businessmen

"Meet two larger-than-life Russians: Boris Berezovsky, a former mathematician who got his start in a car-reselling business, moved into other more lucrative ventures as well as politics, and became known as the Godfather of the Kremlin. And Roman Abramovich, a dashing young entrepreneur who went from trading in plastic children's toys to building a multibillion-dollar empire of oil and aluminum"--Dust jacket.

American Business executive Ben Fielding has no idea what his brilliant old college roommate is facing in China. But when they're reunited in China after twenty years, the men are shocked at what they discover about each other. Thrown together in an hour of encroaching darkness, watched by unseen eyes, both must make choices that will determine not only the destinies of two men, but two families, two nations...and two worlds.

Harriet Peabody, a shopgirl in a millinery, poses as the fiancee of a wealthy young man named Mr. Oliver Addleshaw after Oliver accidentally causes her to lose her job, and the two discover that despite their differences, they are the perfect match.

Examines the life of William Wrigley, Jr., discussing his prowess as a salesman and the strategies he used to grow his chewing gum buinsess, and looking at some of the ways in which he enjoyed his wealth.

Relates the history of Mars, Inc., a candy business started in the 1920s by Frank C. Mars, who was later joined by his son, Forrest, who expanded the operation to other countries and products before finally becoming the sole owner of Mars following the deaths of his parents.

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.

Presents a biography of Mark Zuckerberg, covering his early years, the founding of Facebook, and the ongoing development of Facebook as it became the largest social networking site in the world. Includes a timeline, a glossary, critical thinking questions, and a list of additional resources.

Presents a biography of Bill Gates, covering his childhood, the founding of Microsoft, and Gate's philanthropic works. Includes a timeline, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

Examines the life of Robert Cade, discusses his work in medicine, and looks at how his efforts to find a way to treat football players at the University of Florida for dehydration and heatstroke led to the invention of Gatorade.