Biography & Autobiography - Business

Author: Patrick Van Der Burght, Martin Latino, Farzad NejatpourISBN-10: 1923223097ISBN-13: 9781923223097Publisher: Evolve Global PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/26/2024Pages: 240Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.72lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d

This is the true story of Joseph and Matilda Novak, as told in their own words, and newly updated by twin daughters Matilda and Karen. It's a story of growing up in Hungary during World War II, and surviving those hardships only to find...

How much can a dream cost before it costs too much?After losing his job during the COVID-19 shutdown, Rudy Robles Jr. had no clear plan for what came next. With a hot dog cart, a parking space, and the determination to start over, he...

A career that almost never happened. A book about the people who made it happen anyway.Edy Widjaja spent fifteen years inside elite management consulting, rising from an overlooked research scientist with zero interviews to Senior Partner advising top executives across Southeast Asia. The Accidental...

Stop Stopping is a book about ordinary persistence - and how, over decades of quiet, daily decisions, it creates extraordinary lives. It's about a boxer who went the distance with the champ when everyone said he'd be knocked out in the first round. A...

Meet Nelson Skalbania. Most Canadians have heard of him: he's the man who gave Wayne Gretzky his big break in hockey. In real estate, he coined the term 'flipping.' He also owned (and sold) diverse commodities such as The Edmonton Oilers, Circus World, Eaton's...

What does it really take to build a company from nothing?In Enough to Begin: A Memoir of Building a Company Without a Map, entrepreneur and investor Kalyani Devaraj shares the unfiltered story of founding and scaling a startup in one of the toughest environments...

On My Own is Sandy Speranza's deeply personal account of building a meaningful life through hard work, courage, and the refusal to remain defeated. From Boston's busy streets to a twenty-six-year career with the MBTA, Sandy learns that life's greatest opportunities often begin with...

In the Margins is the true story of building OfferPulse, an AI-powered pricing intelligence platform, entirely in the unclaimed hours of an already-full life; with no funding round, no co-founder, and no clean runway. Just eight years of watching prices move badly and well...

Vijay Mallya is not just the story of a billionaire. It is the story of a man who built an empire, lived like royalty, and became one of India's most talked-about fugitives.From boardrooms to parliament, from Kingfisher's glamour to courtroom battles, this book traces...

What separates ordinary achievers from history's greatest wealth builders forever?John D. Rockefeller built one of the greatest business empires the world has ever seen, but his greatest lessons were not found in boardrooms or newspaper headlines. They were preserved in his personal letters-private reflections...

This XpressRead Cram Edition of On Horseback Through Asia Minor pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic. Embark on a thrilling 19th-century adventure through Asia Minor with Fred Burnaby's "On Horseback Through Asia Minor,...

This XpressRead Cram Edition of Across South America pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic. "Across South America: An account of a journey from Buenos Aires to Lima by way of Potosí" recounts Hiram...

Successful on paper. Stuck in reality.The paycheck was good. The title was good. And still - something was missing.Loy O'Kelley had built the life he was supposed to want: combat-tested Army officer, consultant, investor. From the outside, he'd made it. Inside, he was running...

Success is never accidental. But sometimes, it begins with the audacity to believe you can do more than anyone, including yourself, knowing that anything is possible.I didn't set out to disrupt industries or take companies public. I didn't come from privilege or carry a...

1: Roots in the SoilEvery great story has roots. The story of Sukumar Das began in the village of Maheshpur in Bhograi, where the scent of paddy fields mingled with the sounds of folk drama and devotional songs.2: The Bright StudentSukumar excelled in studies...

Every object has a story to tell...Fine art. Priceless jewels. Museum-worthy masterpieces. In 1970s New York, the auction world was a velvet-rope affair--until Arlan Ettinger crashed the party.With his wife, Barbara, Arlan launched Guernsey's, a scrappy, anything-goes auction house that turned the industry on...

"The Portrait of a Banker: JAMES STILLMAN 1850-1918" offers an intimate and comprehensive look into the life of one of the most influential figures in American financial history. As the president of the National City Bank during a transformative era, James Stillman played a...

Discover the Man, the Mission, and the Legacy Behind the FilmWhat does it mean to build a successful global brand without sacrificing human values, craftsmanship, and community?Brunello: The Gracious Visionary offers an inspiring look into the life, philosophy, and achievements of one of the...

What if the most important voice in telephone history was never given a line?In 1878, while Alexander Graham Bell's patent made headlines, a teenage girl named Emma Nutt sat down at a Boston switchboard and proved that women could manage the most intimate public...

The Logic of Markets: Cliff Asness, Quantitative Investing, and the Making of AQR Capital examines the ideas, career, and influence of one of the most prominent voices in modern finance. From his early academic foundations and work under renowned economists to the creation and...

Every finance book assumes you have people.A mentor who picks up the phone. Family who believe in you. Friends who show up when it all falls apart.What if you have none of that?M.A. Gray rebuilt his financial life from zero - not once, but...

What does it really take to break into one of the world's most dynamic industries when no one in your family has ever worn a suit to work, attended a networking event, or set foot inside a corporate office? This book answers that question...

At the age of 34, after 17 years of alcohol and drug addiction, Bill Scott was dying. His physician had privately decided he had six months to live. However, Bill's story is not about addiction. This book is not about addiction. This book won't...

At three in the morning, the phone rings. A whale is up $480,000. Behind the glass, an analyst opens a laptop and starts asking the only question that matters: is the number real?Across fourteen years on the floor of Canadian casinos, this author lived...

