Biography & Autobiography - Business

This oral history transcript provides a detailed account of the career of Frank A. Johnson, a longtime employee of the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District in California. Johnson worked his way up from mechanic to maintenance manager over the course of his career, and his...

Jeff bezos is a highly successful man. He is the second richest man in the world, thanks to his highly successful business that you know as amazon.com. Bezos started out in the financial industry and then took a turn and founded amazon.com. Over the...

If you have ever wondered about the "secret" of success of some of the world's most successful billionaires, then, here is the answer, in their own words. In this captivating anthology, we have compiled exclusive insights from some of the world's most influential billionaires,...

Warren Buffett is known as the billionaire investment expert of the century and everyone would love to know the secret of his success. In his own words, Buffett is just a regular guy who likes fast food, honest work, and people he can trust....

The Benetton story is a fascinating insight into a world of glamour, money and excess. Francesco della Barba was born in 1950 in Treviso, Italy, and graduated in Economics at the University of Venice. He soon rose within the fashion industry, joining the Benetton...

The summation of Lamont Taylor's life can best be equated to terms that are synonymous with overcomer, tenacious and perseverance. Lamont is a lifetime member of the School of Hard Knocks and a lifelong learner as he strives to attain a superior education in...

The Black Side: A Partial History Of The Business, Religious, And Educational Side Of The Negro In Atlanta, Georgia (1894) is a book written by E. R. Carter. The book provides a detailed account of the business, religious, and educational history of the African...

Gerald Rosengarten discovered early that when the right train comes into the station, jump on it! Learn the magic that happens behind the scenes when the doors suddenly open and unforeseen opportunities arise in the big city. In a half century of innovative ventures,...

Established in 1926, J.Pocker & Son Picture Framing is a landmark business on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Started by Jacob and Bessie Pocker. They both arrived as immigrant children at the turn of the 20th Century. Their grandson Richard, a third generation...

For the first time in trade paperback, here is the story of Thomas J. Watson and his son, who together built the international giant that is IBM. Ten years after its original publication, "Father, Son & Co." remains a uniquely honest book. of photos.Author:...

Sex, Trucks, and Rock 'n Roll: A Spiritual Journey takes readers on a wild and captivating ride through the life of Ben Mason, an arrogant and decadent rocker who eventually finds redemption and peace amid chaos. Drawing on his experiences in the music industry...

The 'Cat' bundle is a triptych of short pieces consisting of entirely different aspects.The author and his wife owned the renowned Boulders Inn on Lake Waramaug in Connecticut for 15 years. 'Tales from the Inn' are a few snippets down memory lane recounting events,...

Dreamers, Risk Takers, Innovators... The chain of barrier islands that skirt the coast of North Carolina from the Virginia border to Cape Lookout were once remote. Today the Outer Banks is one of America's most popular vacation destinations, welcoming millions of visitors each year....

""A Foot In The Door: The Life Appraisal Of The Original Fuller Brush Man"" is a memoir written by Alfred C. Fuller, the founder of the Fuller Brush Company. The book traces Fuller's life from his early years as a door-to-door salesman to the...

SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM RIDLEY SCOTT STARRING LADY GAGANamed one of the best books of the year by the Economist, House Of Gucci tells the remarkable story of the power of the Gucci Dynasty and their famed luxury goods house....

Whitaker Wright began life as an impoverished English preacher before making his first fortune floating silver mines on the US stock market. He made and lost more than one fortune before a final, huge loss on the last trading day of 1899. Other infamous...

Marc Wyse's father wanted him to be a lawyer. His mother wanted him to be a doctor. Instead, he became an advertising executive. In The Way I Saw It, Wyse narrates his rags-to-riches tale of the American dream come true: cofounding Wyse Advertising and...

Birdsboro: Company With A Past, Built To Last is a historical book written by G. Clymer Brooke. The book is a comprehensive account of the Birdsboro Corporation, a company that was founded in 1740 and played a significant role in the industrial development of...

