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The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Good book to share with staff
  • Fun read
  • Hard to defeat a determined intruder
  • Interesting cons, but repetitive and ego-trippy
  • Very interesting book
 The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security
Kevin D. Mitnick , and William L. Simon
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ASIN: 076454280X

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The Art of Deception is about gaining someone's trust by lying to them and then abusing that trust for fun and profit. Hackers use the euphemism "social engineering" and hacker-guru Kevin Mitnick examines many example scenarios.

After Mitnick's first dozen examples anyone responsible for organizational security is going to lose the will to live. It's been said before, but people and security are antithetical. Organizations exist to provide a good or service and want helpful, friendly employees to promote the good or service. People are social animals who want to be liked. Controlling the human aspects of security means denying someone something. This circle can't be squared.

Considering Mitnick's reputation as a hacker guru, it's ironic that the last point of attack for hackers using social engineering are computers. Most of the scenarios in The Art of Deception work just as well against computer-free organizations and were probably known to the Phoenicians; technology simply makes it all easier. Phones are faster than letters, after all, and having large organizations means dealing with lots of strangers.

Much of Mitnick's security advice sounds practical until you think about implementation, when you realize that more effective security means reducing organizational efficiency--an impossible trade in competitive business. And anyway, who wants to work in an organization where the rule is "Trust no one"? Mitnick shows how easily security is breached by trust, but without trust people can't live and work together. In the real world, effective organizations have to acknowledge that total security is a chimera--and carry more insurance. --Steve Patient, amazon.co.uk

Book Description

The world's most infamous hacker offers an insider's view of the low-tech threats to high-tech security
Kevin Mitnick's exploits as a cyber-desperado and fugitive form one of the most exhaustive FBI manhunts in history and have spawned dozens of articles, books, films, and documentaries. Since his release from federal prison, in 1998, Mitnick has turned his life around and established himself as one of the most sought-after computer security experts worldwide. Now, in The Art of Deception, the world's most notorious hacker gives new meaning to the old adage, "It takes a thief to catch a thief."
Focusing on the human factors involved with information security, Mitnick explains why all the firewalls and encryption protocols in the world will never be enough to stop a savvy grifter intent on rifling a corporate database or an irate employee determined to crash a system. With the help of many fascinating true stories of successful attacks on business and government, he illustrates just how susceptible even the most locked-down information systems are to a slick con artist impersonating an IRS agent. Narrating from the points of view of both the attacker and the victims, he explains why each attack was so successful and how it could have been prevented in an engaging and highly readable style reminiscent of a true-crime novel. And, perhaps most importantly, Mitnick offers advice for preventing these types of social engineering hacks through security protocols, training programs, and manuals that address the human element of security.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Good book to share with staff.......2007-01-31

This book served as a great reminder of why we need to be thoughtful about sharing information. I am buying extra copies to share with our staff. The offered advice was especially useful for large organizations with distributed sensitive information.

4 out of 5 stars Fun read.......2007-01-28

If you are intreased in this, good book. Not a lot of detail, but good read.

5 out of 5 stars Hard to defeat a determined intruder.......2006-10-24

I found this book an unpleasant but valuable read. Unpleasant because who wants to read lots of stories about how innocent people were cheated, lied to, stolen from? Valuable because it makes clear in great detail how computer security is only as strong as its weakest link -- people. Both their good qualities, like the desire to help others, and bad ones, like laziness or inattention, allow the determined thief to bypass computer security and steal information or money. Yes, the book finishes with guidelines on how to better secure your business, and whom to train (everyone). But you may find it hard to imagine how people, naturally open and helpful, could do what it takes to avoid deception.

3 out of 5 stars Interesting cons, but repetitive and ego-trippy.......2006-03-25

Mitnick has his own reputation to live up to with this book, which sets a pretty high bar for the audience who knows him as the "World's Most Notorious Hacker." Unfortunately, while he knows the material cold, his skills as an author are less stellar.

The vignettes describing various cons are, in the large, very entertaining. They're fictionalized, and sometimes the dialogue feels artificial. This book is supposed to convince us how easily people are victimized by social engineers. When the victim's dialogue plays too obviously into the con man's hands (for the purpose of illustrating the point relevant to the enclosing chapter/section), this goal is to some extent defeated. It's too easy to read unnatural dialogue and use that as an excuse to tell oneself, "I don't have to worry about that sort of attack -- I'm not that dumb!" More effort could have been expended in fictionalizing these scenarios without making them so difficult to relate to. Seeing how a con is performed is kind of like learning how a magic trick works -- it holds a similar fascination. Imagine seeing an amazing magic trick performed on television, wondering how it was possibly accomplished, and then learning that the trick was all in the video editing. That really sucks the fun out of the magic -- analogously, when the "trick" in one of these cons is just that the victim does something obviously stupid at just the right moment, the believability and enjoyment are damaged.

Despite what I've said, the cons are definitely enjoyable to read and do offer some genuine insights. Not all suffer from believability problems. However, the supporting material discussing these scenarios is pretty weak. There's a rigid format ("Analyzing the con," "Preventing the con," etc.) which leads the author to repeat the same points over and over again with very little variation, at times seemingly just to fit the format. The purpose of all this material is to give useful security recommendations and proper motivation for following them. The recommendations are on-target, but repeated ad nauseum.

