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A New York Times technology correspondent presents the dramatic rise and fall of Uber, set against the rapid upheaval in Silicon Valley during the mobile era. Based on hundreds of interviews with current and former Uber employees, along with previously unpublished documents, Super Pumped is a pause-resisting story of ambition and deception, obscene wealth, and bad behavior, that explores how blistering technological and financial innovation culminated in one of the most catastrophic 12-month periods in American corporate history.

La travesía de Uber es la primera mirada al interior del imperio global de Uber. El periodista veterano Adam Lashinsky, autor del bestseller Inside Apple, rastrea los orígenes de las ambiciones masivas de Kalanick en sus raíces humildes, y explora los inicios oscuros de Uber y el paseo salvaje de su rápido crecimiento y expansión en diferentes industrias. A través de entrevistas exclusivas con Kalanick, el autor nos brinda una mirada única de esta polémica empresa multimillonaria.

“Internationally Known, Locally Disrespected” is a collection of the most insane, unexpected, and hilarious Uber Rides from your favorite Uber Youtuber, Driver Eddie. From a late night drug run to getting trapped in a brothel, these funny, absurd, and downright wild rides are guaranteed to leave you wondering who ever thought driving around drunk strangers you met on the internet would be a good idea. Eddie Doyle is a comedian, author, and content creator born and bred outside of Philadelphia in that little slice of heaven known as Delco.

If you are an Uber or Lyft driver, you have a responsibility to properly report your income on your tax return. As a Tax CPA, I’ve personally seen countless mistakes that people make reporting their rideshare activity that costs them hundreds (if not thousands!) of dollars on their taxes. Don’t be one of those people. This book will help explain: • What exactly being a rideshare driver means for federal tax purposes • How to maximize your income by minimizing your tax burden • Which specific deductions you can take as a rideshare driver, and how to maintain adequate records, and ...

The Will to Power is an audiobook of notes compiled from the literary remains of Friedrich Nietzsche. The title derives from a work that Nietzsche himself had intended to write. The "will to power", a prominent concept in his philosophy, describes what Nietzsche believed to be the main driving force in humans.

The year is 1327. Franciscans in a wealthy Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, and Brother William of Baskerville arrives to investigate. But his delicate mission is suddenly overshadowed by seven bizarre deaths that take place in seven days and nights of apocalyptic terror. Brother William turns detective, and a uniquely deft one at that. His tools are the logic of Aristotle, the theology of Aquinas, the empirical insights of Roger Bacon-- all sharpened to a glistening edge by his wry humor and ferocious curiosity.

In your pocket is something amazing: a quick and easy way to summon a total stranger who will take you anywhere you’d like. In your hands is something equally amazing: the untold story of Uber’s meteoric rise, and the massive ambitions of its larger-than-life founder and CEO. Before Travis...

In the early years of the Second World War, the elite force of German submariners known as the Ubootwaffe came perilously close to perfecting underwater battle tactics and successfully cutting Britain's transatlantic lifeline. To the Allies, these enemy sailors were embarking on a mission of unequivocal evil. Each member of the Ubootwaffe understood that he must take pride in being part of a unique brotherhood. He had to do so because he was setting out on a journey that would test his mental and physical endurance to the very limits, and which he had little chance of surviving.

“A powerful illustration of the obstacles our society continues to throw up in the paths of ambitious young women.” —The New York Times Book Review “Important . . . empowering.” —Gayle King, CBS This Morning "That [Fowler] became a whistle-blower and a pioneer of a social...

Sylvia can't seem to get past her trifling ex, Jamir, or her traumatic vehicle accident that left her psychologically paralyzed. Dontrell is still stuck on his ex, Samiah. Both seem to be nowhere near ready to try something new. But when Dontrell ends up being Sylvia's Uber driver, their lanes begin to shift in another direction....

