Download or read book The FBI File on Steve Jobs written by The Federal Bureau of Investigation and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-02-20 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Steven Paul Jobs (1955–2011) was a founder and leader of Apple Inc. (formerly Apple Computer Inc.) and one of the world’s most successful businessmen. In 1991, Jobs was considered for an appointed position on the U.S. President’s Export Council—a position he accepted after the FBI performed this extensive background check (totaling 191 pages). This release consists of the FBI’s 1991 background investigation of Jobs for that position and a 1985 investigation of a bomb threat against Apple. Declassified for the first time in February 2012, this is a must-have collector’s item. It includes: • Interviews with friends and family members • Stories of drug use • Allegations against his moral character Everyone with an interest in one of America’s greatest entrepreneurs will find this book revealing.
Download or read book Steve Jobs written by Julian C. Arhire and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-12-17 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even before the world knew him as a genius, the FBI had the book on Steve Jobs. In a 1991 background check, the FBI pegged Apple's co-founder as brash and noted his early drug use. Most tellingly, the agents, evaluating Jobs for an appointment under President George H.W. Bush, said acquaintances found him to have a peculiarly driven nature. "Several individuals questioned Mr. Jobs's honesty stating that Mr. Jobs will twist the truth and distort reality in order to achieve his goals," according to the FBI file. The agency amassed a lengthy dossier on Jobs, with more than 29 interviews of friends, neighbors, family, former business associates and Jobs himself. The business genius was a late bloomer, having graduated from Homestead High School in Cupertino, Calif., with a 2.65 GPA. He admitted using marijuana and LSD while in college but appeared to have stopped using drugs at least five years before the report. The documents also contain memos about a $1m bomb threat that was made against Apple on February 7, 1985, several months before Apple fired Jobs. According to the source, Jobs' religious leanings led him to live "more of a spartanlike and at times even monastic existence" that had "apparently influenced the appointee's personal life for the better". Apple, the maker of the iPhone, iPad, iPod and Mac, is now the world's most valuable company.
Download or read book The Fbi s Steve Jobs File written by F. B. I. and published by WWW.Snowballpublishing.com. This book was released on 2012-02 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Steven Paul Jobs (1955-2011) was a founder and leader of Apple Inc. (formerly Apple Computer Inc.). In 1991, Jobs was considered for an appointed position on the U.S. President's Export Council. This release consists of the FBI's 1991 background investigation of Jobs for that position and a 1985 investigation of a bomb threat against Apple.
Download or read book The FBI File on Steve Jobs written by The Federal Bureau of Investigation and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2012-02-24 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: See the darker side of one of the world's most influential businessmen. Steve Jobs (1955-2011) was known for his business prowess, his inventiveness, and his search for perfection in both form and function. Here is the other side of one of the world's most famous--and infamous--business and technology magnates. In 1991, Jobs was considered for an appointed position on the US President's Export Council, a position he accepted after the FBI performed this extensive background check (totaling 191 pages). This release consists of the FBI's 1991 background investigation of Jobs for that position, as well as a 1985 investigation of a bomb threat against Apple. Declassified for the first time in February 2012, this is a must-have collector's item. It includes: Interviews with friends and family members Stories of drug use Allegations against his moral character Everyone with an interest in one of America's greatest entrepreneurs will find this book revealing. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Download or read book The Zen of Steve Jobs written by Caleb Melby and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-01-03 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated depiction of Steve Jobs' friendship with Zen Buddhist Kobun Chino Otogawa and the impact it had on Jobs' career Apple cofounder Steve Jobs (1955-2011) had such an enormous impact on so many people that his life often took on aspects of myth. But much of his success was due to collaboration with designers, engineers and thinkers. The Zen of Steve Jobs tells the story of Jobs' relationship with one such person: Kobun Chino Otogawa. Kobun was a Zen Buddhist priest who emigrated to the U.S. from Japan in the early 1970s. He was an innovator, lacked appreciation for rules and was passionate about art and design. Kobun was to Buddhism as Jobs was to the computer business: a renegade and maverick. It wasn't long before the two became friends--a relationship that was not built to last. This graphic book is a reimagining of that friendship. The story moves back and forward in time, from the 1970s to 2011, but centers on the period after Jobs' exile from Apple in 1985 when he took up intensive study with Kobun. Their time together was integral to the big leaps that Apple took later on with its product design and business strategy. Told using stripped down dialogue and bold calligraphic panels, The Zen of Steve Jobs explores how Jobs might have honed his design aesthetic via Eastern religion before choosing to identify only what he needs and leave the rest behind.
