Biography & Autobiography - Business

This is the story of a gutsy journalist who challenged power-and succeeded. Wanda Jablonski was an investigative reporter, publisher, and power broker who came to wield exceptional influence on twentieth-century geopolitics by shedding light on the secretive world of oil from the 1950s through...

Sir John Lubbock (1834-1913), first Lord Avebury, was a leading figure in the scientific, political and economic world of Victorian Britain, and his life provides an illuminating case study into the ways that these different facets were interlinked during the nineteenth century. Born into...

In August 1973, by the grace of God, I was blessed with a B2 visa to America. I still remember arriving at JFK Airport on a Saturday evening, filled with hope and excitement for the journey ahead. Just two days later, with the help...

"Weetman Pearson First Viscount Cowdray" is a comprehensive biography detailing the extraordinary life and career of one of Britain's most influential industrial titans. Written by J. A. Spender, this work explores the rise of Weetman Pearson from his beginnings in a family contracting firm...

AI is already here. Will it replace you? Or will it create the ultimate opportunity for your freedom?Paul Faix shares his extraordinary journey from growing up behind the Iron Curtain to arriving in Australia with little money and broken English. Driven by an insatiable...

Shortly after he was named president of Purdue University, Mitch Daniels was asked by the journalist Jonathan Alter if it bothered him that he could have been President of the United States instead. It bothered those who thought then and still do today that...

Ratan Tata is more than a business icon-he is a symbol of integrity, courage, and visionary leadership. This deeply inspiring biography explores his early life, global education, corporate transformation, the creation of Indica and Nano, the legendary Jaguar-Land Rover acquisition, and his lifelong commitment...

The autobiography of the godfather of urban streetwear, American fashion designer and hip-hop cultural icon, Karl Kani whose clothes were worn by everyone from Michael Jackson to Tupac, Aaliyah to Biggie, and Nas to Jay-Z. Karl Kani tells the story of how Karl Kani...

One of the most innovative minds in business provides an equally original guide to getting ahead. Frank Bennack's accomplishments in media and business are unrivaled. He was named chief executive of Hearst in 1979, and for nearly 30 years he helped solidify the company's...

In this scholarly work, R. Macnair provides an in-depth examination of the life and legacy of Lord Northcliffe, a powerful newspaper magnate in early 20th century Britain. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, Macnair explores Northcliffe's influence on the media landscape of...

Radio Man tells the story of C.O. Stanley, the unconventional Irishman who acquired Pye Radio at the beginning of the broadcasting age. Although he started with little experience and even less money, he was to make Pye a major player in the British electronics...

Gentlemen Engineers tells the engaging story of the working lives of Frank and Walter Shanly, two well-connected nineteenth-century Canadian civil engineers and businessmen who worked on many of the significant projects of the age. Drawing on rich documentary sources, Richard White reveals details of...

Author: Brian DuncansonISBN-13: 9798995869801Publisher: Brian Duncanson PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/29/2026Pages: 236Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.07lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d

Author: Andrew Carnegie,John C. Van DykeISBN-10: 1026117038ISBN-13: 9781026117033Publisher: XpresspressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/14/2026Pages: 474Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.45lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.95d

Author: Morris HuntlyISBN-13: 9798900260174Publisher: Amplify PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/08/2026Pages: 224Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.09lbs

Author: David Blyth HannaISBN-10: 102604555XISBN-13: 9781026045558Publisher: Tradd Street PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/14/2026Pages: 366Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.51lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.81d

Most everyone dreams about visiting exciting and exotic locations. Eddy Guarascio was no exception. For a long time, travel was nothing more than a dream. When finally given an opportunity to travel through business, he was well-prepared to optimize his international travel experiences. Whenever...

"Cyrus Hall McCormick: Seed-Time, 1809-1856" provides a meticulous exploration of the life and legacy of the man whose mechanical reaper revolutionized the agricultural world. This scholarly biography delves into the formative years of Cyrus Hall McCormick, tracking his journey from a family farm in...

This memoir explores the challenges and triumphs of a Jamaican-American through a deeply personal lens. Written with both heart and honesty, it unravels the complexities of identity, belonging, and personal growth as one navigates two distinct cultures. Born in the transformative year of 1967...

The full story (in unnecessary detail) of a seven-figure exit by a solo founder for a bootstrapped SaaS business-start to finish. A guide for founders who have no idea what they're doing.Peter Young sold his weird niche tech business for a "multiple seven figure"...

Having grown up in a catholic family, Matthieu Daum turned his back on the Church in his teens, disillusioned with the hypocrisy and the dissonance he felt within this institution. But the flame that had been burning in his heart during his early years...

The Dragon and the Crown is the unforgettable memoirs of Stanley Kwan, the creator of the Hang Seng Index. Wedged between the East and the West--the Dragon and the Crown--Stanley Kwan's life experiences are a microcosm of the forces pulling at Hong Kong. He...

The founder and CEO of Slim Girl Shapewear shares her inspirational story of building a million-dollar global e-commerce business. Juliana Richards arrived in the United States from Nigeria with little more than a $100 in her pocket. Ten years later she was the founder...

Business Integrity is a book written by Orison Swett Marden that explores the importance of honesty and moral principles in the world of business. The author argues that true success and prosperity can only be achieved through ethical behavior and a commitment to integrity....

