Amazon Unbound — with Brad Stone

Attack Surface is a standalone novel set in the world of 'Little Brother' and 'Homeland'. It follows Masha Maximow, a counterterrorism expert who works for a cybersecurity firm, creating surveillance tools for authoritarian regimes while secretly helping dissidents evade detection. As her work impacts those close to her, Masha must confront the consequences of her actions. The novel delves into themes of digital freedom, surveillance, and the ethical implications of technology use.

This book provides a deeply reported and vividly drawn portrait of how Amazon expanded exponentially since the publication of Stone's previous book, 'The Everything Store'. It covers the invention of novel products like Alexa, the disruption of countless industries, and the significant growth of Amazon's workforce and valuation. The book also delves into the evolution of Jeff Bezos, from a geeky technologist to a disciplined billionaire with global ambitions, and explores the trade-offs between efficiency and market dominance.

In this ground-breaking book, Katy Milkman reveals a proven path to help readers move from where they are to where they want to be. Drawing on her original research and the work of her world-renowned scientific collaborators, Milkman shares strategic methods for identifying and overcoming common barriers to change, such as impulsivity, procrastination, and forgetfulness. The book offers innovative approaches like 'temptation bundling,' using timely reminders, and creating 'set-it-and-forget-it systems' to make change more achievable. It emphasizes the importance of tailoring solutions to specific roadblocks and using science to stack the deck in favor of successful change.