Biography & Autobiography - Business

Author: Margaret BenedictISBN-10: 1438905726ISBN-13: 9781438905723Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/23/2008Pages: 76Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.42lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.16d

Biographies and Portraits of the Progressive Men of Iowa: Leaders in Business, Politics, and the Professions is a book written by Benjamin F. Gue in 1899. The book is a collection of biographical sketches and portraits of prominent men in Iowa who were considered...

""Economic Cycles: Their Law and Cause"" is a book written by Henry Ludwell Moore in 1914. The book discusses the economic cycles that occur in capitalist societies and explores the reasons behind these cycles. Moore argues that economic cycles are not random events, but...

Bill Lively takes a newspaper reporter's approach to looking back at his life--focusing on who, what, where, when, why, and how. Every important answer revolves around his late wife, Nancy Dorsey, the most beautiful woman he ever met who gave him four children, and...

Conoc a Willis en 1998. Fue obvio que l era nico. Willis sabe perfectamente qui n es y en qu cree. Su enfoque es claro e inquebrantable: la familia, la religi n y Copart. Willis construy Copart a partir de un dep sito de...

Failure is your friend and persistence is your secret weapon when it comes to achieving outrageous success How would you like a way to almost guarantee that you will achieve your dreams by setting the right goals and using a system to get you...

Carl Bongirno, retired President of Walt Disney Imagineering: "It was a real pleasure working with Chuck for the last 10 years of my career with Disney." When he was transferred from Disneyland to Walt Disney Imagineering as Vice President of Human Resources he hit...

Since the 1980's, the laboratory instruments business has been the source of tremendous growth for instruments suppliers, who have made smart decisions and who have managed their companies well. It has also seen acquisitions and business failures. Vincent Paez takes you through his personal...

This vintage book contains William Marston's 1943 biography of Frederick Freeman Proctor, the famous variety entertainer of early twentieth century. Proctor was a vaudeville impresario who invented the method of continuous vaudeville. This fascinating and detailed biography is highly recommended for those with an...

"Cylde Riley tells his story, how he left the rural South as a young man, with little more than a high school education, pocket money and a few months experience in the Navy. Relying on energy, determination and the skills learned growing up on...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1913 Edition.Author: Dale CarnegieISBN-10: 1498038115ISBN-13: 9781498038119Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 338Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.73lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.70d

This is a new release of the original 1943 edition.Author: Robert A. BradyISBN-10: 1494094940ISBN-13: 9781494094942Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 362Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.07lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.75d

The Right Sisters reveals the creative mind at work in a context never before examined so intimately-the journeys taken by ten modern women inventors. Their stories are compelling and they are instructive. When Julia Rhodes created the prototype for her first invention, she knew...

The Palmer Method of Business Writing is a comprehensive guide to improving one's handwriting skills, specifically in a business setting. Written by A.N. Palmer, the book outlines a step-by-step approach to mastering the Palmer Method, a popular handwriting system that was widely used in...

The Sword-Arm of Business by Theodore F. MacManus is a classic business book that provides a comprehensive guide to the art of selling. The author uses the analogy of a sword-arm to describe the importance of sales skills in business, and he provides practical...

""How To Apply The Principles Of Evolution To A Business"" by Herbert N. Casson is a comprehensive guide that explores the application of evolutionary principles to the world of business. The book delves into the concept of natural selection and how it can be...

""The Road to Business Success"" by Andrew Carnegie is a comprehensive guide to achieving success in the business world. In this book, Carnegie shares his insights and experiences on how to build and grow a successful business. He covers a wide range of topics,...

First published in 1922 at the height of his career, "My Life and Work" is the autobiography of the famed American automaker Henry Ford. Written in conjunction with Samuel Crowther, "My Life and Work" chronicles the rise and success of one of the greatest...

Author: William M. WolfISBN-10: 1413468454ISBN-13: 9781413468458Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/10/2005Pages: 208Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.48d

Author: Peggy MartinISBN-10: 1410781984ISBN-13: 9781410781987Publisher: 1st Book LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/03/2004Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.30d

CONTENTS Some Old Friends The Difficult Art of Getting The Standard Oil Company Some Experiences in the Oil Business Other Business Experiences and Business Principles The Difficult Art of Giving The Benevolent Trust -- The Value of the Co?perative Principle in GivingAuthor: John D....

What is the key to Jeff Bezos's success? This biography takes a deep-dive into his career and the decisions he made to become the world's most successful business magnate. Entrepreneur and e-commerce pioneer Jeff Bezos is a success story of the business world. The...

Elon Musk is one of the world's most successful entrepreneur's - the CEO of Tesla, the founder of SpaceX and one of the richest people in the world. This book is a deep dive into his career and how he built his business empire....

The Critics of Keynesian Economics, written by Henry Hazlitt in 1960, is a critical analysis of the Keynesian economic theory. Hazlitt, a prominent economist and journalist, argues that the Keynesian approach to economics, which emphasizes government intervention and spending to stimulate the economy, is...

The Analysis of Economic Change, written by Joseph A. Schumpeter in 1935, is a seminal work in the field of economics. In this book, Schumpeter presents his theory of economic development, which focuses on the role of innovation and entrepreneurship in driving economic growth.Schumpeter...

