Biography & Autobiography - Business

The life of Nelson Dean Jay is an opus sized adventure of the unknown banker who lived in Paris and influenced the powerful people of Europe as well as world events.During the Roaring Twenties in Paris, he was a friend of Ernest Hemingway, Coco...

Abraham Mittleman (aka) Abie, is a 50 year veteran of the New York City Taxi IndustryAfter driving for 42 years Abie retired in 2012.Abie wrote many stories of people he got involved with.If you ever wondered what it's like to drive a NYC taxi,...

HOLOCAUST SURVIVORBUSINESS BUILDERADVENTURERFAITHFUL HUSBAND, FATHER, AND FRIENDJochen "Jack" Wurfl lived two lives. Jack was born in 1932 in Germany to his Jewish mother and Catholic father, and lived in Austria until 1936. Anticipating Hitler's invasion of Austria, his parents sent Jack and his brother,...

Kwek Leng Beng may be one of Singapore's most successful businessmen, but he is also among the country's most enigmatic. While his companies and brands are blue-chip counters and household names, the man behind one of Asia's largest conglomerates has steadfastly remained reticent and...

Kwek Leng Beng may be one of Singapore's most successful businessmen, but he is also among the country's most enigmatic. While his companies and brands are blue-chip counters and household names, the man behind one of Asia's largest conglomerates has steadfastly remained reticent and...

Jerome: A Story Of Mines, Men And Money is a book written by James W. Brewer Jr. that tells the story of the mining town of Jerome, Arizona. The book provides a comprehensive history of the town, from its early days as a copper...

Women today feel pressure to be the best wife, mom, and professional possible--often at the expense of their own identity. But what if you could experience deep peace--knowing you are loved right now, just as you are? In Brave Love, the founder of the...

Krupp: A Great Business Man Seen Through His Letters by Wilhelm Berdrow is a comprehensive collection of letters written by Alfred Krupp, the founder of the Krupp industrial empire. The book provides a unique insight into the life and mind of this great business...

Commodore Vanderbilt is a biography written by Arthur D. Howden Smith that explores the life and legacy of Cornelius Vanderbilt, one of the most influential figures in American business history. The book details Vanderbilt's rise from a humble ferry operator to a powerful railroad...

""The Story of Gail Borden: The Birth of an Industry"" by George J. Kienzle is a biography of the famous American inventor and entrepreneur, Gail Borden. The book details Borden's life and his contributions to the food industry, including the invention of condensed milk....

A multidimensional biography of one of Philadelphia's ultimate power brokers.Most sports team owners make their money elsewhere and purchase a team as an extravagant hobby--but that is not the story of Ed Snider. One of the few owners in history to get control of...

Think a Renaissance Man is a thing of the past? Think again. Better yet, read the day-to-day adventures of John LaCasse, whose 25-year career as a Seattle yacht broker brought him into deals with business magnates, political figures, actors, royalty, even an organized crime...

In this beautifully written biography penned by journalist Antoine Tr駱anier, the Honourable Michel Bastarache recounts his youth in Acadia and the various professional roles he occupied before becoming the first Acadian to accede to the Supreme Court of Canada. Written as a letter addressed...

Never negotiate the price of your success. Give it all you have, believing in God and your God-given abilities.In this book, Leo Jesudian shares his unique story of being raised as an ordinary boy born in India to a middle-class military family. With God's...

The dramatic story of the last fifty years of the Speyer banking dynasty, a Jewish family of German descent, is surprisingly little known today, yet at the turn of the 20th century, Speyer was the third largest investment banking firm in the United States,...

YOU CAN'T OUTGIVE GOD "Have you ever given God glory for your success?" Once this question had been asked, it resounded over and over in Jim Shifler's heart for the next three years. He finally realized that God was speaking to him to write...

