Ashlee Vance

Elon Musk is the most daring entrepreneur of our time There are few industrialists in history who could match Elon Musk's relentless drive and ingenious vision. A modern alloy of Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Howard Hughes, and Steve Jobs, Musk is the man behind PayPal, Tesla Motors, SpaceX, and SolarCity, each of which has sent shock waves throughout American business and industry. More than any other executive today, Musk has dedicated his energies and his own vast fortune to inventing a future that is as rich and far-reaching as a science fiction fantasy. In this lively, investigative account, veteran technology journalist Ashlee Vance offers an unprecedented look into the remarkable life and times of Silicon Valley's most audacious businessman. Written with exclusive access to Musk, his family, and his friends, the book traces his journey from his difficult upbringing in South Africa to his ascent to the pinnacle of the global business world. Vance spent more than fifty hours in conversation with Musk and interviewed close to three hundred people to tell the tumultuous stories of Musk's world-changing companies and to paint a portrait of a complex man who has renewed American industry and sparked new levels of innovation—all while making plenty of enemies along the way. In 1992, Elon Musk arrived in the United States as a ferociously driven immigrant bent on realizing his wildest dreams. Since then, Musk's roller-coaster life has brought him grave disappointments alongside massive successes. After being forced out of PayPal, fending off a life-threatening case of malaria, and dealing with the death of his infant son, Musk abandoned Silicon Valley for Los Angeles. He spent the next few years baffling his friends by blowing his entire fortune on rocket ships and electric cars. Cut to 2012, however, and Musk had mounted one of the greatest resurrections in business history: Tesla, SpaceX, and SolarCity had enjoyed unparalleled success, and Musk's net worth soared to more than $5 billion. At a time when many American companies are more interested in chasing easy money than in taking bold risks on radical new technology, Musk stands out as the only businessman with enough dynamism and vision to tackle—and even revolutionize—three industries at once. Vance makes the case that Musk's success heralds a return to the original ambition and invention that made America an economic and intellectual powerhouse. Elon Musk is a brilliant, penetrating examination of what Musk's career means for a technology industry undergoing dramatic change and offers a taste of what could be an incredible century ahead.

Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future

Elon Musk

Elon Musk ist der da Vinci des 21. Jahrhunderts. Seine Firmengründungen lesen sich wie das Who's who der zukunftsträchtigsten Unternehmen der Welt. Alles, was dieser Mann anfasst, scheint zu Gold zu werden. Mit PayPal revolutionierte er das Zahlen im Internet, mit Tesla schreckte er die Autoindustrie auf und sein Raumfahrtunternehmen SpaceX ist aktuell das weltweit einzige Unternehmen, das ein Raumschiff mit großer Nutzlast wieder auf die Erde zurückbringen kann. Dies ist die persönliche Geschichte hinter einem der größten Unternehmer seit Thomas Edison, Henry Ford oder Howard Hughes. Das Buch erzählt seinen kometenhaften Aufstieg von seiner Flucht aus Südafrika mit 17 Jahren bis heute. Elon Musk gilt als der "Real Iron Man" – in Anlehnung an einen der erfolgreichsten Comichelden der Welt. Es ist die gleichsam inspirierende, persönliche und spannende Geschichte eines der erfolgreichsten Querdenker der Welt. In einem Umfang wie noch kein Journalist zuvor hatte Ashlee Vance für diese Biografie exklusiven und direkten Zugang zu Elon Musk, seinem familiären Umfeld und persönlichen Freunden. Mit 16 Seiten exklusiven und persönlichen Bildern aus Elon Musks persönlichem Fotoalbum.

