Modern Industry

In the 1960s and early '70s, the most prominent, vocal cultural movement was the New Left: a movement that condemned America and everything it stood for: individualism, material wealth, science, technology, capitalism.

MODERN WARFARE: History’s Most Devastating Cyberattacks dives deep into the hidden battleground of the 21st century—where masked hackers, rogue states, and shadowy cyber units wage war on critical infrastructure, government networks, and private enterprises. From the Stuxnet worm that crippled Iran’s nuclear program to the NotPetya blitz that shattered global supply chains, this riveting chronicle unveils the anatomy of each attack and the real-world consequences of digital combat. Explore Pivotal Incidents: In-depth analysis of landmark events—Stuxnet, Sony Pictures breach, ...

In a sharp, witty memoir, iconic trailblazer and legendary journalist Connie Chung pulls no punches in detailing her storied career as the first Asian woman to break into an overwhelmingly white, male-dominated television news industry—"an absorbing look at a pioneering news figure" (TIME)...

Dive into the Essential World of Semiconductors! Unlock the secrets of the modern digital universe with "Semiconductor Essentials," the comprehensive guide that illuminates the intricate wonders that power today's technology. From the fundamental physics to the cutting-edge innovations that shape our connected lives, this eBook demystifies the complex world of semiconductors, making it accessible to both novice enthusiasts and seasoned professionals. Venture through the captivating depths of semiconductor science with 25 meticulously structured chapters that invite you on a journey from the...

The first human organ transplant in 1950 at a suburban hospital is the focus of The Graft: How a Pioneering Operation Sparked the Modern Age of Organ Transplants. The book examines the controversies the operation generated and the progress medicine has made in organ transplantation.

Supermarket produce sections bulging with a year-round supply of perfectly round, bright red-orange tomatoes have become all but a national birthright. But in Tomatoland, which is based on his James Beard Award-winning article, The Price of Tomatoes, investigative food journalist Barry Estabrook reveals the huge human and environmental cost of the $5 billion fresh tomato industry. Fields are sprayed with more than one hundred different herbicides and pesticides. Tomatoes are picked hard and green and artificially gassed until their skins acquire a marketable hue.

By the time Rock Hudson's death in 1985 alerted all America to the danger of the AIDS epidemic, the disease had spread across the nation, killing thousands of people and emerging as the greatest health crisis of the 20th century. America faced a troubling question: What happened? How was this epidemic allowed to spread so far before it was taken seriously?

The DJ Bible is the largest and most comprehensive guide available for DJs. This is the ultimate guide on how to be a professional and successful DJ. This book gives you insight into the history of the culture, practical advice for new and professional DJs alike, how to get started as a DJ, and information on proven business models for DJs. Origins of the culture How to start a DJ business What equipment you need How to make money as a DJ Which gigs you need to take, and which ones to pass Guide for making sample mixes and a professional portfolio How to use your gear How to transition, ...

Written by an author with plenty of experience holding a scalpel, Dr. David Schneider's in-depth biography is an encompassing history of the practice that has leapt forward over the centuries from the dangerous guesswork of ancient Greek physicians through the world-changing implant revolution of the 20th century.

Medicines are arguably the most highly regulated - and cost-inflated - products in the United States. The discovery, development, manufacturing, and distribution of medicines is carried out by an ever more complex and crowded set of industries, each playing a part in a larger “pharmaceutical enterprise” seeking to maximize profits. But this was not always the case. The Price of Health is the reveals the story of how the pharmaceutical enterprise took shape and led to the present crisis.

From the author of the bestselling The Professor and the Madman comes the fascinating story of William Smith, the orphaned son of an English country blacksmith, who became obsessed with creating the world's first geological map and ultimately became the father of modern geology. In 1793 William...

Conquer the Process Control Technician Career gives you a clear, practical tour of what it really means to run and support modern process plants. Instead of abstract theory, you get plain language explanations of how measurements, controllers, and final elements come together in real units, from single-loop control through complex cascades, ratios, and advanced structures that keep production stable and safe. You will explore how DCS and PLC systems are built, how control rooms see the plant through graphics and trends, and how good tuning, alarm management, and clear strategies shape ...

Industrial maintenance technicians keep modern facilities running, and this comprehensive guide gives them the clear, practical foundation they need to master the trade. Gain a deep understanding of mechanical systems, electrical controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, automation principles, and the safety practices that support reliable operation. The book explores how machines behave, how failures develop, and how technicians diagnose problems using observation, measurement, and systematic reasoning. Topics such as lubrication, alignment, vibration, PLC fundamentals, networking, documentation, ...

There is no more universal truth in life than death. No matter who you are, it is certain that one day you will die, but the mechanics and understanding of that experience will differ greatly in today's modern age. Dr. Haider Warraich is a young and brilliant new voice in the conversation about death and dying started by Dr. Sherwin Nuland and Atul Gawande. Dr. Warraich takes a broader look at how we die today, from the cellular level up to the very definition of death itself.

The Great War of 1914-1918 burst on the European scene with a brutality to mankind not yet witnessed by the civilized world. Modern warfare was no longer the stuff of chivalry and honor; it was a mutilative, deadly, and humbling exercise to wipe out the very presence of humanity. Suddenly, thousands upon thousands of maimed, beaten, and bleeding men surged into aid stations and hospitals with injuries unimaginable in their scope and destruction. Doctors scrambled to find some way to salvage not only life but limb.

Paul Farmer has battled AIDS in rural Haiti and deadly strains of drug-resistant tuberculosis in the slums of Peru. A physician-anthropologist with more than fifteen years in the field, Farmer writes from the front lines of the war against these modern plagues and shows why, even more than those of history, they target the poor.

J. P. Morgan is more than just the name on one of the largest banks in America. He was a man who altered the course of American finance and the chief financier for the strategic interests of the titans of the day, such as Carnegie and Rockefeller. He also financed new and ingenious technologies developed by Thomas Edison and was a visionary who saw the potential in Nikola Tesla. Hear all about him and find areas that you may have in common with this towering titan.

The moment I saw your bruised, battered face, I knew a soul-deep hunger to know you, to love you, to possess your heart... I never expected to meet you in a psychiatric ward of all places. I watch you from afar, memorizing your every movement and gesture. My heart burns with jealousy and rage when Rex, a technician with a childhood linked to yours, watches you with the same intensity, hoping for your forgiveness. You're as alone in this world as I am. My brokenness is drawn to yours. It all started with a song, a look, a conversation. In music therapy, our souls entwine as my voice, deep ...

The story of The Hundreds and the precepts that made it an iconic streetwear brand by Bobby Hundreds himself Streetwear occupies that rarefied space where genuine "cool" coexists with big business; where a star designer might work concurrently with Nike, a tattoo artist, Louis Vuitton, and a...

A globe-trotting work of relentless investigative reporting, this is the first major book to expose the catastrophic reality of the multi-billion-dollar global garbage trade. Dumps and landfills around the world are overflowing. Disputes about what to do with the millions of tons of garbage...