George Beahm Livres

Fortune magazine hailed Jobs as "the CEO of the decade," while Harvard Business Review recognized him as "the world's best-performing CEO," and the Wall Street Journal named him a "Person of the Decade." As the co-founder and longtime CEO of Apple, Inc., Jobs stepped down in August 2011, marking the end of a transformative business career. Throughout his journey, he has shared insights on what he calls "the vision thing"—his unique ability to create and market irresistible consumer products. Jobs significantly impacted various industries, including personal computers, apps, computer animation (Pixar), music (iTunes), telecommunications (iPhone), personal digital devices (iPod), books (iBook), and tablets (iPad). He is recognized as the greatest business visionary of his time, providing tools that seamlessly integrate into our lives and transforming how we work and play. This collection draws from over three decades of media coverage, presenting more than two hundred thought-provoking quotations from Jobs. These insights are essential for anyone seeking innovative solutions in business, making it an ideal gift or reference for those interested in this remarkable American figure.

This book contains such a wealth of information about Stephen King, it is a must for any fan. A behind-the-scenes look at his home, family and reviews on his fictional novels. Numerous illustrations.

Muggles and Magic is a comprehensive reference book for millions of Rowling's fans, serving as a source guide and encyclopedia in one volume. The book's six sections, along with appendices, create a treasure trove of general knowledge and details about Rowling's most famous literary creation and the phenomenon surrounding Harry Potter.

A literary profile, The Stephen King Story is the first chronological look at the life and work of the most popular storyteller of our time. A worthy successor to The Stephen King Companion , this sister volume takes up where its sibling left off. A comprehensive recounting of the story behind the storyteller, this book explores the question that every King reader has asked himself: what is the real story behind King and his success? Illustrated by Kenny Ray Linkous.

Billionaire Boy: Mark Zuckerburg in his own words is a revealing insight into the mind and vision of the world's youngest billionaire and founder and CEO of Facebook. The Mark Zuckerburg most people know is the one depicted in Academy Award-winning film T

For over thirty-five years, the fiction of Stephen King has thrilled readers all over the world. Many of the genre’s best artists have tackled his novels and stories, ranging from hardcover and paperback art to intricate limited edition paintings and drawings. For the first time, the best of this work has been assembled in one book— a stunning, oversized, full-color tome with over four hundred illustrations. It includes 99 percent of all limited edition artwork ever published, many of the pieces previously available only as expensive collector’s items. Artists include Michael Whelan, Don Maitz, J.K. Potter, Phil Hale, Dave McKean, Rick Berry, Drew Struzan, Mark Ryden, and dozens of others. The book also features a new introduction by director Frank Darabont ( The Green Mile , The Shawshank Redemption ). In addition to the reprinted artwork, there are several new artworks created just for this book. For starters, Douglas Smith (artist for Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West ) provides two color wood engraving interpretations of The Shining , and Michael Whelan delivers his penultimate statement on The Dark Tower . There’s a lot more. This is the ultimate art book dedicated to the supreme master of horror. From the publishers of A Lovecraft Retrospective: Artists Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft.

A selection of essays, articles, and tributes--by David Halberstam, Bob Greene, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Chuck Daly, and John Edgar Wideman, among others--celebrates the life and phenomenal career of basketball superstar Michael Jordan

Steve Jobs vlastními slovy. Kniha Já, Steve zachycuje velkého vizionáře a podnikatelského génia Steva Jobse prostřednictvím jeho vlastních slov - od roku 1976 hovořil o svých názorech na veřejnosti a využíval k tomu všech příležitostí - tiskových prohlášení, setkání pořádaných při příležitosti uvedení na trh nového výrobku, rozhovorů atd. V knize Já, Steve jsou shrnuta pozoruhodná a inspirující prohlášení o tom, jak v dnešní době podnikat, která po sobě zakladatel společnosti Apple zanechal.

Americký sitcom Teorie velkého třesku se u nás už stal kultem - a je tedy načase, abychom si čtveřici "nerdů" v čele s geniálním sociopatem Sheldonem a jejich jednodušší, leč krásnou kamarádkou Penny představili v knižní podobě. George Beahm zodpovídá příznivcům seriálu všechno, co kdy o Teorii velkého třesku chtěli vědět, a nádavkem i pár věcí, na které by se je snad ani nenapadlo zeptat. Najdeme zde profily jednotlivých postav i herců, jakož i stručné portréty tvůrců seriálu, soupis a převyprávění jednotlivých epizod, vysvětlení různých fyzikálních i popkulturních narážek a hlášek a rovněž překvapivě vděčné "veselé historky z natáčení". Pokud se vám zamlouvá sitcom Teorie velkého třesku, pak Třeskutá kniha o Teorii velkého třesku nesmí ve vaší knihovničce chybět.