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Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs
by Walter Isaacson
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From the author of the bestselling biographies of Benjamin Franklin and Albert Einstein, this is the exclusive biography of Steve Jobs. Based on more than forty interviews with Jobs conducted over two years — as well as interviews with more... (read more)

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The Pursuit of Happyness
The Pursuit of Happyness
by Chris Gardner
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The astounding yet true rags-to-riches saga of a homeless father who raised and cared for his son on the mean streets of San Francisco and went on to become a crown prince of Wall Street At the age of twenty, Milwaukee native Chris Gardner, just out of... (read more)

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The Wizard of Lies: Bernie Madoff and the Death of Trust
The Wizard of Lies: Bernie Madoff and the Death of Trust
by Diana B. Henriques
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"An impressive, meticulously reported postmortem. . . . The Wizard of Lies is the definitive book on what Madoff did and how he did it." —Bloomberg Businessweek Who is Bernie Madoff, and how did he pull off the biggest Ponzi scheme in history... (read more)

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Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman
Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman
by Yvon Chouinard
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In his long-awaited memoir, Yvon Chouinard-legendary climber, businessman, environmentalist, and founder of Patagonia, Inc.-shares the persistence and courage that have gone into being head of one of the most respected and environmentally responsible... (read more)

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1000 CEOs
1000 CEOs
by DK Publishing
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From moguls to maverick CEOs, learn their secrets, share their success From safe hands to young turks, risk takers to innovators – get the instant profiles of 1,000 of the world’s best CEOs. Definitive biographies deliver all the essential... (read more)

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Call Me Ted
Call Me Ted
by Bill Burke
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Early to bed, early to rise, work like hell and advertise These words of fatherly advice helped shape Ted Turner's remarkable life, but they only begin to explain the colorful, energetic, and unique style that has made Ted into one of the most amazing... (read more)

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I, Steve: Steve Jobs in His Own Words
I, Steve: Steve Jobs in His Own Words
by George Beahm
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Drawn from more than three decades of media coverage—print, electronic, and online—this tribute serves up the best, most thought-provoking insights ever spoken by Steve Jobs: more than 200 quotations that are essential reading for everyone who... (read more)

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Idea Man: A Memoir by the Cofounder of Microsoft
Idea Man: A Memoir by the Cofounder of Microsoft
by Paul Allen
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"The entire conversation took five minutes. When it was over, Bill and I looked at each other. It was one thing to talk about writing a language for a microprocessor and another to get the job done . . . If we'd been older or known better, Bill and I... (read more)

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The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life
The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life
by Alice Schroeder
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Here is THE book recounting the life and times of one of the most respected men in the world, Warren Buffett. The legendary Omaha investor has never written a memoir, but now he has allowed one writer, Alice Schroeder, unprecedented access to explore... (read more)

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Hard Drive: Bill Gates and the Making of the Microsoft Empire
Hard Drive: Bill Gates and the Making of the Microsoft Empire
by James Wallace
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The true story behind the rise of a tyrannical genius, how he transformed an industry, and why everyone is out to get him.In this fascinating exposé, two investigative reporters trace the hugely successful career of Microsoft founder Bill Gates... (read more)

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Bitter Is the New Black: Confessions of a Condescending, Egomaniacal, Self-Centered Smartass, Or, Why You Should Never Carry a Prada Bag to the Unemployment Office
Bitter Is the New Black: Confessions of a Condescending, Egomaniacal, Self-Centered Smartass, Or, Why You Should Never Carry a Prada Bag to the Unemployment Office
by Jen Lancaster
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Jen Lancaster was living the sweet life — until real life kicked her to the curb. She had the perfect man, the perfect job — hell, she had the perfect life — and there was no reason to think it wouldn't last. Or maybe there was, but... (read more)

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Trump: The Art of the Deal
Trump: The Art of the Deal
by Donald Trump
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From the Impresario of NBCs hit show The Apprentice TRUMP ON TRUMP: “I like thinking big. I always have. To me its very simple: if youre going to be thinking anyway, you might as well think big.” And heres how he does it: the art of the deal.... (read more)

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Ponzi's Scheme: The True Story of a Financial Legend
Ponzi's Scheme: The True Story of a Financial Legend
by Mitchell Zuckoff
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It was a time when anything seemed possible-instant wealth, glittering fame, fabulous luxury-and for a run of magical weeks in the spring and summer of 1920, Charles Ponzi made it all come true. Promising to double investors money in three months, the... (read more)

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tough choices
tough choices
by Carly Fiorina
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Behind the headlines — one of the most talked-about business leaders in the world tells her own story. By accepting the CEO job at Hewlett-Packard, an iconic company that had lost its way, Carly Fiorina confirmed her status as the most powerful... (read more)

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Swimming Across: A Memoir
Swimming Across: A Memoir
by Andrew S Grove
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Set in the cruel years of Hungary's Nazi occupation and subsequent communist regime, the bestselling "Swimming Across" is the stunning childhood memoir of one of the leading thinkers of our time, legendary Intel chairman, Andrew S. Grove. Photos... (read more)

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The King of Madison Avenue: David Ogilvy and the Making of Modern Advertising
The King of Madison Avenue: David Ogilvy and the Making of Modern Advertising
by Kenneth Roman
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Famous for his colorful personality and formidable intellect, David Ogilvy left an indelible mark on the advertising world, transforming it from a disreputable business into a dynamic industry full of passionate, creative individuals. This biography is... (read more)

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How to Castrate a Bull: Unexpected Lessons on Risk, Growth, and Success in Business
How to Castrate a Bull: Unexpected Lessons on Risk, Growth, and Success in Business
by Dave Hitz
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Praise for How to Castrate a Bull "Dave Hitz brings a colorful, refractive prism to the views of CEO success. His work is a unique—and delightful—look at how successful CEOs should manage risk, deal with failure, and conceive success." —... (read more)

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The Match King: Ivar Kreuger, the Financial Genius Behind a Century of Wall Street Scandals
The Match King: Ivar Kreuger, the Financial Genius Behind a Century of Wall Street Scandals
by Frank Partnoy
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At the height of the roaring 20s, Swedish émigré Ivar Kreuger made a fortune raising money in America and loaning it to Europe in exchange for matchstick monopolies. His enterprise was a rare success story throughout the Great... (read more)

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The Wolf of Wall Street
The Wolf of Wall Street
by Jordan Belfort
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By day he made thousands of dollars a minute. By night he spent it as fast as he could, on drugs, sex, and international globe-trotting. From the binge that sank a 170-foot motor yacht, crashed a Gulfstream jet, and ran up a $700,000 hotel tab, to the... (read more)

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Many Happy Returns: The Story of Henry Bloch, America's Tax Man
Many Happy Returns: The Story of Henry Bloch, America's Tax Man
by Thomas M Bloch
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"I always wanted to do something different, something more than just a job, something to contribute to society." —Henry W. Bloch, cofounder and Honorary Chairman, H&R Block, Inc. Many Happy Returns In 1955 Henry Bloch and his brother Richard founded... (read more)

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