Wie Elon Musk die Welt verändert – Die Biografie

The Misfits and Geniuses Racing to Put Space Within Reach

When the Heavens Went on Sale

Elon Musk Biografia tworcy PayPal, Tesla, SpaceX

Silicon Valley veterans and newbies alike will want to explore this book that delves into the rich history behind the region that birthed the world's most important industry. Technology journalist Ashlee Vance has captured almost every aspect of the area stretching between San Francisco and San Jose, California, starting with the eager radio and electronics enthusiasts of the early 1900s and ending with the computing powerhouses of today such as Google and Apple. Along the way, the book profiles the people and places that have elevated Silicon Valley to an almost mythic pedestal. This book delivers Silicon Valley, taking us from success story to failed startup and back again as we drive the roads from San Francisco to Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara and San Jose. It's full of profiles of the larger-than-life characters that pioneered the processor, computer, and Internet revolutions. The book's vibrant design includes "Silicon Valley Soundbytes" packed with insider information and trivia, and "Click Here" sidebars, which suggest places to eat, drink, and shop. Place by place, readers get the inside scoop on all the addresses that count, which include Microsoft research centers; the headquarters of Google, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Sun Microsystems, and Oracle; research powerhouses such as Stanford University, NASA Ames, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; the Computer History Museum and The Tech Museum; the Shoreline Amphitheater; the Churchill Club; and many more.

The Inside Guide to Palo Alto, Stanford, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, San Francisco

Geek Silicon Valley

Tesla, SpaceX и дорога в будущее

Илон Маск

Elon Musk is an inspirational role model for young entrepreneurs, breaking boundaries and revolutionising the tech-world. He is also the real-life inspiration for the Iron Man series of films, starring Robert Downey Junior. From his humble beginnings in apartheid South Africa, he showed himself to be an exceptionally bright child, and overcame brutal bullying to become the world’s most exciting entrepreneur, founding PayPal, SpaceX, Tesla and Solar City. He has emerged as something of a superhero-like figure for today’s generation of children. He’s not only seen as an entrepreneur in the spirit of a Steve Jobs but as an inventor and bold thinker. He’s the guy offering children the possibility of a brighter, more exciting future and has come to symbolize innovation and optimism.

Elon Musk Young Readers’ Edition

Elon Musk & the quest for a fantastic future

An in-depth look into the extraordinary life of the world’s most important entrepreneur, Elon Musk This fascinating and easily accessible young readers’ adaptation of Ashlee Vance’s New York Times bestselling Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future features black-and-white photographs throughout and an epilogue. The version for adults has been praised as “riveting” (The Financial Times), “spirited” (The Wall Street Journal), and “masterful” (Vice). Now younger readers can read about this innovative leader who is revolutionizing three industries at once: space, automotive, and energy. There are few people in history who could match Elon Musk’s relentless drive and vision. A modern combination of famous inventors and industrialists like Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Steve Jobs, Elon is the man behind companies such as SpaceX, Tesla Motors, SolarCity, and PayPal that are transforming the way we live. Written with exclusive access to Elon, his family, and his friends, this book traces Elon’s journey from a kid in South Africa to a young man in the United States, his dramatic technical inventions, and his world-changing companies. Elon has sparked new levels of innovation in the world, and this book gives young readers a detailed but fast-paced look at his story. A Junior Library Guild Selection!

Elon Musk and the Quest for a Fantastic Future Young Readers' Edition

“Highly recommended for high school and ambitious middle school readers.” —School Library Journal "A valuable addition to STEM-themed collections." —VOYA An in-depth look into the extraordinary life of the world’s most important entrepreneur, Elon Musk This fascinating and easily accessible paperback young readers’ adaptation of Ashlee Vance’s New York Times bestselling Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future features black-and-white photographs throughout and an epilogue. The version for adults has been praised as “riveting” (The Financial Times), “spirited” (The Wall Street Journal), and “masterful” (Vice). Now younger readers can read about this innovative leader who is revolutionizing three industries at once: space, automotive, and energy. There are few people in history who could match Elon Musk’s relentless drive and vision. A modern combination of famous inventors and industrialists like Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Steve Jobs, Elon is the man behind companies such as SpaceX, Tesla Motors, SolarCity, and PayPal that are transforming the way we live. Written with exclusive access to Elon, his family, and his friends, this book traces Elon’s journey from a kid in South Africa to a young man in the United States, his dramatic technical inventions, and his world-changing companies. Elon has sparked new levels of innovation in the world, and this book gives young readers a detailed but fast-paced look at his story. A Junior Library Guild Selection!

