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Book SynopsisA collection of studies by Giles Barber from leading British and European bibliographical journals over 30 years, a fusion of Anglo-Saxon and French analytical bibliography, leading to the history of the book approach. It covers book production, bookselling and the dynamics of the trade, shaped by shifts in language dominance and reading habits.Table of ContentsPreface Martin-Dominique Fertel and his Science pratique de l'imprimerie From Canaletto to the ostrich: Parisian popular entertainment in 1755 Voltaire et la présentation typographique de Candide Modèle genevois, mode européenne: le cas de Candide et de ses contrefaçons Flowers, the Butterfly - and Clandestine Books From press to purchase: the making of the book after its printing Le vocabulaire français de la reliure au dix-huitième siècle Continental paper wrappers and publishers' bindings in the eighteenth century French royal decrees concerning the booktrade from 1700 to 1789 The Cramers of Geneva and their trade in Europe between 1755 and 1766 Voltaire and the "maudites editions de Jean Nourse" Books from the Old World and for the New: the British international trade in books in the eighteenth century Who were the booksellers of the Enlightenment?: Pendred abroad: a view of the late eighteenth century book- trade in Europe The financial history of the Kehl Voltaire J. J. Tourneisen of Basle and the publication of English books on the Continent c. 1800 Galignani's and the publication of English books in France from 1800 to 1852 Treuttel and Wurtz: some aspects of the importation of books from France c. 1825 Additional Notes Index

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Book SynopsisTells the history of the facsimile machine. The author recounts the multigenerational, multinational history of that device from its origins to its workplace glory days, in the process revealing how it helped create the accelerated communications, information flow, and vibrant visual culture that characterize our contemporary world.Trade ReviewCoopersmith provides an illuminating, meticulously researched and often fascinating account. Times Literary Supplement Archival research and interviews were used to reveal this lost history, while a tone designed to entertain as well as inform lends to a survey highly recommended for any interested in technological advancement and business history. Midwest Book Review Coopersmith tells his story clearly with ample attention both to technical detail and wider context, and notably with an eye to the comparative evolution of fax in different national contexts. It is highly recommended to readers. IEEE History Center Newsletter This book should be part of any history of technology collection. It also provides an interesting read for general audiences. Choice [The] breadth of coverage alone makes Faxed an important contribution to the history of communications technologies, and provides a strong foundation for further work that digs deeper into particular time period, devices, or markets. IEEE Technology andd Society Magazine] ... Each invention deserves at least one good book, and Coppersmith has written the fax machine's definitive history here. Journal of American History Based on an immense body of material collected from archives across three continents, Faxed provides a model of transnational scholarship and represents a major addition to the histories of communication and information technology. Technology and Culture Juxtaposing the obvious and the obscure, the momentous and the mundane, Coopersmith leads us inside the black box of fax history, and we emerge with fresh perspectives of one technology whose time has passed but legacy remains. H-Net Reviews The most important lesson of Faxed is that the real history of technology is inherently messy, and the complicated history captured in this book-which can be admired through the 1,148 footnotes in the back matter-is testimony to that inescapable fact. If you wish to know anything about the history of fax technology, it is highly probable that you will find it in this encyclopedic treatment. Shashi: The Journal of Japanese Business anc Company History We are fortunate that the author took the time to complete this book, because our understanding of the history of faxing, and of the history of modern technology in general, is much richer for it. The Pacific Circle ... This work is meticulously researched and the information astutely synthesized. Those with a strong interest in the history of technology will be richly rewarded. Library JournalTable of ContentsPrefaceAbbreviationsIntroduction1. First Patent to First World War, 1843–19182. First Markets, 1918–19393. Facsimile, 1939–19654. The Sleeping Giant Stirs, 1965–19805. The Giant Awakes, 1980–19956. The Fax and the ComputerConclusionNotesEssay on SourcesIndex

