Biography & Autobiography - Business

An Instant New York Times Bestseller A momentous look at the private companies building a revolutionary new economy in space, from the New York Times bestselling author of Elon MuskIn When the Heavens Went on Sale, Ashlee Vance illuminates our future and unveils the...

2012 Reprint of 1962 Edition. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. If Mises has an unheralded masterpiece, "The Ultimate Foundation of Economic Science" is it. There are two senses in which this book is indeed ultimate: it deals...

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This book, titled ""This Was Sawmilling: Sawdust Sagas Of The Western Mills"" by Ralph Warren Andrews, provides a comprehensive account of the sawmilling industry in the western United States. The author draws upon his own experiences as a sawmill worker and manager, as well...

The House of Goodyear: Fifty Years of Men and Industry is a comprehensive book written by Hugh Allen that delves into the history of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. The book covers a period of fifty years, from the company's inception in 1898...

""Mr. Shearman And Mr. Sterling And How They Grew"" is a book written by Walter K. Earle that tells the story of two successful businessmen, Edward Shearman and John Sterling, and how they built their fortunes. The book provides a detailed account of their...

The book ""William L. McKnight, Industrialist: A Biographical Sketch Of The Chairman Of The Board, Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company"" by Mildred Houghton Comfort is a comprehensive account of the life and career of William L. McKnight, a prominent industrialist and the chairman of...

""The Slide Rule, And How To Use It"" is a book written by Charles Hoare in 1868. The book provides a comprehensive guide to using the slide rule, a popular tool for performing mathematical calculations in the 19th century. The guide includes full, easy,...

The Standing Orders of the House of Lords: Except as to Local and Personal Bills and Judicial Business, 1902 is a publication by the Great Britain Parliament. The book outlines the rules and procedures that govern the House of Lords, with the exception of...

Jacob Fugger The Rich: Merchant And Banker Of Augsburg, 1459-1525 is a biography written by Jacob Strieder that chronicles the life and career of Jacob Fugger, a prominent merchant and banker from Augsburg, Germany. Fugger was one of the wealthiest men in Europe during...

""Fred L. Maytag: A Biography"" is a book written by A.B. Funk that chronicles the life and achievements of Fred L. Maytag. Maytag was a prominent businessman and philanthropist who founded the Maytag Corporation, a leading manufacturer of household appliances. The book provides a...

The Trail Drivers of Texas V2 is a historical book written by J. Marvin Hunter. It is the second volume of the series and provides a detailed account of the lives of cattle drivers in Texas during the late 1800s. The book features stories...

""School Days and Schoolmates of Harvey S. Firestone"" is a biographical work by James C. Young that explores the early life and education of Harvey S. Firestone, the founder of Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. The book delves into Firestone's childhood in rural Ohio,...

America's Fifty Foremost Business Leaders is a book written by B.C. Forbes, the founder of Forbes Magazine. The book provides an in-depth look at fifty of the most influential business leaders in America during the early 20th century. The author has compiled profiles of...

Thomas Hancock: Colonial Merchant is a biography written by Edward Edelman that delves into the life of Thomas Hancock, a prominent figure in colonial America. The book explores Hancock's rise to success as a merchant and his impact on the development of Boston as...

Fred L. Maytag: A Biography is a detailed account of the life and achievements of Fred L. Maytag, a prominent American businessman and philanthropist. Authored by A. B. Funk, the book traces Maytag's life from his early years in Iowa to his rise as...

Sir Thomas Lipton: England's Great Merchant Sportsman is a biography written by Robert B. Smallwood that chronicles the life and achievements of Sir Thomas Lipton, a prominent figure in the world of business and sports in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The...

""Edward G. Budd: Father Of The Streamliners And The Budd Company"" is a biography of Edward G. Budd, a pioneer in the field of transportation engineering. The book covers Budd's life and career, from his early days working for the Pennsylvania Railroad to his...

Bulwer Lytton's Research in Psychism and Clairvoyance and His Relationship with Eliphas Levi is a book written by C. Nelson Stewart. The book delves into the life and work of Edward Bulwer-Lytton, a British novelist, poet, playwright, and politician who was interested in the...

Random Reminiscences Of Men And Events is a book written by John Davison Rockefeller, an American industrialist and philanthropist. The book, which was published in 1909, is a collection of personal anecdotes and recollections from Rockefeller's life, spanning from his childhood to his rise...

""The Amazing Story Of Henry Ford: The Ideal American And The World's Most Famous Private Citizen"" by James Martin Miller is a comprehensive biography of the famous American industrialist and business magnate, Henry Ford. The book traces Ford's life from his humble beginnings as...

""Celanese Corporation of America: The Founders and the Early Years"" is a comprehensive historical account of the founding and early years of the Celanese Corporation of America. Written by Harold Blancke, the book provides an in-depth exploration of the company's origins, including the contributions...

The Story of the Regiment is a historical book written by William Henry Locke in 1868. The book provides a detailed account of the history of a particular regiment, including its formation, battles, and notable events. It covers the period from the regiment's inception...

The Colorist is a book written by J. Arthur H. Hatt and published in 1908. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of coloring, covering everything from the basics of color theory to advanced techniques for achieving stunning effects in your artwork....

""Edward G. Budd: Father Of The Streamliners And The Budd Company"" is a biography of Edward G. Budd, a prominent American industrialist who revolutionized the railroad industry with his innovative designs for streamlined trains. The book is written by Budd himself and provides a...

