A must-have reference and research book, this compilation of profiles and professional paths illuminates the lives of business leaders who made it to the top of the business world either as entrepreneurs or by climbing the corporate ladder. Photos, key date lists, professional advice, and resource lists for further research accompany profiles of successful business personalities such as Michael Dell, Walt Disney, Ruth Handler, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, Wayne Huizenga, Katharine Graham, and many others who have either founded a business, brought a business back to life, or led a company to great success. An excellent first step for patrons starting research papers or looking to pursue business careers.
A must-have reference and research book, this compilation of profiles and professional paths illuminates the lives of business leaders who made it to the top of the business world either as entrepreneurs or by climbing the corporate ladder. Photos, key date lists, professional advice, and resource lists for further research accompany profiles of successful business personalities such as Michael Dell, Walt Disney, Ruth Handler, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, Wayne Huizenga, Katharine Graham, and many others who have either founded a business, brought a business back to life, or led a company to great success. An excellent first step for patrons starting research papers or looking to pursue business careers.
Presents a compilation of profiles and professional paths illuminating the lives of business people who have made it to the top of the business world.
ROCHELLE LOGAN is Associate Director of Support Services,
Douglas Public Library District, Castle Rock, Colorado.
JULIE HALVERSTADT is Catalog/Automated Systems Librarian with the
Douglas Public Library District, Castle Rock, Colorado.
?The variety of personalities chosen, the brevity of the sketch and
the inclusion of suggestions for further reading, make this book
intriguing.?-Catholic Library World
?This is a great book...Almost all of the biographies of those
included or their companies will be names easily recognized by the
readers. The people are all positive examples of businesspersons,
something badly needed in today's world of eroding
confidence.?-Colorado Libraries
?This volume can be used not only as a biographical reference tool
but as inspiration for young entrepreneurs. It should find a home
in high-school and public libraries.?-Booklist
"The variety of personalities chosen, the brevity of the sketch and
the inclusion of suggestions for further reading, make this book
intriguing."-Catholic Library World
"This volume can be used not only as a biographical reference tool
but as inspiration for young entrepreneurs. It should find a home
in high-school and public libraries."-Booklist
"This is a great book...Almost all of the biographies of those
included or their companies will be names easily recognized by the
readers. The people are all positive examples of businesspersons,
something badly needed in today's world of eroding
confidence."-Colorado Libraries
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