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A unicorn founder gives step-by-step advice on everything from
finding product-market fit to managing investors In Problem
Hunting:Â The Tech Startup Textbook, Brian Long offers a
tactical approach to building a tech company based on his
experience growing a multi-billion dollar software business and
selling another business to Twitter for nine figures. This is a
daily playbook that any budding entrepreneur will return to over
and over again as a reference when building their business. Problem
Hunting is broken down into chapters giving simple, step-by-step
advice for each stage and functional department needed to run a
startup tech company: Finding and testing product market fit
Creating and refining your product Selling and marketing your new
solution Hiring your team and building your culture Mobilizing
financial, legal, and compliance functions Pitching investors and
securing funding Built upon learning and anecdotes from a unicorn
founder, Problem Hunting has everything prospective
entrepreneurs and leaders need to start their business. Â
This book, written with the full co-operation of the factory,
brings to life the golden era of Peugeot bicycles. After a brief
look at the company's pre-war days, the richly-illustrated pages
focus on a period when the Peugeot name was synonymous with the
Tour de France and racing, and brings the story up to date with
coverage of later machines. Both road and race bikes are looked at
in detail, with the book written in a fashion that makes it equally
suitable for both reference and as a coffee table tome for the
enthusiast.
Researched and written in Japan with the full co-operation of the
factory, here in definitive detail is the story of the third
generation of Mazda's MX-5 - a car that re-invented the affordable
lightweight convertible, a breed that many thought was extinct as
the 1990s drew near. Successful immediately, the MX-5 (also known
as the Miata, or Roadster) spawned many imitators, but remains the
world's best selling sports car of all time. The series has now
been in production for more than 30 years, with new generations
following the concept of the original, much to the delight of fans
around the globe.
Researched and written with the full co-operation of the factory,
here in definitive detail is the story of the Mitsubishi Lancer
Evolution (or 'Lan Evo') in its key role as a works rally car.
Making its debut in 1993, it won the WRC title for its manufacturer
in 1998, but also propelled Tommi Makinen to a string of victories
in the driver's championship on numerous occasions. This book,
continuing Veloce's highly-successful Rally Giants series, features
all of the WRC events entered by the Lancer as a works machine,
including detailed results (even down to registration numbers), and
a fine selection of contemporary photography to bring the era back
to life. An essential title for Mitsubishi and rallying enthusiasts
alike.
The extraordinary account of how the world's most popular sports
car - the Mazda MX-5 Miata Roadster - came into being. The story of
how a team of dedicated engineers and designers boldly conceived
the idea of a totally new lightweight sports car at a time when the
traditional open roadster seemed doomed to extinction. Despite
considerable opposition the group tenaciously defended its concept
of a car which would offer the driver the same unity as that found
between a horse and its rider. Despite the odds, the team succeeded
brilliantly. Here is the fascinating, and very often surprising,
inside story of the MX-5 Miata's conception, design and production,
as told by the individual members of the team, translated from the
Japanese, and compiled for this edition by renowned motoring author
Brian Long.
Researched and written with the full co-operation of the factory,
here in definitive detail is the story of the Mercedes-Benz
W124-based range - a series of models that included saloons,
estates, coupes, convertibles, lwb cars, and special chassis units
that enabled coachbuilders to work their art. Building on the W123
formula that had created a best-seller, the 124-series models were
an immediate success. They went through two major face-lifts before
the last of the breed was killed off in 1997, and remain as popular
as ever as a modern classic for enthusiasts.
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Mazda launched its first rotary-engined car - the Cosmo - in 1966,
and was the only car manufacturer to solve the major problems
associated with Wankel's radical engine design so that the unit's
potential could be exploited and enjoyed. Launched in 1978, the
RX-7 provided effortless and uncannily smooth performance,
attributes that endeared the model to enthusiasts through three
generations of production. With each reincarnation the RX-7 became
more of a Grand Tourer and less of a sports car (a mantle handed on
to the MX-5/Miata); global sales reduced as the car moved upmarket
until, in the new millennium, the model was only sold in its native
Japan.Lavishly illustrated with good quality colour photographs,
this book provides an in-depth insight into this amazing production
automobile. "A must have for any RX7 enthusiast."
The definitive history of the internationally popular Porsche 924,
including motorsport. Expert guidance on buying a 924. Over 220
illustrations, mainly in colour, acquired with the full assistance
of Porsche.
The fifth volume in Brian Long's series chronicling, in definitive
depth, the history of the evergreen Porsche 911, from the earliest
design studies to the water-cooled cars of today. This newly
updated and enlarged 2nd edition looks at each 911 model and its
derivatives, taking in the various specials and competition cars
along the way, and includes the 996 models up to 2005. Historical
facts, full model specifications and racing history are covered in
great detail. This book is beautifully illustrated throughout, with
full colour photographs, official brochures and advertising. A
must-have part of the ultimate Porsche library, this book covers
the models from 1997 to 2005, and the complete series covers
decades of progress from the earliest design studies to the era of
the water-cooled cars.
