Claudio Brancher Kerber

An Illustrated Guide to The Lost Symbol
John Weber
ISBN: 1416523669
Páginas: 192
Idioma: Inglês
Editora: Pocket
Ano: 2009

Rich in world history and political power, veiled in secrecy, and rife with rituals and arcane symbols — from art and architecture to the images that adorn our currency — the Freemasons arose from ambiguous origins centuries ago to play a major role in drafting the initial documents of the United States, and even in constructing the intricate landscape of Washington, D.C., itself a virtual mystery by design. These puzzles lay the foundation for Dan Brown’s serpentine thriller, The Lost Symbol, and also raise provocative questions. Why do some Masonic symbols remain obscured, while others are hidden in plain sight? Which presidents were the embodiments of Masonic ideals? What is the significance of the construction of the Library of Congress, Washington National Cathedral, the Washington Monument, the Capitol, and the physical layout of Washington, D.C.’s roadways and cul-de-sacs? And to what secretive end do they all lead?
Now millions of curious fans can follow Robert Langdon step-by-step, and discover for themselves the answers to the absorbing conundrums posed by The Lost Symbol in this comprehensive, fully illustrated, and intricately detailed tour of the arcana of Washington, D.C. It takes readers through the enigmatic codes, captivating trivia, unfathomable riddles, intriguing records, historic maps, ciphers, and conspiracies of the phenomenal bestseller. What’s more, it reveals the fascinating details of a world of unknown locales, mysticism, intrigue, and secret societies — all of which lie in the shadow of The Lost Symbol.

About the Author
John Weber is the publisher at Welcome Rain. He edited The Tao Of Bada Bing: Words Of Wisdom From The Sopranos with Chuck Kim, and The World According To Rummy. He has packaged or published several bestsellers including A Monk Swimming by Malachy McCourt, Love Letters by Michelle Lovric. He lives in Brooklyn, NY.

Turbinado: História de Carlos Ghosn, o Brasileiro que Salvou a Nissan
David J. Magee
ISBN: 8501066796
Páginas: 284
Idioma: Português
Editora: Record

Os segredos do sucesso de Carlos Ghosn - o executivo que salvou a montadora japonesa Nissan
O brasileiro Carlos Ghosn fez para a Nissan o mesmo que Lee lacocca, anos antes, tinha realizado pela Chrysler. Tomou as rédeas de uma empresa à beira da falência e, em apenas 2 anos, a fez alcançar lucros jamais vistos na história da montadora. Em Turbinado, os leitores irão conhecer esse executivo e aprender os segredos de seu sucesso. Um livro que inclui dicas práticas para gerentes e administradores em busca de novas soluções em um mundo cada vez mais competitivo.

The Business Analyst’s Handbook
Howard Podeswa
ISBN: 1598635654
Páginas: 411
Idioma: Inglês
Editora: Course Technology PTR

The Business Analyst (BA) plays an important role as liaison between business stakeholders and the technical team (software developers, vendors, etc.), ensuring that business needs are reflected in any software solution. Despite the importance of the job, there is currently no book specifically designed as a comprehensive reference manual for the working BA. The Business Analyst’s Handbook solves this problem by providing a useful compendium of tools, tables, lists, and templates that BAs can use on-the-job to carry out their tasks. For example, you might be preparing for an interview session and use the book’s checklist of interviewees to verify whether there is appropriate coverage of business stakeholders. Or you might be asked to review some diagrams and refer to the Glossaries of Symbols (organized by diagram type) for guidance. Or you may be asked to prepare textual requirements documentation and refer to the Business Requirement template for a list of artifacts and table of contents. Whatever your BA needs, the Business Analyst’s Handbook places the necessary information right at your fingertips.