Business and industry Books

Dirty Secrets of the World's Worst Employee is the story of the author's journey back to herself. Jenn Sadai tells us that she already knew she wanted to be a writer when she was a young girl but, as so often happens, distractions and self-doubt kept her...

Have you ever thought that there is just something completely wrong with how we run our companies? Like perhaps there is something right at the heart of how we build organisations, that just doesn't quite work? Human systems are strange things. Fluid,...

All billionaires who have problems with authority must pretend to be broke in order to help protect themselves.

Millions of American movie fans first heard of the rascal street character "Boogie" in Barry Levinson's classic coming-of-age film, "Diner."But millions of American shoppers might have known about him from the stunning Merry-Go-Round clothing chain...

One of the first lessons author Carol Farrand learned was that opportunity lurks where you least expect it. When she took her daughter to a local resort to apply for a seasonal position, she had no idea how her own life would change on that fateful day...

You've spent an entire career working hard, and now it's time to retire. But what exactly does that mean? Author Michael Bivona was unsure about what to do with his life when retiring, but he didn't let that stop him from finding ways to enjoy it. In...

Learn life lessons from the experts-twenty-five business leaders who made their marks but did so with a bit of a twist.In this series of profiles, author Stephen K. Troy takes a detailed look at people who walked down nontraditional paths to...

This book is a collection of remembrances from over 95 contributors, and writings about leadership of one of the foremost cooperative leaders of the 20th Century. As a national collegiate boxing champion, educator, county agricultural extension agent,...

Il commendatore Vito Favara Verderame è stato uno dei più importanti promotori dell'industria navale italiana. Questo breve saggio biografico, scritto da A. Distefano Ruvolo, raccoglie la sua vita e le sue imprese e testimonia la grandezza delle figure...

Thomas Holloway was a successful businessman and philanthropist whose legacy includes the establishment of the famous Holloway Sanatorium and the promotion of higher education for women. This memoir, written by one of his executors, offers a fascinating...

This biography chronicles the life of Josiah Mason, a famous English industrialist and philanthropist known for his contributions to education and social welfare. From his humble beginnings as an apprentice in a metalworking shop to his successful career...

Coal Oil Johnny is an iconic figure in the history of the oil industry, and this book tells his story in his own words. John Washington Steele provides a fascinating insight into the early days of the oil boom and his own role in it. From his days as a...

The Memoirs of Charles H. Cramp is a fascinating look at the life of one of America's most successful shipbuilders and industrialists. Cramp played a major role in the growth of the American shipping industry in the late 19th century and his memoirs...

This biographical account of John Taylor, a Scottish merchant who immigrated to the United States in the late eighteenth century, offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early American commerce. Drawing on family records and personal...

Ce livre est une biographie de l'éminent financier français, M. Gabriel Delessert. Il examine son impact sur les secteurs financier et commercial de la France du XIXème siècle, ainsi que son influence sur l'économie française de manière plus large.This...

The memoir of Arthur Edward Stilwell, a railway financier and visionary who dreamed of a global network of railways connecting all nations except Germany.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge...

This memoir is a riveting story of a self-made man, Robert Dollar, who emigrated from Scotland to America and became a successful businessman in the shipping industry. The book highlights Dollar's perseverance, hard work, and business acumen that led to...

An oral history of one of the most respected and influential economists of the 20th century, Emmett J. Rice. Covers his education, professional career, and experiences working with the Federal Reserve Board.This work has been selected by scholars as...

This oral history transcript provides a detailed account of the career of Frank A. Johnson, a longtime employee of the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District in California. Johnson worked his way up from mechanic to maintenance manager over the course of...

This book provides a detailed history of the Lloyds of Birmingham, one of the most influential families in British banking. From the founding of Lloyds Bank to the family's philanthropic efforts and political engagement, this book offers a fascinating...

This book features profiles of notable individuals who have made significant contributions to the economic and professional landscape of the Maritime Provinces in Canada. From entrepreneurs to educators, readers will gain insight into the lives and...

This biography covers the life and accomplishments of John Fairfield Dryden, who founded and led The Prudential Insurance Company of America and served as a US senator. Dryden was a pioneer of industrial insurance in America, and his legacy continues to...

This oral history transcript documents the life of Carl L. Randolph, who worked at the U.S. Borax & Chemical Corporation from 1941 to 1969. It provides a valuable first-person account of working conditions and corporate culture during that time period...

This biography of JN Tata, one of India's most prominent industrialists and philanthropists, offers a detailed account of his life and legacy. With a focus on his contributions to the field of education and his advocacy for Indian self-rule, this book...

This fascinating collection of portraits provides a vivid snapshot of the leading figures in Michigan's business community during the late 19th century. The Michigan Art Company's expertly executed paintings and biographical sketches offer a unique...

'Do you wish at times that you could have a more fulfilled, aligned life at a higher level of satisfaction? Are you, like Humpty, 'sitting on the wall', mostly content with your life and career, but not wanting to push the boundaries of your comfort zone...

The Peace Angel is a deeply moving memoir which chronicles the journey that entrepreneur, peace advocate and author Nola Hennessy has taken as she rose from a childhood of severe constraints to lead her global consultancy Serenidad Consulting®...

You will find information to help you take your small business public. You will find examples of business plans and proposals that will help you in your endeavor to economically empower yourselves and your communities. You will gain economic...

Gary is a plain talking guy who is as comfortable chatting in the local pub as he is in the boardroom. His life story is a tale of hard work, dogged perseverance and achievement, from zero to extraordinary business success, an MBE for Services to...

When Wilbur and Orville Wright executed the first successful manned flight on December 17th, 1903, they stunned the world. Man could fly! A perfect combination of savvy management guidance and historical adventure story, The Wright Way shows readers...

For the first time, the story of America Online is told from the perspective of an employee in the trenches. Learn what it was really like to be at this company that was at the epicenter of the Internet revolution.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Inventors At Work is a book written by George Iles that explores the lives and work of some of the most influential inventors in history. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a particular inventor and their discoveries. The book...

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...

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...