Explores the life and career of the software developer and computer entrepreneur, discussing his early efforts in co-founding Microsoft, current successes and problems of the company, and his philanthropy.
A biography of the man who created Microsoft, from his childhood to his battle in court after being accused of having a monopoly in the computer industry.
An introduction to the life, career and accomplishments of Martha Stewart, discussing her childhood, catering career, rise to fame, illegal activities, imprisonment, and eventual comeback.
Contains alphabetically arranged entries that profile one hundred U.S. business leaders, each listing career highlights, important contributions, and key dates, with discussion of the individual's career path, and a short quotation or bit of advice. Includes photographs and titles for further reading.
Presents a short biography of Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg, describing his early childhood in New York, his college years at Harvard University, the obstacles he has faced, and his successes and achievements.
A biography of Bill Gates, focusing on the Seattle business community and the global village that he has helped create through his work as a computer software entrepreneur.
Traces the development of Steve Jobs' career, discussing how he managed to go from college dropout to one of the highest paid CEOs in the United States, how he transformed the computer industry, why his unconventional ways have made him so successful, what his most popular products have been, and other related topics.
A brief biography of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton, whose idea that he would get the best deals he could on merchandise and pass those savings on to the customer led to his becoming the richest man in America.