Elon Musk and the Quest for a Fantastic Future Young Reader’s Edition

*An instant New York Times Bestseller* 'One of the most exciting tales of our time... It's the next tech frontier, and Vance turns it into a thriller' Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs 'Eloquent, expertly reported' Brad Stone, author of The Everything Store _______________ A momentous look at the private companies driving the revolutionary new space race, from the 3-million copy, New York Times bestselling author of Elon Musk In 2008, Elon Musk's SpaceX became the first private company to build a low-cost rocket that could reach orbit. Suddenly Silicon Valley, not NASA, was the epicentre of the new Space Age. Ashlee Vance follows four pioneering companies - Astra, Firefly, Planet Labs and Rocket Lab - as they race to control access to outer space. While the space tourism ambitions of billionaires such as Bezos and Branson make headlines, these under-the-radar companies are striving to monetise Earth's lower orbit; to connect, analyse and monitor everything on Earth. With unprecedented access to private company headquarters, labs and top-secret launch locations - from the US to New Zealand, Ukraine to India - Vance presents a gripping account of private jets, communes, gun-toting bodyguards, drugs, espionage investigations and multimillionaires guzzling booze as their fortunes disappear. This is the most pressing and controversial technology story of our time. Welcome to the new Wild West above the clouds.

When The Heavens Went On Sale

StreetLib

Trong cuốn sách nhà báo công nghệ kỳ cựu Ashlee Vance đã mở cánh cửa đầu tiền nhìn vào cuộc sống phi thường của doanh nhân táo bạo nhất thung lũng Silicon. Được viết với độc quyền tiếp cận Musk, gia đình và bạn bè anh, cuốn sách lần theo cuộc hành trình của doanh nhân này, từ thuở nhỏ được nuôi dạy ở Nam Phi đến khi lên đến đỉnh cao của giới kinh doanh toàn cầu. Vance dành hơn 30 giờ trò chuyện với Musk và phỏng vấn gần 300 người để kể những câu chuyện đầy biến động về các công ty đang làm thay đổi thế giới mà Musk thành lập: PayPal, Tesla Motors, SpaceX và SolarCity, và để mô tả một người đàn ông đã tạo sức sống mới cho ngành công nghiệp Mỹ và thổi bùng tinh thần đổi mới ở một cấp độ khác, trong khi cũng tạo nên không ít kẻ thù trên con đường đó. Vance dùng câu chuyện cuả Musk để khám phá một trong những câu hỏi trọng tâm trong thời đại của chúng ta: liệu quốc gia của những nhà phát minh sáng chế, thế lực đã dẫn dắt thế giới hiện đại suốt một thế kỷ có còn trụ nổi trong kỷ nguyên cạnh tranh toàn cầu khốc liệt? Anh khẳng định rằng Musk – một trong những nhận vật dị thường và ấn tượng nhất lịch sử kinh doanh Mỹ- là một sự hòa trộn đương đại của những nhà sáng chế huyền thoại và những nhà công nghiệp như Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Howard Hughes và Steve Jobs. Hơn bất cứ doanh nhân nào khác, Musk cống hiến toàn bộ năng lượng và cược toàn bộ tương lai của anh cho việc kiến tạo một tương lai giàu mạnh và rộng mở cho thời hoàng kim của khoa học viễn tưởng.

