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Title: Going Wireless

Author: Jaclyn Easton

Narrator: Jaclyn Easton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-19-02

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 80 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Science & Technology Leaders

Publisher's Summary:

Award-winning journalist Jaclyn Easton delivers the unexpected. In addition to in-depth discussions about mobile commerce, Internet cell phones, and Palm-type handhelds, she also examines wirefree options you've probably never heard of, all of which are transforming the way companies communicate, manage, market, and sell.

To learn exactly how wireless is producing these paradigms of productivity and profits, this unabridged audiobook edition of Going Wireless is packed with over 40 real-world examples from trend-setting companies like Office Depot, Boeing, Sears, ExxonMobil, Jiffy Lube, LexisNexis, UPS, and Ocean Spray.

From this surplus of success stories you will quickly learn that wireless allows your organization to be literally a thousand times more connected and, hence, a thousand times more effective.

Critic Reviews:

"The simple truth is the whole world is 'going wireless.' If you want to discover why it's happening, how it will change your business, and - most important - what you need to do about it, this is the book to read." - Alan M. Webber, founding editor, Fast Company

Members Reviews:

Her reading style

Just remember that when this author wants to emphasize something (which is all the time) she ends her sentences... like... this...

After a few hours it drives... me... crazy...

A very lengthy presentation on wireless!!

A lot of work has obviously gone into the researching of this book. Despite the fact that it was published in April 2002, it provides a reasonably up to date account of where the industry /technology currently stands (Nov 2004). It probably will need to be updated fairly soon however. Jaclyn Easton seems to know her subject well, so it is a shame that she makes no serious attempt to offer her view of what the future holds over the medium to longer term. As I listened, I did find myself thinking ahead to what the world of wireless will be like over the next five years or so, but a little conjecture / business vision on her part would have given the book more life. Also some fairly heavy editing would have made it easier to listen to. Lengthy, in-depth descriptions of the functionality of various applications serve to make the book much bigger than it really needs to be, so it didnt hold my interest at all well in parts. My biggest complaint though, was with regards the way that it was read. I seriously question the wisdom of having the author read the book rather than a professional narrator. It is good to hear what an author sounds like, but having her read the introduction and a conclusion would suffice. It sounds as if she is used to writing and reading business presentations. Her reading style would be excellent for making 30 second audio commercials, but doesnt really lend itself well to the reading of a nine and a half hour book. Its as if she is trying to pack every sentence with overwhelming dynamism and excitement. Without any relief from this, the words end up blurring into a nondescript, corporate jargon filled power-spiel. Imagine reading a book where everything is written BOLD UPPER CASE TEXT, OR MAYBE GIANT FLASHING NEON LIGHTS and you'll get the idea. You wouldnt be able to read for too long before your eyes and brain got sore.

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Title: High Noon

Subtitle: The Inside Story of Scott McNealy and the Rise of Sun Microsystems

Author: Karen Southwick

Narrator: Sneha Mathan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-10-01

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 47 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Science & Technology Leaders

Publisher's Summary:

The driving force behind this once fledgling company is a man who has been described as brash, unconventional, ambitious, forward-looking, and sometimes even his own worst enemy. Scott McNealy turned Sun into the multibillion-dollar success it is today - a developer of innovative software like Java that is revolutionizing the computing landscape.

High Noon is the inside story of Sun's rise to power, from its shaky start in Silicon Valley through its transformation under the aggressive and inspirational leadership of McNealy. Karen Southwick reveals the behind-the-scenes maneuverings of McNealy and Sun, with candid interviews from the key players and insights into the inner workings of the high-tech industry.

Members Reviews:

Puff Piece

I hung on for a couple of hours, but eventually gave up on this one. It read like a side-bar profile for Time Magazine put together by SUN pr. It's not that I was looking for a hatchet job, but this was cringingy flattering. I thought that "The Second Coming of Steve Jobs" was a much better example in the same genre.

As other have remarked the sound levels leave something to be desired too.

Sun PR

I learned very little from this book about the history of Sun or McNealy, other than that they managed to convince the author of this book that they can do no wrong. Unfortunately, events since the books publication suggest otherwise.

Wrong narrator, great subject material

Not everyone will feel this way, but the narrator ruined this book for me. The subject matter--behind the scenes Silicon Valley tech--was just not made for a very proper-sounding Englishwoman. There are probably not half a dozen techies in the valley who could pronounce "raison d'etre" with a flawless French accent; hearing it in the audiobook just sounded out of place.

