“steven levy”

Tech-savvy writer Levy takes readers step by step through the research, development, and ultimate domination of the Apple iPod--todays cultural icon and a massive force in the music industry.The iPod has become a full-blown cultural phenomenon, giving us a new vocabulary (we shuffle our iTunes on ou... More

Offering a collection as imaginative and compelling as its dynamic subject, "The Best of Technology Writing 2007" captures the versatility and verve of technology writing today. These essays explore a wide range of intriguing topics--from the online habits of urban moms to the digital future of movi... More

This enthralling book alerts us to nothing less than the existence of new varieties of life. Some of these species can move and eat, see, reproduce, and die. Some behave like birds or ants. One such life form may turn out to be our best weapon in the war against AIDS. What these species have in comm... More

With groundbreaking profiles of computer pioneers such as Bill Gates, Steve Wozinak, MIT's Tech Model Railroad Club, and more, "Hackers" captures a seminal moment with risk-takers and explorers who were poised to conquer 20th century America's last great frontier.... More

This survey of Western history focuses on the lessons of self-empowerment and decision-making that are often overlooked by traditional historians. Author Levi, who has been an instructor at several universities in California, stresses that history offers trends that illustrate the connections betwee... More

If you've ever made a secure purchase with your credit card over the Internet, then you have seen cryptography, or "crypto," in action. From Steven Levy-the author who made "hackers" a household word-comes this account of a revolution that is already affecting every citizen in the twenty-first centu... More

The creation of the Mac in 1984 catapulted America into the digital millennium, captured a fanatic cult audience, and transformed the computer industry into an unprecedented mix of technology, economics, and show business. Now veteran technology writer and Newsweek senior editor Steven Levy zooms in... More

"Far to the north of the 48 contiguous states," writes Steven C. Levi, "is a land shrouded with the miasma of adventure. It is a land of glaciers the size of some states and fish the size of some cities. Its history is steeped in intrigue, scoundrels abound, and things that could never occur anywher... More

While the professional literature is glutted with theories on educational reform, our children remain starved for authentic learning that grows out of their unique, original classroom experiences. Award-winning teacher Steven Levy attributes this disparity to the lack for clear examples illustrating... More

Hello, My Name Is Stanley This story is about me, and some fellow employees in The Company. When I graduated from school and started working for The Company, I never thought it would be so hard--not only learning my job, but also making sense of the everyday events happening all around me. As I soo... More