The descriptions of social engineers also suffer from a tendency to stroke the author's own ego -- the bigger the con, the thicker the language about how smart, handsome, and clever the con man is. I'd like to be convinced by facts, not hyperbole.

I think this would really have worked better as two books, for two different audiences. One for entertainment, to read about all the cons and how they work, to get a little history of social engineering. And one for serious security discussion. The blend of the two leads to a schizoid work that's simply mediocre.

3 out of 5 stars Very interesting book.......2006-02-04

This book seriously highlights the stupidity of people in the world. It shows how clever people go very far by asking basic questions to get what and where they want. The samples are entertaining and worth reading. This is some great education for the naive people of the world.
iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon: How I Invented the Personal Computer, Co-Founded Apple, and Had Fun Doing It
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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  • Amazing and Interesting
  • Not great but not bad either
 iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon: How I Invented the Personal Computer, Co-Founded Apple, and Had Fun Doing It
Steve Wozniak , and Gina Smith
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<B>The mastermind behind Apple sheds his low profile and steps forward to tell his story for the first time.</B><BR><BR>Before cell phones that fit in the palm of your hand and slim laptops that fit snugly into briefcases, computers were like strange, alien vending machines. They had cryptic switches, punch cards and pages of encoded output. But in 1975, a young engineering wizard named Steve Wozniak had an idea: What if you combined computer circuitry with a regular typewriter keyboard and a video screen? The result was the first true personal computer, the Apple I, a widely affordable machine that anyone could understand and figure out how to use.<BR><BR>Wozniak's life—before and after Apple—is a "home-brew" mix of brilliant discovery and adventure, as an engineer, a concert promoter, a fifth-grade teacher, a philanthropist, and an irrepressible prankster. From the invention of the first personal computer to the rise of Apple as an industry giant, iWoz presents a no-holds-barred, rollicking, firsthand account of the humanist inventor who ignited the computer revolution. 16 pages of illustrations.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Entertaining Read - Insightful, too!.......2007-06-15

Great book, and writing style. I found it compelled me to continue to read, almost as though Woz was sitting in the room, telling the stories himself. I would highly recommend this for anyone that is interested in a positive "insider's look" at the early days of Silicon Valley.

4 out of 5 stars iWoz pleased!.......2007-05-15

I really Woz pleased with this purchase. The book was excellent, dispelling a myth or two about Apple, but really just giving a wonderful insight into the mind of Wozniak. Easy to read, easy to understand, getting just technical enough to push the envelope at one spot for the uninitiated without being boring. A great read.

4 out of 5 stars Woz Has a Strong Message... but it's not a "tell all".......2007-05-15

This autobiography's greatest weakness is Wozniak's style, and this book's greatest strength... is Wozniak's style. Woz expresses himself in a manner that is reminiscent of any TV interview you've seen with him. Basically he writes like he talks - it's almost stream of consciousness. Early in the book I actually started to believe the book was written for children, and in the final chapter it was confirmed that part of his goal was to inspire youngsters. However he claims he only decided to go in that direction halfway through, leaving me wondering if the style is a decision independent of such a target audience. Anyway, the bottom line is that while it makes the book seem authentic and down to Earth, it sometimes also seems a little amatuerish.

As far as the content goes - well I certainly found it interesting. Maybe that's because I was already a huge fan of Mr. Wozniak's, but I think that all readers interested in invention, engineering, computers, or electronics will find an inspirational story well worth the read. Indeed, that is what you take away from iWoz - inspiration. That this very good person (good in the nice, compassionate, and friendly sort of way) is able to use his intelligence, hard work, and perseverance to positively change the world in a big way with few initial resources, is truely the message to take away.

I would like to stress though that this is not a juicy 'tell-all'. While there are a couple Steve Jobs anecdotes, and a few comments on the politics of early 80s Apple, it's nothing that those who follow these things didn't already know. Basically, Wozniak ends his personal story sometime in his mid 20s and from then on it's mostly about his work, philanthropy and US Festivals. There's not much about his three marriages, interests outside of engineering and music, or perhaps what many are curious about - his current relationship with Jobs and other important figures. Even the days at Apple in the late 70s/early 80s don't give a good feel for the company's day to day existance - Wozniak chooses instead of focus on the engineering/product side of things. Further, the last 10 years of Woz's life are practically skipped over entirely - even though this seems to be a career minded autobiography, there's no mention of Woz's last startup, Wheels of Zeus, at all!

However, it seems clear that Wozniak very deliberately tried to shape his story to be about his main message - the possibility for anyone with a good idea, perseverance, and enough know-how to change the world. And Wozniak is able to express it very effectively. However, I am going to hold out hope that Woz does someday give us another volume filled with much more detail regarding the latter part of his life.

5 out of 5 stars Amazing and Interesting.......2007-05-15

I did a biography on Steve using this book!!!
Got an A+!
amazing book!

