Explores Pierre M. Omidyar's life and his creation of the online auction site eBay, describing his interests in gadgets and computers during his childhood and youth, the original idea for the site and the growth of the company, the charity work of the Omidyar Network, and the system of microfinance.
Features profiles of eight scientists who made significant contributions to the field of forensics in the areas of toxicology, fingerprinting, firearm examination, forensic anthropology, DNA fingerprinting, the Photo-FIT system of identification, and document authentication.
Explores the life and achievements Jonathan Ive, discussing his childhood, education, career with Apple Computer, Inc., and success designing the iPod. Includes a glossary, suggestions for further reading, related Web addresses, and an index.
Tells the life story of video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto, describing his childhood love of drawing cartoons, his beginnings in his field, and his success with Nintendo, creating such games as "Donkey Kong," "Super Mario Bros.," and "The Legend of Zelda.".
Tells the story of the world's most celebrated and influential rock group of all time. From how the group first started, to conquering America, to how the legends will live forever.
Presents the biography of Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg, covering his upbringing, interest in computers, early success in programming, and his launching and maintaining of the popular social networking site.
