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.
"In this intimate profile of an unlikely poker champion, the life story of Jerry Yang is laid out-from his difficult Hmong childhood to his success as a professional poker player. Born in the mountains of northern Laos, Jerry spent four and a half years in a Thai refugee camp after his family escaped the Communist forces. He endured horrific living conditions there and watched his family members die at gunpoint, but miraculously escaped and immigrated to the United States. From his first chance encounter with poker to winning the 2007 World Series of Poker, his struggles and achievements are chronicled here. It details Jerry's domination in the sport and how he uses his winnings to give back to the organizations that fed and clothed him during his childhood at the refugee camp. This autobiography is truly inspirational and is a reminder that the American dream is attainable for those with the courage and tenacity to pursue it"--.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali recounts her life story, discussing her traditional Muslim childhood in Somalia, Saudi Arabia, and Kenya, her intellectual awakening and activism in the Netherlands, and her current life under armed guard in the West.
Chronicles the trials and struggles of the author's choice to give up a lucrative career in advertising to indulge his sports obsession with fantasy football.
Dutch parliamentarian Ayaan Hirsi Ali, an activist for the rights of women and against religious fundamentalism who was raised Muslim in Somalia, discusses the treatment of women in Islamic countries, freedom, domestic violence, and Western governments' relations with countries in which genital mutilation and forced marriages of minors are practiced, and provides practical advice for women who want to leave Islamic countries.
how two guys created an empire and transformed pop culture
Kushner, David
2003
Tells the rags to riches story of John Carmack and John Romero, creators of the Doom and Quake video games, describing the development of the game programs, and discussing the controversy that arose over the popularity of the violent game action.
