Patricia Lakin

Steve Jobs: Thinking Differently Patricia Lakin

Marc Notes: A biography--Jacket.; Includes bibliographical references.; Presents the life and career of the innovative computer pioneer who helped found Apple Computer, and returned to the company to bring it a second period of success in the industry.; 1; 008-012. Table of Contents: Introduction Connecting the Dots -- 1. Beginnings -- 2. Learning in a Garage -- 3. Higher Education -- 4. Calligraphy + Zen Buddhism + Atari -- 5. Seeds of Apple -- 6. The Mom-And-Pop Computer Shop -- 7. Bring in the Suits -- 8. Apple Grows -- 9. Apple's Star -- 10. What's Next? -- 11. Meanwhile ... -- 12. Return Engagement -- 13. Insanely Great! -- 14. Think Different -- Sources. Review Quotes: "Even reluctant middle-grade readers will devour Patricia Lakin's (the Max & Mo series) biography of Steve Jobs--a fascinating portrait of a kid who breaks nearly every rule and yet rises to astronomical heights." --Jennifer M. Brown, children's editor, "Shelf Awareness"Publisher Marketing: Written especially for a young audience, a must-read biography of Steve Jobs: visionary, entrepreneur, inventor, and cofounder of Apple. Visionary. Pioneer. Little terror. Entrepreneur. Inventor. College dropout. Creative genius. These are just a few of the words used to describe the late Steve Jobs, cofounder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Apple Inc. Available in both paperback and hardcover, Patricia Lakin's biography for middle-grade readers tells the captivating and inspirational story of the 'Thomas Edison' of our time. Review Citations: Shelf Awareness 02/24/2012 (EAN 9781442453944, Hardcover) School Library Journal 04/01/2012 pg. 186 (EAN 9781442453944, Hardcover) Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2012 pg. 189 (EAN 9781442453944, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 176 (EAN 9781442453944, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly 03/05/2012 pg. 73 (EAN 9781442453937, Paperback) Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 176 (EAN 9781442453937, Paperback) Contributor Bio:  Lakin, Patricia Patricia Lakin, a former elementary school teacher and an award-winning author, has written more than fifty published works. Her books, both fiction and nonfiction, span multiple age groups--from toddlers to middle graders. Patricia lives in New York City with her husband, Lee Koenigsberg. They have two grown sons, Aaron and Benjahmin. When not reading, writing, or researching, she can be found traveling with Lee to far-off places in the world.