Author William Napier takes us for a wild ride through the ranks of corporate America's executive management teams in Drowning in Bad Management! Napier, a thirty-year corporate finance executive with experience primarily in the mortgage-banking industry, considers the mostly ineffective types of managers who...

"From schoolboy socialist to boy publisher to mogul on the make: Young Rupert offers a revelatory glimpse of Murdoch becoming Murdoch."--Jeff Sparrow, author of No Way But This: in search of Paul Robeson For half a century, the Murdoch media empire and its polarizing...

Move beyond 'top-of-mind'. Business relationships start where all worthwhile relationships start: in the heart, not the head.Author: Grant MullerISBN-10: 1788604369ISBN-13: 9781788604369Publisher: Practical Inspiration PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/11/2023Pages: 240Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.66lbsSize: 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.60d

Nassau W. Senior: The Prophet Of Modern Capitalism is a book written by S. Leon Levy that delves into the life and work of Nassau William Senior, a prominent economist and social theorist of the 19th century. The book explores Senior's contributions to the...

Marion Devoe's second book sheds light on the mountains and valleys humans face in life-and encourages readers to stay conscious of who, what and situations that may be your earthly mountain; your enemies, haters, and the barriers to your life's success and happiness. As...

If you're in business for yourself, don't sell yourself short. Reap all the tax-saving benefits you deserve with this clear, concise, step-by-step guide that shows you exactly how to take advantage of every tax deduction allowable by law. Inside, you'll find all the facts...

Mark T. Mahaffey, a living legend in Saint Petersburg, Florida, shares the story of his life-long journey as The Pathfinder.More than the name behind the iconic Mahaffey Theater, Mark Mahaffey is the patriarch of one of the largest, family-owned, real estate companies in Florida....

""Men Who Are Making America"" is a book written by B.C. Forbes that delves into the lives of successful American men from various industries such as banking, industry, and politics. The book features profiles of 28 men, including Thomas Edison, John D. Rockefeller, and...

Sir Gerald du Maurier was the most celebrated actor-manager of his day, knighted for his services to the theatre in 1922. Published within six months of her father's death, this frank biography was considered shocking by many of his admirers - but it was...

A USA TODAY BESTSELLERA quintessential American dream story from a Mexican entrepreneur who shares the tale of building a multi-million-dollar business from scratch, complete with both success and failure, and always a vision of hope. Leal came to the U.S. penniless as a teenager,...

""History of the Twenty-First Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, in the War for the Preservation of the Union, 1861-1865"" is a comprehensive account of the military actions and experiences of the Twenty-First Regiment of Massachusetts during the American Civil War. The book is written by Charles...

Independent India has so far witnessed twenty-eight finance ministers. But only a handful of them could leave their mark on the exchequer or North Block, the headquarters of the Indian finance ministry. From Independence to Emergency: India's Finance Ministers 1947-1977 is the story of...

J.P. Hebels Sammtliche Werke is a collection of literary works by the German author Johann Peter Hebel. Originally published in 1838, this book contains a comprehensive collection of Hebel's writings, including his poetry, prose, and essays. Hebel was a prominent figure in German literature...

Adityanama offers an exclusive look into the legendary banker Aditya Puri's life through the eyes of his better half, Smiley Puri. Everyone knows Aditya Puri in the world of finance, but very little is known about the man behind those billion dollar deals and...

The Business Biography Of John Wanamaker, Founder And Builder: America�������s Merchant Pioneer From 1861 To 1922 by Joseph H. Appel is a comprehensive account of the life and career of John Wanamaker, a prominent American entrepreneur and founder of one of the country's most...

This book looks at the life of India's big bull, as Rakesh was famously known, both as a person and as a professional. Providing a fascinating account of his journey, it analyses the records of Jhunjhunwala's investments and interviews he has given over the...

Diamond Jim: The Life And Times Of James Buchanan Brady is a biography of the famous American businessman and philanthropist, James Buchanan Brady, also known as Diamond Jim. The book is written by Parker Morell and provides a comprehensive account of Brady's life, from...