Having said that, the material is worth the price of admission for those who are in the industry or just love a good behind-the-scenes business yarn.

Good stuff

A fascinating look into the making and the politics of Sun Microsystems, probably the number two tech company behind Microsoft. Well written, and seems thoroughly researched. Good narration.

Needs Updating

This books starts off quite well, but quickly becomes fairly dull. It reads more like a ledger of facts rather than the inside account that it claims to be, there's very little human interest here. But most damning is the book only takes you up to the year 2000, it needs updating.

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Title: Technology, Java and Pizza

Subtitle: Retraining Your Organization for the Web Revolution

Author: Scott McNealy

Narrator: Scott McNealy

Format: Original Recording

Length: 56 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-17-99

Publisher: Stanford Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Science & Technology Leaders

Publisher's Summary:

What will the World Wide Web mean to your business? Scott McNealy answers that the Web levels the playing field, empowering businesses, industries, and "any 12-year-old with a PC" to reach millions of potential customers, listeners, and subscribers. McNealy, the president and CEO of Sun Microsystems, offers a number of startling revelations for business leaders on how to retool their organizations so they're not left with obsolete technology and poorly-equipped employees. This program is part of the Stanford CEO Forum series, in which top business leaders discuss a variety of industry topics from managing change to moving your company into the next generation of technology.

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Title: Coping with Change in the High-Tech Environment

Author: Lew Platt

Narrator: Lew Platt

Format: Original Recording

Length: 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-17-99

Publisher: Stanford Audio

Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Science & Technology Leaders

Publisher's Summary:

Technology leaving you breathless? Lew Platt describes what drives change in the high-tech environment. He elaborates on the impact technology is having on all organizations, not just high-tech ones, and discusses the resulting turmoil. His recommendations include how to implement strategies for promoting change, how to balance continuity and change, and how to integrate core values in the change process. This program is part of the Stanford CEO Forum series, in which top business leaders discuss a variety of industry topics from managing change to moving your company into the next generation of technology.

(P) and ©1995 Stanford Alumni Association

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Title: Using the Internet to Build Relationships and Simplify Business

Author: Michael Dell

Narrator: Michael Dell

Format: Original Recording

Length: 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-17-99

Publisher: Stanford Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 16 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Science & Technology Leaders

Publisher's Summary:

Today's market is an increasingly sophisticated one - and Dell Computer's reported revenues of $3.2 billion prove that customers are ready for new ways of doing business. In this interview, CEO Michael Dell shares his vision of the potential of online transactions, describes the success of customized Web pages, and examines the possibilities for direct and indirect sales of technology products. Dell talks about cutting costs with effective online support, building effective customer relationships, tearing down the myths of the Internet, and more.

(P) and © Stanford Alumni Association

Members Reviews:

Outdated

Dell is great, but the date is not highlighted - 1999. Too old.

Ok - Old News

I think very highly of Michael Dell and was expecting him to say more.

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Title: The Nudist on the Late Shift and Other True Tales of Silicon Valley

Author: Po Bronson

Narrator: Po Bronson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-15-99

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 70 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Science & Technology Leaders

Publisher's Summary:

What's been written on the personalities that have emerged from Silicon Valley tends to be shallow, concentrating narrowly on overnight rags-to-riches sensations. This well-received collection of tales by one of the Valley's best journalists, however, gives us a different perspective - that of the technology Mecca's everyman, from dreamers on the brink of success to some of the more obscure colorful characters in the landscape. Po Bronson is the author of two novels, Bombardiers and The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest, a seething parody about getting rich in the Info Age. Bronson is also a feature writer for Wired and has written about high-tech culture for The New York Times Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes A.S.A.P.. In this Audible exclusive recording, the author himself lends his voice to The Nudist on the Late Shift.

Copyright ©1999 by Po Bronson; (P)1999 Audible Inc.

Critic Reviews:

"... a book about a dream valley that kept me glued to my seat ...while also leaving me with a deeper sense of the human energy and hubris that fuels America's new entrepreneurial capital, Silicon Valley." (Ken Auletta)

Members Reviews:

pretty good!

ok, not a life changer, but there are some real interesting stories here. i listened to it while i was studying a course that covered the history of computing, silicon valley, etc., so this was a real good alternative view of what goes on behind the scenes. well worth a look if you're interested in the topic.

Horrible recording

Started hearing the book but stopped.