Dora ist mit ihrer kleinen Hündin aufs Land gezogen. Sie brauchte dringend einen Tapetenwechsel, mehr Freiheit, Raum zum Atmen. Aber ganz so idyllisch wie gedacht ist Bracken, das kleine Dorf im brandenburgischen Nirgendwo, nicht. In Doras Haus gibt es noch keine Möbel, der Garten gleicht einer Wildnis, und die Busverbindung in die Kreisstadt ist ein Witz. Vor allem aber verbirgt sich hinter der hohen Gartenmauer ein Nachbar, der mit kahlrasiertem Kopf und rechten Sprüchen sämtlichen Vorurteilen zu entsprechen scheint.

Als Steven Bartlett achtzehn ist, schreibt er in sein Tagebuch: »Persönliche Ziele: mit fünfundzwanzig ein sexy Millionär sein«. Die Realität sieht jedoch wenig vielversprechend aus, denn Bartlett ist pleite, fühlt sich einsam und planlos. Aber das scheinbar Unerreichbare tritt ein: Sieben Jahre später ist Bartlett tatsächlich Multimillionär und Gründer eines millionenschweren Unternehmens.

A look deep inside the new Silicon Valley, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Everything Store. Ten years ago, the idea of getting into a stranger's car, or a walking into a stranger's home, would have seemed bizarre and dangerous, but today it's as common as ordering a book...

Hobbydetektivin Greta beginnt, Nachforschungen anzustellen. Und auf einmal steckt sie mittendrin in einem Fall voller Kunst, Gier und menschlicher Abgründe.

Using a data-driven approach, Super Founders is a “must-read” (Eric Yuan, founder and CEO, Zoom) examination of what differentiates billion-dollar startups from the rest Ali Tamaseb has spent thousands of hours manually amassing what may be the largest dataset ever collected on startups...

Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) has influenced philosophers such as Martin Heidegger, Jean-Paul Sartre, Oswald Spengler, George Grant, Emil Cioran, Albert Camus, Ayn Rand, Jacques Derrida, Leo Strauss, Max Scheler, Michel Foucault and Bernard Williams. His writings on aesthetics, language, truth, morality, cultural theory, history, nihilism, power, and the meaning of existence have exerted a vast influence on Western philosophy and intellectual history.

Fermentation is a natural process of preserving food by using microorganisms to break down sugars and starches. This process produces lactic acid, which gives fermented foods their characteristic sour taste. Fermented foods are also a good source of probiotics, which are live bacteria that are beneficial for gut health. Fermentation has been used for centuries to preserve food, and it is still a popular method today. Fermented foods can be found all over the world, and they come in a variety of different types. Some of the most common fermented foods include sauerkraut, kimchi, yogurt, ...

This is your guide to fully understanding the system that Uber uses and why it's such a promising opportunity for anyone looking for a part-time or full-time job with flexible hours. This book will go into the different types of Uber services, a step-by-step guide on how to become a driver, advantages and disadvantages of driving with Uber, earning risks you should consider, and ways to maximize your earning potential with little to no extra work on your part.

Nach einer Panikattacke in einem Kaufhaus trifft Flora eine überstürzte Entscheidung: Sie verlässt die Großstadt und zieht in das Haus ihrer verstorbenen Großmutter aufs Land. In dessen verwunschenem Garten entdeckt sie einen Schwarm Wildbienen, in deren ruhiger Präsenz sie endlich wieder zur Ruhe kommt. Als sie schließlich noch Eden kennenlernt, die im Dorfcafé arbeitet und ihr vom ersten Moment an seltsam vertraut ist, wird der Sommer zum schönsten ihres Lebens.

Silicon Valley technology is transforming the way we work, and Uber is leading the charge. Upending our understanding of work in the digital age, Uberland paints a future where any of us might be managed by a faceless boss. Based on award-winning technology ethnographer Alex Rosenblat's experience of riding over 5,000 miles with Uber drivers, daily visits to online forums, and face-to-face discussions with senior Uber employees, Uberland goes beyond the headlines to reveal the complicated politics of popular technologies that are manipulating both workers and consumers.