""Charles Schreiner, General Merchandise: The Story Of A Country Store"" is a book written by James Evetts Haley that chronicles the history of a legendary general store in Texas. The store, which was founded in 1869 by Charles Schreiner, became a hub of commerce...

Inspirational Stories told by 5 Successful, Women Entrepreneurs and the journey they embarked on both Personally and Professionally to achieve that success. Author: Au'loni Media LLC GroupISBN-10: 8215588344ISBN-13: 9798215588345Publisher: Au'loni Media Group, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/31/2022Pages: 98Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.29lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.23d

""Ambassador To Industry: The Idea And Life Of Herman Schneider"" is a biography written by Clyde W. Park. It tells the story of Herman Schneider, an influential figure in the American manufacturing industry during the mid-20th century. Schneider was a prominent businessman and philanthropist...

"There is nothing of the autocrat in Judge Gary's make-up. He is human-humane. He often smiles-his smile is famous. He seldom frowns. There are no hard lines in his face and his blue eyes are kindly." -B.C. Forbes, Men Who Are Making America (1919)...

This fascinating collection of portraits provides a vivid snapshot of the leading figures in Michigan's business community during the late 19th century. The Michigan Art Company's expertly executed paintings and biographical sketches offer a unique glimpse into the lives and achievements of these influential...

This book is a commemorative service for Anthony J. Drexel, a prominent American banker and philanthropist who founded the Drexel Institute of Art, Science, and Industry in Philadelphia. The book includes speeches, poetry, and other tributes to Drexel's life and legacy. The book is...

When the world was derailed by Covid-19, the Lemonade Generation was launched as adult children came home with laptops, dirty laundry and one-way plane tickets, seeking stability to ride out the cyclone of uncertainty. In Good Work, Grit & Gratitude, Adrian Dubow and Laura...

Surplus: The Long Arm of Vietnam is a companion to Ed Gaydos's debut memoir, Seven in a Jeep: A Memoir of the Vietnam War. Surplus continues Ed Gaydos's story after he returned from the Vietnam War in 1971. These are the lessons that shaped...

Dies ist die erste umfassende und ma gebliche Biographie von Thomas J. Watson, dem sogenannten 'Vater der technologischen Revolution' und Gr?der von IBM. "The Maverick and His Machine" enth?lt einzigartige neue Erkenntnisse und gew臧rt tiefe Einblicke in Watsons Leben und Schaffen. Dieses aussergewnliche Buch...

Alfred P. Sloan Jr. became the president of General Motors in 1923 and stepped down as its CEO in 1946. During this time, he led GM past the Ford Motor Company and on to international business triumph by virtue of his brilliant managerial practices...

Born in the timber colony of New Brunswick, Maine, in 1848, Andrew Benoni Hammond got off to an inauspicious start as a teenage lumberjack. By his death in 1934, Hammond had built an empire of wood that stretched from Puget Sound to Arizona--and in...

Art Can Kill offers a window into the lives of celebrity and contemporary art figures, including stories of Larry Gagosian, Larry Flynt, Dr. Armand Hammer, Joan Rivers, Norton Simon, Frank Gehry, and many more.As an art handler who moves million-dollar works for a living,...

Timbertrove is a unique, award-winning, 100% Irish-owned family business, in the Dublin mountains. Owned by husband and wife team, Henry and Shirley O'Kelly, it has over 30 years' experience in the design, manufacture and installation of top quality timber products. It also operates a...

Has your dream of being an entrepreneur turned into a nightmare?You knew starting a business would be hard work-just not this hard. Instead of enjoying life on your own terms, you spend your days, nights, and weekends, trying to keep up with the demands...

