Biography & Autobiography - Business

How do you bring out the extraordinary leader within you for maximum influence and impact?"Through Comfluential Leadership," says Linda Patten, Leadership Expert and Trainer, in this powerful book that will turn on its head your idea of what leadership truly looks like. What limits...

This work discusses the impact and contemporary relevance of the work of Thorstein Veblen, as well as the source of his ideas. It suggests that he was one of the first modern sociologists of consumption whose analysis of contemporary display and fashion anticipated later...

"The Life Cycle of a Personal Foundation, 1958-1988" offers a unique glimpse into the operations and evolution of a family foundation through the words of its key members. This oral history transcript (#199) provides valuable insights into the establishment, growth, and impact of a...

"Silvano's story is as iconic as it is inspiring. A true legend of London hospitality."- Gordon Ramsay OBE, Michelin-starred chef and television presenter"A must-read and not only for those who have dined at Le Gavroche. Silvano's life story showcases what it takes to be...

Do you know of any company that has a story which falls into the category of, "Divine Intervention?" If so, let it be heard. The works of God should not be kept hidden. He is worthy to be praised, glorified, and acknowledged in every...

This book is the first major account of the life and times of a merchant in nineteenth-century Iran or in the Middle East. Haj Muhammad Amin al-Zarb (1834?1898) rose from humble beginnings to become one of Iran's wealthiest and most prominent merchants. He built...

During one of my business trips to Japan I was treated to a big dinner event at a fancy Tokyo restaurant. A dozen Japanese executives were there. At some point, after several rounds of drinks, I asked the senior Sumitomo executive if he could...

Joseph Beuys is one of the most important and controversial German artists of the late twentieth century, an artist whose persona and art is so tightly interwoven with Germany's fascist past--Beuys was, after all, a former soldier in the Third Reich--that he has been...

Hugo Junkers (1859-1935) was a German engineer and aircraft designer generally credited as the pioneer of all-metal airplanes. His company, Junkers Flugzeug- und Motorenwerke AG, more commonly referred to simply as "Junkers," became a major German aircraft manufacturer based in Dessau. From humble beginnings...

2010 Reprint of 1922 Edition. Facsimile of 1922 Illustrated First Edition. Ford's autobiography takes us inside the mind of an industrial genius whose contributions to industry changed the world and whose methods would eventually be termed "Fordism". Ford is one of the major figures...

This is a new release of the original 1949 edition.Author: Philip CortneyISBN-10: 1494070170ISBN-13: 9781494070175Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 282Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.84lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.59d

This is a new release of the original 1931 edition.Author: Wallace Brett DonhamISBN-10: 1494039125ISBN-13: 9781494039127Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 192Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.41d

""John D. Rockefeller: Robber Baron or Industrial Statesman"" is a book written by Earl Latham that explores the life and legacy of one of America's most prominent and controversial figures. John D. Rockefeller was a titan of the oil industry, amassing a vast fortune...

My Life and Work is an autobiography written by the famous American industrialist, Henry Ford. In this book, Ford shares his personal story, from his childhood on a farm in Michigan to his rise as the founder of the Ford Motor Company, one of...

This is the first collaborative biography of Hayek. Some of the world's most distinguished scholars will integrate the archival evidence with Hayek's published writings to illuminate the process by which Hayek changed the direction of world history.Author: R. LeesonISBN-10: 1349336785ISBN-13: 9781349336784Publisher: Palgrave MacMillanLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Autumn Leaves: Reflections Of An Industrial Lieutenant by P.W. Litchfield is a memoir that recounts the author's experiences as an executive in the automotive industry. The book is divided into three parts, each of which covers a different stage of the author's career. In...

The Heart of Jazz by William L. Grossman is a comprehensive exploration of the history, culture, and evolution of jazz music. The book provides a detailed overview of the origins of jazz in African American communities in New Orleans and its subsequent spread across...

""The Oilman Who Didn't Want To Become A Millionaire"" is a book written by Howard Brunson. The book tells the story of a man named Bill who inherited an oil well from his father. Bill is a simple man who doesn't care about money...

""Men and Volts: The Story of General Electric"" is a comprehensive history of one of the most influential companies in American history. Written by John Winthrop Hammond, the book covers the company's founding in the late 19th century by Thomas Edison and his associates,...

The Draper's Assistant is a guidebook written by Richard Beynon in 1885. The book is aimed at those who are looking to work in the drapery trade or those who already run a drapery business. It provides detailed information on how to secure a...

The Law of Unfair Business Competition is a book written by Harry Dwight Nims in 1909. This book presents a comprehensive analysis of the legal aspects of unfair competition in business. It covers various topics such as trademark infringement, trade secrets, false advertising, and...

""History of Company E of the Sixth Minnesota Regiment of Volunteer Infantry"" is a book written by Alfred J. Hill in 1899. The book is a detailed account of the experiences of Company E during the American Civil War. The Sixth Minnesota Regiment was...

""Great Fortunes And How They Were Made: Or The Struggles And Triumphs Of Our Self-Made Men"" is a book written by James D. McCabe that explores the lives and careers of successful businessmen who rose from humble beginnings to become some of the wealthiest...

The Book of Business V2 is a comprehensive guide to the world of business written by Samuel Crowther. This book is a sequel to the original Book of Business, and it provides even more valuable insights and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and business professionals....

