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The runaway international bestseller with more than 600,000 copies sold, now expanded to make its message even more compelling for today's market leaders.

Convinced that the veil is a symbol of unjust male authority over women, in The Veil and the Male Elite , Moroccan feminist Fatima Mernissi aims to investigate the origins of the practice in the first Islamic community.

Algorithms increasingly run our lives. They find us books, movies, jobs, and dates, manage our investments, and discover new drugs. More and more, these algorithms work by learning from the trails of data we leave in our newly digital world. Like curious children, they observe us, imitate, and experiment. And in the world's top research labs and universities, the race is on to invent the ultimate learning algorithm: one capable of discovering any knowledge from data, and doing anything we want, before we even ask.

Out of Control chronicles the dawn of a new era in which the machines and systems that drive our economy are so complex and autonomous as to be indistinguishable from living things.

The fascinating recollections of one of the most controversial scientists of the nuclear age

An incisive analysis of real-life situations that helps all those involved in any kind of strategic planning recognize and avoid logical yet devastating errors.

Two savvy Web strategists offer a wry look at the corporate practices that have blindsided technology-driven businesses--and present sane solutions to steer companies past today's investor backlash

An irreverent and inspirational guide to overcoming corporate complacency.

The standard reference on the psychology of rape, Men Who Rape presents a comprehensive clinical profile of sexual offenders with extensive information on counseling, prevention, and psychiatric treatment.

A terrifying picture of the collapse of American psychiatry and the toll it has taken on the mentally ill."-BusinessWeek

With insights for improving performance, managing change, and building relationships.

The intriguing narrative of one of astronomy's strangest searches for a planet that never existed.

Scientist and submersible pilot Cindy Lee Van Dover has travelled to the bottom of the sea. In this book she gives voice to the scientific passion that motivates her while taking us along with her as she reveals the wonders of the ocean floor.

In this book, the authors integrate the three dominant approaches to organizational development-learning, performance, and change-to create a dynamic lens through which to analyze any HRD program or initiative.

In this narrative, two groups of explorers battle bitter cold, high winds and supply shortages to carry out their quest for a mammoth carcass that will help determine how the creature lived, how it died - and how it might be brought back to life.

The most influential scientist of the last century, James Watson has been at dead centre in the creation of modern molecular biology. This biography brings to life the extraordinary achievements not only of Watson but also all those working on this cutting edge of scientific discovery.

Once confined to the research laboratory, the genetic engineering of plants is now a big business that is changing the face of modern agriculture. Daniel Charles takes us inside research labs, farm sheds and corporate boardrooms to reveal the hidden story behind this agricultural revolution.

A chronicle of the open source movement and its impact on computing, business, and culture. "Rebel Code" provides a from-the-trenches perspective and looks ahead to how open source is challenging long-held conceptions of technology, commerce, and culture.

America's baby doctor tells the inspiring story behind a half century of caring for, understanding, and championing children

The definitive introduction to the field of human resource development-fully updated and revised for a new generation of teachers, students, and practitioners

"Organizational Learning, Performance, and Change presents the most current theoretical frameworks and practical applications in the field of human resource development. Drawing from the authors' pion"

From the editor of the most influential biotech newsletter comes the most comprehensive investment guide on biotechnology

A page-burning account of intrigue and espionage in the offices and boardrooms of today's corporations

David Thompson entered the race to launch the first constellation of low-earth orbit commercial satellites, with the idea to build his own rockets, satellites and a corporation that could compete with the "big guys". His story is told by Gary Dorsey, who was there reporting from inside.

A practical framework for sparking explosive growth by turning your company into an entrepreneurial powerhouse

For every woman who works with men-an immediately empowering guide to rising above gender politics and succeeding in the workplace.

Timeless business wisdom from the brilliant strategists of ancient Greece and Rome

From impotence to infertility, Viagra to vasectomy, a comprehensive and easy-to-read guide for men of all ages.

An in-depth, easy-to-understand examination of the basic physical laws of nature and how they influence our universe.