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The private space industry’s consensus leader, SpaceX, headed by controversial billionaire Elon Musk, was worth an estimated $187 billion in 2023 while taking on more roles—flying cargo, supplies, and astronauts to outer space, and even playing a central role as rocket supplier to NASA’s Artemis moon mission. In SpaceX: Elon Musk and the Final Frontier, science journalist and editor Brad Bergan tells the story of SpaceX. Bergan examines every detail surrounding SpaceX’s efforts to accelerate humankind’s exploration and understanding of outer space.

昭和2（1927）年、松下電器（当時）が初めてアイロンの開発を手がけたときのことである。松下幸之助は若い技術者を呼んで言った。「合理的な設計と量産によって、できるだけ安いアイロンをつくり、その恩恵にだれでもが浴せるようにしたい。

小澤征爾がヨーロッパ横断したラビットスクーター、日本最古の人気国民車「スバル360」、スバリストが愛するレガシィと四輪駆動と水平対向エンジン、国内でも大人気のレヴォーグ、アメリカで高評価のアウトバック…

Che cosa succede se un dipendente si accorge che il capo della sua azienda ruba e decide di non distogliere lo sguardo? Se di fronte alla scelta tra salvare la propria carriera o la propria coscienza, opta per quest'ultima? Nel febbraio 2015 Andrea Franzoso, funzionario dell'internal audit di Ferrovie Nord Milano, scopre che il presidente dell'azienda utilizza denaro pubblico per i propri interessi. Fra le "spese pazze" c'è veramente di tutto: film porno, viaggi, abiti firmati, regali ai politici amici e oltre 180 mila euro di multe accumulate da suo figlio con l'auto aziendale.

Step into the world of P. T. Barnum, the master of showmanship and a pioneering entrepreneur, with his timeless classic The Art of Money Getting. This book is not just a guide; it's a treasure trove of wisdom and practical advice from a man who built an empire from scratch. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or someone looking to improve your financial acumen, Barnum's insights will inspire and empower you to achieve your financial goals.

Autobiografie van de grootste sportschoenenmaker ter wereld Phil Knight richtte in 1964 samen met hardloopcoach Bill Bowerman Blue Ribbon Sports op, in het begin als distributeur voor de Japanse schoenmaker Onitsuka Tiger. Ze begonnen met een startkapitaal van slechts $1200. In 1971 ging het bedrijf verder als Nike Inc. Knight wilde het oorspronkelijk Dimension 6 noemen. Jeff Johnson, Knights eerste werknemer, verzon de naam Nike – uitgesproken als naikie.

Join Nyimpini Mabunda on his journey from his childhood in an apartheid-era homeland to the CEO's office at one of the world's best-known businesses. In a career spanning Procter & Gamble, Nando's, Diageo, Boston Consulting Group, Vodacom and General Electric in South Africa, the UK and Uganda, Mabunda shows why he strives for continuous and active improvement of his business acumen and leadership skills.

In Chief Everything Officer, Kunal Gupta takes you on a raw and unfiltered journey through the world of entrepreneurship. From the age of six to thirty-six, Kunal’s story is a testament to the power of resilience, innovation, and relentless pursuit of vision. Unlike typical business memoirs, this book dives deep into the behind-the-scenes realities of startup life, including the difficult decisions, the pivots, and the unconventional strategies that led to remarkable success.

Le destin d’un homme se forge au travers de ses réalisations, mais aussi de son attitude à l’égard de la vie, de ses valeurs et de son éthique. Jean-Pierre Cuoni, le créateur de la banque internationale EFG, épaulé par un ami de longue date qui traversa bien des batailles avec lui, Lonnie Howell, éleva comme vertus cardinales l’éthique et la loyauté dans un monde de la finance désenchanté et pragmatique.

En este libro el autor comparte una serie de estrategias que le permitieron superar la escasez y alcanzar la prosperidad y el éxito. Las estrategias están acompañadas de sus experiencias y aprendizajes obtenidos, así como anécdotas que las fortalecen y confirman su aplicabilidad en la vida. Leer y aplicar estas estrategias seguramente te será de utilidad para lograr tus propósitos de vida.