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Andrew Carnegie
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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… |
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Sam Walton
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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. |
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The problem solvers
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Nathan Aaseng |
Discusses how individuals with insight and curiosity were able to form successful companies by finding creative solutions to problems. |
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The unsung heroes
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Nathan Aaseng |
Introduces little-known individuals responsible for advancing well-known business products, including the originators of Coca-Cola, Hoover vacuum cleaners, and Bingo. |
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Run your own yard-work business
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Emma Carlson Berne |
Learn how to create and manage your own yard-work business. |
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Philip Knight--running with Nike
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David R. Collins |
Describes how entrepreneur Philip Knight developed the successful Nike company. |
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Lee Iacocca
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David R. Collins |
A biography of the man who became president of Chrysler Corporation after thirty-two years with Ford Motor Company. |
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Donald trump
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Sara McIntosh Wooten |
"A biography of real estate tycoon Donald Trump"--Provided by publisher. |
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Nick Swinmurn and Tony Hsieh and Zappos
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Erin Staley |
The lives and careers of Nick Swinmurdn and Tony Hsieh. |
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Frozen in time
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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… |
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Jerry Yang
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Jennifer Strand |
24 pages : 21 cm |
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Caleb Davis Bradham
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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 … |
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Who Is Donald Trump?
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Julia Adams |
48 pages : 26 cm |
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Run your own yard sale
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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, … |
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Jay Z
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Joseph Kampff |
"Describes the life and accomplishments of mogul Jay Z"-- |
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Bill Gates, software billionaire
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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. |
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Cornelius Vanderbilt and the railroad industry
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Lewis K. Parker |
A short biography of Cornelius Vanderbilt, the steamship and railroad tycoon, focusing on his success as a business man. |
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John Sculley
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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. |
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Charles P. Lazarus
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Anne Koopman |
A biography of the World War II veteran who began a baby furniture business which blossomed into a worldwide concern. |
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African American Entrepreneurs (Black Stars)
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James Haskins |
Profiles a variety of African American entrepreneurs, from the early years, through the Civil War and Reconstruction, to modern times. |
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