3 out of 5 stars Not great but not bad either.......2007-04-19

Although I did not think the book is well written, I still enjoyed Steve's story.

The author often repeats himself and at times the story jumps around a bit.
It's written from an engineer's perspective which I found quite refreshing.

What I did not like was the way in which Steve reminds you, every now and then, how smart and noble he is and how he was the first to think of (and invent) a whole bunch of things.
He also takes a bit of a stab at Steve Jobs at a couple of occasions.

It's not a great book but it's not bad either, I would say buy a second hand one if you can.
Apple Confidential 2.0: The Definitive History of the World's Most Colorful Company
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • Excellent source of Apple history and still very enjoyable.
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  • The real story behind the myth of Apple
 Apple Confidential 2.0: The Definitive History of the World's Most Colorful Company
Owen Linzmayer , and Owen W. Linzmayer
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ASIN: 1593270100

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Owen Linzmayer's Apple Confidential is subtitled The Real Story of Apple Computer, Inc., and while nobody will ever know the complete, "real" story about Apple, Linzmayer's is probably as close as they come. Having covered Apple news since 1980, he offers extensive insider details about Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, John Sculley, Gilbert Amelio, Bill Gates, and other major players whose lives were (and are) intertwined with Apple's history. And along the way, we also learn about lesser-known figures whose stories have remained hidden in the Apple myth: Ronald Gerald Wayne, for example, who was actually a partner with Wozniak and Jobs in the original incarnation of the company, but who sold his share when he realized he would be financially vulnerable if it should fail.

Linzmayer's tale does have a few drawbacks. Because he mixes a chronological narrative with chapters that focus on key points in the Apple story, he sometimes repeats himself. Case in point: the chapter "Big Bad Blunders" makes a great record of Apple's failures, but the story of the exploding Powerbook 5300s is duplicated at later points. Nonetheless, Apple Confidential is rife with gems that will appeal to Apple fanatics and followers of the computer industry. Especially enjoyable are the revelation of "Easter eggs" that are hidden in several versions of the Mac operating system; the many screen shots, timelines, and telling quotes from Jobs, Gates, Wozniak and others that populate the margins and concluding sections of each chapter; the "Code Names Uncovered" section that makes public the monikers of several secret Apple projects; and Bill Gates's 1985 letter to John Sculley and Jean Louis Gassee pleading for Apple to license Mac technology and develop a "standard personal computer." --Patrick O'Kelley

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Apple Confidential examines the tumultuous history of America's best-known Silicon Valley start-up--from its legendary founding almost 30 years ago, through a series of disastrous executive decisions, to its return to profitability, and including Apple's recent move into the music business. Linzmayer digs into forgotten archives and interviews the key players to give readers the real story of Apple Computer, Inc. This updated and expanded edition includes tons of new photos, timelines, and charts, as well as coverage of new lawsuit battles, updates on former Apple executives, and new chapters on Steve Wozniak and Pixar.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Really thorough.......2007-03-29

This is the most thorough book on Apple's history that I've ever seen, can't wait for Apple Confidential 3.0

4 out of 5 stars well-written and well-researched.......2007-03-27

After reading the insufferable iWoz, I wanted a book about the early days of Apple that didn't suck. A friend gave me Apple Confidential 2.0 for my birthday, and it was just what the doctor ordered. It emphatically didn't suck.

This is a well-written account of Apple, from the early pre-Apple blue box days through the book's 2004 publication. Instead of taking a traditional day-by-day walk through the company's history, Linzmayer arranges his chapters by topic. This makes following the individual threads of Apple much easier. Extra quotes and notes are included in the margins, which add colour and depth to the story. Jef Raskin, who unabashedly called himself the father of the Macintosh, said that this book was the most accurate depiction of how the original Mac was created.

Each chapter mostly stands alone. Since each chapter covers only one topic (say, the development of the Newton), some of the chapters in the tumultuous 90s are a bit hard to follow if you're not already aware of certain pieces of Apple history. Many topics are referenced without a word of explanation, just an occasional pointer to the later chapter. The most glaring examples of this are the references to Be, the Star Trek project, and Copland.

The chapter about the Star Trek project is a great example of another problem of the book. It's too early to talk about more recent developments. Star Trek was the project started in 1992 to bring the Mac OS to Intel. According to this book, the project was shelved in 1993. Typing on a MacTel today, it's obvious that the project was resurrected. I know that I'm not alone in wondering how this actually came about.

Even with those complaints, I recommend the book. The early days of Apple are interesting indeed, and understanding them is critical to understanding Apple today.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent source of Apple history and still very enjoyable........2007-01-10

Second edition contains all of new additions to iPods to new Mac OS X versions, codenames and features. It is also very fond memorabilia for old Apple users!

