computer software industry

A biography of Bill Gates, an American business magnate, investor, philanthropist, and author.

Presents a short biography on Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, his early life, education, and entrance into the world of big business.

Offers a brief overview of the history of Microsoft, explaining how the software corporation became a global leader in the computer industry and profiling the people who made it possible.

"A[n] . . . illustrated children's biography of Bill Gates, from his childhood through his days at Microsoft"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs look at the life and career of Bill Gates, a pioneer in personal computer technology and the founder of Microsoft.

A biography of Bill Gates, an American business magnate, investor, philanthropist, and author.

A biography of Bill and Melinda Gates that focuses on their relationship, business, and charitable works.

"Bill Gates is known as the richest man in the world. But do you know what he was like as a child? From selling peanuts to memorizing entire encyclopedias, Bill used his brain. This . . . story of his childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure"--Provided by publisher.

Microsoft's CEO tells the inside story of the company's continuing transformation and offers his vision for the coming wave of intelligent technologies. He examines how people, organizations, and societies can and must transform, how they must 'hit refresh' in their persistent quest for new energy, new ideas, and continued relevance and renewal. Yet he feels strongly that one of our essential qualities -- empathy -- will become ever more valuable.

Profiles the lives and achievements of Bill and Melinda Gates in computers, business, and philanthropy.