Download or read book Options written by Daniel Lyons and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2009-03-25 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the mind, to the world of Fake Steve Jobs. Fake Steve the counterintuitive management guru: "Obviously we can't literally put our employees' lives at risk. But we have to make them feel that way." Fake Steve the political hobnobber: "I can see why they keep Nancy Pelosi under wraps. Wacky as a dime watch." Fake Steve quoting friend/musician/philosopher Bono on road etiquette: "Tink about dat next toim yer cuttin off some bloke and you don't know who it is, right? Could be Jay-sus. Or Boutros Boutros-Ghali or sumfin." And on, yes, himself: "Geniuses have feelings, too." In the tradition of Thank You for Smoking and in the spirit of The Onion, Options is a novelistic sendup and takedown of Silicon Valley, Hollywood, and Washington, D.C., as viewed by a central character who exists, to his immense self-satisfaction, at the crossroads of all three worlds: "It's like in one of those movies where a guy realizes he's got telekinetic powers and it's just too bad if he doesn't want them, he's got them. Likewise, I have this gift. It's who I am."
Download or read book The Life and Times of Steve Jobs written by Mahesh Sharma and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on an illuminating journey through the life and legacy of one of the most visionary figures of our time with Mahesh Sharma's compelling biography, "The Life and Times of Steve Jobs." Delve into the fascinating world of innovation, creativity, and perseverance as Sharma paints a vivid portrait of the enigmatic co-founder of Apple Inc. Join Sharma as he unveils the plot points of Steve Jobs' remarkable journey, from his humble beginnings in Silicon Valley to his revolutionary impact on the technology industry and beyond. Through meticulous research and insightful storytelling, Sharma captures the essence of Jobs' unparalleled vision, passion, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Identify the recurring themes and motifs that define Jobs' life and career, from his relentless pursuit of perfection to his ability to disrupt industries and reshape the way we live, work, and communicate. Explore how these themes continue to resonate in today's fast-paced world, inspiring countless entrepreneurs, innovators, and dreamers. Through in-depth character analysis, gain insight into the complex persona of Steve Jobs—from his visionary leadership and uncompromising standards to his infamous temper and uncompromising nature. Sharma's nuanced portrayal offers readers a deeper understanding of the man behind the iconic black turtleneck and round glasses. Experience the overall tone and mood of "The Life and Times of Steve Jobs," characterized by a blend of admiration, inspiration, and introspection. Sharma's prose is both informative and engaging, inviting readers to reflect on the triumphs, challenges, and enduring legacy of one of the greatest innovators of our time. Explore the critical reception of Sharma's biography, praised by readers and critics alike for its depth of insight, balanced perspective, and compelling narrative. Discover how "The Life and Times of Steve Jobs" has deepened our understanding of Jobs' impact on technology, business, and culture, inspiring readers to strive for excellence in their own endeavors. Consider the audience for Sharma's biography, ranging from technology enthusiasts and business leaders to anyone seeking inspiration from the life of a true visionary. Whether you're a fan of Apple products or simply curious about the man behind the brand, Sharma's biography offers valuable insights and perspectives for all. Compare and contrast "The Life and Times of Steve Jobs" with other biographies and accounts of Jobs' life, highlighting its unique perspective and contribution to the understanding of this iconic figure. Explore how Sharma's biography sheds new light on familiar events and personalities, offering fresh insights and revelations. Personal reflection: As a reader, I was deeply inspired by Mahesh Sharma's "The Life and Times of Steve Jobs." His biography not only captures the essence of Jobs' remarkable achievements but also explores the complexities of his personality and the impact of his visionary leadership. Sharma's insightful narrative left me with a deeper appreciation for Jobs' enduring legacy and a renewed sense of determination to pursue my own passions and dreams. In conclusion, "The Life and Times of Steve Jobs" is more than just a biography—it's a tribute to the transformative impact of one man's vision, passion, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Whether you're a technology enthusiast, a business leader, or simply someone seeking inspiration, Sharma's biography offers a captivating and enlightening journey into the life and legacy of Steve Jobs. Don't miss your chance to explore the extraordinary life and legacy of Steve Jobs with Mahesh Sharma. Dive into "The Life and Times of Steve Jobs" today and discover the timeless wisdom and enduring inspiration of one of the greatest innovators of our time.
Download or read book Workplace Violence written by Christina M. Holbrook and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-07-03 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Workplace Violence: Issues in Threat Management defines what workplace violence is, delves into the myths and realities surrounding the topic and provides readers with the latest statistics, thinking, and strategies in the prevention of workplace violence. The authors, who themselves have implemented successful workplace violence protection programs, guide novice and experienced practitioners alike in the development of their own programs.
