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An Introduction to General Systems Thinking
A classic introduction to systems theory, with applications in computer science and beyond. -- Back cover.
The Gift of Time
Consultants and managers from diverse fields present perspectives on lessons learned from Gerald M. Weinberg. A celebration of Jerry Weinberg's still-flourishing career, The Gift of Time is at once a tribute to a remarkable and influential software and systems pioneer, an introduction to his work, and a collection of lively and informative essays. Seventeen contributors focus on practical strategies and techniques applied and extended in their own work.
Weinberg on Writing
The author reveals his secrets for gathering, organizing, and discarding writing ideas. Drawing an analogy to the stone-by-stone method of building fieldstone walls, Weinberg shows writers how to construct fiction and nonfiction manuscripts from key insights, stories, and quotes. The elements, or stones, are collected nonsequentially, over time, and eventually find logical places in larger pieces. The method renders writer's block irrelevant and has proved effective for scores of Weinberg's writing class students, who have collectively published more than 100 books. If you've ever wanted to write a book or article--or need a fresh approach to your writing career--try what works for Weinberg and gather your best ideas into beautiful stone walls.
The First Nuclear Era
The autobiography of a highly influential nuclear engineer and scientist whose work began in the 1940s and continues today. He recounts his education, his role in the Manhattan Project, his stint as director of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (1955- 73), and his subsequent work with both successful and unsuccessful commercial power reactors. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
The Risk of a Lifetime
This original, comprehensive theory of procreative ethics explains what kind of act procreation is and when we may permissibly engage in it. In order to ascertain when the procreative risk is permissible to impose, Weinberg proposes contractualist principles to fairly attend to the interests prospective parents have in procreating and the interests future people have in a life of human flourishing. The book presents a solution to the non-identity problem as well as dilemmas regarding our liberal principles of autonomy, consent, and equality, which may seem to be in tension with our procreative practices.
Becoming a Technical Leader
Whether you manage people, are managed by people, or just want to change the way you interact with others, this book is about success. How to plan it, how to make it happen--Becoming a Technical Leader shows you how to do it!
Summary of Gerald M. Weinberg's The Secrets of Consulting
Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The Number One Secret of consulting is that it is a lot of work. You will have to fight off creditors, extortionists, and all your friends who want free meals, and you will have to deal with clients who follow your advice without question. #2 The relationship between managers and consultants is often antagonistic, and this wastefully spends most of the money consultants generate. The manager who understands this antagonism will get more value out of the consulting budget. #3 The culture of management is the opposite of the culture of service. In the culture of management, the worst thing you can do is ...
