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In The Optimist, the Wall Street Journal reporter Keach Hagey presents the most detailed account yet of Altman’s rise, from his precocious childhood in St. Louis to his first, failed startup experience; his time as legendary entrepreneur Paul Graham’s protégé and successor as head of Y Combinator, the start-up accelerator where Altman became the premier power broker in Silicon Valley; the founding of OpenAI and his recruitment of a small yet superior team; and his struggle to keep his company at the cutting edge while fending off determined rivals, including Elon Musk.

Technically Tesla: The Engineering Behind the Revolution takes an in-depth look at the groundbreaking technologies and innovations that have propelled Tesla to the forefront of the electric vehicle and renewable energy industries. From the inception of its visionary electric vehicles to the cutting-edge advancements in energy storage and autonomous driving, this book explores the technical aspects that have made Tesla a game-changer in the world of transportation and clean energy.

Monsieur LeBlanc: The Secret Identity of Sophie Germain, Mathematician and Revolutionary She defied a revolution, disguised her identity, and changed the future of science—all while the world looked the other way. In Legacy in Silence, the forgotten story of Sophie Germain comes vividly to life: a young girl in revolutionary France who taught herself mathematics in secret, defied every social barrier, and helped lay the foundations for modern physics and engineering. Denied formal education and excluded from scientific institutions, Sophie forged a path with ink, intellect, and an ...

The Genius who walked alone. In the realm of electricity, Nikola Tesla stands as a towering figure, an enigmatic inventor whose brilliance illuminated the world and whose life was shrouded in mystery. This exclusive biography, enhanced with copies of original FBI files, takes us on a journey through Tesla's captivating life, revealing the untold story of the man behind the alternating current, the standard that powers our modern world. From his early days as a brilliant young engineer to his groundbreaking inventions that transformed the way we use electricity, Tesla's story is one of ...

In Love and Math, renowned mathematician Edward Frenkel reveals a side of math we've never seen, suffused with all the beauty and elegance of a work of art. In this heartfelt and passionate book, Frenkel shows that mathematics, far from occupying a specialist niche, goes to the heart of all matter, uniting us across cultures, time, and space.

Winner of the 2023 Minnesota Book Award Recipient of the Excellence in Iowa History Award The untold story of the humble man whose scientific innovation helped end World War II In February 1942, leaders of the Manhattan Project had a problem: to prove a controlled nuclear chain reaction was possible, they needed pure uranium—tons of it and in less than ten months. With only a few grams in existence, there was little hope anyone could achieve such a feat. Harley Wilhelm, a chemistry professor at Iowa State College, rose to the challenge. A sharecropper’s son and former college basketball...

Have you been searching for the best Dune reading order? Or maybe more information about the Dune universe? We’ve got some good news for you; your search ends here. The forthcoming remake of Dune by Denis Villeneuve has led to renewed interest in the 1965 expansive sci-fi classic from Frank Herbert and the immense realm it birthed. Nevertheless, getting the right sequence for the books can be quite onerous. The labyrinthine nature of Dune novels is a well-known fact; it boasts sprawling plots, bizarre character names, and some enchanting themes. Despite the above, anyone who has followed ...

JACK PARSONS AND THE FALL OF BABALON is the first published biography of John Whiteside Parsons, who was a founder of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and the Aerojet Corporation. He was also a disciple of "the world's wickedest man", Aleister Crowley. Parsons tried to use sex magick to give birth to a goddess called Babalon. (It didn't work.) Parsons later started calling himself the Antichrist, and died in a mysterious explosion in 1952. Eleven chapters, seven appendices.

Discover the fascinating achievements of Irish Scientists who have shaped the world. Irish scientists have an esteemed history. This handy book does not provide detailed personal life histories; instead, it gives you essential concise overviews of selected Irish scientists scientific achievements – past and present – who have produced scientific theories, discoveries and innovations that changed the world and which continue to resonate today. Each of the Irish Scientists featured has left enduring footprints on the sands of time and though their impressive and important legacy will not ...

Roger was a student of Dr. Virgil E. Bottom in the Physics Department at McMurry College in Abilene, TX. Several of the top experts in the field of quartz crystals for electronic applications studied under Dr. Bottom. Roger’s career in quartz crystal technology ranged from Hewlett Packard Laboratories to Motorola’s pocket pager group and finally to Quartzdyne, Inc. where he helped develop Quartzdyne’s industry-leading pressure sensor for downhole oil and gas wells. Roger owes his success in life to opportunities and lessons learned from numerous contacts—a men’s wear clerk, ...

