Biography & Autobiography - Business

Every company has growing pains. When you are the owner or senior management of a business, just running your business can keep you from focusing on its growth potential and taking the steps to get there.In Size Does Matter: Grow Your Business, Thinking Big,...

This book chronicles the story of how the hand of God has guided me through my professional and family life for more than half a century, such that the past 40 years of being the Director of the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS)...

This book chronicles the story of how the hand of God has guided me through my professional and family life for more than half a century, such that the past 40 years of being the Director of the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS)...

Working dead-end blue-collar jobs your whole life can take a dramatic physical and emotional toll-unless you learn to embrace the absurdity.Kevin Cramer has almost died at work three separate times, surviving each incident only through a minor miracle. It got him asking the question-why?...

An instant USA Today bestseller. A founder's wild memoir of startup success, told from hot tub inception to $50 million exit with the humor of a comic and the perspective of an educator. In The Startup Story: An Entrepreneur's Journey from Idea to Exit,...

After Suharto gained power in Indonesia in the mid-1960s, he stayed as the country's president for more than three decades, helped by the powerful military, hefty foreign aid and support from a coterie of cronies. A pivotal business backer for his New Order government...

A captivating and informative portrait of the business of maritime dry bulk shipping. According to the International Chamber of Shipping, a global trade organization representing 80 percent of the world's national shipowner organizations, 90 percent of world trade moves via the oceans--yet very few...

William Madison Wood was a gifted and successful Portuguese-American industrialist in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. His rags-to-riches story is the fulfillment of the American Dream: - His accomplishments in textile manufacturing were known throughout the world.- His dedication to American patriotism...

Profiles in Enterprise, an inspirational book on the life stories of twenty-three Indian business leaders is a candid account of men and women who have added value to their businesses or professions and most certainly to India as a nation. From the importance of...

The epic battle of the fascinating, flawed figures behind America's deal culture and their fight over who controls and who benefits from the immense wealth of American corporations. Bloodsport is the story of how the mania for corporate deals and mergers all began. The...

"This is just the book for anyone who enjoys the podcast 'How I Built This.'" - Michael Dirda, The Washington Post "Nader is one of America's most effective social critics." - Forbes One of corporate America's greatest foes shows how 12 CEOs he has...

William Madison Wood was a gifted and successful Portuguese-American industrialist in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. His rags-to-riches story is the fulfillment of the American Dream: - His accomplishments in textile manufacturing were known throughout the world.- His dedication to American patriotism...

In a world obsessed with being successful, it is important to understand what success really means. In a series of essays by people who have reached the pinnacle of their professions, My Way delves into the pressures, motivations and mindsets that bring about success...

There she was, a small girl thinking why Wise Guys in no Wise Girls? Elyse DeLucci -- former Wall Street executive and stand-up comedian (yes you read that right) - i-s here to tell you how to get ahead in your career and life....

In the time that has passed since the murder of our son, I have met and talked to many others that have lost a loved one to murder and I can say without hesitation their only hope and interest has become receiving justice on...

Looking to be a successful entrepreneur or business owner? Get inside the head of former US Small Business Administration Entrepreneur of the Year Clay Clark. You'll learn how to say hello like him, answer questions like him, and even dress like him. If you've...

The question is who hasn't bought something from amazon or sold something on amazon, right? That's almost a stupid question because almost everyone in the world has bought or sold something from amazon, unless you are Donald Trump and a few other brick and...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER For years, people have been asking Ezekiel "Zeke" Emanuel, the brash, outspoken, and fiercely loyal eldest brother in the Emanuel clan, the same question: What did your mom put in the cereal? Middle brother Rahm is the mayor of Chicago, erstwhile White...

Clay County, Arkansas, was a flatland with little improvements at the outset of the twentieth century. Into this primitive society came a St. Louis entrepreneur with a liking for agriculture. Paul Pfeiffer bought large tracts of land, set up tenant farmers, and reigned for...

In When Hollywood Had a King, the distinguished journalist Connie Bruck tells the sweeping story of MCA and its brilliant leader, a man who transformed the entertainment industry-- businessman, politician, tactician, and visionary Lew Wasserman. The Music Corporation of America was founded in Chicago...

Stephen Hawking is one of the most brilliant minds of this century. TidalWave Productions is bringing you his life story in this unique comic book format. Find out all about the man the myth and the legend As featured on CNN, Time Magazine, People...

"You always saw the world as your workplace." In 2009, this was how Reinhard Mohn--the man who turned Bertelsmann AG from an unremarkable, postwar German business into a successful, international media conglomerate--described the professional dedication of his wife, Liz Mohn. Born into a seemingly...

Fact #1: Forty years after the feminist revolution, fewer than 2 percent of Fortune 1000 CEOs are women.Fact #2: The playing field is not level.Fact #3: You need to get over this. Chairman of the flagship office of the largest advertising agency network in...

In 1998, at the age of 24, Tony Hsieh sold his first company to Microsoft for $265 million.In 2009, at the age of 35, he sold his e-commerce company, Zappos, to Amazon for $1.2 billion.In 2020, at the age of 46, he died. Tony...

Famous in Japan for his three-dimensional pop-up art, Seiji Tsukimoto now offers the secrets to making amazing globe-shaped paper artworks using only paper and scissors. These 3-D spheres feature images, intricate patterns, and messages. Each folds down to a flat surface, and when pressed...