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Book Synopsis How women can improve their productivity, happiness, and physical well-being by keeping their natural cycles in mind and working with them (rather than ignoring them). Trade Review‘a powerful offering toward helping women reclaim hormone health, and much needed life balance.’ Aviva Romm, MD, author of The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution ‘Finally, a book where we learn how our dynamic hormones are a good thing and how to empower ourselves with them to end the battle with our bodies and food, reduce stress, and get back our energy. Thank you Alisa!’ Keri Glassman MS, RDN Founder Nutritious Life and The Nutritious Life Studio ‘A highly researched, holistic guide packed with so much useful (and interesting!) information for women everywhere to better their health journeys.’ Kimberly Snyder, New York Times bestselling author and holistic wellness expert ‘Working with Alisa has given me back my energy, made me a happier mom, and made me passionate about sharing this information with other women.’ Gabrielle Union-Wade, New York Times bestselling author of We’re Going to Need More Wine ‘Your body and brain will thank you for it.’ Daniel Amen, MD, neuroscientist, and New York Times bestselling author of Change Your Brain, Change Your Life and Unleash the Power of the Female Brain ‘Women are getting promotions, losing weight and clearing endometriosis by using this cycle-syncing method.’ The Bookseller ‘This book teaches you how to use your biology to tune in to your inner guidance and to create optimal flow in every area of your life. It offers a path towards your highest power and potential.’ Gabrielle Bernstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Universe Has Your Back ‘This book will change the way you eat, work out, manage your time and do your work—all in harmony with your body!JJ Virgin, nutrition expert and New York Times bestselling author of The Virgin Diet ‘Every woman should read this book!’Dr. Mark Hyman, New York Times bestselling author of The Blood Sugar Solution

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Through extensive and unprecedented access to Intel's archives, Malone describes how each of these vital members of Intel brought various skills and talents to the company to make it the giant it is today." -- Entrepreneur's 25 Amazing Business Books from 2014 "This is business history at its best." -- Wall Street Journal "What's been missing is an authoritative work that blends all the key people and the technology with a thorough, up-to-date business history. "The Intel Trinity" fills that gap." -- The Wall Street Journal "What he has produced is popular history, the tale of an epoch-defining industrial romp and the three men who led it." -- Washington Post "The Intel Trinity is a fine introduction to the founding myths legends of Silicon Valley." -- Salon "Richly detailed, swiftly moving work of modern business history, recounting a truly world-changing technology and the people who made it possible. Essential for aspiring entrepreneurs, to say nothing of those looking for a view of how the modern, speed-of-light world came to be." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Michael Malone, one of the most interesting chroniclers of Silicon Valley, has produced a fascinating history of Intel. It's a valuable study of innovation, great leadership, and colorful personalities. Anyone who wants to know how creativity leads to invention should read this wonderful book." -- Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs "Few people capture the rhythms and values that fuel Silicon Valley as well as longtime journalist Michael S. Malone. In his latest book, he takes on the history of Intel, a company he started covering when most reporters were still using typewriters. He reveals his deep knowledge on every page." -- Reid Hoffman, cofounder & chairman of LinkedIn and co-author of The Alliance "Mike Malone's book on Bob Noyce, Gordon Moore and Andy Grove - Silicon Valley's Mount Rushmore - belongs with Walter Isaacson's treatment of Steve Jobs, Neal Gabler's opus on Walt Disney, and Tom Wolfe's look at the first astronauts. Trinity is that big and that good." -- Rich Karlgaard, Publisher and Columnist, Forbes Magazine, Author of The Soft Edge "Malone moves past the standard Intel mythology to uncover many aspects of the company's ascendance that have been glossed over or lost to history. Malone gives long-overdue credit to the unsung heroes and inventors for their contributions." -- Booklist

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Book SynopsisWhat if someone told you the key to success was kindness?While it doesn't always make headlines, there is a growing recognition that kindness is vital to strong performance at work. In the broad range of leadership skills, kindness is inherently quieter, more personal and harder to see and yes, less interesting or cinematic than controversial tweets and bullying boss' behaviour. But kindness builds empathy and trust, which ultimately creates a sense of psychological safety and that safety leads to more creativity; a better quality of decision-making; safer critical thinking; higher levels of staff loyalty, flexibility and retention; a heightened sense of engagement; and, ultimately, higher productivity and profitability. In KIND, Graham Allcott explores how we can create work cultures that encourage kindness. He argues that, far from being a fluffy' or nebulous idea, kindness and empathy are 21st century superpowers, which can transform any organization into a dynamic environment w

