Books with author The New York Times

Global climate change is real. It is not new, and it is not fake news. The New York Times began reporting on climate change in the mid-twentieth century: Melting arctic ice in the 1940s. Increasingly warm average temperatures decade after decade. The fossil fuel industry inciting skepticism about global warming. And the United States' reluctance to commit to a reduction in carbon emissions that might negatively impact its economy. The story of human-made climate change unfolds through articles written at the time of the events. It ends with a clear explanation of what's at risk, and what readers can do to help.

The Sunday New York Times crossword: As good as it gets!The New York Times Sunday puzzles are the biggest and the best in the world, and this latest collection of two hundred great puzzles will provide hundreds of hours of puzzling fun for beginners and experts alike. Famed editor Will Shortz has brought a new, fresh look to the Times crosswords by emphasizing fun, light vocabulary and a minimum of obscure trivia.- 200 of America's favorite Sunday New York Times crossword puzzles- Sunday puzzles are up to 40 percent bigger than weekday puzzles, with fewer black squares and more inventive themes- Author bylines allow fans to get to know today's top constructors

In 1995, the term "disruptive innovation" was coined to describe innovations that disrupt and threaten existing markets and consumer habits. Since then, we've played witness to how new companies have altered, and threatened, key industries such as hospitality and the taxi industry. These articles explore the growth of two of the most prominent "disruptive" tech companies, Uber and Airbnb, and how competitors and regulators have responded to the changing tides.

Attitudes toward immigration have shifted over time, depending on political attitudes, the state of the economy, international conflict, and societal attitudes toward specific ethnic groups. This fascinating collection compiles articles that reflect the diverse and changing perspectives the public has held on immigration policy and immigrant groups over the decades. Today's reader will find that the passionate rhetoric making headlines today is not new, and in fact, with each generation, voices on both sides of the aisle have demanded change, be it tighter regulations or an ease on restrictions.

Hackers can break into government websites, nuclear power plants, and the NSA. They can steal corporate secrets, top-secret security code, and credit card numbers. Through social media, they can plant ideas, manipulate public opinion, and influence elections. And there's precious little we can do to stop them. this book documents the dramatic increase in hacking and data mining incidents in recent years. The articles within it explore how these incidents affect world events, such as the United Kingdom's Brexit vote and the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Investigative articles reveal who is behind these incidents, why they happened, and how we can protect our data.

Space flight used to be something that only governments participated in, often in conjunction with military defense. However, today space is a new, wide-open frontier for entrepreneurs and corporations to develop and implement new kinds of space travel and habitats. What was once done just for exploration and advancing science is now a competition for companies such as SpaceX and Virgin Galactic, who seek to develop products that not only bring humans into space and allow them to live there, but also generate profits for the entrepreneurs who create them. These articles explore this phenomenon, including its advances and setbacks.

There's never been a crossword puzzle book like this one. Simply put, it offers more puzzles, more value, and more enjoyment than any other book on the market. It's got: -An unbelievable 1,001 crossword puzzles-more than have ever appeared before in a single volume -An eye-catching cover design that stands out from the pack -The New York Times puzzles: the standard by which all others are measured -Hundreds of hours of puzzling fun for even the most accom-plished solver -All difficulty levels-from easy Monday puzzles through the Friday and Saturday end-of-the-week enigmas. 'Will Shortz, crossword editor of The New York Times, is [the crossword book world's] John Grisham.' -Martin Arnold, The New York Times