Biography & Autobiography - Business

Some Problems In Current Economics is a book written by Malcolm Churchill Rorty in 1922. The book delves into various issues in the field of economics at the time, including the role of government in economic affairs, the relationship between labor and capital, and...

The Legacy of Nazism: The Economic and Social Consequences of Totalitarianism is a book written by Frank Munk that explores the lasting impact of Nazi ideology on Germany and the world. The book delves into the economic and social consequences of totalitarianism, examining the...

Jubilee Jim: The Life of Colonel James Fisk, Jr. is a biography written by Robert H. Fuller. The book explores the life of James Fisk, Jr., a prominent businessman and financier during the Gilded Age in America. Fisk was known for his flamboyant personality,...

""Overall Picture of the Business Cycle and Method of Analysis"" is a book published by the American Economic Association in 1944. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the business cycle, which refers to the fluctuations in economic activity that occur over time. The...

The Economics of Prohibition is a book written by James Champlin Fernald in 1890. The book explores the economic implications of prohibition, which was a topic of great debate during the late 19th century. Fernald argues that prohibition is not only ineffective in reducing...

Gold And Silver As Currency, In The Light Of Experience, Historical, Economical, And Practical: A Series Of Papers (1896) is a book written by James Goodwin Batterson. The book is a collection of papers that explore the use of gold and silver as currency,...

British Rule in India: Financially and Economically Considered is a book written by Robert Brown in 1885. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the financial and economic policies of the British government during their rule in India. Brown delves into the various aspects...

""Fifty Years In Both Hemispheres: Or Reminiscences Of The Life Of A Former Merchant"" is a memoir written by Vincent Nolte. The book provides a detailed account of Nolte's life as a merchant, spanning over fifty years, in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres....

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 controversial figures. John D. Rockefeller was a business magnate and philanthropist who founded the Standard Oil Company and...

The Age of Big Business: Chronicles of America V39 is a historical book written by Burton J. Hendrick. It is a part of the Chronicles of America series and focuses on the rise of big business in America during the late 19th and early...

This is part of a two-volume work intended to map the theoretical heartland of the institutionalist perspective on political economy. Volume II considers basic economic processes, institutions for stabilizing and planning economic activities, the role of power and accountability, and emerging global interdependence. Marc...

This memoir by Richard A. Brenner was originally intended just for his children and grandchildren, but because of such great interest from friends and family, it is now available to all readers who appreciate active and creative careers and lives. Richard grew up in...

This is the first major biography of Rose Pesotta, the organizer and vice president of the International Ladies Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) from 1933 to 1944. After moving to the United States from the Ukraine in 1913, Pesotta became involved in the resurgence of...

Being a Mum is one incredible and rewarding job. Running your own business and being a Mum is a whole other level of amazing.It's high time we honoured and celebrated those Mums who are successful entrepreneurs, and this is exactly what this book is...

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...

"John Tishman is a true pioneer in the Construction Management industry. Through his CM leadership, some of America's most well-known buildings have been brought to successful completion." ---Bruce D'Agostino, president and chief executive, Construction Management Association of America"Building Tall will provide readers with insights...

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...

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...

Out Of The Bronx And Into The Boardroom - Todd Simons Is A Raw, Inspiring, And Unfiltered Journey Through The Highs And Lows Of A Life Shaped By Grit, Ambition, And Unshakable Determination. From The Challenging Streets Of New York City To The Dazzling...

In "A SHOCKING TELL-ALL INSIDE THE USPS," Robert McFarland, a mail carrier with over three decades of experience-delivers an unfiltered look at the chaos, corruption, and inefficiencies plaguing the United States Postal Service. With chapters covering everything from fake disabilities and stolen mail to...

Retail management is not an easy career path. Long hours, missed holidays, and countless sacrifices can wear down even the strongest. Yet for those who stick with it, retail can be one of the most rewarding and surprisingly entertaining journeys of a lifetime. In...

In the 'Journey of Perseverance' Priya Mishra recounts how she tore through all odds to become the leader that she is today. With powerful learning's and messages across every page, the author has infused several personal examples of perseverance that can be used in...

From Buchenwald to the Olympics, this is the incredible story of one of the Windermere children. This is not just the story of another Holocaust survivor. After all, very few survivors would, just a few years after liberation, become Olympic athletes. It is a...

Swindon-born William A. Stanier joined Great Western Railway as a fifteen-year-old trainee and began rising swiftly through the ranks. In 1904 he was appointed assistant to the divisional locomotive superintendent in London, and by 1931 he was chief mechanical engineer of the London Midland...

'Thank you for your order, Mr Mainframe Customer. The cost is 5 million and the lead-time for manufacture will be two years. In the meantime you will have to build a special computer centre to our specification. For our part, our project team will...

AWAKENING AWARENESS During the course of preparing for publication, many personal interviews were made in a test of the present stage of awareness of an individual's sense of self, of who the "I am" really is. These interviews were generally spontaneous, conducted in a...

Principles Of Social Psychology As Developed In A Study Of Economic And Social Conflict is a book written by James Mickel Williams that explores the principles of social psychology through the lens of economic and social conflict. The book is divided into several chapters,...