Diplomat, lumberjack,T.V. celebrity, astronaut - Brian Long has
been none of these in his totally undistinguished career, but he
does write exceedingly funny poems. Sit back and enjoy your visit
to the Doggerel Bank
Honda's superbly engineered flagship model, the Acura NSX, is the
ultimate Japanese supercar. This book charts, in great detail, the
complete history of the Honda/Acura NSX from inception to the
present, and also incorporates a buyer's guide. Features over 380
colour photos, advertising literature and interviews with key Honda
personnel in order to tell the real story of the NSX. An absolute
must have for anyone who owns, plans to own, or just plain admires
the thinking person's supercar, the NSX.
Fat, Dumb and Lazy are three employees nobody wants yet every
company has. They drive up healthcare costs, jeopardize safety and
negatively impact the bottom line. Truth be told, they're bad for
business (and they're not doing themselves much good, either). So
what's a CEO to do? Read this little book and take a cure from Mr.
Lead. The CEO of Good Company finds a surprisingly simple solution
to the bad behaviors that hold us back from being great
The 987-series built on the success of the original Boxster, and
also spawned a new coupe version called the Cayman. In true Porsche
tradition, the model was subjected to a programme of continuous
development and allowed to evolve, with increasingly sportier
versions following year after year. Told by a leading marque
authority, this is the definitive story of Porsche's affordable
two-seater models from prototype stage to 2012, which signalled the
end of the 987's run. The work is complete with factory-sourced
images and details of the cars sold in all major markets.
The definitive history of the Porsche 981-series Boxsters and
Caymans, with all major markets looked at in detail to cover all
variants and to put the story into perspective. Illustrated
throughout with contemporary photography sourced from the factory,
this book serves as the perfect guide to this generation of open
and closed cars in all its forms. Written by an acknowledged
Porsche expert, with the full co-operation of the factory.
Researched and written with the full co-operation of the factory,
here in definitive detail is the story of the SLRs that saved the
Leica brand, along with the numerous lenses sold alongside them.
All variations are covered, including official limited editions,
allowing collectors to use the book for reference, or simply enjoy
the stunning photography - mostly contemporary and original, some
taken specially for the book - gathered from all over the world.
Successful immediately, these SLR models ran alongside the
legendary M-series to defend Leica's honour in the showrooms at a
time when it looked like the Japanese had the camera market sewn
up. Today, the R-series (1976-2009) is becoming more and more
collectable, so this authoritative guide is timely.
As time goes by, older SLs have tended to fall into the hands of
collectors, often becoming too valuable or rare to use on a daily
basis. The R230-series, however, launched just over a decade ago,
allows the enthusiast to enjoy a genuine modern classic - a car
that, thanks to its bloodlines, is guaranteed a place in automotive
history. With very few books written covering the newer SL models,
this book - the fourth volume in a series by Brian Long and Veloce
Publishing covering all Mercedes SL models - brings the complete
story of the R230 to life. An invaluable resource, it is not only
the ideal reference work - both for fans of the Stuttgart marque,
and for those looking for originality in their own car - but, with
its stunning photography, and contemporary material gathered from
all over the world, also makes a true connoisseur's coffee table
book.
The story of the air-cooled 'big' Kawasaki bikes in definitive
detail, researched and written in Japan with the full co-operation
of the factory. This series of models put the company on the map
during the sixties and seventies, helping it to survive a difficult
era that saw hundreds of Japanese motorcycle makers reduced to just
four. Successful immediately, these models defended Kawasaki's
honour on the tracks as well as in the showrooms, handing the
company numerous world championship titles. The series was recently
revived as part of a retro boom, and a new machine has been
launched, delivering the same thrill and charm as its predecessors.
The second in a series of SLK titles, this detailed volume presents
the full history of the second generation 'Sportlich, Leicht und
Kurz' - the SLK. With an introduction to the Mercedes-Benz marque
and the preceding SLK model. The book then moves on to development
of the R171, followed by details of all SLK R171 production models
and the optional extras that were sold with them). Also included
are comprehensive appendices describing year-by-year changes,
engine specifications, standard colours, trim options and
production numbers.
The first in a series of SLK titles, this detailed volume, written
with the full co-operation of Mercedes-Benz, reveals the full
history of the first generation 'Sportlich, Leicht und Kurz' - the
SLK. Starting with an introduction to, and history of, the
Mercedes-Benz marque, it shows the SLK concept cars, and provides
full coverage of all the SLK R170 production models and the
optional extras that were sold with them. Also included are
comprehensive appendices describing year-by-year changes, engine
specifications, standard colours, trim options and production
numbers.
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