STEVE JOBS & THE NEXT BIG THING
By Randall E. Stross
Published: 1993
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Randall E. Stross
Randall E. Stross is an acclaimed author and journalist known for his insightful analysis of technology, business, and culture. His notable works include 'The Wizard of Menlo Park: How Thomas Edison Invented the Modern World', 'Steve Jobs and the Apple Revolution', and 'The Future of Business: How the New Energies of the 21st Century Will Transform Business'. Stross's writing style is characterized by thorough research, engaging narratives, and a keen ability to distill complex concepts into accessible prose, making his works appealing to both general readers and industry professionals.
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- Authors
- Randall E. Stross
- Published
- November 1993
- Publisher
- Atheneum Books for Young Readers
- ISBN
- N/A
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 400
- Genres
- BiographyEntrepreneurial BiographiesBusiness and Economics
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