""Captain William Matson: From Handy Boy To Ship Owner"" is a biographical book written by John E. Cushing. The book tells the story of Captain William Matson, who started his career as a handy boy on a ship and went on to become a...

In this instant and tenacious New York Times bestseller, Nike founder and board chairman Phil Knight "offers a rare and revealing look at the notoriously media-shy man behind the swoosh" (Booklist, starred review), illuminating his company's early days as an intrepid start-up and its...

According to The Waiter, 80 percent of customers are nice people just looking for something to eat. The remaining 20 percent, however, are socially maladjusted psychopaths.Eye-opening, outrageous, and unabashed--replete with tales of customer stupidity, arrogant misbehavior, and unseen tidbits of human grace in the...

Perfect for fans of The Founder, this is the real-life story of the world's premier entrepreneurial success. The growth of McDonald's worldwide continues to astonish. In tough financial times, McDonald's proved that ingenuity, trial and error, and gut instinct were the keys to building...

All loved, and were loved by, their artists, and inspired them with an intensity of emotion akin to Eros.In a brilliant, wry, and provocative book, National Book Award finalist Francine Prose explores the complex relationship between the artist and his muse. In so doing,...

Cowman Mayer Halff rode a long, busy trail that few men could have followed. It carried him from 1850s France to Texas and across 1,500 miles of wild western country waiting to be tamed. Throughout his life, he was at ease whether dining with...

The Structures of Eduardo Torroja is an autobiography of the life and engineering accomplishments of Eduardo Torroja, a Spanish engineer and architect. The book provides an in-depth look at Torroja's life and work, including his most famous projects such as the Zarzuela Hippodrome and...

Live adventurously, be creative, make a living: How to turn your dream job into a career - going freelance, growing a tribe, planning an expedition, making the time for adventure, finding sponsorship, making social media work for you, finding a publisher for your book,...

The Automotive Career of Ransom E. Olds, written by Glenn Alan Niemeyer, is a comprehensive biography that explores the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in the automotive industry. Ransom E. Olds was a pioneer in the development of the...

""Power"" by William H. Danforth is a self-help book that aims to inspire readers to reach their full potential and achieve success in all aspects of their lives. The author, who was a successful businessman and founder of the Ralston Purina Company, shares his...

""Henry Ford: An Interpretation"" is a biography written by Samuel S. Marquis that explores the life and legacy of Henry Ford, the founder of the Ford Motor Company and a pioneer in the automobile industry. The book delves into Ford's upbringing, his early career,...

New York City's top concierge gives up a keyhole view into the luxe hotel rooms, private dining and dressing rooms of the ridiculous, rich and demanding Michael Fazio is the ultimate behind-the-scenes support man. Want two orchestra tickets to the Broadway musical that just...

Alice Foote MacDougall: The Autobiography Of A Business Woman is a book written by Alice Foote, which tells the story of her life as a successful businesswoman. The book is a memoir that covers her journey from her humble beginnings to her rise as...

The Story Of American Bank Note Company by William H. Griffiths is a comprehensive account of the history and evolution of the American Bank Note Company, one of the most prominent and innovative printing companies in the United States. The book traces the company's...

""The Great Wildcatter: The Story Of Mike Benedum"" is a biography written by Sam T. Mallison. The book tells the story of Mike Benedum, a legendary oilman and entrepreneur who made his fortune in the oil and gas industry. The book covers Benedum's life...

""The Builder: A Biography of Ezra Cornell"" by Philip Dorf is a comprehensive account of the life and legacy of Ezra Cornell, a prominent figure in American history. Cornell was a businessman, philanthropist, and founder of Cornell University, one of the most prestigious educational...

Making Friends Is Our Business: 100 Years Of Anheuser Busch is a comprehensive book that explores the history of one of the most iconic beer companies in the world. Written by Roland Krebs, a former employee of Anheuser Busch, the book delves into the...

Neiman-Marcus, Texas: The Story Of The Proud Dallas Store is a book by Frank X. Tolbert that tells the story of the iconic luxury department store, Neiman Marcus. The book chronicles the history of the store from its humble beginnings as a small clothing...

From the founders of the international health-care behemoth Johnson & Johnson in the late 1800s to the contemporary Johnsons of today, such as billionaire New York Jets owner Robert Wood "Woody" Johnson IV, all is revealed in this scrupulously researched, unauthorized biography by New...

What is your roadmap to success? As someone who has lived and worked in several different countries, Tom Kereszti shares how to lead a business based on Christian principles in this guide. He focuses on four keys: who you are, your vision, is your...

This is not only a great book about power, money, machinery, industry, production, consumption, improvements, ideas, and history. It is also a book that teaches - "one who fears failure, limits his activities. Failure is only the opportunity more intelligently to begin again. There...

The story of a Royal Mail postman with three and a half years pounding the streets and three months as an acting manager.How privatisation killed the UK postie.Author: Lance ManleyISBN-10: 1541106350ISBN-13: 9781541106352Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/29/2016Pages: 180Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w...

""Three Years of Arctic Service"" is a historical account written by Adolphus W. Greely, detailing the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition of 1881-84. The book chronicles the journey of a group of explorers who set out to reach the farthest north point in the Arctic....

""My Philosophy of Industry and Moving Forward"" is a book written by the famous American industrialist and founder of the Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford. In this book, Ford shares his ideas and beliefs on the principles of industrialization and the importance of innovation...

The Tunnel Thru The Air Or Looking Back From 1940 is a novel written by William D. Gann. The story follows the life of a young man named Robert Gordon, who is an aspiring stock trader. Robert is determined to make a fortune in...