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Acknowledgements

About the Author

Note to the Reader

Cast of Real-Life Characters

Chronology of Events

Real-Life Places

Photos and Videos

Links of Interest

General Writings

Technical Publications

Cast of Real-Life Characters

Chronology of Events

Real-Life Places

Photos and Videos

Links of Interest

Selected Writings

Oral Histories & Interviews

Cast of Real-Life Characters

Chronology of Events

Real-Life Places

Photos and Videos

Links of Interest

Selected Articles

Oral Histories & Interviews

Principal Sources

Articles, Papers, etc.

Oral Histories & Interviews

Websites & Webpages

Overview of Fact vs. Fiction

Chapters 5–15 (Einstein)

Chapters 16–25 (Noyce)

Chapters 26–33 (Jobs)

Chapters 34–36 + Epilogue

Erica's Book of Quotes

News & Features

Puzzles & Games

Acknowledgements

About the Author

Note to the Reader

Cast of Real-Life Characters

Chronology of Events

Real-Life Places

Photos and Videos

Links of Interest

General Writings

Technical Publications

Cast of Real-Life Characters

Chronology of Events

Real-Life Places

Photos and Videos

Links of Interest

Selected Writings

Oral Histories & Interviews

Cast of Real-Life Characters

Chronology of Events

Real-Life Places

Photos and Videos

Links of Interest

Selected Articles

Oral Histories & Interviews

Principal Sources

Articles, Papers, etc.

Oral Histories & Interviews

Websites & Webpages

Overview of Fact vs. Fiction

Chapters 5–15 (Einstein)

Chapters 16–25 (Noyce)

Chapters 26–33 (Jobs)

Chapters 34–36 + Epilogue

Erica's Book of Quotes

News & Features

Puzzles & Games

Acknowledgements

About the Author

Note to the Reader

Folder: Albert Einstein

Cast of Real-Life Characters

Chronology of Events

Real-Life Places

Photos and Videos

Links of Interest

General Writings

Technical Publications

Folder: Robert Noyce

Cast of Real-Life Characters

Chronology of Events

Real-Life Places

Photos and Videos

Links of Interest

Selected Writings

Oral Histories & Interviews

Folder: Steve Jobs

Cast of Real-Life Characters

Chronology of Events

Real-Life Places

Photos and Videos

Links of Interest

Selected Articles

Oral Histories & Interviews

Folder: Sources

Principal Sources

Articles, Papers, etc.

Oral Histories & Interviews

Websites & Webpages

Folder: Fact Files

Overview of Fact vs. Fiction

Chapters 5–15 (Einstein)

Chapters 16–25 (Noyce)

Chapters 26–33 (Jobs)

Chapters 34–36 + Epilogue

Erica's Book of Quotes

News & Features

Puzzles & Games

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Advance Praise for The Compass

“Philip Pullman meets Stephen Hawking in this beautiful book exploring human potential. Adventure, awakening and a touch of whimsy.”

—Monabi Mitra, Writer & Professor

“Sunil Mehta’s novel takes us on an unusual voyage where we must travel back in time in order to find our tomorrow. As the world grapples with the ethical problems AI has raised, four youthful protagonists attempt to invoke the moral compass of scientific research and discovery by revisiting their history. Innovative and timely, The Compass delves into what is perhaps the most confounding dilemma facing humankind today with a rare blend of knowledge and imagination.”

—Anuradha Marwah, Novelist, Playwright & Professor

“A fascinating book… Sunil Mehta does an outstanding job of bringing to life the pioneers who transformed our world over the last century. Novelizing their lives is an interesting way to introduce these remarkable innovators to readers who might otherwise never take the time to get to know them.”

—David Laws, Semiconductor Curator, Computer History Museum; Silicon Valley historian

“Everyone knows who invented the telephone, the light bulb and the airplane. But who invented the integrated circuit and the microprocessor—and helped create the digital world we live in today? Few people know. The Compass answers those questions in a way that makes learning history both engaging and fun.”

—John East, Former CEO, Actel Corporation; Author, Silicon Valley: The Way I Saw It

Albert Einstein section

Robert Noyce section

Steve Jobs section

Fact vs. Fiction

Bonus Features