Table of Contents:VOL. 159, NO. 12 - June 08, 2009 OPPORTUNITY SPECIAL
 Amazon's next revolution CEO Jeff Bezos used the web to shake up book retailing. Now he's using the Internet to sell electronic books on his Kindle e-reader. A look at Amazon's latest effort to transform the book business, writ digital. By Jeffrey M. O'Brien
The upside of the downturn This recession will change the course of your career. Whether you're damaged or strengthened depends on the way you respond. Can you rise to the challenge? By Geoff Colvin My business is booming Got a bright idea? There's $787 billion in stimulus money up for grabs. These businesspeople are thriving because of the climate, not in spite of it. By Michael V. Copeland
The job squad Obama vowed to create or save 3.5 million jobs in fields like infrastructure and IT. We tracked down a few new hires. By Telis Demos and Beth Kowitt FEATURES
 Palm fights back The beleaguered handset maker says its new smartphone, the Pre, is an iPhone killer. Apple isn't laughing. By Adam Lashinsky
A big new world to engineer Recession aside, a growing population will trigger lots more construction. How a gung-ho firm from Colorado is winning a major piece of the action. A Fortune 500 Series feature. By Marc Gunther FIRST
Going underground Thanks to abundant federal money for infrastructure, tunnel projects are booming. By Telis Demos
Blood money As times get tight, more Americans open a vein. By Mina Kimes Furlough nation Gannett employees on unpaid leave try house swapping. By Beth Kowitt The deal The financial meltdown is about to enter another year. Yecch! By Allan Sloan
Mark Bloom: From Jet Setter to Pauper The defrocked hedge fund manager has to rely on a public defender. By Alyssa Abkowitz The economy Ignore your shareholders! By Justin Fox Rent-to-own makes a comeback In this down economy, Aaron's business is looking up. By Suzanne Kapner TECHNOLOGY
 Food tales Think food distribution is a low-tech enterprise? Try getting perishables across the country without sophisticated software and systems. By Jia Lynn Yang
Phones into plowshares By Jessica Shambora The smell test The food industry tries out aroma infusions. By Jessi Hempel
Move over, Mr. Coffee The $10,000 Siphon Bar produces coffee that makes purists weep. By Jeffrey M. O'Brien LIFE AT THE TOP
Luxury for less Looking to get away? Rates at high-end hotels have rarely been this low. From the Caymans to the U.S. capital, we found spots to suit any budget. By Diane Tegmeyer
Road warrior DirecTV's Paul Guyardo. By Beth Kowitt Book Review History channeler. By Daniel Okrent INVESTING IN A CRISIS
 Fastest-Growing Companies update Wireless chipmaker Atheros hopes for a bounce. By Michael V. Copeland
How to avoid the death tax The smart use of gifts and trusts can help you pass on more to your heirs. Another in our Money & Main St. series examining how economic events are affecting Americans. By Janet Morrissey |
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