Biography & Autobiography - Business

Dies ist die erste umfassende und ma gebliche Biographie von Thomas J. Watson, dem sogenannten 'Vater der technologischen Revolution' und Gr?nder von IBM. "The Maverick and His Machine" enth?llt einzigartige neue Erkenntnisse und gew?hrt tiefe Einblicke in Watsons Leben und Schaffen. Dieses aussergew?hnliche Buch...

Author: Warren WerbittISBN-10: 9358983787ISBN-13: 9789358983784Publisher: Qurate Books Private LimitedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/20/2024Pages: 146Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.43lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.34d

Oprime refrescar es un conjunto de reflexiones, meditaciones y recomendaciones presentadas como algoritmos de parte de un líder con principios que busca el progreso para sí mismo, para una empresa con amplia trayectoria y para la sociedad. El CEO de Microsoft narra la historia...

Do McDonald's use real eggs? Do they only hire children? How do you buy your own store? Michele Layet answers all these questions, and many more, by drawing on her own experiences as one of Australia's first female franchisees and also by enlisting the...

Author: Michael OvitzISBN-13: 9798217045280Publisher: Penguin Publishing GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/23/2024Pages: 384Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.19lbsSize: 9.25h x 6.13w x 0.80d

The word spread through the hacking underground like some unstoppable new virus: an audacious crook had staged a hostile takeover of an online criminal network that siphoned billions of dollars from the US economy. The culprit was a brilliant programmer with a hippie ethic...

"Kaleta has written a deep-fried, wide-eyed American saga of family and food."--Davia Nelson of NPR's award winning Kitchen Sisters "Fun and detailed glimpse into the history of an American snack-food icon."--Rob DeWalt, New Mexico-based food writer "Fritos(R) Pie is a well-written book covering a...

Number 1 Best Seller in Biographies of Business Professionals Category on Amazon!Number 1 Best Seller in Memoirs Category on Amazon!"PLAYING FOR KEEPS" in business is a self-help memoir that provides a "cheat sheet" for your career success.Best-Selling and Award-Winning Author, Mom and Mentor Therese...

What do the owner of the Brooklyn Nets, the CEO of Starbucks, the Chairman of General Electric, and a Tea Party activist from Georgia have in common? They are all self-made millionaires (and, in some cases, billionaires) who took advantage of American capitalism to...

The book ""Elbert H. Gary"" by Elbert Hubbard is a biography of the American businessman and lawyer, Elbert H. Gary. Gary was a prominent figure in the late 19th and early 20th century, known for his leadership in the steel industry and his role...

These two men are brilliant showmen. Throughout his life, Houdini performed first in carnival sideshows, then in vaudeville, where he would share the stage with all manner of entertainers, and later, in his thrilling show, where he became the greatest magician and escape artist...

Author: Patrick Van Der Burght, Martin Latino, Farzad NejatpourISBN-10: 1923223100ISBN-13: 9781923223103Publisher: Evolve Global PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/26/2024Pages: 240Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.08lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d

During his storied career, Harry Bruce modernized the flagging U.S. railroad industry and inspired future generations of industrial leaders. This lively read brings the reader along the critical junctures in both Bruce's career and the rapidly changing railroad industry.Follow Bruce's journey as his industrial...

Duct Tape & Baling Wire is a modern-day Horatio Alger story that details the struggles of life as an entrepreneur. My narrative unfolds as I'm hiding from the Mob as a young boy, in the cockpit of a Navy jet, or starting a business...

For fifteen years, K. G. Golden held the enviable position of owner of the Odyssey Health Club. You might easily assume with a name like that, the Odyssey was a fitness center. When in fact, it was the preeminent massage parlor in the area-some...

This book discusses the developments of Sraffian-Ricardian economics, as well as looking at Sraffa's critique of the Marshallian theory of the firm and the industry, his edition of Ricardo's Works and correspondence, his book on production of commodities by means of commodities, and his...

At the age of eighteen months, Leo Masters said to his parents, "The city life isn't for me, I am packing my diapers and bottles and heading to Canada . . ." His parents had a different story, but whichever way it's told, the...

At the age of eighteen months, Leo Masters said to his parents, "The city life isn't for me, I am packing my diapers and bottles and heading to Canada . . ." His parents had a different story, but whichever way it's told, the...

How a global industry icon was created right here in Australia -- with insights, stories and recipes from a co-founder of Four Pillars Gin How did a small business from a regional Aussie town get voted the world's best gin producer THREE times? Four...

The story of the commercialization of biology by a pioneer in biotechnology patentingShortly after the emergence of genetic engineering in the 1970s, academic biologists were courted by venture capitalists and multinational companies. Researchers who understood the new biology of the time went from being...

In the face of difficulty, an inspirational leader will overcome Survive and Advance shares an intimate family portrait and professional journey, elevating readers and showing them how to imagine themselves into a new future with optimism, conviction, and confidence. Grind and single parenthood on...

Before William Randolph Hearst there was Cyrus Curtis. This biography, written by his devoted son-in-law is an intimate portrait of the man and his beliefs, a story of business acumen coupled with the passion and desire to succeed. Cyrus Curtis built a business empire...

Cultural differences lead to conflict and misunderstanding between Asians and Europeans. Nowhere is this more evident than in the overseas subsidiary of a Japanese Corporation. In Sushi and Fries the author illustrates the difficulties faced by European employees when working in a Japanese company....

