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Dangerous to know Dangerous to know Barbara Taylor Bradford That is why the police are profoundly baffled when Sebastian Locke is found dead at his country estate under mysterious circumstances. Has he been murdered? And if so, who would have wanted to kill t… OL11375130W
The Hogg family and Houston The Hogg family and Houston Kate Sayen Kirkland "Progressive former governor James Stephen Hogg moved his business headquarters to Houston in 1905. For seven decades, his children Will, Ima, and Mike Hogg used their political ties, social position… OL11877013W
Mrs. Astor regrets Mrs. Astor regrets Meryl Gordon The fate of Brooke Astor, the endearing philanthropist with the storied name, has generated worldwide headlines since her grandson Philip sued his father in 2006, alleging mistreatment of Brooke. And… OL12048705W
Philanthrocapitalism Philanthrocapitalism Michael Green,Matthew Bishop Who is going to lead the fight against poverty, build a sustainable future for our economies free from the threat of climate change, and take on the social problems that divide even the richest socie… OL12125160W
The many lives of Andrew Carnegie The many lives of Andrew Carnegie Milton Meltzer A biography of the Scottish immigrant who made a fortune in the steel industry and used much of it for philanthropic causes. OL14941655W
Garland around my neck Garland around my neck Patwant Singh Biography of Puran Singh, 1904-1992, philanthropist from Amritsar, India. OL15209634W
Autobiography Autobiography Andrew Carnegie “This story of the great financier’s childhood in Scotland and his early years and final success in America is a revelation of his geniality, indomitable cheerfulness, canny common sense, and idealis… OL1532804W
The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie and The Gospel of Wealth The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie and The Gospel of Wealth Andrew Carnegie “This story of the great financier’s childhood in Scotland and his early years and final success in America is a revelation of his geniality, indomitable cheerfulness, canny common sense, and idealis… OL1532806W
Peyton Manning Peyton Manning Barry Wilner "A biography of football player Peyton Manning, highlighting his charitable work"--Provided by publisher. OL15507686W
Women and philanthropy Women and philanthropy Sondra C. Shaw-Hardy "Based on extensive interviews and the authors' combined half-century of experience, this book shares new ways to better engage women in giving, as well as insights into developing women leaders in t… OL15588207W
Searching for beauty Searching for beauty Cherie Burns A portrait of the Standard Oil heiress and legendary American trendsetter Millicent Rogers. Nobody knew how to live the high life like Millicent Rogers. Born into luxury, she lived in a whirl of beau… OL16239414W
Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia F. M. Bhatti Biography of Dyal Singh Majithia, 1848-1898, educationist, businessman and founder of the Tribune, English daily newspaper. OL16240975W
Captain Charles, engineer of charity Captain Charles, engineer of charity Stephen Utick The extraordinary life of 'Captain' Charles Gordon O'Neill - colonial engineer, inventor, parliamentarian, philanthropist, and principle co-founder of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia and … OL16973369W
"Die Stammutter aller guten Schulen" "Die Stammutter aller guten Schulen" Jo rn Garber The 18th century was also known as the Pedagogical Century. In 1774, Dessau saw philanthropists founding the first reformed school dedicated to the principles of the Enlightenment. The philanthropist… OL16976584W
Democracy & philanthropy Democracy & philanthropy Eric John Abrahamson Many argued in 1913 that Rockefeller wealth seemed poised to undermine the democratic character of American institutions. Under the shadow of public concern, the trustees of the Rockefeller Foundatio… OL18020525W
Sir John Templeton Sir John Templeton Robert L. Herrmann This biography puts a humble man in the spotlight. Known worldwide, Sir John Templeton is a forward-thinking, incisive, and progressive investor, philanthropist, and author. A man dedicated to promot… OL1856923W
Contemporary art + philanthropy Contemporary art + philanthropy Terry Smith "Why support contemporary art? What role does art play in defining cultural values? How does todays Australia measure up in terms of cultural giving? What international models exist for private supp… OL18784572W
Three cups of deceit Three cups of deceit Jon Krakauer Argues that author and humanitarian Greg Mortenson, noted for his campaign to open schools for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan, has not been truthful about his past, his reasons for opening schools… OL19950171W
Charlie Mike Charlie Mike Joe Klein "This is the true story of two decorated combat veterans linked by tragedy, who come home from the Middle East and find a new way to save their comrades and heal their country. In Charlie Mike, Joe K… OL20010322W
Alfred Beit. Hamburger und Diamantenkönig Alfred Beit. Hamburger und Diamantenkönig Henning Albrecht Alfred Beit (1853-1906) has been called a financial genius. When he went to South Africa in 1875, no one could imagine that the son of converted Hamburg Jews would soon become one of the richest men… OL20929640W
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