Biography & Autobiography - Business

Once the beehive coke oven was perfected in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, the coal and coke industry began to flourish and supply other fledgling industries with the fuel they needed to succeed. The thrust of this growth came from Henry Clay Frick, who opened his...

Olabode Adetoyi founded the global brand Hi-Nutrients International Limited, Nigeria in a small flat Ogba Lagos. This autobiography sheds light on the dynamics of starting a business in Nigeria, and then growing a business in a challenging and unfriendly business environment.Author: Olabode AdetoyiISBN-10: 9785598691ISBN-13:...

The losses men encounter during a business life which seriously embarrass them are rarely in their own business, but in enterprises of which the investor is not the master. -from Chapter XI Much more than a book of sage business advice-though it is that,...

In April of 1944, during the last year of World War II and two months before the D-day landings at Normandy, Paul N. Frenkel was a fourteen-year-old living happily with his family in the rural Transylvanian town of Hadad, Hungary. Suddenly, without explanation or...

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 Story of Mary and Her Little Lamb"" is a children's book written by Henry Ford. The book tells the well-known story of Mary and her beloved lamb, who followed her to school one day. The story is accompanied by charming illustrations that bring...

Giving Flight to Imagination: Leadership, Imagination, and ExcellenceEveryone has dreams and aspirations, but few give flight to their imaginations to achieve them. The key is to look past your circumstances and take advantage of the opportunities around you to reach new heights and go...

Author: George SilberzahnISBN-10: 149318427XISBN-13: 9781493184279Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/14/2014Pages: 154Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.36d

From the fashion mogul and entrepreneur behind Babes, an empowering memoir about turning what makes you different into the foundation of your success Ciera Rogers is known for being an "Outsider"--and she likes it that way. As the founder and CEO of a multi-million-dollar...

Old Herbaceous is a charming and heartwarming novel by Reginald Arkell that tells the story of the life of an English gardener named Herbert Pinnegar. The book takes the reader on a journey through Herbaceous' life, from his humble beginnings as a young boy...

Author: Ely CallawayISBN-10: 1737205149ISBN-13: 9781737205142Publisher: CallawayLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/25/2024Pages: 288Format: Hardcover

The Chase Economic Bulletin (1920) is a publication written by B. M. Anderson that provides insight into the economic conditions of the early 20th century. The book is a compilation of various articles and reports that were originally published in the Chase Economic Bulletin,...

My Life and Work is an autobiography written by Henry Ford, the founder of the Ford Motor Company. The book covers his life from his childhood in rural Michigan to his rise as one of the most successful entrepreneurs of the early 20th century....

In the 1980s, the steel produced in India was not cost-effective, plagued by quality issues and unable to meet the standards required to take India a step ahead in its development goals. Enter J.J. Irani, fondly known as 'Doc' to all. It was his...

There are 800,000 people in the UK of all ages and gender directly and indirectly employed in the wider car industry. If you are one of these and want to have a Director and Senior Executive's truly unique insider story on how the car...

Do you want to find out which family served as inspiration for the acclaimed TV show The Sopranos?If you want to uncover the secrets of one of the most notorious criminal organizations in American history, then you need to read this book.Within these pages...

Bright with Silver, first published in 1947, is the fascinating story of the Fromm brothers of Wisconsin and their rise to become one of the world's largest silver fox ranches (raised for its beautiful pelt) and growers of the medicinal herb ginseng. The book...

Scott Allen Curley, self-made millionaire and one of the nation's most unlikely and successful businessmen, was born into the world unknown by his father and unwanted by his mother. Adopted by the Curley family, Scott recognized from an early age the conflict between who...

This is a sweeping and provocative work of aesthetic theory: a trenchant critique of the philosophy of art as it developed from the eighteenth century to the early twentieth century, combined with a carefully reasoned plea for a new and more flexible approach to...

Attitude can be sexy-- a practical and inspirational guide for using kindness and positivity as a winning strategy from Celebrity Apprentice champion, Hollywood veteran, and New York Times bestselling author Leeza Gibbons.We live in a winner-take-all world, in which only the toughest thrive. On...

Hustling Against the Odds--the book and title was inspired by a national bestseller I read given to me by my father, a book he read while in prison called Succeeding Against the Odds, which is an autobiography by John H. Johnson, who was an...

"Frustrated with our polarized culture? Take this incredibly fun ride through the life of modern day Renaissance man Vikram Mansharamani to appreciate a simple solution-open-minded, generalist thinking. This book is an enjoyable read that lays out a viable path to move beyond today's identity-driven,...

Author: John D. Cumming, Kristie HendersonISBN-10: 1957917431ISBN-13: 9781957917436Publisher: Glass Spider PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/15/2024Pages: 196Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d

One of the wildest, most spectacular decades in American history, the 1920s were a period of unprecedented growth and mass consumerism. In the New Era, people drank in speakeasies, danced to jazz, idolized gangsters, and bet their life savings on stocks. Born and raised...

Microsoft's associate general counsel shares a story that is "as nuanced as it is hopeful" (Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader) about his rise from childhood poverty in pre-gentrified New York City to a stellar career at the top of the technology and music industries...

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 technique of mass production. Contrary to popular belief, Ford did not invent the automobile nor...

