Biography & Autobiography - Business

Author: Eddie L. PittISBN-13: 9798330243532Publisher: United Book PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/19/2024Pages: 184Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.56lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.39d

From the finance editor of The New York Times, an examination of Bill Gates--one of the most powerful, fascinating, and contradictory figures of the past four decades--and an eye-opening exploration of our national fixation on billionaires.Few billionaires have been in the public eye for...

"How To Be The Best (In Business)" by Donald V. Almeida is not just any business book. Drawing from his impressive journey up to Global Vice Chairman of PwC, Almeida offers a unique blend of personal memoir and practical self-help. Through engaging stories from...

The story of Shopify, one of Canada's largest publicly traded companies, is all about starting and growing businesses. In this inspirational corporate history, follow the company's rocket-like growth over its first two decades and meet its major players, such as Tobias L?tke, who co-founded...

Author Bio: TBDBook Description: TBDAuthor: Dennis CarlsonISBN-10: 166294571XISBN-13: 9781662945717Publisher: Gatekeeper PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/13/2024Pages: 496Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.59lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.11d

Young, good-looking and raking in the cash as a successful advertising executive, Augusten has everything going for him...except for his drinking. DRY is his hilarious and moving account of coming off the booze and attempting to live his drunken life sober. It's also a...

Fifteen years after Bernie Madoff's arrest, renowned investigative journalist Richard Behar delivers the definitive account of history's largest--and longest-running--financial fraud.Some $65 billion evaporated during Bernie Madoff's epic confidence game. Two people were driven to suicide in the wake of the Ponzi Scheme's exposure. Others...

A Courageous, Inspiring Story of Hope, Acceptance and Perseverance.In the global aviation industry, where building cross-cultural relationships is essential, cultural gaps and accepting others unlike ourselves remain issues. A veteran aerospace engineer with vast experience with inter-cultural bridge building, Samuel E. Pair has created...

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur, business-owner, or simply just love to read about successful people's biographies? This is the book for you. EntrepreneurshipFacts.com proudly presents the book "101 Entrepreneurial Facts About 10 of The Most Successful BILLIONAIRES That Can Inspire You- What you can...

THE GREATEST SUCCESS STORIES can spring from the humblest of beginnings.Such is the case with Tariku Bogale. From his early days raised in poverty to funding his own education and becoming the CEO of numerous companies, Unstoppable: Challenge Accepted tells Bogale's story of success,...

Jamsetji Tata pioneered modern Indian industry. He has been a key catalyst in the economic growth and development of the country.From Empress Mills to the Iron and Steel Plant, from the establishment of IISc to the building of the Taj Mahal Hotel, Jamsetji's vision...

The Business of Life is a unique collection of exceptionally informative, intellectually challenging and highly entertaining anecdotes, essays, ideologies and reflections. Much about life, business and what Manning calls the business of life. Unique and transformative life stories. Great fun with how he came...

Opening during the Nazi occupation of Greece, No Limits is a true-life adventure story of Nick Haritatos. From his humble beginnings in war-torn Greece to southern Africa, Haritatos began a remarkable journey to success, buying his first business at sixteen and creating a portfolio...

How many times have you wished, "I think I'd be much happier doing something else"? Changing jobs when your career is already established is not an easy venture. In fact, it can be incredibly daunting. Where do I begin? What do I want to...

In "Thriving in Business," Sara Larson, on behalf of the Bald and Bonkers Network Academy, presents an indispensable guide for aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to navigate the complexities of the business landscape. From cultivating the entrepreneurial mindset to executing strategic initiatives, this book offers a...

Forget stuffy fine dining and pre-ordained menus. David Bouley wasn't playing that game. In the bustling heart of Tribeca, he dared to dream of something different. Forget French perfection; he envisioned a new American cuisine, one that celebrated locally sourced ingredients and vibrant, unpretentious...

Yue-Sai Kan, who People magazine coined as the "most famous woman in China," shares the riveting odyssey of how she became a household name.Yue-Sai Kan unveils a captivating narrative--from her bold arrival in America at 16 to her revolutionary impact on China's beauty standards...

"Michael Palin: A Life of Wit, Wanderlust, and Whimsy" is a captivating biography that delves into the extraordinary life and multifaceted career of one of Britain's most beloved entertainers. From his early days as a comedian and writer with the iconic Monty Python troupe...

"Like A Samurai: Applying Samurai Principles to Succeed in Life, Business, and Relationships" Step into the world of the Samurai, where timeless wisdom meets modern challenges. In this book, you'll discover the profound insights and principles that have guided these noble warriors for centuries....

This biography of the banker Thomas Coutts provides a detailed account of his life and career, including his rise to wealth and influence in nineteenth-century London. The book also explores his personal relationships and philanthropic activities, as well as his involvement in the arts...

Peter Jansen's memoirs offer a fascinating glimpse into the life of a man of great ambition and accomplishment. From his humble beginnings, Jansen rose to prominence in the world of business, politics, and philanthropy. Along the way, he faced numerous challenges and setbacks but...

In this book, Tyrone Jackson recounts how his dream was rejected in Montgomery, Alabama, known as the "Capital of Dreams." The author describes how he has dealt with this for over 13 years. But he understands that this has to happen for a reason...

When an eight-year-old boy went from playing cops and robbers in the streets around Boston to chasing down criminals with a real badge and gun, he knew that there was nothing else he'd rather do for a living.High-speed pursuits, drug busts, domestic assaults, burglaries,...

GET THE BOOK EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT.... Finally, a success tell-all for African Americans In this book, Dr. Dorian R. Williams shares secrets that will TRANSFORM your family for generations to come Dr. Williams declares, "Life for us is not spades, dominoes, or checkers,...

