Out of Control: The New Biology of Machines, Social Systems, and the Economic World

Kevin Kelly

Basic Books

Life: A trip towards trust

Biographies & Memoirs

Inspiring Irish Publications

"Now I can retire in peace. Kevin Kelly has written the book I always wanted to write. And he's done to the point of perfection--call it xceptional execution. Even the all-time best title: Do! Ah, Kevin, what a gift!" -- Tom Peters, bestselling co-author of In Search of Excellence DO! is the culmination of Kevin Kelly's life experiences, client work and keynote insights, highlighting the thinking behind those who live and breathe the "xceptional execution" mindset and approach to business and life. In DO!, you will hear of the Xceptionalists - entrepreneurs from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Bologna, Italy, from Des Moines, USA, to Galway, Ireland, who run app companies, consultancies, clinics and sprawling technology corporations. They lead some of the world's most compelling brands and companies, from one to 3,000 employees and a range of revenues from $100k to $130million. Talking with the Xceptionalists, Kevin delves deep into their souls to highlight the entrepreneurial DNA and thinking underpinning their success. The Xceptionalists lay to rest the myth that a visionary with a carefully prepared business plan will thrive or even survive in the real business world. They show us that even those with zero knowledge and limited capital can go on to dominate a market. And instead of waiting for that "aha" moment of inspiration, the Xceptionalists' own experiences highlight the solution to an existing problem may be your gateway to entrepreneurial success. Read DO! to discover authentic doers who tackle fear and think for success, offering practical tips and daily rituals to help you achieve the "xceptional execution" of your idea.

DO!: The pursuit of xceptional execution

Business & Money

Management & Leadership

Inspiring Irish

Recommendations for cool stuff. Included are books, tools, software, videos, maps, gadgets, hardware, websites, or gear that are extraordinarily handy or useful for individual and small groups.

Cool Tools

From the author's introduction: In this book I offer rave reviews of 150 great true films. I define these non-fiction films as true films -- documentaries, educational films, instructional how-to's, and what the British call factuals - a non-fiction visual account. The 150 films included in this book are the best non-fiction films I've found for general interest. I haven't had TV for 20 years, so I've concentrated my viewing time on documentaries and true films. I run a little website (www.truefilms.com) where I solicit suggestions of great stuff. So far about 40,000 documentaries and factual films have been released. There's no time to watch them all, and little guidance to what's great. I've watched all these films more than once. Sometimes thrice.This little book will steer you to the best true films in English. Each film gets a short review of why it is worth your time, and then I feature 4 or 5 screen grabs from the film to show you what the texture and style of the film is. I also include a picture of the cover and indicate where you can rent it (say on Netflix) or purchase it (from Amazon). All the films reviewed are available on DVD or tape at consumer prices. This is the golden age of documentaries. Inexpensive equipment, new methods of distribution, and a very eager audience have all launched a renaissance in non-fiction film making and viewing. The very best of these true films are as entertaining as the best Hollywood blockbusters. Because they are true, their storylines seem fresh with authentic plot twists, real characters, and truth stranger than fiction. Most true films are solidly informative, and a few are genuinely useful like a tool. What am I looking for in a great true film? It must be factual. It must surprise me, but not preach to me. If it introduces me to a world or subculture that I never thought about before, even better. There's a plot - a transformation from beginning to the end. It's easily available. Enjoy the best!

True Films 2.0: 150 Great Documentaries & Factuals

Humor & Entertainment

Entertaining Your Indoor Cat contains more than 50 games, activities, and simple projects, accompanied by original illustrations, that cat parents will have fun using, adapting, and creating to help them stimulate and interact with their kitties.

Entertaining Your Indoor Cat: 50 Fun and Inventive Amusements for Your Cat

Sellers Publishing

Sellers Publishing, Inc.

In this new compact edition of Entertaining Your Indoor Cat, you'll find games, activities, and simple projects designed to keep indoor cats and their loving humans active, engaged, and happy. This funny, all-inclusive guide includes a variety of inventive activities that will amuse and entertain your feline friends. The author's personal activity testers - Forrest, Pie, and Butter (ages 14, 12, and 8 respectively) remain firmly committed to their indoor lifestyle, believing, as do I, that it is the best choice to ensure a kitty's good health and longevity.

Entertaining Your Indoor Cat: 25 Fun and Inventive Amusements for Your Cat

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Pets & Animal Care

Out of Control: The New Biology of Machines

Computers & Technology

Computer Science

Fourth Estate

New Rules For The New Economy - 10 Ways The Network Economy Is Changing Everything

Networking & Cloud Computing

In New Rules, Kevin Kelly brings together the many various forces at work in the emerging economies and puts forward 10 principles to guarantee accords in the post-industrial digital revolution. The Network Economy has created a new market and a new economy. The major changes have not been the growth of computers but the increased communications between these computers. Wealth now comes from innovation and networks are the ideal environment for these new discoveries. This means the rate of changes have increased phenomenally. Kevin Kelly presents 10 rules that outline the new rules within this revolution. From the 10 rules he proscribes 10 strategies.The message of the Network Economy is 'Don't solve problems, seek opportunities'. The new economy is based on innovation, imagination and originality rather than repetition, productivity and automation. New Rules is an exciting and important look at the future.

New Rules for the New Economy : 10 Ways the Network Economy Is Changing Everything

Harpercollins Pub, Ltd.

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