Book 1 of the Mark and Sue Neumann Story shows the importance of faith, family and love of country. Author: Mark Neumann, Sue NeumannISBN-10: 1595988505ISBN-13: 9781595988508Publisher: Henschelhaus Publishing, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 09/15/2021Pages: 222Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.26lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d

In South Central Ontario, the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation has contributed almost $90 million to Waterloo Region for social, educational, and mental health services since 2004. It is one of Canada's largest philanthropic trusts. Yet, despite this profound impact, the Hallman legacy is not...

In South Central Ontario, the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation has contributed almost $90 million to Waterloo Region for social, educational, and mental health services since 2004. It is one of Canada's largest philanthropic trusts. Yet, despite this profound impact, the Hallman legacy is not...

Startup Cafe is a collection of stories about growing up in Silicon Valley during the 1970s. The story continues with the pioneers behind the scenes who introduced early software for the Apple Macintosh in the 1980s and the first Internet companies that were created...

"Inspiring and heartfelt" -Grand Forks HeraldA fascinating history of America's rise to technological leadership, seen through the eyes of someone who helped make it happen.Do you know which midwestern city was the first tech hub, decades before Silicon Valley?Do you know why computer memory,...

Art Can Kill offers a window into the lives of celebrity and contemporary art figures, including stories of Larry Gagosian, Larry Flynt, Dr. Armand Hammer, Joan Rivers, Norton Simon, Frank Gehry, and many more.As an art handler who moves million-dollar works for a living,...

Imagine standing in the middle of a beautiful house and being able to say without a shadow of a doubt, "I am the owner." To be a homeowner can most certainly be considered part of the American dream; however, due to historic disparities and...

This authoritative and intimate biography, written by his only living son, Ronald Winston, marries the Gilded Age glamour and romance of Edith Wharton with the ruthless family dynamics of HBO's hit series, Succession. Few American success stories rival that of Harry Winston. Born Harry...

For an extraordinary fifty-seven-year period, the chief executives of the International Business Machines Corporation were Thomas J. Watson and Thomas J. Watson, father and son. IBM bears the imprint of both men -- their ambitions and their strengths -- but it also bears the...

An informative and well-researched book, The King's Chinese provides a superb account of the Straits British Chinese, a distinct migrant society from various districts of South China in the late 19th Century. Daryl Yeap gives us a fascinating story of this hybrid community, taking...

More Than The Eye Can See tells the story of Gopinath Pillai, a Singaporean businessman and diplomat who served as Singapore's Non-Resident Ambassador to Iran (1989-2008) and High Commissioner to Pakistan (1994-2001). Alongside working with prominent members of Singapore's pioneering generation to strengthen the...

More Than The Eye Can See tells the story of Gopinath Pillai, a Singaporean businessman and diplomat who served as Singapore's Non-Resident Ambassador to Iran (1989-2008) and High Commissioner to Pakistan (1994-2001). Alongside working with prominent members of Singapore's pioneering generation to strengthen the...

Microsoft's associate general counsel shares this 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...

From award-winning Wall Street Journal reporters, "a startling portrait of one of our greatest tech visionaries, Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh" (Robert Kolker, author of Hidden Valley Road), reporting on his short life, untimely death, and what that means for our pursuit of happiness. Tony...

The rags to riches tale of a larger-than-life romance of over seven decades Me & Issy is a love story about how a troubled and deprived child grew up and chanced to meet a man who worshipped her, brought her a fantasy life of...

Candid and insightful perspectives on the dilemmas and opportunities women confront as they take on leadership positions Martha Piper and Indira Samarasekera had vastly different career paths on their way to becoming the first (and so far only) female presidents of two of Canada's...

A truly extraordinary and intimate personal memoire of an equally extraordinary man. A story that carries the reader from a childhood in colonial Africa to the inside of the arms trade encompassing the glitter of Monte Carlo and the oligarchs of modern day Russia.A...

In Maximum Impact, the author takes readers on an exciting journey, with its cast of exceptional founders, through the turbulent early days of Silicon Valley and the building of a remarkable analog tech company. Readers will enjoy this panoramic view, through the eyes of...