businessmen

A biography of business tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt, covering his personal life, development of a large fleet of steamships and a railroad empire, invention of the modern corporation, and other undertakings that shaped the economic world of the U.S. long after his time.

Chronicles the lives of the two Kellogg brothers who successfully created an empire based on simple, healthy, natural foods. Includes photos, a timeline, a glossary, and an index, and illustrates the development and growth of Kellogg Company products.

Chronicles the life of Jim Brady, providing information on his childhood, his life in New York's worst slums, his rise to the top of wealthy society, and other related topics.

Profiles the life and achievements of Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, discussing how he became such a success and his philanthropic activities.

Text and photos chronicle the life and career of nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century businessman John D. Rockefeller, including the rise and fall of the Standard Oil Company.

A career biography of Jeff Bezos, founder of the Internet bookstore Amazon.com, discussing the phenomenal growth of the company since its inception and its expansion to include other products, and looking at the influence of Amazon on the way the world conducts business.

Cork O'Connor, sheriff of Tamarack County, Minnesota, tries to figure out who is trying to kill him while at the same time investigating the murder of a Chicago businessman who was negotiating an unpopular contract between his firm and the local Indian casino.

Comedy about Coca-Cola's man in West Berlin, who may be fired if he can't keep his American boss's daughter from marrying a Communist.

Martin Dressler rises quickly through the business world of nineteenth century New York City, going from a helper in his dad's cigar store to owner of the Grand Cosmo hotel, which represents the fulfillment of his dreams, but also leads him to financial ruin.