businesspeople

Presents brief biographies of the enterprising individuals who started such products and companies as Apple computers, Sears, the Dow Jones Index and The Wall Street Journal, J.C. Penney, Hershey's chocolate, Ebony magazine, and Kinney shoes.

Offers a brief overview of the life and career of Levi Strauss, who made his fortune during the gold rush by selling pants to the gold miners.

A biography of Sarah Breedlove Walker who, though born in poverty, pioneered in hair and beauty care products for black women, and became a great financial success.

This fascinating title tells the story of Steve Jobs, genius pioneer of the digital age, and his role in creating and building Apple, one of the world's most powerful, profitable, and innovative companies. The book is a must-read for all people interested in technology, business, art, or design.

This is the astounding story of Zuckerbergs launch of "thefacebook," as it was originally called in 2004, and with it the revolutionizing of business and the way we communicate, and spread messages, throughout the world. This new way of communicating has inspired great social change.

Contains alphabetically arranged biographical sketches of well-known personalities.

Tells the stories of seven men and women whose innovative thinking led them to success and fortune in broadcasting, including Ted Turner, Rupert Murdoch, Judy McGrath, David Sarnoff, William Paley, Gerald Levin, and Catherine Hughes.

Provides a history of the toy and game industry and profiles seven people who have succeeded in that realm.

A biography of Samuel M. Walton, whose ingenuity and persistence contributed to his becoming one of the wealthiest men in America.

A biography of the World War II veteran who began a baby furniture business which blossomed into a worldwide concern.