RetailThe definitive story of Amazon.com, one of the most successful companies in the world, and of its driven, brilliant founder, Jeff Bezos. Amazon.com started off delivering books through the mail. But its visionary founder, Jeff Bezos, wasn't content with being a bookseller. He wanted Amazon to become the everything store, offering limitless selection and seductive convenience at disruptively low prices. To do so, he developed a corporate culture of relentless ambition and secrecy that's never been cracked. Until now. Brad Stone enjoyed unprecedented access to current and former Amazon employees and Bezos family members, giving readers the first in-depth, fly-on-the-wall account of life at Amazon. Compared to tech's other elite innovators--Jobs, Gates, Zuckerberg--Bezos is a private man. But he stands out for his restless pursuit of new markets, leading Amazon into risky new ventures like the Kindle and cloud computing, and transforming retail in the same way Henry Ford revolutionized manufacturing. THE EVERYTHING STORE will be the revealing, definitive biography of the company that placed one of the first and largest bets on the Internet and forever changed the way we shop and read. Review"Jeff Bezos is one of the most visionary, focused, and tenacious innovators of our era, and like Steve Jobs he transforms and invents industries. Brad Stone captures his passion and brilliance in this well-reported and compelling narrative." -- Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs "The Everything Store is a revelatory read for everyone--those selling and those sold to--who wants to understand the dynamics of the new digital economy. If you've ever one-clicked a purchase, you must read this book." -- Steven Levy, author of Hackers and In the PlexAbout the AuthorBrad Stone has covered Amazon and technology in Silicon Valley for over 14 years, for publications such as Newsweek and the New York Times. He is currently a senior writer for Bloomberg Businessweek and lives in San Francisco, California. Views: 51
The second book in an epic science fiction adventure series that chronicles the creation of the first interplanetary Starforce to battle humanity's descent into crime and corruption. When the Bureau Commander investigates a powerful Earth Senator, an attempt is made on his life. Faced with threats against the officers and families of the organisation, Captain Kaufman must lead his crew of the Intrepid against the Senator and his ruthless mercenaries before they are shut down or killed. Struggling with the conflicting paths of saving his colleagues from destruction and pursing a personal vendetta, Kaufman fights for the survival of everything they have built. Battling against a corrupt and powerful politician, Kaufman must be willing to break all the rules. The alternative is to see the Bureau he had sworn to protect destroyed forever. Starforce Ganymede is a classic action adventure set against the background of humanity's colonisation of the Solar System in the 24th century. Views: 51
‘Hello, My Name is Sonia Clemton, I am a supernaturally powered girl with special powers, trying to live an ordinary life as a doctor surgeon.” That ordinary human life of hers is shattered to pieces when she meets this deadly gorgeous Vampire Prince, Jake Hearten. But however unknown to her, by allowing Jake into her life, she is making it turn into a deadly life, full of danger everywhere... Views: 50
The tenth instalment of an epic twelve-book science fiction series that tells of humanity's desperate struggle to survive against an overwhelming alien invasion. The audacious escape from Earth had given humanity a chance of survival, but they find themselves in an unknown system that presents its own dangers. Even before they can move on, the fleet is struck by hidden forces embedded within both military and civilian craft. Taylor must fight to keep the precious few humans alive against an ever growing threat. Reconnaissance of the new system reveals the remnants of ancient alien technology and even the possibility of a new home, but Taylor soon finds out why their alien enemy, the Krys, fear the system so greatly. While Commander Kelly leads a desperate resistance on Earth, Taylor makes the most unexpected of discoveries. A discovery that could either end all their lives or give them hope of saving their homeworld. Battle Earth is a futuristic sci-fi action adventure that chronicles vast bloody battles following humanity's first reach into the stars. Views: 50
This is a short story: Brett Finlay killed himself. Things get weird when he regains consciousness right before his funeral. Views: 50
**The entire Space Cadets series (ACE 1 - 4):
Two hundred years ago, aliens came to earth. They abducted millions of people and then told the rest that they were going to evaluate humanity over the course of the next several hundred years. If the earthlings didn't measure up to their standards, they'd be back to eliminate them.
So guess what humanity has done since then: They geared up for war.
Jack Peterson is a cadet, just a year away from graduating from the academy. When his class goes on a field trip to a war ship, events unfold that will change his life forever.
154 pages**
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The incredible story of the man behind TOMS Shoes and One for One, the revolutionary business model that marries fun, profit, and social good. "A creative and open-hearted business model for our times."--The Wall Street Journal Why this book is for you: You're ready to make a difference in the world--through your own start-up business, a nonprofit organization, or a new project that you create within your current job.You want to love your work, work for what you love, and have a positive impact on the world--all at the same time.You're inspired by charity: water, method, and FEED Projects and want to learn how these organizations got their start. You're curious about how someone who never made a pair of shoes, attended fashion school, or worked in retail created one of the fastest-growing footwear companies in the world by giving shoes away.You're looking for a new model of... Views: 50
Karan Jaani, the brand manager of a beverage company, is sacked. Rishi Verma, an entrepreneur, shuts down his ailing tech business. Vidu Nandi, an unhappy sales executive, quits his job. What do they have in common? A beverage brand, just as deserving of a second shot at success as they are, which unites them in their quest for business glory in the face of seemingly impossible odds. With the help of three bright and charming women - a resourceful hotel manager, an America-returned salsa instructor, and an aspiring Bollywood actress - the three marketeers will have to make the most of the available resources and navigate their way around those looking to remove them from their turf. It won't be easy, but it's their only chance at making it big in the world of business. Views: 50