Từ ước mơ đến hành trình quá giang vào Dải Ngân hà

Di dunia ini, hanya sedikit industrialis dalam sejarah yang mampu menyamai visi jenius dan ambisi Musk dalam hidupnya. Bagaikan perpaduan versi modern dari Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, dan Steve Jobs, Musk merupakan orang dibalik PayPal, Tesla Motors, SpaceX, dan SolarCity yang telah menggemparkan industri dan bisnis di Amerika. Ditulis dengan akses ekslusif Vance terhadap Musk, keluarga, dan teman-temanya, buku ini menyusuri jejak perjalanannya dari masa-masa sulit Musk di Afrika Selatan, hingga pendakian ke puncak karirnya di bisnis global dunia. Ketika buku ini tiba di tanganmu, sangat mungkin bahwa Musk dan SpaceX telah berhasil mendaratkan sebuah roket dari luar angkasa pada sebuah landasan yang mengapung di lautan, atau kembali pada landasan peluncurannya di Florida. Vance menghabiskan waktu lebih dari 50 jam berbincang dengan Musk dan mewawancarai sekitar tiga ratus orang untuk menceritakan jatuh bangun dan riuh rendah yang terjadi dalam kehidupan Musk untuk membangun semua perusahaannya, menggambarkan sosok seorang Musk, seorang pria kompleks yang telah memperbaharui industri Amerika dan memancarkan level baru dari sebuah inovasi-yang tentu saja membuat dirinya memiliki banyak musuh di sepanjang perjalanan karirnya. Di saat banyaknya perusahaan Amerika yang lebih tertarik mengejar keuntungan bisnisnya dengan cara yang mudah, daripada harus mengambil resiko besar dengan mengusahakan sebuah teknologi radikal, Musk berdiri dengan tegap dan menjadi satu-satunya pebisnis yang mengambil alih-bahkan merevolusi-tiga bidang industri sekaligus. Buku ini bukan sekedar membahas tentang bisnis. Musk telah menguasai seni untuk memaksimalkan potensi dari seluruh karyawannya [Mizan Publishing, Biografi, Teknologi, Tokoh, Innovator, Terjemahan, Indonesia]

Pria di Balik Paypal, Tesla, SpaceX dan Masa Depan yang Fantastis

Elon Musk - Gelecegin Dahilerine

BESTSELLEROWA BIOGRAFIA CZŁOWIEKA, KTÓRY ZMIENIA ŚWIAT NA NASZYCH OCZACH Steve Jobs chciał waszych pieniędzy. Mark Zuckerberg pragnie wam pomóc udostępnić zdjęcia bobasów. Elon Musk zamierza uratować świat przed zagładą. Wizjoner, geniusz, nieznośny szef, najbardziej zuchwały przedsiębiorca Doliny Krzemowej, jeden z najbogatszych ludzi na ziemi. Człowiek stawiany w jednym szeregu z Thomasem Edisonem, Henrym Fordem i Stevem Jobsem. Każdy start-up w jego rękach zmienia się w złoto. Stworzył PayPala, koncern samochodowy Tesla Motors, a także SpaceX – firmę wysyłającą prywatne rakiety w kosmos. Muskowi udało się, mimo że jego życie jest niedorzeczne. A może właśnie dlatego. Żeby przekonać rząd, że pojawił się nowy gracz w wyścigu kosmicznym, zaparkował rakietę na trawniku przed siedzibą Federalnej Administracji Lotnictwa w Waszyngtonie. Gdy po auta Tesli ustawiały się kolejki chętnych, Leonardo DiCaprio błagał Elona o egzemplarz elektrycznego Roadstera. Musk oczywiście odmówił. Ashlee Vance, publicysta specjalizujący się w nowoczesnych technologiach, przeprowadził dziesiątki wywiadów z rodziną, przyjaciółmi i pracownikami Elona Muska. Dotarł także do jego wrogów. Sam Musk przyrzekł, że zrobi wszystko, by nie dopuścić do publikacji tej książki. Nagle zmienił zdanie – oto ona.

Elon Musk. Biografia twórcy PayPala, Tesli, SpaceX

The Rainbow Mansion

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary. Visit the Penguin Readers website Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys. This book tells the story of Elon Musk, American businessman and multi-billionaire. Learn about his early years in South Africa and Canada, move to Silicon valley and his plans to travel to Mars.

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