

Author : Carla Funk
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781771645164

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Mennonite Valley Girl by Carla Funk Pdf

“In luminous prose that effortlessly portrays the intimate and familiar pangs of growing up, Funk captivates from the get-go, and the ’80s nostalgia will hit the spot for those who came of age amid skyscraper bangs, acid-washed jeans, and the ubiquity of teen heartthrob Kirk Cameron. These small-town stories are big on charm.” —Publishers Weekly A funny and whip-smart memoir about a feisty young woman’s quest for independence in an isolated Mennonite community. Carla Funk is a teenager with her hands on the church piano keys and her feet edging ever closer to the flames. Coming of age in a remote and forested valley—a place rich in Mennonites, loggers, and dutiful wives who submit to their husbands—she knows her destiny is to marry, have babies, and join the church ladies’ sewing circle. But she feels an increasing urge to push the limits of her religion and the small town that cannot contain her desires for much longer. Teenage (Mennonite) angst at its finest: Carla questions the patriarchal norms of Mennonite society and yearns to break free. She’ll start by lighting her driveway on fire …. A family story: the perfect gift for mothers, daughters, sisters, and fathers and sons. Pitch-perfect 1980s nostalgia: remember Jordache jeans? For readers of Miriam Toews: heart wrenching and humorous descriptions of Mennonite life. At once a coming-of-age story, a contemplation on meaning, morality, and destiny, and a hilarious time capsule of 1980s adolescence, Mennonite Valley Girl offers the best kind of escapist reading for anyone who loves small towns, or who was lucky enough to grow up in one.

Author : Richard Llewellyn
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2009-06-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781439164938

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How Green Was My Valley by Richard Llewellyn Pdf

"How Green Was My Valley" is Richard Llewellyn's bestselling -- and timeless -- classic and the basis of a beloved film. As Huw Morgan is about to leave home forever, he reminisces about the golden days of his youth when South Wales still prospered, when coal dust had not yet blackened the valley. Drawn simply and lovingly, with a crisp Welsh humor, Llewellyn's characters fight, love, laugh and cry, creating an indelible portrait of a people.

Author : Terence M. Currie
Publisher : Creative Bound
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105215354742

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The Ottawa Valley's Great Fire of 1870 by Terence M. Currie Pdf

Author : Philip Fracassi
Publisher : Tor Nightfire
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781250879042

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Boys in the Valley by Philip Fracassi Pdf

“Old-school horror.” ―Stephen King The Exorcist meets Lord of the Flies, by way of Midnight Mass, in Boys in the Valley, a brilliant coming-of-age tale from award-winning author Philip Fracassi. An Esquire Best Horror Book of 2023! “A sublimely chilling story.” —Library Journal, STARRED review St. Vincent's Orphanage for Boys. Early twentieth century, in a remote valley in Pennsylvania. Here, under the watchful eyes of several priests, thirty boys work, learn, and worship. Peter Barlow, orphaned as a child by a gruesome murder, has made a new life here. As he approaches adulthood, he has friends, a future...a family. Then, late one stormy night, a group of men arrive at their door, one of whom is badly wounded, occult symbols carved into his flesh. His death releases an ancient evil that spreads like sickness, infecting St. Vincent's and the children within. Soon, boys begin acting differently, forming groups. Taking sides. Others turn up dead. Now Peter and those dear to him must choose sides of their own, each of them knowing their lives — and perhaps their eternal souls — are at risk. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : William C. Teie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : PSU:000056245622

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Firefighter's Handbook on Wildland Firefighting by William C. Teie Pdf

This text deals with the basics of wildland and forest firefighting. It has been totally revised and is now in full color.