Larry Ellison

Discover the fascinating story of the financiers and industrialists who rose to vast wealth and influence during the Gilded Age. This classic work explores the lives and legacies of infamous figures like Rockefeller, Morgan, and Vanderbilt, providing an in-depth look at the era that shaped the future of the United States. Not just a series of biographies, but a genuine history that still resonates today.

This book explores the life and legacy of one of history's greatest military leaders. From his humble beginnings to his reign as Emperor of France, this biography delves into the political and personal life of Napoleon. Vincent Cronin's writing brings the complex figure to life, giving readers an inside look at the man behind the legend. With some wear on the cover and edges, this book is a great reading copy for anyone interested in history or military strategy.

Es la historia de un joven e intransigente arquitecto, de su violenta lucha en contra de los estándares y convenciones del mundo y de su explosiva relación con una hermosa mujer que lo amó apasionadamente. Novela audaz, original y brillantemente escrita, nos revela las vicisitudes de un hombre enfrentado a quienes intentan destruirlo. Ayn Rand es un fenómeno sin precedentes en la literatura moderna. Como sus héroes, ella sola se enfrentó a las doctrinas colectivistas y se convirtió en la más sobresaliente defensora de la libertad y el individualismo. El manantial, desde su aparición, se convirtió en un best seller mundial. Las ideas y propuestas de su autora han cambiado la vida de millones de lectores.

This is a user-friendly guide to the art and science of management from Andrew S. Grove, the president of America's leading manufacturer of computer chips. Groves recommendations are equally appropriate for sales managers, accountants, consultants, and teachers--anyone whose job entails getting a group of people to produce something of value. Adapting the innovations that have made Intel one of America's most successful corporations, High Output Management teaches you: what techniques and indicators you can use to make even corporate recruiting as precise and measurable as manufacturing how to turn your subordinates and coworkers into members of highly productive team how to motivate that team to attain peak performance every time Combining conceptual elegance with a practical understanding of the real-life scenarios that managers encounter every day, High Output Management is one of those rare books that have the power to revolutionize the way we work

A must-read for those in software project management, this influential book offers a blend of engineering facts and thought-provoking opinions from Fred Brooks, drawing from his experience on the IBM System/360 and OS/360 software system. Revisited 20 years later, the new chapters include a crisp summary of the original propositions, Brooks' current view on them, a reprint of his classic 1986 paper, and his thoughts on the assertion that "there will be no silver bullet within ten years." Discover insightful advice on managing complex projects and achieving conceptual integrity.

En la temporada de 1990-1991, el célebre periodista Sam Smith tuvo un acceso privilegiado al interior de la franquicia de los Chicago Bulls ―algo impensable hoy en día― y lo aprovechó para escribir uno de los mejores libros de deporte de la historia, "Las reglas de Jordan", donde reveló los secretos inconfesables de un año convulso que marcaría el futuro de la NBA. Intenso, fascinante y escandaloso a partes iguales, "Las reglas de Jordan" lo abarca todo: desde las tormentosas relaciones de Jordan con sus entrenadores y compañeros de equipo, las luchas de poder con la directiva, en particular con Jerry Krause, su obsesión por ser el máximo anotador, su negativa a compartir el balón en los minutos cruciales de los grandes partidos... El propio Jackson ―el gurú que, tras un inicio dubitativo, encontró la tecla que los llevó al éxito― y los compañeros de equipo de Michael, desde Scottie Pippen hasta Horace Grant pasando por Bill Cartwright o John Paxson entre otros, también cuentan su versión de los hechos. Y no se quedan cortos. "Las reglas de Jordan" sorprende por su intensidad, tensión y ritmo narrativo, pero sobre todo destaca por cómo es capaz de transportarnos al vestuario, al avión del equipo, al autobús, al banquillo, y hacernos sentir como si estuviéramos allí. Granular y personal como pocos, este libro marcó un antes y un después en la carrera del astro de Wilmington y en la percepción que el gran público tenía de él.

Experience the thrilling and treacherous early days of commercial aviation through the eyes of a pilot with this classic memoir. Ernest K. Gann's vivid storytelling takes you into the cockpit, giving you an intimate look at the triumphs and terrors of those who flew when flying was far from routine. The New York Times Book Review raves that Gann is "truly the artist" when it comes to drawing readers into the "shielded sanctum" of the cockpit. This is not just one man's story, but the story of all men who fly.

This biography covers the first 58 years of Winston Spencer Churchill, the adventurer, soldier, aristocrat, and statesman whose courageous vision guided the destiny of Imperial Britain during troubled times. It explores the captivating story of a remarkable man who looms today as one of the greatest figures of the 20th century.

This captivating volume covers the amazing series of events that shifted Europe from the Enlightenment to the age of democracy. Delve into the French Revolution, Napoleon's rise and fall, and the birth of Romanticism and active democracy in this remarkable work by Pulitzer Prize-winning historians Will and Ariel Durant.