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Emphasizes the boyhood of this railroad car designer, including the experience which started his thinking about better places to sleep.

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9780672500671 | Atheneum, June 1, 1963, cover price $3.95 | About this edition: A biography of the American who made railroad travel safe and comfortable with his famous sleeping car and other improvements

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A brief biography of the businessman who carried out his idea of freezing a sperm whale and exhibiting it in order to educate people about whales.

Hardcover:

9780516018621 | Olympic Marketing Corp, September 1, 1981, cover price $1.98 | About this edition: A brief biography of the businessman who carried out his idea of freezing a sperm whale and exhibiting it in order to educate people about whales.

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An informative study of the renowned automobile manufacturer chronicles his life from childhood to his rise to the pinnacle of success and discusses his achievements, personal relationships, impact, and negative aspects of his character

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9780531047545 | Franklin Watts, February 1, 1984, cover price $12.90 | About this edition: A biography of the American inventor and engineer who became a pioneer in the automobile industry and founded the Ford Motor Company.

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By Peter B. Moens (editor)

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9780125033657 | Academic Pr, January 1, 1987, cover price $109.00 | also contains Sam Walton: Business Genius of Wal-Mart

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Details Lee Iacocca's work at Ford Motor Company, his role in saving Chyrsler Corporation from bankruptcy, and his work on the Statue of Liberty restoration project, as well as his personal life and philosophy

Library:

9780875183626 | Dillon Pr, May 1, 1987, cover price $13.95 | About this edition: A biography of the businessman who saved the Chrysler Corporation from bankruptcy.

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Traces the life of the immigrant Jewish peddler who went on to found Levi Strauss & Co., the world's first and largest manufacturer of denim jeans

Hardcover:

9780802767950 | Walker & Co, June 1, 1988, cover price $14.85 | About this edition: Traces the life of the immigrant Jewish peddler who went on to found Levi Strauss & Co.

Library:

9780802767967 | Walker & Co, March 1, 1988, cover price $14.85 | About this edition: Traces the life of the immigrant Jewish peddler who went on to found Levi Strauss & Co.

Examines the life and career of the business tycoon and oilman who dominated one of the largest business empires ever built by a single man and died owning close to one billion dollars

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9780382095924 | Silver Burdett Pr, June 1, 1989, cover price $5.95 | About this edition: Examines the life and career of the business tycoon and oilman who dominated one of the largest business empires ever built by a single man and died owning close to one billion dollars

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Examines the life and career of the business tycoon and oilman who dominated one of the largest business empires ever built by a single man and died owning close to one billion dollars

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9780382095849 | Silver Burdett Pr, August 1, 1989, cover price $19.00 | About this edition: Examines the life and career of the business tycoon and oilman who dominated one of the largest business empires ever built by a single man and died owning close to one billion dollars

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Presents brief biographies of individuals who improved, refined, and perfected various products and processes, from cameras to razors

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9780822506805 | Lerner Pub Group, February 1, 1990, cover price $9.50 | About this edition: Presents brief biographies of individuals who improved, refined, and perfected various products and processes, from cameras to razors

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Traces the life of the immigrant Jewish peddler who went on to found Levi Strauss & Co., the world's first and largest manufacturer of denim jeans.

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9780875183756 | Dillon Pr, May 1, 1990, cover price $22.00 | About this edition: Offering a look at life during the California Gold Rush, this biography tells the story of Levi Strauss, the German immigrant who created the world's largest clothing manufacturer

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

Hardcover:

9781560740254 | Garrett Educational Corp, October 1, 1991, cover price $17.26 | About this edition: A biography of Samuel M.

A biography of John Sculley, who gave up the presidency of Pepsi-Cola to join Apple Computer, thus becoming one of America's most powerful corporate executives

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9781560740230 | Garrett Educational Corp, October 1, 1991, cover price $17.26 | About this edition: A biography of John Sculley, who gave up the presidency of Pepsi-Cola to join Apple Computer, thus becoming one of America's most powerful corporate executives

Describes how entrepreneur Philip Knight developed the successful Nike company.

Hardcover:

9781560740209 | Garrett Educational Corp, October 1, 1991, cover price $17.26 | About this edition: Describes how entrepreneur Philip Knight developed the successful Nike company.

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

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9781560740223 | Garrett Educational Corp, October 1, 1991, cover price $17.26 | About this edition: A biography of the World War II veteran who began a baby furniture business which blossomed into a worldwide concern

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A biography of entrepreneur Ted Turner, who, after a number of diverse achievements, pioneered the world's first twenty-four hour, nonstop news station and changed the history of television

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9781560740247 | Garrett Educational Corp, October 1, 1991, cover price $17.26 | About this edition: A biography of entrepreneur Ted Turner, who, after a number of diverse achievements, pioneered the world's first twenty-four hour, nonstop news station and changed the history of television

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A biography of 'software king' Bill Gates, who saw the computer revolution coming and responded to it

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9781560740162 | Garrett Educational Corp, October 1, 1991, cover price $17.26 | About this edition: A biography of 'software king' Bill Gates, who saw the computer revolution coming and responded to it

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A biography of the man who became president of Chrysler Corporation after thirty-two years with Ford Motor Company

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9781560740179 | Garrett Educational Corp, June 1, 1992, cover price $17.26 | About this edition: A biography of the man who became president of Chrysler Corporation after thirty-two years with Ford Motor Company

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Examines the lives of eight men and one woman, including Sam Walton, L.L. Bean, Walt Disney, and Rose Totino, who built once-small businesses into well-known enterprises

Hardcover:

9781881508045 | Oliver Pr Inc, March 1, 1993, cover price $19.95 | About this edition: Examines the lives of eight men and one woman, including Sam Walton, L.

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Traces the life of Samuel Walton, the businessman who became wealthy by creating Wal-Mart, the most successful chain of retail stores in America (view table of contents)

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9780865920477 | Rourke Pub Group, June 1, 1993, cover price $24.60 | About this edition: Traces the life of Samuel Walton, the businessman who became wealthy by creating Wal-Mart, the most successful chain of retail stores in America

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Examines the life and political activities of the wealthy businessman who decided to serve America by running for president.

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9780865920606 | Rourke Pub Group, June 1, 1993, cover price $24.60 | About this edition: Examines the life and political activities of the wealthy businessman who decided to serve America by running for president.

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Traces the life of the immigrant Jewish peddler who went on to found Levi Strauss & Co., the world's first and largest manufacturer of denim jeans.

Library:

9780865920705 | Rourke Pub Group, June 1, 1993, cover price $24.60 | About this edition: Traces the life of the immigrant Jewish peddler who went on to found Levi Strauss & Co.

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A biography of the multimillionaire media pioneer, creator of the Cable News Network, champion yachtsman, and founder of environmental and humanitarian organizations

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9780866254960 | Rourke Pub Group, September 1, 1993, cover price $28.60 | About this edition: A biography of the multimillionaire media pioneer, creator of the Cable News Network, champion yachtsman, and founder of environmental and humanitarian organizations

Presents the life of the outspoken businessman from Texarkana whose 1992 presidential bid altered the face of American politics

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9781562392369 | Abdo Pub Co, December 1, 1993, cover price $20.95 | About this edition: Presents the life of the outspoken businessman from Texarkana whose 1992 presidential bid altered the face of American politics

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Offers a look at the personal life and professional career of the controversial businessman/politician

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9781883846046 | Morgan Reynolds Pub, February 1, 1994, cover price $17.95 | About this edition: Offers a look at the personal life and professional career of the controversial businessman/politician

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