5 out of 5 stars Jed Davis, Athletic Director/Girl's Basketball Coach, Filmmaker.......2006-04-23

This book is a very detailed and thorough history of Apple Computer. Two major points come out of thie book: First, for those of us who live by the Mac, it is shocking to read the journey of Apple in terms of how close they came to extinction in the discordant years when Michael Spindler and Gil Amelio were at the helm. Extinction, liquidation and absorption almost happened so many times that you really begin to believe that maybe there was some devine intervention. This is because like many people, I can't imagine a world without Apple. Second, Apple is a company of innovation and thinking out of the box. In order to survive and prosper, Steve Jobs is the only type of person that can make this happen. For whatever rumors you may hear, he is the right person to run Apple and I hope he is around a long time.

I always feel that if you know the history of something you value, you appreciate it that much more. Especially, if there was some struggle to survive along the way. This book will take you on a ride that began in the 1970s. It is a fun and exciting ride.

5 out of 5 stars The real story behind the myth of Apple.......2006-03-17

While I have rarely used Apple products, I know people who are evangelical about them. To such people, Gates and his group are evil incarnate and Jobs and his group is pure and untainted. However, like so many people who have achieved everlasting fame, a lot of what Jobs has achieved was taken from others. In this recapitulation of the history of Apple from the beginnings to Jobs' triumphal return, you learn a lot about Jobs that is not pretty. He is self-serving, mean, mercurial, deceitful and often wrong.
However, Steve Wozniak comes across as a great person. It was Woz who made sure that the little people at Apple received some form of compensation, even when it came from his own pockets. Success never overcame him, he has always remained humble and respectful of others. Even when he learned that Steve Jobs had cheated him, he did not seek revenge or even publicize the incident.
The history of Apple is another example of an incredible "what might have been" in the history of computing. Apple was technically years ahead of all others, including Microsoft, so had they been willing to license their GUI technology, it is possible that Microsoft Windows would never have existed. It is one more historical example that the Microsoft operating system near monopoly is due as much to luck as it is to skill.
Through all of the ups and downs, Apple has managed to survive, although at times it was very close. This history of the repeated cycle of rising and falling of a major technology player is one of the most interesting stories of the last century. It is nothing like the tales portrayed by people who consider all of Apple's problems to have been due to evil forces outside the company. Major mistakes were made by the Apple executives, including Jobs, and from this book you will learn that most of the damage was self-inflicted.
Geek My Ride: Build the Ultimate Tech Rod (ExtremeTech)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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 Geek My Ride: Build the Ultimate Tech Rod (ExtremeTech)
Auri Rahimzadeh
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Roll up your sleeves and get ready to totally tech-out your ride!  Geek My Ride is the first do-it-yourself guide to installing a variety of awesome projects that will turn your ordinary vehicle into the ultimate tech rod!  Car hacker Auri Rahimzadeh guides readers through 15 cool projects, complete with tools, skills and step-by-step instructions.

Geek My Ride goes way beyond factory options and teaches readers how to install a custom car PC, with Wi-Fi, Internet access, and more. Dive into installing video gaming systems, video surveillance, LED message boards, and more. You'll even learn to how get your car's new MP3 player to sync with your home music collection wirelessly when you pull into the garage!

Foreword by Steve "Woz" Wozniak.

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Roll up your sleeves and get ready to totally tech-out your ride! Geek My Ride is the first do-it-yourself guide to installing a variety of awesome projects that will turn your ordinary vehicle into the ultimate tech rod! Car hacker Auri Rahimzadeh guides readers through 15 cool projects, complete with tools, skills and step-by-step instructions. Geek My Ride goes way beyond factory options and teaches readers how to install a custom car PC, with Wi-Fi, Internet access, and more. Dive into installing video gaming systems, video surveillance, LED message boards, and more. You'll even learn to how get your car's new MP3 player to sync with your home music collection wirelessly when you pull into the garage! Foreword by Steve "Woz" Wozniak.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Geek My Ride.......2006-08-03

they have some really interisting stuff about how to put a PC in your car!!you should get it if you like cars or if you like computers

1 out of 5 stars the book cover is really pretty.......2006-05-25

(My review of "Geek my ride")
"Very unprofessional" This is what every un experienced pc wiz and unknowledgeable custom ride street pro has thrown in there brand new bubble chevy on dub quads. If you already know that it takes a regular house plug to plug in a pc, game console or whatever it is you're desire to bring from "crib" to "auto" (having an inverter is needed). thanks to "GEEK MY RIDE" they let you know that. -duh- they also jerry rig glue scissors and tape oh yea lots of fashionable Velcro plus most of there projects lack experience. putting a book together for a geek is clumsily easy these days. and what's even really neat is now "geek('s) in question" can tell his or her com padres they've been published. everything in this book can be learned by watching a downtown crack-head (given the chance) putting a computer in a vehicle.
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H. Stephen williams, consumer 06'

5 out of 5 stars Made it all look like fun, and very easy to understand.......2005-12-19

This was awesome - from the intro chapters to the projects, I could get into everything. It was very easy to understand and when spring comes around I'm gonna try it (it's pretty cold right now). I'll definitely get the music-in-car stuff done this winter, but the more complex stuff will have to wait for spring.

2 out of 5 stars Making a 400 page book from 75 pages of content.......2005-10-04

I won't argue that there is some worthwhile stuff in here, and there are mentions of product names and websites that may prove useful. Many will even find the information presented worth the purchase price.

