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Computers have changed since 1981, when Tracy Kidder memorably recorded the drama, comedy, and excitement of one companys efforts to bring a new microcomputer to market. What has not changed is the feverish pace of the high-tech industry, the go-for-broke approach to business that has caused so many computer companies to win big (or go belly up), and the cult of pursuing mind-bending technological innovations. The... (more)

Data Base: Structured Techniques for Design, Performance, and ManagementShakuntala Atre

Data Base: Structured Techniques for Design, Performance, and Management

by S. Atre

Presents a step-by-step sequence that can be followed in designing a data base. Offers a comprehensive and balanced treatment of the three main data base methods: IDMS/R, ADABAS, and IMS, explaining the advantages and disadvantages of each. Text prepares the reader for each phase of the task by carefully explaining two major examples of data base installations. Text is not restricted to one software package or... (more)

Nests Above the Abyss:

by Isobel Kuhn

First published more than 40 years ago, this book has become a classic of the work of the Holy Spirit in transforming lives characterized by fear, sin and darkness into beauty, joy and the hope of the resurrection. Isobel Kuhn was able to write as she did about the Lisu people of southwest China because she lived with them and shared their spiritual battles.

The mindbenders: A look at current cultsJack N Sparks

The mindbenders: A look at current cults

by Jack N. Sparks

A look at currect cults. Includes the history and beliefs of Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple.

The Israeli Secret ServiceRichard Deacon

The Israeli Secret Service

by Richard Deacon

The Israeli secret service is one of the oldest in the world, claims Richard Deacon - author of histories of its Russian, British, and Chinese counterparts - who, in this overview, traces Israeli roots back to the biblical twelve spies. Quickly sketching the role of Jews in the various intelligence services of their adoptive countries, he reasons that the lack of a state plus Israel's current precarious existence... (more)