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An intimate biography of the philanthropic produce magnate, Henry J. Heinz, venerated for his pioneering of sanitary food preparation and for his fair treatment of both workers and customers.Born October 11, 1844 and died May 14, 1919, Henry J. Heinz founded the H. J. Heinz Company, known for their pickles, ketchup, baked beans, and particularly for their famous slogan, "57 Varieties".

Seit den Tagen der Dot-Com-Blase in den späten 1990er-Jahren hat keine Branche die Welt mehr beeinflusst als das Silicon Valley. Und nur wenige Personen haben das Silicon Valley mehr geprägt als Peter Thiel - milliardenschwerer Unternehmer und Duzfreund von Elon Musk. Er ist Mastermind und Kapitalgeber hinter einer ganzen Reihe von Unternehmen wie Paypal, Facebook oder Palantir. Doch trotz seiner Macht und der Allgegenwärtigkeit seiner Projekte ist keine öffentliche Figur so geheimnisvoll.

Hopping over the Rabbit Hole chronicles the rise, fall, and resurgence of SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci, giving you a primer on how to thrive in an unpredictable business environment. The sheer number of American success stories has created a false impression that becoming an entrepreneur is a can't-miss endeavor—but nothing could be further from the truth. In the real world, an entrepreneur batting .150 goes directly to the Hall of Fame. Things happen. You make a bad hire, a bad strategic decision, or suffer the consequences of an unforeseen market crash.

“A compelling new biography… [The Greatest Capitalist Who Ever Lived] spins the Watsons into near-Shakespearean figures, as if ‘Succession’ were set in the era of ‘Mad Men’.”​ ―The New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice The enduring story of Thomas Watson Jr.—a figure...

A leading industrialist of the 19th and 20th centuries, Andrew Carnegie was one of America's most successful and generous businessmen. The autobiography tells of his rise to power, from humble beginnings in Scotland to controlling the biggest steel empire in the history of the United States. Carnegie lays down the blueprint for success, with an abundance of inspiring life lessons, while also giving unique first-hand impressions of burgeoning 19th century America and some of the most prominent people of the age, including Abraham Lincoln and Mark Twain.

Taylor Made tells the fascinating story of Liz Taylor, the unflappable, unstoppable entrepreneur and organizer of some of the biggest and best parties in the world. Respected, renowned, and with a famed attention to detail, this formidable organizer of luxury events counts many of her celebrity clients as trusted friends.

Embrace your agency, lead change, and fly free—in the business of life and the life of business—with kindness (plus a little math), featuring an original music score exclusive to the audio edition. In kindergarten, James Rhee received a toy red helicopter in gratitude for a simple act of...

The 19th century was an exciting time of initiative and enterprise around the world. If John D. Rockefeller was creating unimagined wealth in the United States that he would put to the service of the nation, a Parsi family with humble roots was doing the same in India. The Tatas is a tribute to a line of visionaries who have a special place in the hearts and minds of ordinary Indians. Written by seasoned journalist Girish Kuber, this is also the only book that tells the complete Tata story spanning almost 200 years.

John Jacob Astor was the best-known and most important American businessman for more than a half-century. His career encompassed the country's formative economic years from the precarious days following the American Revolution to the emergence of an urban-centered manufacturing economy in the late 1840s.

Inside this detailed account of the greatest investing duo who ever lived, you’ll discover everything from their upbringings and family lives to the investing deals that mark their careers. From Warren’s rocky start in life and his rise to financial fame to the key partnerships which formed the duo that shook the world, you’ll learn about their key roles in company wars, the partnerships that let businesses rise to glory, and how their investments shaped the corporate world.

30 Women in Power carries the inimitable voices of Indian women who have been pioneers and led large organizations - in banking, law, the media, advertising, government services, health care, consulting, the fast-moving consumer goods sector and the not-for-profit space. In these narratives - told up close and personal - 30 of India's greatest women achievers speak of the guiding principles that have held them in good stead; the role models who have anchored them; the childhood influences that have shaped their values; and more.

Al Davis was such a polarizing figure that people either admired or despised him. Most cared about what Davis thought on any issue, and he was captivating before an audience. Yet Davis rarely revealed much about himself, his philosophy and decision-making. Everyone knew of Davis and his catchy slogans, especially "Just Win, Baby". But no one knew much about the man. Everyone, it seemed, had a strong opinion about Davis, but precious few had enough information about Davis to proffer an informed description.

With warmth and clarity, Patty Azzarello shares the true story of her extraordinary rise through the male-dominated tech industry. Why Is SHE Still Here? is an insightful, candid, and unexpectedly vulnerable memoir—not just about the promotions and boardroom wins, but also the awkward meetings, serious outfits, sex and violence, and deeply human moments that shaped her leadership journey.

When we look at billionaires like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, or Mark Zuckerberg today, it’s easy to assume they were always destined for greatness. But that’s just not true. The myth of the “overnight success” is exactly that—a myth. Every one of these individuals struggled in the beginning. They faced rejection, made mistakes, worked through setbacks, and doubted themselves more than once. What separated them from the crowd wasn’t that they never failed—it’s that they kept going after they did.

Pelayo Quintero Atauri fue uno de los padres de la Arqueología española y marroquí, un investigador cuyo trabajo se desarrolló en tiempos de anticuarismo a caballo entre los siglos XIX y XX. Fue contemporáneo de los más prestigiosos arqueólogos europeos y americanos como Petrie, Delattre, Bingham, Carter, Mallowan…, y como ellos llevó a cabo su trabajo en unas condiciones que nos pueden parecer impregnadas del romanticismo naïve de finales del ochocientos y principios del novecientos.

Na década de 1980, Vicente Falconi, então professor de Engenharia da UFMG, começou a cruzar o Brasil para apresentar a empresários conceitos inspirados na eficiência das companhias japonesas e que eram praticamente desconhecidos no país.

A cultural history of sneakers, tracing the footprint of one of our most iconic fashions across sports, business, pop culture, and American identity When the athletic shoe graduated from the beaches and croquet courts of the wealthy elite to streetwear ubiquity, its journey through the heart of...

Drawing on two decades at the heart of New Zealand's most successful technology companies–Trade Me, Xero, Vend and Timely–Rowan Simpson unravels the messy reality behind familiar glossy success stories. With raw honesty and sharp analysis, he challenges conventional wisdom by sharing compelling firsthand lessons about focused execution, team building and genuine ecosystem growth.

As America's royal family of finance, the Rockefellers are this country's super capitalists. Or are they? The original John D. hated competition and the free enterprise system. He was ruthless monopolist who bought political influence to protect his economic empire. His descendants have carried his tactics worldwide. Gary Allen, author of the international best seller None Dare Call It Conspiracy, here reveals the shocking true story of the wealthiest, most powerful family in America.

Howard Hughes lived a life that was quintessentially American, and his personal history was so varied, improbable, and extraordinary that he practically resembled a living folk hero. Hughes was barely in his 20s during America's Roaring Twenties, but he had already begun to command the nation's headlines as a multitalented millionaire, and the varied pastimes that his talents and wealth afforded him made him nearly impossible to ignore.