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Norman, former Director of the Institute for Cognitive Science at the University of California, reveals how smart design is the new competitive frontier. Now available in paperback, Norman's bestselling plea for user-friendly product design in business... [ More...]
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In this brilliant book, an award-winning "New York Times" columnist explains how the flattening—i.e., connectedness—of the world happened at the dawn of the 21st century, what it means to the global economy, and how governments and societies... [ More...]
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The first Americans in space—Yeager, Conrad, Grissom, and Glenn—battle the Russians for control of the heavens and put their lives on the line to demonstrate a quality beyond courage.
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From the sharpshooters of the American Revolution to the Marine snipers who dominated the streets of Mogadishu, a famed military historian puts readers behind the crosshairs of the most adept killers in history—snipers. This book puts readers on the... [ More...]
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Explaining in vivid layman's terms how machines fail and deadly accidents result, this book draws on a wide range of disasters—some famous, some obscure —and combines riveting storytelling with eye-opening findings to show what happens when the... [ More...]
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Excellent historical survey of the strength of materials with many references to the theories of elasticity and structure. 245 figures.
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If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in... [More...]
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With a postscript describing SEAL efforts in Afghanistan, The Warrior Elite takes you into the toughest, longest, and most relentless military training in the world. What does it take to become a Navy SEAL? What makes talented, intelligent young... [ More...]
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The first documented, systematic study of guerrilla warfare, this 1937 text remains the definitive guide to orchestrating revolution in developing countries. Based on Mao's own experiences and his interpretations of the classic strategies of Sun-tzu, "On... [ More...]
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