Biography & Autobiography - Business

An infectious and inspirational tale of one man's love of business and of the outdoors, and how he combined the two to build the Orvis empire.Author: Leigh PerkinsISBN-10: 1493069942ISBN-13: 9781493069941Publisher: Lyons PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2022Pages: 212Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 8.99h x 6.04w x 0.54d

A war over riches on the Columbia River. While the Civil War raged, a group of captains, merchants, bankers and gamblers in the Pacific Northwest formed the Oregon Steam Navigation Company. The first capitalistic enterprise in the new state, they aimed to develop the...

Robert B. Brack knew from an early age that his grandfather and father hoped he would join Barker Steel Co., the business started by his grandfather in 1920.After graduating from college in 1960 with a degree in civil engineering, he went to work at...

I have written this book to show that entrepreneurship is a great way to build wealth. I have always strived to earn money by doing what I love. Mowing lawns, shoveling snow, and delivering newspapers as a kid was the start of my entrepreneurship...

From the tiny seedbed of Falkland, North Carolina grew highly respected leaders in business, military, education, and civil rights. Unlock the secret by walking the fields of wisdom with humble sharecropper Roy Gorham and reap your own harvest. Roy "Joy" Gorham--fondly called Daddy--masterfully modeled...

Leaving his Pennsylvania steel town home as a young man, author Kenneth D. Campbell scrambled to land a magazine writer's job in Manhattan. He followed his new boss's instruction to "Watch that rat hole," newspaper slang for a "beat" or coverage topic. Campbell's "rat...

Dyson has become a byword for high-performing products, technology, design, and invention. Now, James Dyson, the inventor and entrepreneur who made it all happen, tells his remarkable and inspirational story in Invention: A Life, "one of the year's most relevant and revelatory business books"...

When a heart attack claimed Gert Boyle's husband in 1970, the forty-six-year-old housewife and mother of three found herself at the helm of Columbia Sportswear, a small outerwear manufacturer in Portland, Oregon, that was struggling financially. With no business experience whatsoever, Boyle was faced...

Raised on a bankrupt farm along the Mississippi River, Allen E. Paulson would become owner of the Fortune 500 aerospace empire Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. He began his career as an airplane mechanic, later setting world records as a pilot and developing unique military and...

After growing Sygnia Limited to a multibillion-rand financial services empire, businesswoman Magda Wierzycka is a well of intuitive wisdom and business expertise. In this engaging and insightful book, Magda tells the story of her life, describing her youth in communist Poland, her family's escape...

Alba Donati was used to her hectic life working as a book publicist in Italy -- a life that made her happy and allowed her to meet prominent international authors -- but she was ready to make a change. One day she decided to...

As head of Pierce-Arrow in its formative years, Colonel Charles Clifton played a significant role in the development of a venerated automobile manufacturer. Roundly respected in his time, Clifton was a force in automobile trade associations for nearly a quarter century but slipped into...

Young Julianna was different from the other kids. She suffered from a strange form of arthritis that sometimes left her hurting and bedridden for days a time. But she never let it stop her from living life to the fullest - thanks largely to...

A Wall Street Journal BestsellerFormer IBM CEO Ginni Rometty delivers a powerful combination of memoir, leadership lessons, and big ideas on how we can all drive meaningful change.Ginni Rometty led one of the world's most iconic companies, and in Good Power she recounts her...

Author: Hussain NajadiISBN-10: 1469180944ISBN-13: 9781469180946Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/23/2012Pages: 288Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.27lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d

"Performing, responsible management is the alternative to tyranny and our only protection against it."Author: Niels PflaegingISBN-10: 3948471223ISBN-13: 9783948471224Publisher: Betacodex PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/2023Pages: 186Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.43lbsSize: 7.00h x 4.37w x 0.51d

During my lifetime, I noted that people, particularly men, love to tell stories about their life experiences. If you know a fireman or policeman well enough, you know that they can entertain for hours by relating their on-the-job experiences. Even mundane occupations are settings...

At the intersection of power, technology, and race, Stacy Spikes, award-winning entrepreneur and founder of MoviePass, reveals the tools he's used to persevere in the face of adversity, defy stereotypes, and shatter glass ceilings. BLACK FOUNDER is both an empowering memoir of a trailblazing...

Author: Richard A. UnderwoodISBN-10: 1453519262ISBN-13: 9781453519264Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/07/2010Pages: 134Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d

In 1909, young William F. Buckley Sr. (1881-1958), who grew up in the dusty South Texas town of San Diego, graduated from the University of Texas law school and headed for Mexico City. Fluent in Spanish, familiar with Mexican traditions, and soon fit to...

Your pay isn't keeping up with the cost of living. Student debt weighs you down. Job opportunities just aren't there, and you feel like you're falling farther and farther behind. Maybe it's time to look beyond a traditional job and get ahead through a...

A Vineyard Odyssey is a fascinating saga of wine--the journey from vine to bottle--that takes the reader on a travelogue of the many hazards that lie along the way. John Kiger tracks the nefarious denizens of the vineyard world: the host of insects, fungi,...

This printing of Men and Rubber: The Story of Business by Harvey S. Firestone is part of the Farnam Street Timeless Classics Series, where we continue with our goal of 'mastering the best of what other people have figured out.' This is one of...