Daughters of Discovery The Untold Story of 8 Women Who Revolutionized Science, Math, and Medicine They changed science. They changed history. And the world forgot their names—until now. In Unsung Genius, discover the gripping, true stories of eight extraordinary women whose groundbreaking contributions in science, mathematics, and medicine reshaped the world—often in the face of fierce resistance, gender discrimination, and historical erasure. From Emmy Noether’s theoretical brilliance that underpins modern physics, to Mary Anning’s fossil discoveries that challenged biblical ...

The Forgotten Architect of the Information Age: The Life and Mind of Claude Shannon Long before smartphones, streaming, and artificial intelligence became everyday realities, a quiet genius laid the groundwork for the modern world—and few today know his name. Claude Shannon, the brilliant mind behind information theory, changed how humanity thinks, communicates, and invents. Without his ideas, the digital age would be unimaginable. Yet Shannon never sought fame. He lived a life defined not by ambition, but by curiosity, playfulness, and a relentless drive to understand the unseen patterns...

In this groundbreaking audiobook, author and narrator Eric Leo takes you on an electrifying journey from atheism to a revolutionary scientific spirituality. 108: The Story of Discovering Earth's Consciousness reveals how planets and stars are sentient beings communicating through electromagnetic fields — with Earth (Gaia) as our living, conscious home. Leo's raw, first-person narration brings visceral intensity to his decade-long transformation — from paranoid delusions of celebrity stalkers to the stunning realization he was actually perceiving Gaia's attempts to communicate.

Vitali Milman, a world-renowned mathematician who was selected in 2018 by the Milner Global Foundation and the Marker magazine as one of the 70 most influential scientists in Israel, shares his unique and extraordinary journey in the world. In his concise style, Professor Milman describes his remarkable life path, which spans on six decades of accomplished academic career. He recounts the ups and downs, the hardships and the fantastic strokes of luck which saved his life many times. The narrative focuses on the emotional impact the historical and personal events had on Milman's life and the...

The Life and Legacy of Jules Henri Poincaré A Master of Pattern Recognition, He Laid the Groundwork for Chaos Theory, Relativity, and More Step into the life of one of history’s most quietly transformative minds—Jules Henri Poincaré, the mathematician, physicist, philosopher, and polymath who bridged the old world of Newtonian mechanics and the modern age of chaos and relativity. In this sweeping and intimate biography, The Life and Legacy of Jules Henri Poincaré traces the journey of a man whose insights redefined the laws of the universe—often before the world was ready to ...

माधव सदाशिव गोळवलकर तथा श्री गुरुजी ह्या संघाच्या द्वितीय सरसंघचालकांच्याबद्दलचे चरित्र सांगणारेे हे पुस्तक चं. प. भिशीकर यांनी लिहिले आहे. ह्या समर्पित महापुरुषाच्या चरित्राचा स्थूल आराखडा यात मांडला गेला आहे. जन्मापासून महानिर्वाणापर्यंतचा थक्क करणारा प्रवास प्रेरणादायी आहे. लेखक स्वत: या काळात आणि याच संघकार्यात पूर्णपणे कार्यरत असल्याने पू. गुरुजींच्या चरित्रातील सर्व प्रसंग त्यांनी वाचकांपुढे आणि पत्रकार असल्याने आपल्या दृष्टीने मांडले आहेत.

This thought-provoking and inspiring narrative uncovers the journey of a hidden pioneer whose ideas challenged the status quo and quietly shaped the future. Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative thinker, tech enthusiast, or lifelong learner, this audiobook will ignite your imagination and encourage you to see the world through the eyes of an unsung genius.

Ieri visionario altruista, salvatore dell'umanità impegnato in imprese ambiziose come liberarci dalla dipendenza dai combustibili fossili o colonizzare Marte, oggi Elon Musk si è spinto oltre l'industria automobilistica e quella aerospaziale per sfidare direttamente le politiche che plasmano gli Stati Uniti e non solo. Questo lo ha portato al centro di alcuni dei settori più complessi - dalla produzione industriale alla politica, dalla difesa alla tecnologia - mentre il suo comportamento sempre più imprevedibile solleva dubbi sulla sua stabilità e sulla sua capacità di giudizio.

This is the first volume of the memoir of Rick L. Scifres, relating his early life and the first half of a twenty-year Naval career during the Cold War. The author was born in Texas, raised in New Mexico, and eventually reached maturity while serving in the U. S. Navy. He attained the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer before retiring as a CTOCS (NAC). He specialized in the field of Cryptologic Technician (Communications) and was qualified as a Naval Aircrewman. This volume chronicles part of his childhood and the first eleven and a half years of his career serving with the Naval Security ...

What makes a scientist? Some grow up in families that emphasize education and inquiry. Others come to science on their own. This is the story of an unlikely candidate for faculty positions at Harvard and Yale, but the author accomplished that feat. Told with self-deprecating humor, the book includes brief descriptions of the research, in layman's terms, that earned him international recognition. New content includes summaries of his research on homeowners associations, climate change and COVID-19.