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Book SynopsisCreativity has long been thought of as an individual gift, best pursued alone; schools, organizations, and whole industries are built on this idea. But what if this most common belief about how creativity works is wrong? In this revised and expanded edition, psychologist Keith Sawyer tears down some of the most popular myths about creativity and erects new principles in their place. He reveals that creativity is always collaborative-even when you''re alone. Sawyer draws on compelling stories of inventions and innovations: the inventors of the ATM, the mountain bike, and open source operating systems, among others, to demonstrate the freewheeling ways of true innovation. He shares the results of his own acclaimed research on jazz ensembles, improv groups, and conversation analysis, to show us how to be more creative in collaborative group settings, how to change organizational dynamics for the better, and how to tap into our own reserves of creativity. Now with a new chapter on web-based developments that have made collaboration central to everyone''s lives, this revised and updated edition is a must read for anyone seeking to thrive and succeed by tapping into collaborative creativity

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Book SynopsisNOW A MAJOR SKY ATLANTIC SERIES From the international bestselling author of Gomorrah, this searing exposé reveals how dirty money and the drug trade are at the heart of our lives, our economy, and our worldIn many countries, 'zero zero' or double zero flour is the finest, best flour on the market. Among narco-traffickers, then, 'zero zero zero' is the nickname for the very purest, highest quality grade of cocaine. From Mexican cartels to Milanese financiers, Guatemalan mercenaries to Ukrainian warlords, Calabrian traffickers to the traders in Wall Street and London who wash the money clean, this is an unforgettable story that goes around the globe and through every level of society to show the extent to which the drug trade affects us all.Weaving together stories, interviews, wiretaps and his own experience of the criminal underworld, Saviano reveals an international narco-state, which, in the wake of the financial crisis, is now the pillar of our global economy. It is the perfect synthesis of modern capitalism, where everything is for the taking - and all is consumed, ruined and destroyed.Trade ReviewThe most important book of the year ... Here it is, laid bare: cartel as corporation, corporation as cartel; cocaine as pure capitalism ... Saviano realises the brutal truth: that to understand narco-traffic is to understand the modern world ... it is revolutionary -- Ed Vulliamy * Observer *Impassioned . . . a literary style that switches from vivid descriptions of human depravity to a philosophical consideration of the meaning of violence in the modern world. -- Misha Glenny * Financial Times *Vivid . . . lands a resounding thump to the solar plexus * Economist *A powerful work of reportage . . . it goes to the heart of the financial sector's dependence on drug capital and its depredations -- Ian Thomson * Telegraph *After reading Saviano, it becomes impossible to see Italy, and the global market, in the same way again. * The New York Times *Saviano is a blazingly vivid and courageous writer. * Independent *Saviano has an astonishing ability to write luminously yet subtly about terrible things. * Le Parisien *A national hero. * Umberto Eco *Brave and passionate * Guardian *Saviano should be commended for his bravery, and supported by all who share his revulsion. * Observer *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for Devil Take the Hindmost“An admirably researched and very well written account of speculative insanity from the earliest times to, let no one doubt, the present. Anyone contemplating a stock market venture and certainly anyone now involved should read this book.”—John Kenneth Galbraith“The greatest hits of financial silliness recounted coherently and...gracefully...Chancellor does a fine job of capturing the atmosphere of the times.”—Forbes magazine“Entertaining, useful, admirable scholarship...Chancellor seems to have read everything.”—The New York Times Book Review“The subtle ways in which individual investors become drawn into crowd behavior is a much studied phenomenon, covered brilliantly...in the book Devil Take the Hindmost.”—The Daily Telegraph (London) “The South Sea Company is one of the great bubble and crash stories. Many books have referred to it. One of the finest is Devil Take the Hindmost.”—Debashis Basu, Money Life “Excellent.”—City A.M. “[An] essential history of financial manias.”—The ObserverTable of ContentsPreface: Devil Take the Hindmost1. "This Bubble World": The Origins of Financial Speculation2. Stockjobbing in 'Change Alley: The Projecting Age of the 1690s3. "The Never-to-Be-Forgot or Forgiven South-Sea Scheme"4. Fool's Gold: The Emerging Markets of the 1820s5. "A Ready Communication": The Railway Mania of 18456. "Befooled, Bewitched and Bedeviled": Speculation in the Gilded Age7. The End of a New Era: The Crash of 1929 and Its Aftermath8. Cowboy Capitalism: From Bretton Woods to Michael Milken9. Kamikaze Capitalism: The Japanese Bubble Economy of the 1980sEpilogue: The Case of the Rogue EconomistsNotesFor Further ReferenceAcknowledgmentsIndex

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