SELF-PUBLISHING SECRETS is based on a workshop series and talks I have been conducting on self-publishing. It covers these main topics: - Why self-publish a book - Using a book to build your business - How I can help you self-publish your book -...

Based on 25 years of research into the specific hurdles facing women in business, In Her Own Voice offers sage advice and empowerment for any woman striving to advance her career--and any organization ready to improve gender equity at every level. The world has...

An authoritative guide to the role women have played in the automotive world for the past century. Since the early days of General Motors, there have been women--known and unknown--who have had vital roles in design, engineering, manufacturing, and administration. In this follow-up to...

Every city and every state needs a Richard Ravitch. In sixty years on the job, whether working in business or government, he was the man willing to tackle some of the most complex challenges facing New York. Trained as a lawyer, he worked briefly...

The New York Times bestseller! "A warm and loving reflection that, like good bourbon, will stand the test of time." --Eric Asimov, The New York Times "Bourbon is for sharing, and so is Pappyland."--The Wall Street Journal The story of how Julian Van Winkle...

WHAT IF YOU HAD EYES FOR ALL THINGS that bring you success? What if you had a keen sense of focus on the priorities that render you the best return? The stories that punctuate this book reflect insights that have propelled my career over...

From the heart of Africa, a spellbinding true story of entrepreneurship, media, culture and tradition, all tastefully rolled into one! Absolute Radio is an authentic story of girls and boys who became women and men - and heroes - on the wings of a...

Fast-paced, funny, and smart. This novel puts you into the world of a young MBA striving to succeed at a famous high-tech company. Brash and confident yet comically inept, Tony clashes with colleagues, clients, and even his biggest supporters. He fires his most loyal...

"John Willis has looked deep into Dr. Deming's history and teachings and profoundly explains his profound knowledge. Read this book and you will understand like never before the wisdom and sound advice of Dr. Deming." --Jeffrey K. Liker, author of The Toyota Way"A thoroughly...

Go behind the scenes with the CEO who led United Airlines' remarkable turnaround. Around the world and around the clock, the people of United Airlines are locked in a struggle against time to ensure your aircraft lands and takes off for another flight safely...

Go behind the scenes with the CEO who led United Airlines' remarkable turnaround. Around the world and around the clock, the people of United Airlines are locked in a struggle against time to ensure your aircraft lands and takes off for another flight safely...

On November 15, 1980, two young homebrewers opened a microbrewery in northern California, naming it after a nearby mountain range. Thirty years later, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is widely recognized as a leader of the craft brewing revolution that has changed American beer's reputation...

In the most comprehensive biographical study of John Purdue (c. 1802-1876) to date, Purdue's great-great-grandniece describes her travels to the diverse places where Purdue had lived in order to learn about the mysterious relative known in her family as Uncle. Using fresh, unpublished source...

Partly a memoir and partly a recent history of medicine, the definitive account of Michael Milken's lifetime work to accelerate medicine's evolution from a dark past to a bright future.What if cleaning early-stage cancers from your body could become as routine as going to...

The Strenuous Life: The Oyster Bay Roosevelts In Business And Finance is a book written by William T. Cobb that delves into the economic history of the Roosevelt family, particularly those who lived in Oyster Bay, New York. The book explores how the family's...

Partly a memoir and partly a recent history of medicine, the definitive account of Michael Milken's lifetime work to accelerate medicine's evolution from a dark past to a bright future.What if cleaning early-stage cancers from your body could become as routine as going to...

"An immediate must-read." -- ForbesOne of the most daring, creative, and influential minds in nonfiction television, Arthur Smith draws on the most exciting moments of his pioneering career as a producer to show how far you can go when you reach for your dreams.Arthur...

Seek out to see how law and choice are entwined you can only obeyone at a time, the choice is permitted by God, and Law is dominatedby man.The desire of the mind embraces a decision of the flesh, ignoring thereality of the Punitive damages...

My Life in the Ragtrade is the story of the famous Australian brand names, many developed from humble beginnings yet made in clothing factories employing thousands of people, and the grand retail stores and clothing shops that stocked those brands. In My Life in...

"An immediate must-read." -- ForbesOne of the most daring, creative, and influential minds in nonfiction television, Arthur Smith draws on the most exciting moments of his pioneering career as a producer to show how far you can go when you reach for your dreams.Arthur...

Part memoir, part how-to, A Butler's Life -- the account of Christopher Allen's real-life duties Behind The Silver Salver-- offers a contemporary peek into this fascinating, yet demanding profession. Those for whom the mental picture of a British butler is the impeccable Jeeves or...

"An immediate must-read." -- ForbesOne of the most daring, creative, and influential minds in nonfiction television, Arthur Smith draws on the most exciting moments of his pioneering career as a producer to show how far you can go when you reach for your dreams.Arthur...

Did you know? - Less than 1% of coaches ever earn six figures from their businesses - 95% of coaches will spend more on their education than they will ever earn from their businesses - 9/10 will quit within 9 months of starting their...

Boyd Clewis has defied the odds and gravity. He was born dead, changed schools and homes as a child more times than he can count, became a teenage father and a track star, had more than one close brush with the law, and endured...

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS OWNER IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY? Chancing Your Arm is one man's entertaining and unflinchingly honest story of business and personal success against all odds. David Garc? Gonz疝ez' inspirational account of his odyssey from ordinary person...