The quality of recording is very bad. Could not continue to hear it.

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Title: Deepak Chopra: Understanding the Medical Guru's Life Story and His Teachings on Health and Consciousness

Author: Dr. Ruth Carr

Narrator: Jo Nelson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-29-16

Publisher: Dr. Ruth Carr

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Science & Technology Leaders

Publisher's Summary:

Discover the life teachings of this incredible health guru today!

Deepak Chopra dedicated the first part of his life to learning and practicing western medicine. Then one day, Deepak decided to make a shift to a more holistic, or natural, form of medicine. Today, Deepak Chopra uses the two in combination to improve the health and lives of people all over the world.

In this book, you will learn about the life story of Deepak Chopra. You will learn about his background in medicine, as well as his background in consciousness. Once you understand his story, you will learn about some of his greatest teachings.

Deepak is known for giving excellent public speeches, and this book was created to give you a good idea of what this important man stands for, even if you have never seen him speak in person. You will learn about how Deepak's family history in medicine made it possible for him to get into medical school at an early age. Deepak focused on some interesting areas of American medicine, and they will be covered in this book. Endocrinology was Deepak's specialization in his early medical career, and the understanding of this study will better explain how and why he changed his focus to alternative medicine.

Here is a preview of what you'll learn when you download your copy today:

Members Reviews:

An Inspirational Account

This book was a truly interesting read. I was already familiar with some of Deepak Chopraâs books and teachings, but I didnât really know much about his history or his journey. In this book author Dr. Ruth Carr takes you along the journey that is Deepak Chopraâs life. Not only is this book interesting and informative, it is a good reminder of how both our beliefs and our lives can change and evolveâand how each step along the way effects who we are today. The book also highlights many of his accomplishments, and methodologiesâand breaks them down in a simple yet profound manner. A great read to start the new year off right!

Poorly written

I was disappointed. I felt the book was poorly written and did not describe the person in debth. I didn't know Dr. Chopra any more after I read Dr. Carrs' book than before. I have read most of Deepak Chopra books and enjoyed many of his taped lectures and feel Dr. Carrs' book didn't even scratch the surface of this wise and learned man.

Modern and natural does work

Mixing Modern techniques and Natural remedies together to make such great things happen. Pretty amazing man to have thought with an open mind to use both. Most people are on one side or the other. Reading this book really made an interesting impact on the way I look at the two. Great find.

I would not recommend this piece of junk to anyone

Rubbish, pure rubbish. I saw absolutely nothing worthwhile or redeeming in this piece of trash.

I would not recommend this piece of junk to anyone. It's a waste of time and money.

Well written

This book is very well written. This author did a great job giving insights to Deepak Chopra's ideas and reasoning. Great read to anyone in the medical field!

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Title: Charles Goodyear

Subtitle: The Great Vulcanizer

Author: Daniel Alef

Narrator: Baron Ron Herron

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-04-09

Publisher: Meta4 Press

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Science & Technology Leaders

Publisher's Summary:

But Goodyear's discovery did not bring him wealth or station; he spent many years and much of his fortune protecting his patents in endless court battles. Goodyear's story is the quintessential Greek tragedy.

Members Reviews:

Sad

Brief sad summary of a sad unfortunate man. This is a story that did not need to be told. A waste

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Title: Intuit

Subtitle: A Radical Change in Internet Services

Author: William Campbell

Narrator: William Campbell

Format: Original Recording

Length: 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-17-99

Publisher: Stanford Audio

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Science & Technology Leaders

Publisher's Summary:

How has Intuit, the financial software application provider, been transformed by the Internet? CEO William Campbell describes Intuit's partnership with the search engine Excite to create the site Quicken.com. Together, the two companies connect with nine million people looking for personal finance information online. Highlights of Campbell's talk include advice on creating an online community, managing and distributing online content, and a look at online revenue models.

(P) and ©1998 Stanford Alumni Association

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Title: James W. Packard Created the American Rolls Royce

Author: Daniel Alef

Narrator: Baron Ron Herron

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-04-09

Publisher: Meta4 Press

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Science & Technology Leaders

Publisher's Summary:

However, like the other pioneers, the path they first traveled did not begin with the horseless carriage; there were several pit stops along the way before they made their transition into that nascent industry. Yet, by the time they retired from the automobile industry, the name Packard had become synonymous with quality, luxury and elegance - it was the American Rolls Royce.