However, don't purchase this book thinking you are getting anything close to 400 pages of content. To begin with, there are many pictures, each using up half a page. That sounds good, right? Nope, the pictures show such things as an ethernet cable, a Dremel sanding bit, a picture of an extension cord and a pcture of how to use a measuring tape to measure a piece of Velcro.

More depressing, you get to look at these pictures several times, as well as read much of the content over and over. Each chapter is written as if there were no preceeding information, so you'll get to read the same information about the same products and techniques multiple times.

You know those little plastic plugs that go into A/C outlets to keep toddlers from poking pins in them? Did you need a description of them? How about a half-page picture of 4 of them artfully scattered on a table? How about multiple half-page pictures of them? How about for the extension cords, the sanding bits, etc.

I was expecting to get a 400 page book with 400 pages of information. It's nowhere near that. You may still find it worthwhile, but I found the repetition lame and unprecedented and personally resented being hoodwinked.

3 out of 5 stars Repetition is the name of the game.......2005-09-14

It's not a bad book by any means. But compared to Car PC Hacks by Damien Stolarz, it's repetitive and it lacks depth. It's less of a project book, but not much of an easy read either. There's some fun projects in there and some nice solutions, for sure. But try not getting tired of the endless "I wouldn't want you to get in an accident, while watching a DVD in your car". AAAARRGHHH.
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Martha E. Kendall , and Steve Wozniak
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5 out of 5 stars A LOCAL LEGEND WHO JUST KEEPS GAINING IN STATURE!.......2005-10-04

I live in Silicon Valley and love everything about this place. The story of the two STEVES is local legend and The Woz and Jobs are our heroic icons, people our kids aspire to emulate.

I became an APPLE FREAK in 1984 when I purchased my first Macintosh to lay-out my Silicon Valley Union newspaper. That little machine (with the 10-inch screen) saved me $1500 monthly in lay-out fees (with the help of PageMaker) ... and that ain't "chicken feed." Thanks, Apple!

That's a long time ago and since then I've gone through the Liisa, the Classic, the Quadra, and am currently using an iMac. I've written eight books with the help of Mac, two in print, one due out in November, 2005. Thanks, Steves!

But as great as I think the computers are, the men behind them are even greater. I don't know Jobs, but I've met The Woz on several occasions and he is not only the brains behind Apple, he's a "genuinely good, caring man." Ask anyone in the Valley about him. As one little example, he unselfishly allowed me to use him as a character in my kids book, THE TOONIES INVADE SILICON VALLEY, and it's a riot to read about him romping around with cartoon characters and real kids trying to save the world from the "bad" Toonies. That's just one example of his generosity; he has contributed to many charitable and educational institutions in Silicon Valley and beyond. Thanks, Woz!

One other thing I admire about Steve Wozniak is that he has always loved to tell jokes (and, YES, to pull practical jokes on people too). I've been trying to locate a joke book he wrote years ago. Go, Woz!

To learn about this remarkable man, from age 11 when he built his first computer, read this book. It's an interesting, informative reading pleasure.

5 out of 5 stars Steve Wozniak, a living legend.......2002-04-03

I have never used an Apple and I never will! That said Steve Wozniak contribution to the world cannot be overstated. The author has put together a simple, informative and easy to read book on Mr Wozniak. She chronicles his exploits from early childhood up until the current day. Yes, there is plenty of Apple info and history for those diehard fans.

What grabbed me most was the man behind the story. You can't help but love the guy. As well as being a genius he emerges as truly great human being with all the best qualities that we can aspire to as individuals (among which I rank warmth, generosity, kindness, consideration and caring).

I liked this book so much I bought 3 copies, one for each of my kids.

Woz, I thank you.

Andy Westphal

5 out of 5 stars Steve Wozniak, Inventor of the Apple Computer.......2000-05-26

This book is perfect for a school book report! It is both interesting and easy to read. Though it is written for older children, it is sophisticated enough to be appreciated by adults. It includes many details about Wozniak and how he became involved in creating the original Apple computer. The author writes in an easy-to-understand style with touches of humor and details that make Steve Wozniak come alive as a "regular guy." Includes many black and white photos and a great glossary of terms.

5 out of 5 stars Great Book on the Best Computer.......1998-07-13

This is a great book on the inventor of the Apple Computer. I have read it several times and done a couple of book reports on it. I highly recommend it.
The Toonies Invade Silicon Valley
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  • One of the best books you will ever read!
  • TOONIES -- What's in YOUR computer?
  • A Masterful Piece of Literature
  • I love the Toonies. It's a cool book.
  • Charming and Witty Children's Classic
The Toonies Invade Silicon Valley
Betty Dravis
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Beware, citizens of Silicon Valley--the bad Toonies are on their way. Led by the evil ape-bird, Dab, the Mischief-Makers have escaped from Computer Cartoon Land. They are skulking in the shadows, ready to pounce. Dab will do anything to stay in the real world, so makes plans to take over Orange Computer, then Grape Computer, Banana ... and then the world.