Delve into the captivating life of Charles Frohman, the theatrical titan who shaped the landscape of Broadway and stage production, in "Charles Frohman: Manager and Man." Authored by Isaac Frederick Marcosson and Daniel Frohman, this biography offers an intimate glimpse into the world of...

Step right up and discover the captivating life of one of America's greatest showmen in "The Life of Phineas T. Barnum" by Joel Benton. This meticulously prepared biography delves into the extraordinary world of P.T. Barnum, exploring his ambition and groundbreaking innovations in entertainment...

Focusing on the life of ambitious former slave Conway Barbour, Victoria L. Harrison argues that the idea of a black middle class traced its origins to the free black population of the mid-nineteenth century and developed alongside the idea of a white middle class....

William Rand Kenan Jr. (1872-1965) is best remembered throughout his native North Carolina as a major benefactor of his alma mater, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. But he was also a gifted scientist and business executive. In this first comprehensive biography,...

The twenty-five years between 1821 and 1846 were turbulent but important years in the history of the fur trade in the Pacific Northwest: 1821 saw the merger of the Hudson's Bay Company and the North West Company, and 1846 saw the signing of the...

""The Negro At Work In New York City: A Study In Economic Progress"" is a book written by George Edmund Haynes and published in 1912. The book is a comprehensive study of the economic progress of African Americans in New York City during the...

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 the 1950s the notorious House Un-American Activities Committee launched a ruthless smear campaign and outright attack against hundreds of labor leaders, teachers, leftists, Communists, civil servants, filmmakers, civil rights activists, and many others it accused of conspiring to overthrow the government. On the...

Carnival Life is the history and experiences that a family member in the amusement industry experienced. It covers how and why the family entered the industry and leads you to where it has led him today.Author: Robert MagduleISBN-13: 9798899226977Publisher: Page PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/16/2025Pages: 150Format:...

This book explores the importance of ethical leadership, perseverance, and corporate social responsibility in decision-making roles. Drawing from personal experiences and professional insights, Christine M. Bartel illustrates how leaders can challenge outdated norms, lead with empathy, and implement meaningful change. Through real-world examples and...

What's it really like to test video games as a gamer? It's brain numbing, repetitive work under the pressure of timelines and absurdly stressful situations - but it's worth it to be so close to the game. Most gamers have heard about the long...

In a time of growing polarization and emotionally driven debate, Answers for Life: Are You Thinking Critically? challenges readers to pause, reflect, and examine how their beliefs are formed.The author traces his journey from humble farm beginnings to Harvard Business School and into senior...

"You'll never amount to anything."As a child, Peter J. Bissonnette heard these words-and made it his mission to prove them wrong.In the second edition of Count on Me: Leadership Lessons in Perseverance, Self-belief, and the Power of Seeing the Best in People, Peter shares...

Los Angeles Times Bestseller How do we stop the unrelenting evolution of the economic hit man strategy and China's takeover?The riveting third edition of this New York Times bestseller blows the whistle on China's economic hit man (EHM) strategy, exposes corruption on an international...

What kind of leader do you want to be? What legacy do you want to leave behind? In Leadership from the Foundation Up, Glenn Robertson shares firsthand experiences from his life and forty-year career that highlight the qualities all great leaders should aspire to,...

A life-altering revolution has happened right before your eyes. Yet for a generation, it has been largely invisible. Unblinded is the never-before-heard origin story of intravitreal, anti-VEGF therapies for macular degeneration, and other retinal diseases, and the start-up company that changed the future of...

John Paul DeJoria's journey to becoming a billionaire started in the back seat of his car. Rarely will you find such diversity in a person's life, business, philanthropy, and philosophy as you will with John Paul DeJoria. His professional journey began when he was...

What do you do when your career aspiration is snatched away just as it's about to be fulfilled? What happens when the dream you've pursued since childhood crashes and burns, leaving you broke at age 30?You better have a damn good Plan B in...

"The Global Ascent of Len Blavatnik" takes readers deep into the life of one of the most private yet powerful figures in modern business and philanthropy. Born in the Soviet Union and rising through the shifting tides of post-Cold War capitalism, Blavatnik built a...

Discover the Fuel That Drives the Modern WorldCurious about how oil became such a big part of our everyday lives? This comprehensive guide belongs on every list of must-read oil history books, shedding light on the early beginnings of drilling, the rapid growth of...

"Her Love Never Left Me" is a profoundly moving memoir about love, loss, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and son.Raised by a woman who was not his biological mother but loved him unconditionally, the author shares a raw and emotional journey of...

Hailing from the Midwest, Sweden, Canada, and Ireland, my immediate ancestors may have been the most dissimilar collection of human beings ever assembled. Yet, as different as they were individually, they had something extraordinary in common: their lives neatly bracketed the entirety of the...

Bob Welker was an average man who recognized he was especially gifted with a curiosity to determine whether work was being done in the best way. He had a dream from boyhood of becoming an engineer. This book documents a little of the story...

He has been called the sultan of software and the master of the modern PC; now his story comes to comics. Follow the life of William Gates, from his early days writing basic code, through the rise of Microsoft, to his current humanitarian works....

Introduced at the 1876 Centennial Exposition and powered by an historic advertising campaign, Hires Root Beer--launched 10 years before Coca-Cola--blazed the trail for development of the American soft drink industry. Its inventor, Charles Elmer Hires, has been described as "a tycoon with the soul...

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...