businessmen

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businessmen

Everyday heroes on the move

1996
Profiles young people who were willing to take risks and try something new, relates their accomplishments, and offers ideas on how to start and run a business.

Trump

surviving at the top
1990
An account of the businessman's trials and triumphs.

Henry Ford

2006
A biography of American inventor Henry Ford that chronicles his life and the events leading to his creation of the Model-T.

Business leader profiles for students

2002
This volume provides biographies of prominent individuals who have made significant contributions in business and industry.

How the Cadillac got its fins

and other tales from the annals of business and marketing
1994
Traces the stories behind inventions, their marketing, and the companies that shape our lives.

Sam Walton

made in America : my story
1993
Autobiography of American businessman Sam Walton peppered with his philosophy of life and practical business advice.

Mine's bigger

Tom Perkins and the making of the greatest sailing machine ever built
2007

Ben & Jerry

ice cream manufacturers
2011
Traces the development of Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield's ice cream business, discussing the childhoods of Ben and Jerry, the opening of their first ice cream shop, the company's transition to grocery store sales, and ways that the business gives back to the community.

Who was Steve Jobs?

2012
Examines the life and accomplishments of computer industry pioneer Steve Jobs, a founder of Apple Computer, Inc.

Bill Gates

an unauthorized biography
1999
A biography of the math whiz kid who grew up to co-found Microsoft, the world's leading computer software firm.

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