""The Critics of Keynesian Economics"" is a book written by Henry Hazlitt and published in 1960. The book provides a comprehensive critique of the economic theories of John Maynard Keynes, who is widely regarded as one of the most influential economists of the 20th...

The Progressive Business Man is a book written by Orison Swett Marden that provides a comprehensive guide to success in the business world. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of business management and leadership. Marden...

""Obvious Adams: The Story of a Successful Business Man"" is a classic book by Robert R. Updegraff that tells the story of a man named Obvious Adams and his rise to success in the business world. The book is a parable that follows Adams...

The book ""John B. Stetson"" by Elbert Hubbard is a biography of the famous American hat maker John B. Stetson. The book chronicles Stetson's life from his humble beginnings as the son of a hat maker in New Jersey to his rise as a...

The Society of Tomorrow: A Forecast of Its Political and Economic Organization is a book written by Gustave de Molinari and originally published in 1904. The book presents Molinari's predictions for the future of society, particularly in terms of its political and economic organization....

The Economical Cookery Book, For Housewives, Cooks, And Maids-Of-All-Work: With Hints To The Mistress And Servant (1858) is a classic cookbook written by Eliza Warren. It is designed to provide practical advice and recipes for women who are responsible for feeding their families on...

Cottages or Hints on Economical Building is a book written by Arnold William Brunner in 1884. The book provides practical suggestions for building cottages in an economical manner. It includes descriptive letterpress that offers guidance on how to construct a cottage that is both...

The Leading Business Men Of Concord, New Hampshire, And Vicinity: Embracing Penacook, East And West Concord (1890) is a historical book written by George Fox Bacon. The book provides a comprehensive account of the leading businessmen in the Concord area of New Hampshire during...

""The Negro In Business"" is a book written by Booker T. Washington, an influential African American leader and educator, which explores the challenges and opportunities faced by black entrepreneurs in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In this book,...

Sir James Goldsmith was one of the most intriguing figures of the twentieth century but as a billionaire with a taste for litigation he successfully ensured that, for much of his life, his background, methods and ambitions escaped far-reaching investigation. This is the first...

Unlock your full potential-all day, every day!Life is short, and the clock is ticking. It's time to get moving! More than ever, the world needs exceptional people with the courage to deliver their gifts in a positive way.Only Dead Fish Go With the Flow...

This book depicts a journey through Corporate America and a number of scandals that destroyed wealth, brought down larger-than-life personalities and gravely damaged major corporations.While the author examines elements of the acts that ensnared some firms in accounting scandals, it is moreover an examination...

TomNix fought his way up from the mean streets of San Pedro to revolutionize (and sanitize) check cashing services. While the Beastie Boys* sang about Nix Check Cashing, he was hit with armed robberies, cutthroat competition, the L.A. Riots, and an assassination threat by...

Why would a Colorado rancher sell the home place--the ranch his family had owned and operated for four generations--and move the entire operation to a remote 300,000-acre spread in British Columbia, Canada? For the adventure! And adventure is what Tom and Connie Hook and...

Frederick King Weyerhaeuser, eldest male of the Weyerhaeuser lumbering family's third generation, may not have matched his grandfather Frederick in fame or power, but among the progeny none was more widely known and respected -- and, within the family, loved -- than he was....

James J. Hill (1838-1916), the Empire Builder, created a vast railroad network across the northwestern United States. In this splendid biography, Martin, the first researcher to have access to Hill's voluminous correspondence, richly portrays a man of many parts: an entrepreneur, a family man,...

Step into the bare-knuckle world of a high-tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist and meet Dave Durgin. Dave evolved from engineer to bootstrap businessman to high-tech entrepreneur in a challenging business environment. The knowledge he shares in this book will be an inspiration to fellow...

An illustrated collection of essays about the various people, events, and experiments from Henry Ford's lifetime. The 55 chapters of Friends, Families & Forays are bursting with details about the people and the pursuits that colored the life of Henry Ford. Here the reader...

Salant, CBS, and the Battle for the Soul of Broadcast Journalism tells the story of CBS News during its golden era. The late Richard S. Salant was president of CBS News for sixteen years throughout the 1960s and 1970s. He became widely recognized by...

"A fresh reassessment of one of the most powerful black men in American history. This book will help reshape the prism through which the life, work, strategy, and contributions of Booker T. Washington are examined."--David H. Jackson Jr., author of A Chief Lieutenant of...

The Conquest of Labor offers the first biography of Daniel Pratt (1799-1873), a New Hampshire native who became one of the South's most important industrialists. After moving to Alabama in 1833, Pratt started a cotton gin factory near Montgomery that by the eve of...

Bold, flamboyant, extravagant, devious, visionary, Agoston Haraszthy (1812-1869) is one of the most fascinating--and elusive--figures in the history of American agriculture. Apart from his pioneer efforts to establish a world-class wine industry in California, he holds other important distinctions: he was the first Hungarian...

Stories of Willie Nelson and Paul English's misadventures became legendary, but many have gone untold--until now.Immortalized in Willie Nelson's road song "Me and Paul," Paul English was the towering figure who acted as Willie's drummer, bodyguard, accountant, partner in crime, and right-hand man for...

Peter Cundill (1938-2011) was highly regarded as one of the greatest value investors of his time, but he was also a teacher and mentor who was generous with his knowledge and shared the wealth of his experience with many aspiring investors. He was taken...

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...