{"title":"Steven Levy","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by acclaimed author and journalist, Steven Levy. Known for his insightful exploration of the digital world, Levy has carved a niche in the realms of \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Entrepreneurship\u003c\/em\u003e. His books delve into the intricate workings of some of the tech industry's most influential companies, providing readers with an unparalleled view into their rise and impact on society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \"Facebook,\" Levy offers an in-depth analysis of the social media giant, chronicling its meteoric growth and examining the complex issues surrounding privacy, influence, and the ethical questions it raises. It's a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the power and pitfalls of social networks in today's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"In the Plex\" takes you inside the world of Google, revealing the operational secrets, culture, and strategies that have made it one of the most successful and ubiquitous companies in history. Levy's access to the company's key figures and his ability to elucidate complex technological concepts make this book both informative and accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSteven Levy's work is essential for readers who wish to comprehend the forces shaping the modern technological landscape. Whether you're an enthusiast or a professional in the field, his books offer valuable insights and engaging narratives that illuminate the dynamic interplay of technology and society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"facebook-by-steven-levy-9780241297957","title":"Facebook","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom renowned tech writer Steven Levy, the complete history of one of America's most controversial and successful companies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday, \u003cem\u003eFacebook\u003c\/em\u003e is nearly unrecognizable from the simple website Zuckerberg first built from his dorm room in his sophomore year. It has grown into a tech giant, the largest social media platform, and one of the biggest companies in the world, with a valuation of more than $576 billion and almost 3 billion users. There is no denying the power and omnipresence of Facebook in daily life. In light of recent controversies surrounding election-influencing fake news accounts, the handling of its users' personal data, and growing discontent with the actions of its founder and CEO, the company has never been more central to the national conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on years of exclusive reporting and interviews with Facebook's key executives and employees, including Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg, Steven Levy's sweeping narrative digs deep into the whole story of the company that has changed the world and reaped the consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342607077612,"sku":"9780241297957","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24778903482273.jpg?v=1743924414"},{"product_id":"in-the-plex-by-steven-levy-9781416596592","title":"In the Plex","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“The most interesting book ever written about Google” (\u003cem\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers the inside story behind the most successful and admired technology company of our time, now updated with a new Afterword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGoogle is arguably the most important company in the world today, with such pervasive influence that its name is a verb. The company founded by two Stanford graduate students—Larry Page and Sergey Brin—has become a tech giant known the world over. Since starting with its search engine, Google has moved into mobile phones, computer operating systems, power utilities, self-driving cars, all while remaining the most powerful company in the advertising business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGranted unprecedented access to the company, Levy disclosed that the key to Google’s success in all these businesses lay in its engineering mindset and adoption of certain internet values such as speed, openness, experimentation, and risk-taking. Levy discloses details behind Google’s relationship with China, including how Brin disagreed with his colleagues on the China strategy—and why its social networking initiative failed; the first time Google tried chasing a successful competitor. 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