Download or read book Biography of Steve Jobs written by Mahesh Sharma and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biography of Steve Jobs by Mahesh Sharma: "Biography of Steve Jobs" presents a compelling narrative of the life and legacy of Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Inc. and an iconic figure in the tech industry. Mahesh Sharma's biography captures Jobs's entrepreneurial genius, creativity, and impact on modern technology. Key Aspects of the Book "Biography of Steve Jobs": Innovation and Creativity: The biography celebrates Steve Jobs's remarkable innovations in the field of technology and his commitment to design excellence. Entrepreneurial Spirit: "Biography of Steve Jobs" explores Jobs's entrepreneurial journey, from Apple's inception to his return and subsequent successes. Cultural Influence: The book reflects on Steve Jobs's enduring influence on popular culture and the way we interact with technology. Mahesh Sharma is an accomplished biographer and writer known for his engaging narratives of influential figures. His biography of "Steve Jobs" reflects Sharma's admiration for visionary entrepreneurs and their impact on the world.
Download or read book Subversives written by Seth Rosenfeld and published by Picador. This book was released on 2013-07-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Electrifying."—The New York Times Book Review "Encyclopedic and compelling."—The New Yorker A New York Times Bestseller A Christian Science Monitor Best Non-Fiction Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Non-Fiction Book of the Year Winner of the PEN Center USA Book Award Winner of the Ridenhour Book Prize Winner of the Society of Professional Journalists' Sunshine Award Winner of Before Columbus Foundations's American Book Award Subversives traces the FBI's secret involvement with three iconic figures who clashed at Berkeley during the 1960s: the ambitious neophyte politician Ronald Reagan, the fierce but fragile radical Mario Savio, and the liberal university president Clark Kerr. Through these converging narratives, the award-winning investigative reporter Seth Rosenfeld tells a dramatic and disturbing story of FBI surveillance, illegal break-ins, infiltration, planted news stories, poison-pen letters, and secret detention lists all centered on the nation's leading public university. Rosenfeld vividly evokes the campus counterculture, as he reveals how the FBI's covert operations—led by Reagan's friend J. Edgar Hoover—helped ignite an era of protest, undermine the Democrats, and benefit Reagan personally and politically. The FBI spent more than $1 million trying to block the release of the secret files on which Subversives is based, but Rosenfeld compelled the bureau to reveal more than 300,000 pages, providing an extraordinary view of what the government was up to during a turning point in our nation. Part history, part biography, and part police procedural, Subversives reads like a true-crime mystery as it provides a fresh look at the legacy of the 1960s, sheds new light on one of America's most popular presidents, and tells a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked secrecy and power.
Download or read book Troublemakers written by Leslie Berlin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acclaimed historian Leslie Berlin’s “deeply researched and dramatic narrative of Silicon Valley’s early years…is a meticulously told…compelling history” (The New York Times) of the men and women who chased innovation, and ended up changing the world. Troublemakers is the gripping tale of seven exceptional men and women, pioneers of Silicon Valley in the 1970s and early 1980s. Together, they worked across generations, industries, and companies to bring technology from Pentagon offices and university laboratories to the rest of us. In doing so, they changed the world. “In this vigorous account…a sturdy, skillfully constructed work” (Kirkus Reviews), historian Leslie Berlin introduces the people and stories behind the birth of the Internet and the microprocessor, as well as Apple, Atari, Genentech, Xerox PARC, ROLM, ASK, and the iconic venture capital firms Sequoia Capital and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. In the space of only seven years, five major industries—personal computing, video games, biotechnology, modern venture capital, and advanced semiconductor logic—were born. “There is much to learn from Berlin’s account, particularly that Silicon Valley has long provided the backdrop where technology, elite education, institutional capital, and entrepreneurship collide with incredible force” (The Christian Science Monitor). Featured among well-known Silicon Valley innovators are Mike Markkula, the underappreciated chairman of Apple who owned one-third of the company; Bob Taylor, who masterminded the personal computer; software entrepreneur Sandra Kurtzig, the first woman to take a technology company public; Bob Swanson, the cofounder of Genentech; Al Alcorn, the Atari engineer behind the first successful video game; Fawn Alvarez, who rose from the factory line to the executive suite; and Niels Reimers, the Stanford administrator who changed how university innovations reach the public. Together, these troublemakers rewrote the rules and invented the future.