The story of Jimmy Kelly's Steak House, Nashville's oldest fine restaurant and the family who started it--of stills, saloons, and speakeasies, and of a family who was tough and resourceful, who lost everything, and picked themselves up and started again. When young James Kelly...

The new bottom line for 21st century capitalism will measure success based on the company's impact on all stakeholders, including the environment and the global community at large. Throughout his interesting career and challenging business ventures, Knut Utstein Kloster he has proven the axiom...

"This book grills up an enjoyable read for both avid foodies and novice diners alike! Perman's sneak peek into the fascinating history of In-N-Out is as good as the delicious burgers themselves."--Mario Batali, celebrity chef and author of Molto Italiano A behind-the-counter look at...

Author: Robert J. Dewar, J. Dewar Robert J. DewarISBN-10: 1438952945ISBN-13: 9781438952949Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/23/2009Pages: 240Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.12lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69dReview Citation(s): Foreword 08/05/2009

A high-powered music manager reflects on his forty-year career, working with Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, and Madonna, his friendships with Gladys Knight, Quincy Jones, and Curtis Mayfield, and the huge, often detrimental changes he witnessed within the industry.Author: Ron Weisner, Alan GoldsherISBN-10: 1493008560ISBN-13: 9781493008568Publisher:...

Depressions And Their Solution: Economic, Moral And Philosophical Aspects by C.M. Garland is a comprehensive book that explores the various causes and solutions to economic depressions. The author delves into the economic, moral, and philosophical aspects of depressions, providing a detailed analysis of the...

Whether you are a fan of Elon or not, there is no denying that his ambitions and accomplishments are impressive. He has managed to build, develop, and trade incredibly successful businesses. He has built an empire and amassed billions of dollars in fortune. He...

- Are you a student of Napoleon Hill's classic from 1937 Think and Grow Rich?- Has your life or business benefited from the timeless truths of this global classic?- Are you ready to embrace and experience foundational steps to success that carry on from...

Corporate Dropouts shares the inspirational stories of women who took the traditional corporate route but realised that the 9-5 wasn't for them. These courageous leaders threw it all in and embarked on the journey of starting their own business, redefining success and building a...

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...

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: 1403303916ISBN-13: 9781403303912Publisher:...

In this New York Times bestseller, a young and successful entrepreneur and 2024 presidential candidate makes the case that politics has no place in business, and sets out a new vision for the future of American capitalism. There's a new invisible force at work...

Are you a student of Napoleon Hill's classic from 1937 Think and Grow Rich? Has your life or business benefited from the timeless truths of this global classic? Are you ready to embrace and experience foundational steps to success that carry on from generation...

Cheryl Ecton knows all about adversity and how to push onward even when life goes sideways. She has encountered more than her fair share of obstacles but has always landed on her feet at her next destination.She built, from the ground up, a thriving...

Create Business Legacy AdventureIn Homeless to Billionaire, Andres Pira presents eighteen principles for attracting wealth, creating opportunity, and celebrating self-discovery. Inspired by his own massive life changes, Pira details his business journey from telemarketer to one of Thailand's best-known billionaires. Using his mentors like...

Do we really have no control over our paycheck in sales? Is sales just about doing the work then sitting back and hoping for results? These are the questions Seth Penn asks himself on his long, rocky journey toward success. In this sales memoir,...

This printing of Men and Rubber: The Story of Business by Harvey S. Firestone is part of the Farnam Street Timeless Classics Series, where we continue with our goal of 'mastering the best of what other people have figured out.' This is one of...

JL Foster was born one week after her beloved grandfather Americco opened the new First National Bank of Daly City on Mission Street. It was something that she felt bonded her to her grandfather. He impressed upon her the values of compassion and honesty-values...

Whether you are a fan of Elon or not, there is no denying that his ambitions and accomplishments are impressive. He has managed to build, develop, and trade incredibly successful businesses. He has built an empire and amassed billions of dollars in fortune. He...

This book captures the story of Marcel Goldman, born in Krakow in 1926, Holocaust survivor, and respected banker. Through the book's subject, readers are provided a close look at the birth of modern economy in Israel. Marcel Goldman's example shows that Israel's success is...

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....

Your path to purpose begins with people. Relationships. We know that we need them, but busy schedules, financial pursuits, and self-serving agendas often distract us from the people God has placed in our lives. Overcoming a childhood that lacked true relationships, CEO David Hoffman...

Much of the wealth from the great mining bonanzas of the nineteenth century American West flowed into San Francisco and made possible the growth of the city and some fabulous personal fortunes. Among the wealthiest and most powerful of the Bonanza Kings were William...

Marcus Harvey created his first T-shirt in high school. Today, he's the founder and CEO of Portland Gear, one of the region's most respected apparel brands. But the entrepreneurial journey is never that simple. Refreshingly honest and relatable, Product of the People shares the...

William Sharon was one of the most colorful scoundrels in the nineteenth-century mining West. He epitomized the robber barons of the nation's Gilded Age and the political corruption and moral decay for which that period remains notorious; yet he was also a visionary capitalist...

A Shoemaker struggles to survive in an oppressed society. Can he outsmart the brutal regime before he becomes the next victim?My father, Frank Katana, escaped communist Yugoslavia on foot over sixty years ago and found his way to Canada, where he started a shoe...

"[A] testament to a great spirit, a woman who lived in terrifying proximity to one of the greatest writers of all time, and who understood exactly the high price she would have to pay for this privilege." --Jay Parini, author of The Last Station...