Island Creek: A Career Company Dedicated To Coal is a book written by Raymond Ernest Salvati that provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the history and operations of Island Creek Coal Company. The book delves into the company's origins, which date back to...

The New Philosophy of Money or The Tragedy of Economics: A Text Book of Economics Dealing with the Nature and Office of Money is a book written by Alfred B. Westrup in 1915. This book provides a comprehensive understanding of the economic system and...

Are you concerned about falling victim to financial fraud? Do you wonder how someone could deceive so many people for so long? Does the complex world of Wall Street and investing leave you feeling overwhelmed and vulnerable?In this book you'll discover the captivating story...

**Dodo Government: The Book**"Dodo Government: The Book" is an essential business guide that offers a deep dive into the innovative strategies and operational excellence of Dodo Government. Authored by Logan Benjamin Keener, this book provides a unique perspective on how to manage and grow...

New from the author of Confessions of a Bookseller and Seven Kinds of People You Find in Bookshops, another hilariously grumpy year behind the counter at The Bookshop. Though diaries of daily life, Shaun Bythell has created an endearing and cozy world for booklovers,...

Pleaze Quit is just the opposite of what the title says. J.Nathanael Knight crafts a inspirational story about his life growing up in Middle America trying to find his way in the Insurance Industry and Learning the greatest lesson of all while enduring many...

When Bernie J. Mullin first arrived in the United States in the 1970s, he saw his new home as a land of unrivaled opportunity. In the fifty years since, he has embraced everything that America has to offer. Bernie's American journey has seen him...

Getting to know yourself can be painful but useful and fun at times. Here, the reader will discover how life interferes with success and success interferes with life. The insights to how government agencies really work is both funny and scary to read about....

A comedic but caustic novel of one black man's trek in America; with a lot of profanity that's not for the tender-minded nor the tender-hearted in becoming ethically and legally wealthy.Author: Yacob S. YobroISBN-10: 0972591249ISBN-13: 9780972591249Publisher: Infobuck.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/29/2005Pages: 74Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.00h x...

Author: Joanne KennedyISBN-13: 9798886795240Publisher: Luminare PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/10/2024Pages: 328Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.84lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.69d

Author: Jon A. HiseyISBN-13: 9798330284009Publisher: Jon A. HiseyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2024Pages: 234Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.03lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d

Author: Al CadondonISBN-10: 1663262799ISBN-13: 9781663262790Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2024Pages: 236Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.11lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d

Join us on a journey that transcends borders and celebrates the Voices of Women from diverse corners of the world, united in their mission to empower, uplift, and create change.Here are their inspirational stories...Introducing: Bailey Merlin; Layla Begum Ali; Rosa Lopez Antonini; Judith Ratcliffe;...

In this highly personal book, William B. Turner of Columbus, Georgia, chronicles his life and the spiritual journey that led him to embrace the concept of servant leadership. The journey began on his eighth birthday when his grandfather, industrialist W. C. Bradley, anointed him...

In our increasingly globalized, interconnected, and therefore volatile world, how can we expect to find success in business? Faced with the precarity of our current economic situation, what can we fall back on in our pursuit of a meaningful and rewarding business career?From Baghdad...

Eber Brock Ward (1811-1875) began his career as a cabin boy on his uncle's sailing vessels, but when he died in 1875, he was the wealthiest man in Michigan. His business activities were vast and innovative. Ward was engaged in the steamboat, railroad, lumber,...

A publisher. A writer. An inventor. A statesman. A founding father of the United States of America. These words describe but only a part of one of the most illustrious American lives. Benjamin Franklin was indeed a man like no one during his times,...

Born to enslaved parents, Anthony Overton became one of the leading African American entrepreneurs of the twentieth century. Overton's Chicago-based empire ranged from personal care products and media properties to insurance and finance. Yet, despite success and acclaim as the first business figure to...

This is a new release of the original 1949 edition.Author: Ludwig Von MisesISBN-10: 1494124297ISBN-13: 9781494124298Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 906Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.61lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.79d

When Michael Woodford was made president of Olympus, he became the first Westerner ever to climb to the top of one of Japan's corporate giants. Unfortunately, soon after, his dream job turned into a nightmare. Woodford learned about a series of bizarre mergers and...

Author: Kimberly MagnusISBN-10: 1039193811ISBN-13: 9781039193819Publisher: FriesenPressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/08/2024Pages: 198Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d

The history of the hunger relief movement has never been documented and holds many important lessons and learning. The book will examine how food has played a critical role in society over the centuries. In particular, a detailed look will be provided on America's...

Author: Kimberly MagnusISBN-10: 103919382XISBN-13: 9781039193826Publisher: FriesenPressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/08/2024Pages: 198Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.99lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d

Lessons from A Wall Street Legend Turned Secretary of Commerce Before being named President Trump's Secretary of Commerce in 2017, Wilbur Ross had already earned a reputation as the "King of Bankruptcy" over his 55-year career on Wall Street. Often working on high-profile bankruptcies...

In our increasingly globalized, interconnected, and therefore volatile world, how can we expect to find success in business? Faced with the precarity of our current economic situation, what can we fall back on in our pursuit of a meaningful and rewarding business career?From Baghdad...

How a personal trainer overcame prison and poverty to achieve prosperityFor Jame Gullatte, early adulthood was a nightmare-inescapable poverty, juvenile detention, and twelve years of homelessness followed by ten years in prison. But through self-reflection, a commitment to change, and firm belief that results...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...