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5 out of 5 stars One of the best books you will ever read!.......2007-06-18

I can't remember the last time I had so much fun reading a book. At the age of twenty six I still remember my favorite childhood tales while I read regular adult stuff but when I picked up Toonies I was in for a fantastic surprise, a book for children that an adult can love too! Of course whether I really feel like an adult is another story...

Toonies is an amazing adventure, vividly woven by a masterful story teller, Betty Dravis. Her language, imagination, in your face color and action shimmer brightly on every page. The rich and far out characters that possessed an aura of authenticity, I could almost imagine myself living through this story because it was very real but also incredibly magical. The story line was also extremely exciting, I had an incredibly tough time putting the book down and once I got time to read, forget it, nothing else existed until I finally reached the last page. I might also have to add that the cover art and the inner art work were perfect for the book! What I imagined while reading was only supported by the vivid artwork, which I liked so much that I kept looking at the cover every once in a while to envelop myself in the story even more. If all children's books were this good I would probably have to quite my job so I had more time to read!

In a nutshell the story is about a young boy named Jeremy Kern who lives in the Silicon Valley with his parents Arthur and Jessica. Even thought I am a girl I could relate easily to his childhood, with the parents fighting often Jeremy escaped into his own world, the cartoon strip he drew for the local paper on his Orange Computer. In the fantasy Cartoon Land the main character was Doog, a whimsical boy with red hair and fantastic personality. One day during a bad fighter at dinner, Jeremy excused himself only to run to his room and lose himself in his art. Little did he know that this beloved character was not only real but ready to help him out. Betty Dravis has outdone herself in the imagination department, I have never read such on original idea in any kind of a book, where the characters jump out of the computer, flat paper figures with feather, clothing, glowing edges, wearing funky clothing ready to do good and bad, depending on their character. Once the good guys get out of the screen to help Jeremy out the bad ones, called the Backgrounders are close behind, where there's good, evil surely lurks! The real adventure begins when Jeremy's dad releases something out of the computer that should never have the freedom to exist in the real world, something sinister, evil and truly dark. Together the family must stop the bird like creatures that followed orders delivered by a truly wicked character of Dab, I have no doubt that any reader will be truly taken by him. I found it truly incredible how Betty would portray the good and the bad with her imagination, giving each a real breath of life that simply jumped out of each page! Dab has a devilish plan to take over the world, spilling evil characters out of computer screens unless Jeremy and his family with the help of his darling friends and other Cartooon Land characters can stop him!

As the good and bad characters escape the computer and make Jeremy and his parents busy with a mission that requires team work and a secure and strong family to solve the problem, their fights and misunderstandings cease to exist to make room for solutions and peace. This story has some fantastic family values interwoven, I can see kids reading this and really feeling the true meaning to the story, feeling warmth and support, love and helping them see the world in a new light. Betty is a warm and fabulous person and her love spills through her writing, not only giving kids and adults entertainment but bringing back the morals and good, pure values into the tale, reaching the reader that life has a golden road that once found can be followed to a happy way of being.

Once I find a book I really love I can't wait to read it again and this is one of them. I wish there were many volumes to this tale. For those who think that Harry Potter is the only tale that kids and adults can read, this is the real awakening. Toonies is simply super, I cannot express how much I love it and how it touched me, the colors, the magic, the writing, the characters and the dialog were simply out of this world and I am really looking forward to reading it again as soon as I have some time.

I know that when I have children I will make sure they grow up reading this story, it will make them think and see things in a new light and I just know that they will love it. Stories such as this one make me realize how precious the gift of reading is, to dip into the pool of the authors imagination and take the swim in their magical world is an experience humans should be proud to behold because once the pages of this book are open nothing else matters!

- Kasia S.

5 out of 5 stars TOONIES -- What's in YOUR computer?.......2007-06-09

My friend across the country from me took this and another book to Guam, and when she got back she sent them to me to take on my trip to Australia. It was our little joke, a "Sisterhood of the Traveling Books." I thought it looked like good airplane reading so I started it in Maine and finished it over the Pacific. What a fun book!

Betty Dravis tells a great little story about a teenaged cartoonist named Jeremy Kern whose characters step out of his computer. Your attention will be grabbed by the delightful inhabitants of Cartoon Land, but the top-notch human characters more than hold their own. Jeremy and his friends Buddy and Ashley practically jump off the pages themselves, their issues, interests and dialogue are so vivid. They're smart, inquisitive kids with nurturing natures and a sense of responsibility -- and what an adventure they have! Wouldn't you like all the kids you know to be just like them?

The Toonies are enormous fun. Their characteristics and background are described in enough detail to engage and entertain the reader, but by no means overwhelm the rocking story line. The good and the bad Toonies have their own culture, history and idiom -- golly-by-golly, they do! I wonder if anyone else will be reminded of THE BORROWERS, the Carnegie Medal-winning classic by Mary Norton? TOONIES has the same delightful feel while being thoroughly modern. (Hint, hint: there were a number of sequels to THE BORROWERS -- we sure would like to see more of the Toonies! Where are they going to turn up next?)