". . . a must read for not only transitioning veterans but for those looking to hire veterans." --Beau Higgins, Senior Manager, Military Affairs Team at Amazon Foreword by Lt. Gen. Richard Mills, USMC (Ret), President & CEO, Marine Corps University FoundationThirty-six hours after...

One woman's midcareer misadventures in the absurd world of American retail. After losing her job as a journalist and the security of a good salary, Caitlin Kelly was hard up for cash. When she saw that The North Face-an upscale outdoor clothing company-was hiring...

Descriptive account of this great inventor and industrialist.Author: Herbert N. CassonISBN-10: 1587981076ISBN-13: 9781587981074Publisher: Beard BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2001Pages: 348Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.08lbsSize: 8.44h x 5.68w x 0.89d

Karl Kae Knecht s name is synonymous with the city of Evansville. As editorial cartoonist for the Evansville Courier, he amused readers and spurred them to a higher social good. He mocked the Axis powers and kept local morale high during World War II...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1920 Edition.Author: Clifford Hugh DouglasISBN-10: 1498184464ISBN-13: 9781498184465Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 150Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.32d

""Mayer A. Rothschild"" is a biography written by Elbert Hubbard about the life of Mayer Amschel Rothschild, the founder of the Rothschild banking dynasty. The book covers Rothschild's rise to wealth and power, starting from his humble beginnings as a money lender in the...

Vanderbilt, Carnegie, Rockefeller, Ford, Drew, Fisk, Harriman, Du Pont, Morgan, Mellon, Insull, Gould, Frick, Schwab, Swift, Guggenheim, Hearst- these are only a few of the foundation giants that have changed the face of America. They gave living reality to that great golden legend-The American...

""Swope of G.E.: The Story of Gerard Swope and General Electric in American Business"" is a biographical account of Gerard Swope, a prominent figure in the history of General Electric (GE) and American business in the early 20th century. Written by David Loth, the...

Author: George S. Mills, Frederick M. HubbellISBN-10: 125815367XISBN-13: 9781258153670Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 294Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.87lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.62d

Tobacco Tycoon: The Story Of James Buchanan Duke is a biographical book written by John K. Winkler. The book tells the story of James Buchanan Duke, who was a prominent figure in the tobacco industry during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Duke...

Instructions For Enginemen Governing The Care, Maintenance And Economical Operation Of The Locomotive (1921) is a comprehensive guidebook written by Atchison Topeka And Santa Fe Railway. The book provides detailed instructions to enginemen on how to properly care for, maintain, and operate locomotives in...

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...

The Economic Theory of Risk and Insurance, originally published in 1901, is a seminal work on the principles of risk and insurance. Written by Allan Herbert Willett, a prominent economist of the early 20th century, the book explores the economic implications of risk and...

A detailed, carefully wrought business biography of Henry Clay Frick, one of the leading entrepreneurs in American heavy industry during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Kenneth Warren has provided not only insight into the life of Henry Clay Frick, but a major...

The first biography of one of Canada's most elusive and controversial billionaires. This is a solid, thorough business book about Frank Stronach, Canada's most famous rags-to-riches story. The outline is well known: a young Austrian immigrant arrives in Canada in 1955 with fifty dollars...

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...

In early America, traditional commercial interaction revolved around an entity known as the general store. Unfortunately, most of these elusive small-town shops disappeared from our society without leaving business-related documents behind for scholars to analyze. This gap in the historical knowledge of America has...

My Life and Work is a classic autobiography of the great American business mogul, Henry Ford.Henry Ford (July 30, 1863 - April 7, 1947) was an American industrialist, the founder of the Ford Motor Company, and sponsor of the development of the assembly line...

AVOID TEAM MALPRACTICEAbout this BookLeaders Don't Solve Problems is NOT a do-it-yourself, how-to book on leadership development. It's a book for successful owners who instinctively know that they and their companies could achieve more if only their employees thought and acted like they do.Thinking...

When they met, Shannon and Anthony were immediately enamored by each other. Shannon can recall leaving that encounter and immediately calling her mother to tell her she had met someone special. Anthony did the same. During that meeting, a client of Anthony's had asked...

A candid, intensely funny memoir of ambition, gender, and a grueling decade inside Amazon.com, from the author of Nothing Good Can Come from This. "A unique and brilliant book." --Oliver Burkeman, author of Four Thousand WeeksWhat would you sacrifice for your career? All your...

Hiram Sibley was a prominent American businessman and philanthropist best known for his involvement in the development of the telegraph industry. This book provides a detailed biography of Sibley's life and career, including his role in founding Western Union. Cornell University's Sibley College is...

This is an inspirational story about two blue collar grunts who placed one vending machine over thirty years ago and built themselves a successful and rewarding business along the way. Author: Greg JosephISBN-10: 0578911914ISBN-13: 9780578911915Publisher: Greg JosephLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/24/2021Pages: 106Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.34lbsSize: 9.00h x...

From the City of London to the deserts of Arabia, the former Soviet states, and sub-Saharan Africa, this book traces the life and career of a man who has been a banker in some remarkably challenging environments over a period of half a century....

A modern-day Detroit success story that fuels the entrepreneurial fire Irrational Persistence tells the story of Garden Fresh Gourmet, and how two entrepreneurs turned a million-dollar debt to a 100-million-dollar annual revenue. Woody Allen famously said that 80 percent of success is just showing...

Contemporary Italy s foremost historian explains here why we should take Berlusconi seriously.Author: Paul GinsborgISBN-10: 1844675416ISBN-13: 9781844675418Publisher: VersoLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2005Pages: 224Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 7.82h x 5.12w x 0.47d