A multi-millionaire on a computer screen. A family trapped in total darkness. This is not a fiction thriller. This is a true story of deep betrayal, absolute survival, and the birth of a new technological era. Imagine sitting in a stunning, luxury villa on...

Author: Sandra E. BonuraISBN-10: 1496250540ISBN-13: 9781496250544Publisher: University of Nebraska PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2027Pages: 312Format: Hardcover

Can you succeed in corporate America without a college degree?T'Juana Albert did.Coming essentially from a broken home, without the stability, connections, or traditional roadmap many rely on, T'Juana learned early how to build resilience before she ever built a career.But success came at a...

"Memories of an Active Life: Men, and Ships, and Sealing Wax" is the compelling autobiography of Charles R. Flint, a titan of American industry and the visionary behind the creation of the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company, which eventually became IBM. Known to history as the "Father...

Global Book Award Winner A powerful memoir on resilience against impossible odds. "...It becomes akin to being tossed into a lonely nightmarish whirlpool... You're there when she analyzes the causes of this complex situation to form a simple solution that carries her to the...

A childhood filled with laughter. A family's sudden fall from comfort. The silent ache of heartbreak, and hope.In this deeply honest memoir, Nikhil shares his journey from innocence to adversity, and from hidden struggles to quiet strength. Set against the backdrop of Kerala and...

True crime financial fraud cases from the UK - real stories of corporate crime, banking fraud and insider scams.He said the account was secure.He said the system was working.He said everything was under control.They believed him.Across Britain, businesses collapse, savings disappear, and lives are...

Before the Genius Bar, there was the Red Shirt Army.In the 1990s, if you wanted to join the digital revolution, you didn't go to a glass cube or order from a smartphone. You went to a warehouse. You walked into a cavernous building filled...

A riveting romp through the shadowy world of fraud, financial crime, and forensic investigations. A story of heroes and villains, fraudsters and phonies, con men and characters.Martin Dougall, Global Head of Forensic Networks & Solutions at a Big 4 professional services firm, has spent...

Beyond the headlines and balance sheets, lies a captivating tapestry of human endeavor. 'Billionaire Journeys: Through Their Eyes' delves into the compelling, often untold, narratives of self-made billionaires. This isn't a theoretical guide; it's a front-row seat to the personal struggles, gut-wrenching failures, and...

What Can John D. Rockefeller's Letters Teach You About Success?Discover the timeless wisdom of one of the world's most influential business minds in Secrets of the Rockefeller Empire: 38 Letters of Leadership, Wealth, Power, and Legacy to His Son. This book reveals John D....

Peak season doesn't announce itself.It arrives early, leaves late, and asks more than it promises to give back. Out for Delivery follows a driver through one relentless day on the road-caught between the chaos of the hub, the ticking clock of Express commitments, and...

You did everything right.So why does it still feel wrong?You chased meaning.You chose purpose over comfort.You walked away from safety - again and again - because something inside you refused to settle.And yet...instead of clarity, you found confusion.Instead of freedom, you found pressure.Instead of...

From Sparks to Speeches chronicles the remarkable life of Canadian immigrant Ralph Sultan whose long and storied career exemplifies adaptability and interdisciplinary accomplishment.Sultan was born to immigrant parents, and he began his professional journey in the family house-painting business in Vancouver. He then took...

Someone rightly said that the secrets of great men are in their stories. My life has been very unusual, but interesting. I started writing this book in preparation for my 50th birthday celebrations. I can't remember why, but I abandoned it until my son,...

Are you an author pouring your heart into your craft, only to be met with silence? You've written, edited, and published, but where are the readers? If you've ever asked yourself, "Why isn't my book selling?" you're not alone-and this book holds the answers.Why...

What if your job is part of your spiritual path?You don't have to leave the corporate world to live a life of meaning. You can lead with grace, stay grounded in your soul, and succeed on your own terms. The Corporate Sage is a...

The Man That Observed Himself is not a book about answers.It is a book about attention.Written by someone who learned to observe long before he learned to explain, this work explores how a human being is shaped by silence, work, fear, resilience, and quiet...

Ever dreamed of easy rental income? Think again.In Landlord Nightmares: Real Stories and Lessons From the Front Line, Kevin Whiting pulls back the curtain on the gritty realities of UK property investment. From nightmarish tenants and sudden emergencies to unexpected legal battles, this book...

From Dust to Dollars. From Hustle to Legacy. In a world that often overlooks the underdog, The African Hustle Spirit: A Legacy of Resilience is a thunderous celebration of those who rise anyway. Step into the raw, real, and riveting journeys of ten unstoppable...

On December 6, 2025, in front of 4,000 screaming fans at London's Alexandra Palace, two European rookies who had never played a single Mosconi match in their lives walked in and buried the United States so completely that the greatest American players of the...

What isn't documented is often lost.A childhood memory, a forgotten recipe, and a grandmother's quiet wisdom sparked this book a journey through 15 meaningful questions shaped by life and work.Some answers are clear, others are still unfolding. But in asking the right questions, we...

There are crimes, and then there are empires vast, fortified worlds built on silence, secrecy, and the protection of the powerful. What unfolded behind the billionaire façade was not merely a scandal, but a carefully architected kingdom of exploitation, one safeguarded by political giants,...

The world is changing fast-and few people have shaped that change like Brian Armstrong, the visionary founder of Coinbase. The Rise of Brian Armstrong: The Story of Courage, Vision, and the Pursuit of Financial Empowerment is a powerful and inspiring story about one man's...

What does it take to rise from ordinary beginnings and become one of the most powerful voices in finance, technology, and entrepreneurship?The Rise of Anthony Pompliano: The Making of a Visionary Who Refused to Settle for Ordinary is the inspiring true story of a...