TOONIES deals with some tough issues and models some excellent approaches to them. Jeremy's parents Arthur and Jessica are having problems, but they drop their squabbling to get involved in the Toonies crisis, supporting their son all the way. Along with Steve "The Woz" Wozniak, Jeremy and his family and friends use all their creativity and courage to fight off the evil challenge of the Mischief Makers.

TOONIES is aimed at kids aged 8 to 13. When I was that age I loved stories with a strong sense of place, and I still enjoy that in a book. Somebody's sure to see a fun movie in it, but don't wait for that because the book is so rewarding. Kristy Soza Ardizzone's illustrations are the perfect finishing touch and will inspire your own imagination.

Here's a win-win idea -- read TOONIES to a child this month, or take turns reading it to each other! You'll have some giggles and some excitement, and maybe a chance to talk about a few things kids should know about the world.

5 out of 5 stars A Masterful Piece of Literature.......2007-05-15

I would give you more stars if I could, Betty! The Toonies Invade Silicon Valley is worth 5 stars and many more.

I was introduced to Betty Dravis on a fellow author's blog [...]. As it were, the timing was perfect-I was getting ready to go on a trip to Guam and was looking for a book to help pass the time on a long flight.

When I received The Toonies, I realized that it would not make it past the flight to Houston due to the length, so I also purchased Betty's two other books (1106 Grand and Millenium Babe) for my trip.

As hard as I tried, I could not resist reading the first few pages of The Toonies as I prepared for my trip. After those first few pages, I was hooked and no choice but to sit down and take the time to read the entire book in one sitting.

Even though this book is rated as a young adult/children's book, it will also appeal to an adult as well. The characters are well developed and hold your interest from the beginning to the end. The illustrations are well done as well, kudos to Betty's granddaughter for a job well done. No matter how hard you try to put this book down, or try to limit the number of pages that you read, the book keeps pulling you back until you have come, unfortunately, to the end. The Toonies Invade Silicon Valley does what few books have been able to do recently-leave me wanting more.

I urge you to purchase The Toonies and either share it with a special child in your life (in my case, it's my granddaughter) or splurge and buy it for yourself. I promise you that you will not be disappointed. Do it today-Pronto Toronto!

5 out of 5 stars I love the Toonies. It's a cool book........2007-04-16

My Dad bought Toonies for me at a book show in my city Elk Grove. He took me there for our weekly outing. I met the aurthor and she was a nice lady.

We had hot-dogs and coke to. It was a fun time. The books were good The art was pretty. I heard a lady read her poetry and it was good.

I like getting the Toonies because they had exciting adventurs and they made me laugh.

You should get this for your child. I learned a little about kids in Silicone Valley. They are not much diffrent from me and my friends. I would love an adventur like Jeremy and his friends had in this book.

Gregory - age 10

5 out of 5 stars Charming and Witty Children's Classic .......2007-02-16

Welcome to sunny Silicon Valley where teenage newspaper artist Jeremy Kern is diligently working on his latest comic strip featuring the charming and decidedly cool character Doog and his family. Whilst working on his cartoon, Jeremy accidentally releases the cartoon Toonie Doog (good spelled backward) into this realm! It isn't long before Jeremy becomes charmed by the adorable little creatures that formerly dwelled within his computer. Soon he meets Uncle Wom, the benevolent leader of Cartoon Land and discovers the myriad fascinating secrets of the Toonie realm including a revelation concerning cartoon land's sinister citizen the menacing ape-bird Dab (bad spelled backwards) who has plans for the destruction of Orange Computer and then the world! Things get rather hectic when Dab and his band of like minded minions, called the mischief makers, escape through the computer into the real world, ready to reek their vengeance against the world, and Orange Computer of course. The ultimate adventure begins with Doog, Uncle Wom, Jeremy, his friends, his parents, and Steve "the Woz" Wozniak desperately fighting against time and the malevolent Dab's sinister machinations. The fight to save Orange Computer and the world has begun! Who is too win this battle between good and evil, Dab versus Doog.

Charming and witty, heartwarming and endearing, and just plain enjoyable, The Toonies Invade Silicon Valley is both meaningful and memorable. Whether read by child or adult, this novel will reach the child in all of us presenting a rollicking adventure, lovable characters, and a vicious villain. Never once allowing the story to stagnate, the author continually presents new and interesting circumstances maintaining the reader's interest and stimulating their imagination. Sure to provide many memories of enjoyment, this novel is simply a must.

The characters namely Doog, Uncle Wom, Dab, Third, Jeremy, his parents, his two friends, and The Woz were all highly well developed allowing their personalities to transcend the barriers of fiction and embed themselves in the reader's minds as though they were actual living beings telling their story directly to the reader imbuing the text with deep emotion and charming wit.

The writing style was well employed and conducive to the tale. While well written and elite, the tale was presented in a manner that younger readers will be able to understand while at the same time not loosing any of its charm and vivacious atmosphere. The style portrayed the characters' emotions in a vividly touching manner and was highly descriptive and evocative of the cheerful yet deeply meaningful theme of the tale. As with all Betty Dravis' works, this tale presents a strong, cheerful personality sure to enthrall its audience whether young or old.