Willard Henry Dow: President Of The Dow Chemical Company is a biography written by Leland I. Doan. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and career of Willard Henry Dow, who served as the president of the Dow Chemical Company from 1949...

The House of Mitsui is a historical account of the Mitsui family, one of the most prominent and powerful business dynasties in Japan. Written by Oland D. Russell, the book chronicles the rise of the Mitsui family from its humble origins as a small...

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...

Every morning, you wake up, get ready for work, hop on the bus, and sit in your regular window seat, third row from the front. Life has become so repetitive that you are now on autopilot, unaware that deep down you feel defeated and...

"Frustrated with our polarized culture? Take this incredibly fun ride through the life of modern day Renaissance man Vikram Mansharamani to appreciate a simple solution-open-minded, generalist thinking. This book is an enjoyable read that lays out a viable path to move beyond today's identity-driven,...

To anyone who believes that making it to the mountaintop is an impossible dream, here is the author's challenge: "Oh, Yeah? Watch This!" In his intriguing memoir, Lloyd Edward "Ed" Allen Jr., a retired Navy Rear Admiral, corporate vice president and executive coach, tells...

WORTHY's relatable stories will make you snort, sob, cheer and rethink what's possible. Jane Boulware shares failures and successes from dirt-poor Iowa field worker to corner-office Microsoft executive. Too scrappy to fail, too stubborn to give up and too scared to let others down,...

Story-telling and preserving history is an art that the author has tried to pass on in this his first book, "Keep The Wheels Down". How deals were made and problems solved are well worth reading about in this book. Val Mohr tells about the...

This book is the first and most complete biography to be published about Henry Theodore Cushman -- his family, Civil War service, inventions, and manufacturing business in North Bennington, Vermont. H. T. Cushman Manufacturing is famous for the Cushman Colonial Creations line of furniture...

This is a biography about how I transformed my mindset by being around some of the most influential people in the world. I learned their mindset and now I will show you how you can apply these skills into your daily life and how...

The book titled ""Charles M. Schwab"" is a biography written by Grace E. G. The book chronicles the life and career of Charles M. Schwab, an American steel magnate and businessman who was one of the most influential figures of the early 20th century....

W.L. Connelly's memoirs of his life in the oil industry provide a unique perspective on the development of one of America's most important economic sectors. His accounts of the personalities and events that shaped the industry are both insightful and entertaining, and his own...

WORTHY's relatable stories will make you snort, sob, cheer and rethink what's possible. Jane Boulware shares her failures and successes from dirt-poor Iowa kid to corner-office Microsoft executive. Too scrappy to fail, too stubborn to give up and too scared to let others down,...

Are you ready to turn your BIG idea into a reality? Today, Carlos Fernandes stands as a testament that great innovations and organizations spring from a single, audacious idea. But when he and his family left Portugal to immigrate to the United States of...

Winners and Losers is a narrative of legends that made their mark on the world and have since vanished, taking their secrets with them. From Amelia Earhart's insatiable passion for life, to Jessie Livermore, the greatest stock trader that ever played the game, the...

Nelly Hanna's work challenges the standard perceptions about Middle East society and economy of the seventeenth century. Both novel in its approach and information, this book's central theme revolvesaround the rise of an indigenous form of capitalism existing as early as the 1600s. Making...

One hundred forty years ago, four shopkeepers in Sacramento, California, rose to become the force behind the American transcontinental railroad, achieving along the way wealth beyond measure. To build influence and maintain power, they lied, bribed, and, when necessary, arranged for obstacles, both human...

World renowned for its vast woodland gardens, its 175-room house, and its unrivaled collection of American decorative arts, Winterthur in Delaware is today among the most beloved museums in the United States. In its earlier days Winterthur was the family home where Ruth du...

This volume of intellectual biography takes the Polish economist Micha Kalecki (1899-1970) from the shattering of his prosperous childhood, in Tsarist Lź in the 1905 Revolution, to Cambridge and the failure of his co-operative research with John Maynard Keynes's supporters in Cambridge.Author: J. ToporowskiISBN-10:...

Gorillas are among the most recognizable of the large charismatic mammals, but climate change and poaching has brought them to the brink of extinction. Greg Cummings was the executive director of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund for seventeen years. He shares his fascinating experiences...

In "A Pocket Guide for Starting a Freelance Business," Bald and Bonkers Network LLC provides a comprehensive and practical handbook tailored for aspiring creators looking to turn their passions into a successful freelance business. This guide, designed for the Bald and Bonkers Network Academy...

Louise Elwood Wolfson was a Wall Street financier and one of the first modern corporate raiders, labeled by Time Magazine as such in a 1956 article. In later years he was a major thoroughbred horse racing participant, best known as the owner and breeder...

GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE the man may be overshadowed by his inventions, company, or legend. But in this biography by Henry G. Prout, Westinghouse's personal life and history are recounted along with his many inventions and enterprises -- and his inventions and enterprises were enormous. "He...

"If John le Carré decided to take on a golf story, this is the book he'd write." - Geoff ShackelfordGolf is at war. PGA vs. LIV. Establishment vs. upstart. This is the story of how golf was ripped apart. The battle for the future...