My Story: The Autobiography Of A Down East Merchant is a book written by L.L. Bean, the founder of the popular outdoor clothing and equipment company. The book is an autobiographical account of Bean's life, from his childhood in rural Maine to his success...

""Addresses"" is a collection of speeches and lectures delivered by James J. Hill, a prominent American businessman and railroad magnate, in the early 1900s. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the role of railroads in economic development, the importance of education...

Henry Ford and Greenfield Village is a comprehensive book written by William Adams Simonds that delves into the life of the famous American industrialist and his vision for a living history museum. The book is a biography of Henry Ford that explores his life,...

Fortunes Made in Business Or Life Struggles of Successful People is a book that delves into the lives of successful individuals and the challenges they faced on their path to success. The author, who remains anonymous, provides readers with inspiring stories of how these...

""Ford Ideals"" is a collection of essays written by Henry Ford, the founder of Ford Motor Company, and published in his newspaper column in the Dearborn Independent. The book is a selection of Ford's writings on a variety of topics, including business, economics, politics,...

My Brilliant Career is a classic Australian novel written by Miles Franklin. It tells the story of a headstrong and independent young woman named Sybylla Melvyn, who is determined to follow her dreams of becoming a writer despite the expectations of her family and...

American Viking: The Saga Of Hans Isbrandtsen And His Shipping Empire is a biographical account of the life and achievements of Hans Isbrandtsen, a Danish-American shipping magnate who established one of the most successful shipping empires in the United States. Written by James Dugan,...

The Texaco Story: The First Fifty Years, 1902-1952 is a comprehensive historical account of the Texaco oil company's early years. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning author James Marquis, the book chronicles the company's founding in 1902 and its growth and development over the first five...

""George Draper Dayton: An Autobiography"" is a memoir written by George Draper Dayton, a successful businessman and philanthropist who founded the Dayton Dry Goods Company, which later became the retail giant Target Corporation. In this book, Dayton recounts his life story, from his humble...

""The Romance and Drama of the Rubber Industry"" is a book written by Harvey Samuel Firestone Jr. that provides a detailed account of the history and evolution of the rubber industry. The book explores the origins of rubber, its discovery and early uses, and...

A Century On Wheels: The Story Of Studebaker, A History, 1852-1952 is a comprehensive book written by Stephen Longstreet that details the fascinating history of the Studebaker automobile company. The book covers the company's origins in the mid-19th century as a wagon manufacturer, through...

""Three Bricks and Three Brothers: The Story of the Nantucket Whale-Oil Merchant Joseph Starbuck"" is a biographical book written by Will Gardner. The book tells the story of Joseph Starbuck, a successful whale-oil merchant from Nantucket, Massachusetts, and his family. The title of the...

The Adventures of Donnchadh Ruadh Mac Con-Mara: A Slave of Adversity is a historical novel written by Donnchadh Ruadh Mac Con-Mara and published in 1853. The novel tells the story of the titular character, Donnchadh Ruadh Mac Con-Mara, who is born into a wealthy...

Marching Sands is a novel written by Harold Lamb and published in 1920. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the adventures of a young American named David Grayson, who travels to North Africa to seek his fortune. Along the...

Henry J. Heinz: A Biography is a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of Henry John Heinz, the American entrepreneur who founded the H.J. Heinz Company in 1869. Written by E.D. McCafferty, the book delves into Heinz's personal and professional life, tracing his...

""E. H. Harriman: The Little Giant On Wall Street"" is a biography of Edward Henry Harriman, a prominent American railroad executive who played a significant role in shaping the transportation industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Written by H. J. Eckenrode,...

Ambassador To Industry: The Idea And Life Of Herman Schneider is a biography written by Clyde W. Park. The book chronicles the life of Herman Schneider, a prominent businessman and philanthropist who was known for his contributions to the industrial sector. The book explores...