Author: Carl LodjicISBN-10: 0595151922ISBN-13: 9780595151929Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2000Pages: 140Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.47lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d

Author: Tamil RobinsonISBN-10: 1970947217ISBN-13: 9781970947212Publisher: Creative Books Plus PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/12/2026Pages: 206Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d

Author: William S. BarrettISBN-13: 9798898330330Publisher: Storybuilders PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/12/2026Pages: 184Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.39d

Millions worn. Millions loved. Millions sold.But that's only part of the story. In this heart-expanding, soul-nourishing journey, entrepreneur and jewelry whisperer Marcia Maizel-Clarkeinvites you behind the scenes of building Dogeared-a beloved jewelry brand born of purpose and possibility.But More than Millions isn't a how-I-built-this...

"Henry Ford: An Interpretation" provides a compelling and intimate portrait of one of the most influential figures in American industrial history. Written by Samuel S. Marquis, who served as Henry Ford's close friend, personal pastor, and the head of the Ford Motor Company's Sociological...

If you aren't satisfied with your situation, change it.In this professional success story, southerner Jason Rorie shares his motivational transformation as a veteran and entrepreneur.After growing up in a small rural town in Mississippi, Jason joined the military to unlock more opportunities in life....

The story of Mal Coven the family man, the businessman, and the entrepreneur for whom retirement from the Biway has meant pursuing original entrepreneurial ideas — as well as brushing up against and corresponding with celebrities Barbara Walters, Larry King, Nancy Sinatra, Jackie Mason,...

What if the life you're meant to live begins the moment you walk away from the one everyone expects?Raised in a ski resort town in the Austrian Alps, Sabine longs for more. Guided by curiosity and a restless spirit, she sets off on a...

In the 1970s Kevin Threlfall built up the chain of Lo-Cost discount stores from a single grocery stall on Cannock market. Having sold out to RCA of America he then went on to build an empire of 1,215 shops in just 25 years from...

Gordon Barton is one of the most extraordinary business people Australia has produced. A prominent and provocative commentator with an entirely new vision for Australia, he founded the political party that eventually became the Australian Democrats, owned two radical newspapers including Nation Review, and...

In 'Sweet Success: A Journey of Change and Challenge', Doug Lapins chronicles the changes, challenges, and guiding principles of a thirty year corporate career. High-fructose corn syrup, a changing sugar industry, and practical leadership methods weave an absorbing tale of business, family, and social...

With over 100 companies offering products and services across 150 countries, 700,000 employees contributing a revenue of US$ 100 billion, the Tata Group is India's largest and most globalized business conglomerate. The Tatas are known for salt, software, cars, communications, housing, hospitality, steel and...

Born in a small village in Punjab at the turn of the century, Rai Bahadur Mohan Singh Oberoi began his career in the industry at Shimla's Cecil Hotel on a monthly wage of Rs 50. But he was not destined to remain in that...

Three careers. One navigator. Zero apologies. KIM. Keep It Moving. Her name became her mantra and her credo, the only strategy that never failed her no matter what life put in front of her. From a rowhouse in North Philadelphia to the deck of...

"The Witch of Wall Street" provides a fascinating and detailed exploration of the life of Hetty Green, arguably the most successful and formidable woman financier in American history. Known for her extraordinary business acumen and her legendary frugality, Green navigated the male-dominated corridors of...

Always Rising is for women who have spent decades holding everything together, raising families, building businesses, supporting partners, while quietly disappearing from their own lives.For 35 years, Anissa Renae Kunda worked behind the scenes of a pioneering Australian tourism business, shaping industry standards, building...

'A deeply moving journey into self-discovery, spirituality, and purpose.'-Dr Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times beseslling author, member of the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame and #1 Executive Coach Sanjiv Sarin worked in the corporate world for over forty years in various leadership roles across the...

The medical device sales business is high-stakes, high-pressure--and mostly invisible to the public. In Connective Tissue, Ryan Normandeau reveals the raw truth behind medical device sales, a field where missing a single screw can mean disaster and where most success stories happen off the...

The Money Dilemma recounts Frank Giustra's extraordinary life--from poverty to riches, indulgence to social responsibility, Type-A drive to peace and contentment--with soul-searching honesty and a rare gift for storytelling. The son of a poor, hard-rock miner, Giustra grew up in southern Italy, Buenos Aires,...

'Excellent, meticulously researched biography' - The Guardian'Katie Prescott's account could hardly be bettered' - Literary Review'My book of the year' - Martin Vander Weyer, The Spectator'A highly readable book' - Financial TimesNamed one of the Times and Sunday Times 'Best Books of 2025' A...

Discover the untold stories behind the thinkers who built the self-help movement.From Samuel Smiles and Ralph Waldo Emerson to Napoleon Hill and Dale Carnegie, the greatest names in personal growth wrote timeless principles-- and they lived them. Self-Help Pioneers brings their journeys, struggles, and...

REVISED & UPDATED MESS, PAIN, WOUNDS, and TRIALS.We as people go through all these things.Life is already hard enough. Now you've been living in military life for 2 to 30 years, now you've been seriously rocked to the core.You are not alone !!!Leave No...

Meet Richard Barsam, a university professor who played peek-a-boo with Greta Garbo, and was asked by Marilyn Monroe to assist her in getting out of her limousine. Who had contacts with Judy Garland, Marlene Dietrich, Sean Connery, and Jackie Kennedy, Who wrote eighteen books...

***Friends and Family Edition of Unbelievable But True***Robert Wyngaert is the fourth of five children, born and raised as a Belgian immigrant on the South Shore of Montreal. At nine years old, he is kicked out of school and forced to make his way...

Creating Guests for Life Lessons Learned and Rules to Follow for Improving Service Improving service may be included on many businesses list of goals, but taking service to a level where "customers for life" are created requires dedication and a commitment to excellence that...

-Are you worrying about what other people will say if you make certain decisions in your life? -Are you sick and tired of not going after your dreams because of other people's opinions?-Are you ready to take your life to the next level, in...