businesspeople

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Steve Jobs

2012
Presents, in graphic novel format, the life and accomplishments of Steve Jobs, co-founder of the Apple Computer Company.

Six tycoons

the lives of John Jacob Astor, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, Henry Ford and Joseph P. Kennedy
2008
Shares the life stories of six American men whose names continue to be associated with wealth and power long after their deaths, including Joseph P. Kennedy, John Jacob Astor, Henry Ford, Cornelius Vanderbilt, John D. Rockefeller, and Andrew Carnegie.

Wisdom from the Robber Barons

2000
Contains quotations from the Robber Barons (John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, J.P. Morgan) and other important business Entrepreneurs like Thomas Edison, William Wrigley, Jr., Henry Ford, and George Eastman showing the insights of the pioneers of the industrial age.

Howard Hughes

the secret life : with a new prologue
2004
Presents the biography of millionaire businessman Howard Hughes and discusses both his public and private life, association with Hollywood starlets and involvement in both aviation and in the film industry.

American inventors, entrepreneurs, and business visionaries

2002
Profiles more than 280 men and women who have made history with their innovative ideas, entrepreneurial ventures, and abilities to make the impossible possible.

Larry Page and Sergey Brin

information at your fingertips
2012
Explores the lives and careers of Google creators Larry Page and Sergey Brin from their early lives to present day. Includes over twenty-five photographs, a chronology, a glossary, and sources of more information.

Bill and Melinda Gates

2008
Bill Gates, creator of Microsoft, founder of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that works toward enhancing healthcare and reducing poverty.

Bill Gates, computer legend

2002
Offers a brief introduction to the life and career of computer mogul Bill Gates, providing information on his childhood, his rise to the top of the computer world, his battle with IBM, his charity work, and other related topics.

I, Steve

Steve Jobs in his own words
2011
"A collection of direct quotes from Steve Jobs on topics related to business, technology, Apple, and life"--Provided by publisher.

Babbitt

1996
George Babbitt, a successful middle-aged businessman living in 1920s Ohio, is shocked when his best friend is convicted of murder.

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