The general theme of the story was far more than just an entertaining read; it concentrated on the battle between good and evil in a manner that children can understand while at the same time presenting a heady concept that far transcends the boundaries of a simple story into the realm of morality. Unlike many modern children's stories, this tale concentrates on a heavy life issue that even perplexes adults, yet through some seemingly effortless magic, the author showcases the truth about good and evil in an efficient yet overwhelmingly brilliant and convincing manner. Well done!

The only slight warning I have concerning this brilliant tale is the evil portrayed through the character Dab and his disturbing actions. The author portrayed evil through the personification of the malignant ape-bird Dab so well that his vitriolic aura hung heavily upon the reader's mind. Also, some segments of the novel were quite gory namely the scene where Dab gruesomely kills a guard of Orange Computer gouging out his eyes with his sharp beak and the poisoning him with his red feathers. This more honest depiction of evil is heavily reminiscent of the classic compilation known as Grimm's Fairy Tales. However, this direct approach might prove too much for children with a sensitive disposition or for very young children. Therefore, it might behoove the parent to skim over these sections or water them down when reading aloud to a child. Still, this is only a minor complaint and certainly is not grievous enough to degrade my star rating or cause the reader to loose any enjoyment.

As the exciting story dramatically continues, presenting the protagonists with seemingly insurmountable odds, allowing the endearing characters, especially the Toonies, to command a place in the heart, and portraying the battle of good verses evil in a simplistic yet heavily effective manner, it becomes apparent that a no less grand conclusion will be forthcoming. This reader was not disappointed. The conclusion was dramatic, tragic, heartwarming, and forever memorable leaving the reader satisfied but at the same time longing for more tales of Doog and Uncle Wom and all their merry friends.

The illustrations presented throughout the tale, and on the front cover, rendered by the extremely talented artist Kristy Soza Ardizzone were charming, well drawn, and accurately captured the aura of the characters and the intensity of the story. Sure to impress any child and charm any adult, the illustrations were a magnificent addition to this tale allowing the readers to get a glimpse of some of their favourite characters as the author envisioned them.

Every aspect of the tale was well presented from the finely developed and lovable characters, to the adventurous dramatic conclusion, the elegant yet easy flowing writing, and the epic battle between Doog and Dab, good versus bad. Wondrous and charming, memorable and affecting, this unique tale cannot fail to capture the imagination and tug at the heart. Highly recommended.

Ravenova
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    Iwoz: How I Invented the Personal Computer and Had Fun Along the Way
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    The mastermind behind Apple sheds his low profile and steps forward to tell his story for the first time. From the invention of the first personal computer to the rise of Apple as an industry giant, "iWoz" presents a no-holds-barred, rollicking, firsthand account of the humanist inventor who ignited the computer revolution.

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    5 out of 5 stars spectacular.......2007-05-13

    A great story of an intelligent & inquisitive person who's interests led to an amalgum of different skill sets that resulted, literally, in a machine (and culture) that changed the world.

    This story is reminiscent of 'Surely you're joking mister Feynman', another remarkable man

    5 out of 5 stars A Story of a Pioneer in the Personal Computer Area.......2007-04-06

    Compared to other people in the computer industry such as his partner Steve Jobs or Bill Gates, Wozniak is a quiet introverted engineer. He also seems a lot less driven to a success that would in reality gain him nothing more. There have been stories floating around the industry about pranks he has pulled but nothing definite. Indeed the name of the book 'iWoz' is a play on Apple's iPod, iTunes and other 'i' products. He's kept his sense of humor.

    Now we have the story from the Woz himself. (To be sure, co-authored with Gina Smith.) He relates stories about the early days of the personal computer industry and the break throughs in technology that he (primarily) created. The basic concepts of the PC as we know it: interface with a keyboard and screen, few switches, floppy disk, expansion cards -- All came from Woz.

    This book is likely to become an important research source in the future as it is a primary original source.

    Patrick Lawlor who read the book for the audio has the ability to keep it moving and interesting through the entire 9 hours.

    5 out of 5 stars IWOZ documents the sources of his inspiration .......2007-03-06

    Steve Wozniak's IWOZ comes to life in an excellent audio narrated by winning audio narrator Patrick Lawlor, who spices up the 9 hours of unabridged cd action. Thirty years after Wozniak's dream of a personal computer, the world's been transformed - and his company Apple has risen to become an industry giant. IWOZ documents the sources of his inspiration and in audio provides even more impact than the written word.
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        Steve Wozniak
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        This digital document is an article from University Business, published by Thomson Gale on May 1, 2006. The length of the article is 673 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.<BR><BR><strong>Citation Details</strong>
        <strong>Title:</strong> Steve Wozniak: education technology champion.
        <strong>Author:</strong> Steve Wozniak
        <strong>Publication:</strong> <em>University Business</em> (Magazine/Journal)
        <strong>Date:</strong> May 1, 2006
        <strong>Publisher:</strong> Thomson Gale
        <strong>Volume:</strong> 9 <strong>Issue:</strong> 5 <strong>Page:</strong> 87(1)<BR><BR>Distributed by Thomson Gale

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