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Vision of Beauty Vision of Beauty Kathryn Lasky,Nneka Bennett A biography of Sarah Breedlove Walker who, though born in poverty, pioneered in hair and beauty care products for black women, and became a great financial success. OL121871W
Sam Walton Sam Walton Keith Elliot Greenberg Traces the life of Samuel Walton, the businessman who became wealthy by creating Wal-Mart, the most successful chain of retail stores in America. OL14919480W
Bill Gates Bill Gates Adam Woog A biography of Bill Gates including his childhood, his early work in computers, the founding of Microsoft and the expansion of the company, his private life, and future prospects. OL15073750W
The problem solvers The problem solvers Nathan Aaseng Discusses how individuals with insight and curiosity were able to form successful companies by finding creative solutions to problems. OL15216198W
The unsung heroes The unsung heroes Nathan Aaseng Introduces little-known individuals responsible for advancing well-known business products, including the originators of Coca-Cola, Hoover vacuum cleaners, and Bingo. OL15216229W
Philip Knight--running with Nike Philip Knight--running with Nike David R. Collins Describes how entrepreneur Philip Knight developed the successful Nike company. OL18970761W
Lee Iacocca Lee Iacocca David R. Collins A biography of the man who became president of Chrysler Corporation after thirty-two years with Ford Motor Company. OL19040602W
The story of Nike The story of Nike Scott Hays Describes the origins and growth of the highly successful sporting good company, Nike, founded by Philip "Buck" Knight and internationally recognized for its "Swoosh" logo. OL1994125W
Nick Swinmurn and Tony Hsieh and Zappos Nick Swinmurn and Tony Hsieh and Zappos Erin Staley The lives and careers of Nick Swinmurdn and Tony Hsieh. OL19983545W
Frozen in time Frozen in time Mark Kurlansky This biography--perfect for middle-grade readers--tells the life story of Clarence Birdseye, the man who revolutionized the frozen food industry, and is adapted from Mark Kurlansky's adult work Birds… OL19991622W
Jerry Yang Jerry Yang Jennifer Strand 24 pages : 21 cm OL20492781W
Who Is Donald Trump? Who Is Donald Trump? Julia Adams 48 pages : 26 cm OL21615184W
Run your own yard sale Run your own yard sale Emma Carlson Berne "Shopping at yard sales is one of America's favorite weekend pastimes. Budding entrepreneurs with a willingness to work hard can capitalize on this trend and make some money. Real economic concepts, … OL21732803W
The Kellogg family The Kellogg family Joanne Mattern Describes the early lives of Dr. John Kellogg and his brother W.K., the men behind the Kellogg cereals, explains how they split up because of different views on health and on business, and discusses … OL22311770W
Jay Z Jay Z Joseph Kampff "Describes the life and accomplishments of mogul Jay Z"-- OL22319680W
H. Ross Perot H. Ross Perot Bob Italia Presents the life of the outspoken businessman from Texarkana whose 1992 presidential bid altered the face of American politics. OL2390504W
Bill Gates, software billionaire Bill Gates, software billionaire Michael Forman A biography of the founder of Microsoft, tracing his success in making the company one of the leaders in the computer software industry. OL2638746W
Cornelius Vanderbilt and the railroad industry Cornelius Vanderbilt and the railroad industry Lewis K. Parker A short biography of Cornelius Vanderbilt, the steamship and railroad tycoon, focusing on his success as a business man. OL3452829W
Charles P. Lazarus Charles P. Lazarus Anne Koopman A biography of the World War II veteran who began a baby furniture business which blossomed into a worldwide concern. OL4108225W
Bill Gates Bill Gates Connolly, Sean A biography of the math whiz kid who grew up to co-found Microsoft, the world's leading computer software firm. OL443519W
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