Top Books Published in 1996

The best Books for 1996 includes Creating Stunning Websites: A Modern Guide, Executive Orders (Paperback) by Tom Clancy, The Dilbert Principle: Workplace Insights [Paperback] and many others as mentioned below.

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Creating Stunning Websites: A Modern Guide

  • Comprehensive guide to third-generation web design.
  • Invaluable for personal, client, and corporate sites.
  • Step-by-step makeover for existing websites.
  • Focus on layout control and design techniques.
  • Learn Photoshop tricks for web design efficiency.
  • Two chapters on Adobe Acrobat for site creation.
  • Avoid common HTML pitfalls for better sites.
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  • Price Range: $24.39
2

Executive Orders (Paperback) by Tom Clancy

  • Jack Ryan becomes President after a national tragedy.
  • He faces immense pressure and responsibility instantly.
  • World leaders question the stability of the U.S.
  • Ryan must investigate the attack and calm the nation.
  • Enemies see opportunities to exploit America’s vulnerability.
  • Clancy's storytelling blends realism with gripping drama.
  • A thrilling political narrative filled with tension and intrigue.
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  • Price Range: $16.47
3

The Dilbert Principle: Workplace Insights [Paperback]

  • Hilarious insights into corporate America.
  • Featuring over 100 Dilbert comic strips.
  • Explores management fads and workplace absurdities.
  • Offers lighthearted essays on office experiences.
  • Critiques management incompetence and bureaucracy.
  • Perfect for anyone who’s worked in an office.
  • Scott Adams brings humor to workplace challenges.
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  • Price Range: $13.89
4

Against the Gods: A Remarkable Tale of Risk (Paperback)

  • Explores risk's role in modern society.
  • Challenging perspectives on superstition and fatalism.
  • Engaging narrative by renowned author Peter Bernstein.
  • A bestseller acclaimed by major publications.
  • Accessible history of risk management tools.
  • Reveals insights for investors facing uncertainties.
  • Combines charm with intellectual depth.
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  • Price Range: $26.99
5

The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje

  • Man Booker Prize Winner
  • National Bestseller
  • Explores four intertwined lives
  • Set in post-World War II Italy
  • Focus on themes of love and loss
  • Compelling narrative of suffering and recovery
  • A spellbinding tale of memory and identity
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  • Price Range: $16.74
6

Idoru by William Gibson [Paperback]

  • Set in a futuristic Tokyo.
  • Explores themes of reality and virtual existence.
  • Follows Colin Laney's quest for information.
  • Features Chia McKenzie on a rescue mission.
  • Introduces the captivating Idoru, a virtual star.
  • Delves into the nature of love and desire.
  • Combines sci-fi elements with gripping storytelling.
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  • Price Range: $21.59
7

Airframe by Michael Crichton (Paperback Edition)

  • Thrilling aviation mystery by Michael Crichton.
  • Explores midair disaster investigation intricacies.
  • Engaging narrative with real aviation facts.
  • Intense suspense keeps readers on edge.
  • Captivating characters face life-and-death decisions.
  • Addresses public safety concerns in aviation.
  • A must-read for thriller and aviation fans.
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  • Price Range: $14.32
8

Creating Stunning Web Graphics by Laurie McCanna

  • Step-by-step instructions for great Web graphics.
  • Expert advice from acclaimed artist Laurie McCanna.
  • Learn image compression techniques for optimal performance.
  • Design graphics for various platforms effectively.
  • Utilize anti-aliasing for smoother images.
  • Create special effects to enhance visual appeal.
  • Correct bad scans for better quality graphics.
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  • Price Range: $3.49
9

Dogbert's Secret Management Handbook [Paperback]

  • Hilarious cartoons about corporate absurdities.
  • Created by the renowned Dilbert cartoonist.
  • Ideal gift for bosses and office workers.
  • Exposes common management mistakes humorously.
  • Features Dogbert's unique management insights.
  • Hundreds of funny comic strip illustrations.
  • A must-read for workplace humor enthusiasts.
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  • Price Range: $13.84
10