""California Yankee: William R. Staats, Business Pioneer"" is a biography written by Carol Green Wilson, chronicling the life and achievements of William R. Staats. Staats was a successful businessman who made significant contributions to the development of California's economy during the early 20th century....

Best friends and business partners, two remarkable women share their secrets to starting and succeeding in your own businessPart inspiring business story and part insider's how-to, You Buy the Peanut Butter, I'll Get the Bread shares the lessons two best friends learned while making...

Author: Michael Albanese GaISBN-13: 9798999184504Publisher: Weight of InkLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/09/2025Pages: 240Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.51d

When Chuck Anyia left school with no qualifications, for a black kid from a working class background prospects looked bleak. He was surrounded by criminal types and admits to being tempted to stray. Thankfully, Chuck resisted. Blessed with a deep faith and burning desire...

Dive into the untold story of one of the most audacious minds in modern financeAuthor: Terry I. CrowtherISBN-13: 9798272997593Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/04/2025Pages: 84Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d

AWAKENING AWARENESS During the course of preparing for publication, many personal interviews were made in a test of the present stage of awareness of an individual's sense of self, of who the "I am" really is. These interviews were generally spontaneous, conducted in a...

""Josiah and Sarah Wedgwood"" by Elbert Hubbard is a biographical account of the lives of Josiah Wedgwood and his wife Sarah. Josiah Wedgwood was a renowned English potter who founded the Wedgwood company, which became one of the most successful and innovative pottery manufacturers...

This captivating biography explores the life of Daniel Drew, one of the most notorious financiers and railroad magnates of 19th-century America. Drawing on a wealth of archival sources, Bouck White sheds light on Drew's complex personality, his rise to power, and his legacy as...

Robert Worth Bingham (1871-1937) rose to great heights as a newspaper publisher, political leader, and ambassador, but his life is surrounded by controversy to this day. Charges that he contributed to the death of his second wife, an heiress whose bequest of five million...

An absorbing portrait of Edmond de Rothschild, who defied his class to help build a nation--and found his identity in the process Edmond de Rothschild (1845-1934) was born into one of the wealthiest families in history, but his legacy lies beyond banking, art, and...

From a small-town classroom to the war room of George Soros's trading desk, Scott Bessent's rise reads like high-finance myth-yet every chapter is grounded in verifiable history. Scott Bessent: The Global Macro Investor Shaping America's Economic Future pulls back the curtain on the quiet...

In early 2007, Edish.com was a thriving discontinued china business with two stores, a huge internet presence, and well over two hundred thousand loyal customers. By January 2009, the company was on the brink of failure. "Discontinued: What I Lost and Found During the...

This is the first book of a trilogy, a true story of the earlier years of an Englishman whose business ideas attracted government ministers. When barely out of his teens, he helped to take on the pharmaceutical giants of the '60s and won. He...

Ernest Oppenheimer and the Economic Development of Southern Africa is a comprehensive biography of the life and work of Ernest Oppenheimer, a prominent figure in the economic development of Southern Africa during the early 20th century. Written by Theodore Emanuel Gregory, the book delves...

""The Slide Rule, And How To Use It"" is a comprehensive guide to the use of slide rules for performing business calculations with unparalleled speed and accuracy. Written by Charles Hoare and first published in 1868, this book provides full, easy-to-follow instructions for using...

Discover the remarkable life and impactful work of Cyrus Hall McCormick, the visionary inventor behind the mechanical reaper, in Herbert Newton Casson's biography, "Cyrus Hall McCormick: His Life and Work." This meticulously prepared edition chronicles McCormick's journey, detailing his pivotal role in the agricultural...

Winter of 1925 brings nothing but trouble and confusion for Belgian immigrant and American entrepreneur Jakob Schleicher. Seventy-four years old and in ill health, he reflects on his fifty years of living in America. Based on true events, Jakob's Story and the American Dream...

Meyer Feldberg is a storyteller. The source of his stories is his rich and unique life, which took him from South Africa under apartheid to a C-Suite in present-day New York, from the hallowed halls of academia to the frenzy of global investment banking....

From the tulip fields of Holland to the rugged coast of Northern California, The Pursuit of Purpose is an inspiring true story of resilience, faith, and the relentless pursuit of the American dream.Lane DeVries, a fourth-generation flower farmer, shares his remarkable forty-year journey building...

"An unbelievable journey from dangerous crime to Clint Eastwood's butler!" - Shaun Attwood, true crime author/YouTuberAnother gripping true story from Terry Moogan takes readers deeper into his life of crime.It reveals fresh details about how a difficult, poverty-stricken childhood in Liverpool, England, led to...

From Sharecropper to multimillionaire: the story of a man's family, money, and the struggles he faced to become a successful businessman in Boston. The turbulence after his death and the court's decisions.Author: S. Claudia Lang-Pitts,Lorenzo PittsISBN-10: 1967213003ISBN-13: 9781967213009Publisher: Publish AuthorityLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/29/2025Pages: 192Format: HardcoverWeight:...

This book is a collection of stories from lessons learned and mistakes made as I progressed my career at Georgia Power. Applied for and was awarded a position as "Helper on line Crew immediately after graduating High School and retired after 40 years as...

Your immune system is at war right now. But here's the question nobody was asking: What stops it from destroying you? For decades, scientists believed they understood how our bodies tell friend from enemy. They were wrong. In this gripping account, discover how three...