Biography & Autobiography - Business

Famous for its horse racing, bourbon, coal, and college basketball, Kentucky is also home to business leaders from many industries. This book highlights the stories of a handful of brave Kentuckians who have blazed their own trail in the Bluegrass State. In this inspiring...

""Samuel Pomeroy Colt"" is a biographical book written by Elbert Hubbard. It tells the story of Samuel Pomeroy Colt, a prominent figure in the manufacturing industry during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Colt was the president of the Colt's Patent Fire Arms...

From surviving a life-altering accident at 6 months old to becoming a successful business owner, Thriving in Chaos: Lessons Learned as a Corporate Marketer is the inspiring story of one woman's journey to success. This book provides readers with the tools they need to...

Famous for its horse racing, bourbon, coal, and college basketball, Kentucky is also home to business leaders from many industries. This book highlights the stories of a handful of brave Kentuckians who have blazed their own trail in the Bluegrass State. In this inspiring...

Paul G. Blazer, a brilliant if parochial businessman, promoted a small independent oil refinery into a highly efficient petroleum company. He also attracted and trained some very energetic hard-driving young executives. When they finally had the company drop in their laps the world was...

The 19C roots of globalisation demonstrated through an account of the enterprise network created by the Scottish merchant, William Mackinnon. WINNER OF THE 2004 WADSWORTH PRIZE. WINNER OF THE 2004 SALTIRE SOCIETY RESEARCH BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD. This book explores the nineteenth century...

A "stimulating" account of the capitalists who changed America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, setting the stage for the 1929 crash and Great Depression (Kirkus Reviews). In the decades following the Civil War, America entered an era of unprecedented corporate expansion,...

Author Bill Grimm shares creative techniques for businesspeople to build success now. Through his lived experiences, he shares the best tips for achieving goals and realizing every ambitious dream into a reality. If anyone understands how to build resilience, it's Bill Grimm. His less-than-nurturing...

Henry FordHenry Ford once announced to a young schoolboy that it was he who had invented the modern age. Born on a farm in rural Michigan three weeks after the battle of Gettysburg, Ford hated everything about farming as soon as he could understand...

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 this fascinating family memoir, Jane Walker reveals the remarkable life and achievements of her father, Russell Wollen, a forgotten pioneer whose impact on the Kenyan coffee industry influenced the development of a nation.From a grass hut to global negotiating tables, interwoven with the...

The proud owner of a sprawling 14m estate in the Cotswolds, boasting a stable of eventing horses, a fleet of supercars and neighbouring the royal family, Neil Woodford was the most celebrated and successful British investor of his generation. He spent years beating the...

Have you ever felt like you weren't enough? Obstacles were to huge? That your dreams were too big for you to tackle? Many of us feel that way as we enter the world of entrepreneurship. Usually we see everyone's celebrations and highlight reels and...

The Momentum Effect is a business book that describes one man's journey through various corporate America positions and includes key learnings and strategic thinking at the end of each chapter. The Momentum Effect is an exceptional example of how anyone can become who they...

From the small community of Hemingway, South Carolina, to the streets of New York City, Growing Up Sylvias offers a biography of Sylvia Woods, the Queen of Soul Food, and her husband, Herbert Woods. Written by Sylvias daughter-in-law and son, Brenda and Van D....

Whale Hunt in the Desert divulges the unbridled lengths to which casinos go to bag the world's biggest gamblers--the whales. This definitive expos reveals the shrouded world of ultra-high rollers and the Faustian pacts they forge with their hosts, the casino representatives whose job...

For more than seventy years, Riley's Trick Shop has been a source of fun for generations of families who live on the south side of Chicago. Founded in 1937 by Jim and Eleanor Riley, the shop stocks joy buzzers, whoopee cushions, and fake vomit;...

Counting Crows are one of the most successful bands of the past three decades, selling more than 20 million albums and touring the globe every summer. Fronted by charismatic singer and songwriter Adam Duritz, the Crows are renowned for infectious hits such as "Mr....

Dive into Chuck Feeney's remarkable life, the philanthropist extraordinaire who changed the world. Discover his extraordinary legacy, from humble beginnings to monumental giving. Unveil the secrets behind his "Giving While Living" philosophy and his mission to empower millions. Join us on a journey through...

The book that has inspired entrepreneurs for generations, My Life and Work by Henry Ford is not only a memoir of an American icon, but also shows the spirit that built America. Written in 1922, this work provides a unique insight into the observations,...

Author: W. B. BerryISBN-10: 1425727948ISBN-13: 9781425727949Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/08/2007Pages: 440Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.76lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d

In 1987, Lou Pritchett, the vice president of sales at Procter & Gamble, had a radical idea. He phoned Sam Walton and invited the visionary chairman of Wal-Mart on a two-day canoe trip. There on the South Fork River in Arkansas, Lou made Sam...

"What's wrong with you?" This is a question that I heard throughout my life. From the Catholic school nuns I spent 10 years of my early education with, to the CEOs of industry leading businesses. I was used to this question but I wasn't...

The fascinating story of a man struggling to reach his dream, his small toy company's fabulous toys, and an explanation of the folklore connecting the company's wooden mouse "MICKY" with Walt Disney. The book highlights never before assembled documentation.Author: Craig L. AndrewsISBN-10: 1403303924ISBN-13: 9781403303929Publisher:...

Learn from the successes, the fights, and the failures of businessman and former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci. Have you just been fired? Did that job you were hoping to get not pan out? Did you recently end up embarrassing yourself in a...