Where Wizards Create: The Internet's Birth

  • Explores the origins of the Internet's development.
  • Highlights key scientists involved in its creation.
  • Covers the 1960s Defense Department funding efforts.
  • Details technologies that fueled Internet growth.
  • Engaging narrative of digital innovation history.
  • Ideal for tech enthusiasts and history buffs.
  • Offers insights into collaborative scientific endeavors.
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  • Price Range: $29.28
11

The Visual Display of Quantitative Data

  • Comprehensive guide to statistical graphics design.
  • Effective communication through visuals and text.
  • Enhances understanding of quantitative data presentation.
  • Illustrates principles of clear information display.
  • Ideal for students and professionals in statistics.
  • Encourages critical thinking about data visualization.
  • Features practical examples and insightful analysis.
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  • Price Range: $20.50
12

Silicon Valley Marketing Strategies by Kathy Shimpock-Vieweg

  • Explores Silicon Valley marketing strategies and tactics.
  • Focuses on navigating the Technology Adoption Life Cycle.
  • Highlights challenges of moving from niche to mass.
  • Offers insights for managing growth and strategy shifts.
  • Utilizes real-world examples from innovative companies.
  • Discusses implications for various technology-driven industries.
  • Essential for marketers of technology-based products.
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  • Price Range: $20.60
13

Woe Is I: A Grammar Guide

  • Engaging and humorous grammar guide.
  • Easy-to-understand explanations.
  • Perfect for grammarphobes and enthusiasts alike.
  • Practical tips for modern English usage.
  • Charming, relatable writing style.
  • Enhances your writing and communication skills.
  • Includes real-world examples and scenarios.
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  • Price Range: $12.18
14

Undaunted Courage: Lewis and Jefferson's West Expedition

  • Bestselling author of Band of Brothers and D-Day.
  • Explores Lewis and Clark's historic expedition.
  • Details the Louisiana Purchase and American expansion.
  • Offers rich insights into key historical figures.
  • Combines adventure, politics, and personal tragedy.
  • Vivid backdrop of weather and terrain knowledge.
  • Readable scholarship appealing to all audiences.
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  • Price Range: $16.03
15

Only the Paranoid Thrive (1 Paperback Edition)

  • Master the art of business transformation.
  • Understand Strategic Inflection Points (SIPs) deeply.
  • Learn to navigate massive industry changes.
  • Turn challenges into competitive advantages.
  • Gain insights from Intel's success story.
  • Develop leadership skills for uncertain times.
  • Reflect on personal experiences of success and failure.
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  • Price Range: $33.70
16

Dave Barry in Cyberspace [Paperback]

  • Hilarious insights on technology and cyberspace.
  • Learn to create impactful documents effortlessly.
  • Visit the quirky Nerdstock computer trade show.
  • Master Internet shorthand for seamless communication.
  • Engage with strangers in amusing online chats.
  • Delve into the world's largest viola joke collection.
  • A fun ride down the information superhighway.
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  • Price Range: $1.64
  • Color: and
17

NetSpy Network Monitoring Tool (Model NS-100)

  • Access comprehensive online information sources.
  • Utilized by credit agencies and government departments.
  • Confidential data retrieval made simple.
  • Empower your financial decisions with insights.
  • Uncover hidden information efficiently and effectively.
  • User-friendly interface for seamless navigation.
  • Stay informed and make smarter choices.
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  • Price Range: $1.90
18

Martha Stewart's Entertaining Parody Book

  • Hilarious parody of Martha Stewart's homemaking empire.
  • Irreverent recipes and party plans for the bold.
  • Impress guests with outrageous, impossible baking projects.
  • Unique tips for unforgettable holiday celebrations.
  • Encourages creativity with a humorous twist.
  • Perfect gift for fans of Martha Stewart.
  • Guaranteed laughter for everyone involved in entertaining.
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  • Price Range: $14.86
19

Programming Perl by Tom Christiansen

  • Authoritative guide to Perl version 5
  • Coauthored by Larry Wall, Perl creator
  • Focuses on web and UNIX system administration
  • Includes object-oriented programming features
  • Concise language for text and file manipulation
  • Comprehensive coverage of Perl's functionalities
  • Heavily revised with practical examples and tips
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  • Price Range: $7.90
20

Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey A. Moore

  • Essential guide for high-tech product marketing.
  • Learn to appeal to mainstream customers.
  • Avoid costly marketing pitfalls and failures.
  • Proven strategies based on real market experience.
  • Revolutionary model for understanding technology adoption.
  • Transform marketing approaches with actionable insights.
  • Navigate the complexities of the tech marketplace.
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  • Price Range: $1.35
21

Web Marketing Strategies for Online Success

  • Learn effective Web marketing strategies.
  • Understand Internet marketing's potential for your business.
  • Gain insights from industry experts and interviews.
  • Discover who your online customers are.
  • Explore valuable online resources for marketing.
  • Enhance customer service through online engagement.
  • Integrate Web techniques into your marketing plans.
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  • Price Range: $11.86
22

Out of Control: Biology, Machines, Economy

  • Explores the intersection of biology and technology.
  • Examines complex autonomous systems driving the economy.
  • Highlights the evolution of machines resembling living entities.
  • Discusses implications for social systems and economic growth.
  • Insightful analysis of modern technological disruptions.
  • Engaging narrative for enthusiasts of science and economics.
  • Offers a new perspective on future innovations.
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  • Price Range: $13.47
23

Witch Doctors by John Micklethwait (Paperback)

  • Comprehensive guide to management theories and fads.
  • Engaging and entertaining narrative style throughout.
  • Provokes debate and encourages critical thinking.
  • Explores influential management gurus and their ideas.
  • Essential reading for modern American workers.
  • Offers insights for effective organizational change.
  • Challenges conventional wisdom in management practices.
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  • Price Range: $14.90
24

24 Hours in Cyberspace: Photojournalist Edition

  • Captivating photography from top photojournalists.
  • Depicts a day in cyberspace vividly.
  • Explores the counterculture of the internet.
  • Highlights social activities and human services.
  • Unique insights into online communities.
  • Showcases personal stories behind the images.
  • A must-have for photography enthusiasts.
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  • Price Range: $3.09
25

The Pinball Effect: Renaissance Knowledge Connections

  • Explores historical connections and innovations.
  • Written by a renowned author and host.
  • Engages readers with intriguing knowledge journeys.
  • Illustrates impact of simple changes over time.
  • Explains the fascinating history of the carburetor.
  • Encourages curiosity and critical thinking skills.
  • A perfect read for history and science enthusiasts.
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  • Price Range: $2.42
26

Snow Falling on Cedars [Paperback Edition]

  • National bestseller and PEN/Faulkner Award winner.
  • Gripping courtroom suspense with tragic undertones.
  • Set on isolated San Piedro Island.
  • Explores themes of memory and loss.
  • Richly atmospheric and deeply layered narrative.
  • Intriguing mystery with surprising plot twists.
  • Addresses historical injustices faced by Japanese Americans.
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  • Price Range: $9.91
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The Stars My Destination [Paperback]

  • Classic sci-fi novel by Alfred Bester.
  • Follows Gulliver Foyle's intense quest for revenge.
  • Explores themes of obsession and transformation.
  • Set in a vividly imagined future universe.
  • Highly influential in the science fiction genre.
  • Features deep character development and complex narratives.
  • A must-read for sci-fi enthusiasts.
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  • Price Range: $1.85
28

Survive By Your Wits Alone (Volume 6)

  • Features nearly two years of unique Dilbert strips.
  • Humorous insights into modern workplace absurdities.
  • Includes both daily and Sunday comic strips.
  • Highlights Dilbert's experiences in a techno-centered office.
  • Showcases the wit of creator Scott Adams.
  • Perfect for fans of workplace humor.
  • A satirical take on corporate culture and bureaucracy.
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  • Price Range: $14.81
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Evolving Intelligence: How Brains Think

  • Explores the evolution of human intelligence.
  • Discusses intelligence beyond standard answers.
  • Draws from various scientific disciplines.
  • Compares brain function to evolutionary processes.
  • Highlights adaptability in changing environments.
  • Examines future of augmented intelligence.
  • Offers insights into creative problem-solving.
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  • Price Range: $8.00