The extraordinary story of Atlassian - how two university friends with a billion-dollar idea created a global tech company.In a cramped share house in inner-city Sydney, university classmates Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar started working together to create a $160 billion company from scratch and revolutionise the way the world works.They couldn't have been more different - Cannon-Brookes the son of a wealthy banker and educated in one of Sydney's top private school...

My Journey at the Nuclear Brink is a continuation of William J. Perry's efforts to keep the world safe from a nuclear catastrophe. It tells the story of his coming of age in the nuclear era, his role in trying to shape and contain it, and how his thinking has changed about the threat these weapons pose.In a remarkable career, Perry has dealt firsthand with the changing nuclear threat. Decades of experience and special access to top-secret knowledge of strategic nuclear opt...

When the going's tough, companies that survive will be those that build the greatest loyalty-by exceeding expectations. Yet, too often, companies ignore their customers' needs and wants. Today, industries like airlines, retail businesses, and restaurants are feeling consumer pushback.With new, updated examples from more than fifty companies-from Chik-Fil-A restaurants to the Ritz-Carlton hotel chain to online retailer Zappos.com-this book shows managers how to go from so-so service...

The fascinating story of how Ronald Reagan, self-proclaimed "sagebrush rebel," took his revolutionary energy policies to Washington and revitalized the American economy.Governor Reagan, with his unbridled faith in American ingenuity, creativity, and know-how and his confidence in the free-enterprise system, believed the United States would “transcend” the Soviet Union. To do so, however, President Reagan had to revive and revitalize an American economy reeling from a double-digit t...

Y on Earth is an inspiring call to action for readers who want to come together to heal our living planet. In this passionate, comprehensive guide, Aaron Perry connects the dots between personal, family, and community strategies for increased health and well-being and global strategies for ecological and economic regeneration, stewardship, and sustainability.Deftly weaving together a diverse array of disciplines and an authoritative treasure trove of research and wisdom fr...

With dramatic storytelling and hard-hitting facts, former Marine, Capitol Hill lawyer, and Reagan Administration official William Pendley puts human faces on Westerners' historic and often precedent-setting fights against big government.

Celebrating Soil Join Brother and Sister on a joyful day in the garden, where they discover the magic and importance of the living soil beneath their feet. Guided by kind friends, they learn how soil helps plants grow, nourishes all life, and connects us to the Earth. With beautiful illustrations by Yvonne Kozlina and a hopeful message by Aaron William Perry, Celebrating Soilhelps children see the world with wonder, gratitude, and car...

In "Ralph Granger's Fortunes," William Perry Brown intricately weaves a narrative rich in both character development and social commentary, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America. Brown's distinctive literary style combines vivid imagery and crisp dialogue, enveloping readers in the complexities of Ralph Granger's life as he navigates the tumultuous currents of prosperity and adversity. The novel is a rich tapestry of the American Dream, capturing the intricate interplay of...

Earth's life support systems are destabilizing and human civilization is spinning out of control, careening toward immanent self destruction. The complex and interconnected dangers imperiling modern humanity can only be understood and fixed by an advanced form of intelligence-much more advanced than that of homo sapiens. That is why Brigitte Sophia, a genius mathematician and computer scientist, has dedicated her life to developing advanced Artificial Intelligence for her supercomputer, OT...

Celebrating Honey Bees Join Brother and Sister as they explore the busy world of honey bees-nature's master pollinators! With help from the Old Man and Old Lady, they learn how honey bees build their hives, dance to communicate, and help plants, trees, and flowers grow across the Earth. They also discover how to become Bee Guardians, helping to care for pollinators and the planet.Beautifully written by Aaron William Pe...

Excerpt: "A BOMBING AIR RAID. The scene in the valley was striking in one respect. Low ranges of gently sloping hills had widened out, enclosing broad levels with what in America would be termed a creek but was here poetically named a river. By here I mean eastern France, not so many miles from No-Man's-Land. The "striking" feature was the "Flying Camp" spread out over a dead level of much trampled greensward, enclosed by high board walls, irregularly oval in shape, with a large clump of t...

Celebrating Water Join Brother and Sister as they discover the magic of water and learn how to care for this sacred element of life!Portrait artist Yvonne Kozlina brings Celebrating Water to life with her heartfelt illustrations, paired with uplifting messages and engaging, hands-on activities that inspire the whole family to appreciate and protect this vital source of life.