From the dapper and charismatic Charles Ponzi of the 1920s to the dapper and charismatic Elizabeth Holmes of the 2020s, America has been intrigued and outraged by a parade of audacious personalities who sought to line their pockets by breaking the law. Award-winning journalist...

"...much more than turtle stories: at its heart are lessons learned, and the rewards of allowing your passion to drive your life's journeys and experiences!" -Rick Hudson, Turtle Survival AllianceBob Krause was only four years old when he discovered his lifelong passion. For helping...

Gautam Adani needs no introduction. One of the richest men in the world, he also helms a business empire that is now India's largest player in ports and renewable energy. He is also the country's largest private sector player in sectors like airports, city...

A captivating and inspiring guide to building an untouchable empire from mud to marble, no matter what obstacles stand in the way Rick Ross is a hip-hop icon and a towering figure in the business world, but his path to success was not always...

THE ART OF PERCEPTION is for: Business OwnersEntrepreneursStartupsPeople Who Want More Find out why PEOPLE EVERYWHERE ARE TALKING about THE ART OF PERCEPTION by Albert Corey Author: Corey AlbertISBN-10: 1949873323ISBN-13: 9781949873320Publisher: Beyond PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/11/2019Pages: 80Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d

""George Westinghouse: His Life and Achievements"" is a biographical book written by Frank Crane that chronicles the life and accomplishments of George Westinghouse. Westinghouse was an American inventor, engineer, and entrepreneur who was instrumental in the development of the railroad and electrical industries in...

Discover the untold stories and unbreakable bond between country music icon Willie Nelson and his longtime drummer, Paul English.Author: Willie NelsonISBN-10: 0785245766ISBN-13: 9780785245766Publisher: Harper HorizonLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/19/2023Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.70d

A candid, rollicking business memoir from the cofounder of the Home Depot, filled with life stories, sage business advice, and timeless lessons for a life well lived.With a foreword by PitbullDo it yourself has been the theme of Bernie Marcus's entire life. By the...

Every page in How Much are These Free Books? reflects Judy Hoff's delight in her store's books and customers.With only a $4000 loan and no retailing experience, Judy opens her tiny, used bookstore in Schenectady, New York. Odds seem against her. - General Electric...

A memoir by the legendary television executive detailing his pioneering work on Saturday Night Live, Sunday Night Football, the Olympics, the NBA, music videos, late night, and more. Think of an important moment in live TV over the last half-century. Dick Ebersol was likely...

Fran輟is Sicart shares his lessons on life and wealth building from fifty years on Wall Street. Good fortune helps, but lasting wealth and generational patrimonies are built through instinct, timing, and patience. No one understands that better than Fran輟is Sicart, whose own fifty-year career...

A nuanced perspective on Sir Robert Ho Tung, Hong Kong philanthropist. Sir Robert Ho Tung (1862-1954) is a compelling figure in Hong Kong history. He is regularly portrayed as the colony's greatest philanthropist and wealthiest man of his day, the first Chinese to live...

The engrossing, insightful, and personal musical odyssey of Peter Shapiro, perhaps the most notable independent concert promoter since Bill Graham Peter Shapiro is the best known and most influential concert promoter of his generation. He owned the legendary Wetlands in Tribeca and has gone...

John Pender was a key figure in one of the 19th century's most important technological enterprises: the interconnection of the British Empire through undersea telegraph cables, a network that Tom Standage has called the Victorian Internet. Pender exemplified the best that the 19th century...

'A beautifully literate, Jonathan Swift-referencing book about the dark side of the City.' The TimesThe LIBOR affair has been described as the 'biggest banking scandal in history', a deception affecting not only banks but also corporations, pension funds and ordinary people.But was this just...

As a kid, Elon became so lost in his daydreams that even his parents were worried he wasn't in the right frame of mind. However, Elon knew that one day his dreams would come true.In January 2021, Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley tweeted, "@elonmusk...

The book ""Charles M. Schwab"" by Grace E. G. is a biography of the American steel magnate and businessman, Charles M. Schwab. Schwab was born in 1862 and rose to prominence as a prot�����g����� of Andrew Carnegie, eventually becoming president of the United States...

Kate was busy being the best version of herself, while not moving towards the things she wanted, and worst of all, she was avoiding the idea of self-worth.But when life threw Kate some hurdles - including a near-death experience - she had to take...

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A book about power, apprenticeship, and succession in the first family of mediaAn heir apparent to the first global media dynasty, Lachlan Murdoch has been waiting to run his father Rupert's empire all his life. In this riveting first biography of a little-understood but...

The work of the Mexican firm of Gomez Vasquez Aldana and Associates encompasses a number of activities ranging from architecture to town-planning, landscape design to strategic territorial planning. This wide spectrum includes the major tourist/hotel complexes built or designed by GVA: environmental projects in...

Human Action: A Treatise on Economics is a book written by Ludwig von Mises and first published in 1949. It is a comprehensive treatise on economics that covers a wide range of topics, including economic theory, methodology, history, and policy. The book is divided...

"...much more than turtle stories: at its heart are lessons learned, and the rewards of allowing your passion to drive your life's journeys and experiences!" -Rick Hudson, Turtle Survival AllianceBob Krause was only four years old when he discovered his lifelong passion. For helping...

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...

In 1989, Frank DiTommaso won a million dollars on a slot machine in Las Vegas. He blew through the money quickly and fell flat-on-his-back broke only to finally recover just in time to lose everything once again during the financial crisis of the early...