samedi 18 août 2012

Idea Man: A Memoir by the Cofounder of Microsoft

Idea Man
Idea Man: A Memoir by the Cofounder of Microsoft
Paul Allen (Auteur)

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The virtual world he imagined is now as real as concrete . . . the very fabric of a twenty-first century that he and a tiny club of others literally invented. Shy, humble, brilliant . . . Paul Allen's intellect and generosity of spirit are there on every page. (Bono )

Paul's natural curiosity will always guide him into uncharted waters. Whether it's a newfangled device called the personal computer; exploring the bottom of the sea or deep space; music, movies, and museums; or perhaps his most significant adventure so far-the human brain-two things are certain: It won't be the same afterward, and it will be an extraordinary journey. (Peter Gabriel )

Paul is a true adventurer in every sense of the word and, as a friend, he is both loyal and generous of spirit. His ideas have helped shape the world we live in, and witnessing the way his mind works is like watching a Jimi Hendrix guitar solo: you have no idea how he does it, but it blows your mind. (Dave Stewart )

This son of Oklahoma, by way of Seattle, electrocuted a classmate, soldered his skin, gassed the family pet, purposely crashed systems, dove in Dumpsters for coffee-stained printouts, and went on to create the engine that changed the world. (Dan Ackroyd )

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vendredi 17 août 2012

jeudi 16 août 2012

Watson And DNA: Making A Scientific Revolution

Watson And DNA
Watson And DNA: Making A Scientific Revolution
Victor K. McElheny (Auteur)

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"A real page-turner.... If Victor McElheny is not already a prince among science writers, this book should elevate him to that high position." --Judah Folkman, Nature Medicine The most influential scientist of the last century, James Watson has been at dead center in the creation of modern molecular biology. This masterful biography brings to life the extraordinary achievements not only of Watson but also all those working on this cutting edge of scientific discovery, such as Walter Gilbert, Francis Crick, FranAois Jacob, and David Baltimore. From the ruthless competition in the race to identify the structure of DNA to a near mutiny in the Harvard biology department, to clashes with ethicists over issues in genetics, Watson has left a wake of detractors as well as fans. Victor McElheny probes brilliantly behind the veil of Watson's own invented persona, bringing us close to the relentless genius and scientific impresario who triggered and sustained a revolution in science.

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