Steve Jobs and Apple

by Therese M. Shea

Overview

This fascinating biography tells the story of Steve Jobs, genius pioneer of the digital age, and his role in creating and building Apple, one of the world's most powerful, profitable, and innovative companies. In vivid, detailed chapters, the author describes the evolution of Apple from a start-up in the Jobs family garage to a company that has changed the way we all live, work, communicate, and are entertained today. Readers will enjoy following the twists and turns of one man’s dramatic life story while also learning how computer technology and digital devices have evolved over the past fifty years. The book is a must-read for all people interested in technology, business, art, or design. It will also appeal to anyone curious about how today's digital world developed, explained through the story of one of the world's iconoclastic leaders.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781448869107
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	07/30/2012
Series:	Rosen Internet Biographies Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Chapter 1 Childhood: Apples Seeds 10

Chapter 2 The Two Steves 20

Chapter 3 Growing Apple 32

Chapter 4 A Changing Apple 48

Chapter 5 Next and Pixar 60

Chapter 6 A Warm Welcome 73

Chapter 7 The Always Innovating Apple Inc. 85

Fact Sheet on Steve Jobs 103

Fact Sheet on Apple Inc. 105

Timeline 107

Glossary 110

For More Information 114

For Further Reading 117

Bibliography 119

Index 123