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The compelling, beautiful narrative of Code Name God is one man's rags-to-riches story and, more profoundly, the vision of a world-class physicist seeking to integrate the findings of science, religion, and spiritual quest.

Le récit des débuts de l'un des entrepreneurs et philanthropes les plus influents et révolutionnaires de notre temps. Code source ne porte pas sur l’âge d’or de Microsoft, ni sur la création de la Fondation Gates, ni sur l’avenir de la technologie. Il s’agit du récit personnel de ce qui a fait de Bill Gates l’homme qu’il est aujourd’hui : son enfance, ses premières passions, ses premiers engagements.

Die ganz persönliche Geschichte eines Jahrhundertcharakters. Die geschäftlichen Erfolge von Bill Gates sind weithin bekannt: der 20-Jährige, der sein Studium in Harvard abbrach, um ein Softwareunternehmen zu gründen, das zu einem Branchenriesen wurde und die Art und Weise, wie die Welt arbeitet und lebt, veränderte; der mehrfache Milliardär, der sich philanthropischen Aufgaben zuwandte, um den Klimawandel, die globale Gesundheit und die Bildung anzugehen. In Source Code geht es nicht um Microsoft, die Gates Stiftung oder die Zukunft der Technologie.

Equal parts coming-of-age tale, civil rights history, and reflection on the power of education, Overnight Code is the inspiring story of a Raye Montague, a groundbreaking African American female engineer who created the first computer-designed ship for the US Navy.

Discover the transformative power of Code of Conduct, Scott Freidheim’s captivating book recounting his front-row view of history-making events. From sprinting out of the World Financial Center on 9/11 to dining with royalty at Buckingham Palace, Scott shares first-hand experiences navigating business amid the Arab Spring, engaging icons like Michael Jackson, and even averting tragedy. This insightful recollection takes listeners on a wild ride through many unforgettable moments in our collective history.

A trajetória de sucesso profissional de Bill Gates já é bastante conhecida: o jovem de vinte anos que abandonou a universidade de Harvard para fundar uma empresa de software que se tornou uma gigante da indústria e mudou a maneira como trabalhamos e vivemos; o bilionário que com frequência dedicou sua atenção às atividades filantrópicas para enfrentar questões envolvendo mudanças climáticas, saúde global e educação nos Estados Unidos. Código-fonte não é sobre a Microsoft, a Fundação Gates ou o futuro da tecnologia.

Sharing remarkable experiences from the world of professional surfing, Christo Hall offers a unique perspective on how we operate under pressure. Beyond the Break tells the story of a man finding his path in life—and the surf lessons along the way that shaped his attitude for entrepreneurial success. From big waves in Hawaii to swimming with sharks in South Africa, Christo reveals an intimate glimpse inside the mindset and lifestyle of a pro surfer.