businessmen

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Play-doh pioneer

Joseph McVicker
2016
A biography of the inventor of Play-Doh, Joseph McVicker. Includes the story of McVicker's childhood and how Play-Doh evolved from a wallpaper cleaner into the famous toy it is today.

The tall Mexican

the life of Hank Aguirre, all-star pitcher, businessman, humanitarian
2000
A biography of the All-Star major-league pitcher whose commitment to his Hispanic heritage led him to found Mexican Industries to help provide economic opportunities to the inner-city Detroit community.

Jerry Yang and David Filo

chief yahoos of Yahoo!
2001
Tells the story of the development of Yahoo! and the two college men who created the Internet search engine.

Frozen in time

Clarence Birdseye's outrageous idea about frozen food
Presents a biography of Clarence Birdseye who invented frozen food. Describes his childhood, his development of the flash-freeze process, and his legacy today. Includes photographs.

Bill Gates

2014
"Simple text and photographs present the life of Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft"--Provided by publisher.

The making of Donald Trump

2016
Provides an in-depth biography of 2016 presidential hopeful Donald Trump, from his childhood in Queens, New York to his more than 500 real estate and business ventures.

Steve Jobs

Presents briefly in graphic novel form the life of Steve Jobs, showcasing how he took his Apple computer from idea to reality and helped invent technology devices like the iPhone and iPad.

The Duck Commander family

how faith, family, and ducks created a dynasty
2014
Offers an inside look at the Robertson family, stars of "Duck Dynasty" on A&E.

Milton Hershey and the chocolate industry

Examines the life, legacy, and entrepreneurial spirit of Milton Hershey, who, from a humble start as a small-time confectioner in rural Pennsylvania, rose to achieve vast success and lasting influence as a chocolatier and philanthropist.

A hologram for the king

a novel
2013
"In a rising Saudi Arabian city, far from weary, recession-scarred America, a struggling businessman pursues a last-ditch attempt to stave off foreclosure, pay his daughter's college tuition, and finally do something great"--Publisher.

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