Download or read book The Secrets of the FBI written by Ronald Kessler and published by Forum Books. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author reveals the FBI’s most closely guarded secrets, with an insider look at the bureau’s inner workings and intelligence investigations. Based on inside access and hundreds of interviews with federal agents, the book presents an unprecedented, authoritative window on the FBI's unique role in American history. From White House scandals to celebrity deaths, from cult catastrophes to the investigations of terrorists, stalkers, Mafia figures, and spies, the FBI becomes involved in almost every aspect of American life. Kessler shares how the FBI caught spy Robert Hanssen in its midst as well as how the bureau breaks into homes, offices, and embassies to plant bugging devices without getting caught. With revelations about the raid on Osama bin Laden's compound, the recent Russian spy swap, Marilyn Monroe's death, Vince Foster’s suicide, and even J. Edgar Hoover, The Secrets of the FBI presents headline-making disclosures about the most important figures and events of our time.
Download or read book The Crusade for Justice written by Ernesto B. Vigil and published by Univ of Wisconsin Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounts the history of a Chicano rights group in 1960s Denver.
Download or read book The Life and Death of Steve Jobs written by Michael Essany and published by Hyperink Inc. This book was released on 2011-10-07 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is perhaps no great exaggeration to presume that the number of times the Steve Jobs story has been told is roughly comparable to the number of iPhones that have been sold since the revolutionary Apple smartphone was first introduced in 2007. As history attests, there are few people about whom more books and articles have ever been written. Yet for all the media coverage that Steve Jobs has attracted throughout his storied career, there's a tangible sense among the general public that we never fully knew the real man behind the legend. In The Life & Death Of Steve Jobs: "One More Thing..." Michael Essany chronicles Steve Jobs's awe-inspiring accomplishments and sheds light on the little known personal details of Jobs's life. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Michael Essany is a former E! Entertainment Television host and producer widely recognizable for his appearances on Oprah
Download or read book To Pixar and Beyond written by Lawrence Levy and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A delightful book about the creation of Pixar from the inside . . . and like a good Pixar film, it’ll put a smile on your face.” —Andrew Ross Sorkin, The New York Times Winner, Axiom Business Book Award * Fortune Favorite Books of the Year Top Pick * Amazon Best Book of the Year in Business & Leadership After he was dismissed from Apple in the early 1990s, Steve Jobs turned his attention to a little-known graphics company he owned called Pixar. One day, out of the blue, Jobs called Lawrence Levy, a Harvard-trained lawyer and executive with whom he’d never spoken before. He hoped to persuade Levy to help him pull Pixar back from the brink of failure. This is the extraordinary story of what happened next: how Jobs and Levy concocted and pulled off a highly improbable plan that transformed Pixar into the Hollywood powerhouse it is today. Levy offers a masterful firsthand account of how Pixar rose from humble beginnings, what it was like to work so closely with Jobs, and how Pixar’s story offers profound lessons that can apply to our professional and personal lives. To Pixar and Beyond reveals how a struggling computer animation company became one of the greatest entertainment studios of all time. “[A] delightful book about finance, creative genius, workplace harmony, and luck.” —Fortune “Part business book and part thriller—a tale that’s every bit as compelling as the ones Pixar tells in its blockbuster movies.” —Dan Lyons, bestselling author of Disrupted “A natural storyteller . . . an inside look at the business and a fresh, sympathetic view of Jobs.” —Success Magazine
Download or read book Steve Jobs written by Walter Isaacson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on more than 40 interviews with Jobs conducted over two years--as well as interviews with more than 100 family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues--Isaacson has written a riveting story of the roller-coaster life and searingly intense personality of a creative entrepreneur whose passion for perfection and ferocious drive revolutionized six industries: personal computers, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing.
Download or read book Steve Jobs written by Michael B. Becraft and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-11-21 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides extensive, comprehensive biographical information on one of technology's most important innovators—Steve Jobs. Steve Jobs was a visionary entrepreneur who contributed immeasurably to information technology, changing not only the way we do business but also the way we communicate and share information. His company, Apple, founded in 1976 with Steve Wozniak, eventually launched the Macintosh computer in 1984, with a graphical user interface that competed with the early versions of Microsoft Windows. This reference biography sheds light on Jobs's departure from Apple in 1985, his extraordinary comeback in 1997, and his innovations in the meantime, which included the founding of the computer animation company Pixar. Jobs and Apple went on to launch the iPod, iTunes, the iPhone, and the iPad. Author Michael Becraft has distilled the vast literature on Jobs into a concise but vivid portrait of the man, his vision, the controversies that have swirled around him, and his lasting impact on business, culture, and society. Arranged chronologically, the book includes extensive primary sources and is written to be accessible to a wide range of readers. Additionally, it incorporates images that heighten reader engagement, provides a timeline for referencing Jobs's achievements across his lifetime, and supplies an extensive bibliography for those seeking original source documents.
