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Andrew Carnegie Andrew Carnegie Dana Meachen Rau A biography profiling the life of Andrew Carnegie, a man known for his hard work and wealth, yet better known for his donation of money to build libraries, educational, and scientific institutions. I… OL14859900W
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
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
Run your own yard-work business Run your own yard-work business Emma Carlson Berne Learn how to create and manage your own yard-work business. OL17879256W
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
Donald trump Donald trump Sara McIntosh Wooten "A biography of real estate tycoon Donald Trump"--Provided by publisher. OL1917416W
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
Caleb Davis Bradham Caleb Davis Bradham Sheila Griffin Llanas "In this title, unwrap the life of talented Pepsi-Cola inventor Ca leb Davis Bradham! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood in North Carolina. Students … OL20894597W
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
Jay Z Jay Z Joseph Kampff "Describes the life and accomplishments of mogul Jay Z"-- OL22319680W
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
John Sculley John Sculley Harriet Spiesman A biography of John Sculley, who gave up the presidency of Pepsi-Cola to join Apple Computer, thus becoming one of America's most powerful corporate executives. OL4103958W
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
African American Entrepreneurs (Black Stars) African American Entrepreneurs (Black Stars) James Haskins Profiles a variety of African American entrepreneurs, from the early years, through the Civil War and Reconstruction, to modern times. OL7986984W
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