Biographies & Memoirs
Explore the stories of remarkable lives in our Biographies & Memoirs section at Thryft. Discover firsthand accounts of influential figures and captivating memoirs that'll inspire and educate. Our collection is carefully curated to ensure you find the perfect narrative to delve into.
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Jack D. Schwager
Market Wizards - Interviews With Top Traders
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Market Wizards is an excellent read for those interested in gaining insight into the trading industry. Through interviews with some of the world's most successful traders, readers can learn about the characteristics that set apart the best traders from the rest. The book provides valuable anecdotes and advice that can be applied to anyone looking to improve their trading skills.
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Ruthann Quindlen
Confessions of a Venture Capitalist
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The woman who took Microsoft public introduces readers to the high-risk, high-stakes game of venture capitalism, showing how enterprising individuals can transform an idea into a profitable business. 60,000 first printing.
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Bill Zanker, Donald J. Trump
Think Big and Kick Ass! in Business and Life
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This book is perfect for those seeking guidance in business and life from one of the most successful entrepreneurs of our time. Trump's unique approach to life and business focuses on thinking big and not being afraid to take risks. Along with personal experiences and stories from other top achievers, readers will also get the chance to take the "Trump IT" test and evaluate their own potential for success. This book is not only informative but also motivational, inspiring readers to kick ass and achieve their dreams.
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Paul Sloane
Think Like An Innovator - 76 Inspiring Business Lessons From The World's Greatest Thinkers And Innovators
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"Think Like An Innovator" provides valuable lessons on creativity and problem-solving from 76 successful innovators across eight categories. Readers can gain insights on how to apply these lessons to their own lives and businesses, making it a recommended read for entrepreneurs and aspiring innovators. The concise biographies, challenges, and innovative solutions of each innovator make for an engaging and enjoyable read.
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Binod Chaudhary
Making It Big : The Inspiring Story of Nepal's First Billionaire
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Mr Chaudhary's story offers lessons on turning dreams into reality, and is a must-read for all upcoming entrepreneurs. The man behind the immensely popular Wai Wai noodles (Wai Wai has sold more than a billion packets in India alone), Binod Chaudhary is one of Asia's most prominent businessmen. President of the Chaudhary Group which deals in banking, insurane, finance and housing, he has invested in hotels and real estate and collaborates among others with India's Taj Group. IN 2013, he became the first Nepali entrepreneur to be listed as a dollar billionaire by Forbes. His passion for growing his business, in the face of stiff challenges, is legendary. This memoir, already a massive bestseller in Nepal, tells Binod Chaudhary's inspiring success story in his own words.
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Allan Cohen, Pramodita Sharma
Entrepreneurs in Every Generation: How Successful Family Businesses Develop Their Next Leaders
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Discover What Makes Family Businesses Beat the Odds and Thrive over GenerationsFamilies are complicated; family businesses even more so. Like other companies, family-run enterprises must develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills. But they must also manage family dynamics that rarely mirror the best practices in the latest Harvard Business Review .Allan Cohen and Pramodita Sharma, scholars with deep professional and personal roots in family businesses, show how enterprising families can transmit the hunger for excellence across generations. Using examples of firms that flourished and those that failed, they describe the practices that characterize entrepreneurial individuals, families, and organizations and offer pragmatic advice that can be tailored to your unique situation.
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Matthew Stewart
The Management Myth - Why The Experts Keep Getting It Wrong
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This book would be a good read for users who are interested in learning about the reality of the management industry and how it can be better understood. The author offers a fresh perspective on popular business authorities and critiques them, while also providing insights into the industry. Users who enjoy critical analysis and want to learn more about the flaws in common business management advice will appreciate this book.
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Robert G. Hagstrom
The Warren Buffett Way : Investment Strategies of the World's Greatest Investor
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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the investment strategies of Warren Buffett, the world's greatest investor. Through in-depth analysis, it provides valuable insights into his methods and the key decisions that have contributed to his remarkable success. The book not only offers practical advice but also presents Buffett's wisdom and philosophy in an engaging and relatable manner. Whether you are an experienced investor or a beginner, this book will inspire you to think differently and potentially improve your own investment approach.
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Roy C. Smith
The Wealth Creators : 5 Success Styles of the Multi-Millionaires
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The Wealth Creators is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn about the success styles of multi-millionaires. Roy C. Smith, with his vast experience in investment banking and entrepreneurship, provides valuable insights into the key factors that contribute to creating wealth. The most unique and distinctive feature of this book is how it dives into the core areas of opportunity and the career turning points of key individuals who have achieved massive success. Readers will appreciate the practical advice and real-life examples that make this book an inspiration and a guide to achieving financial success.
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George Beahm
I, Steve : Steve Jobs in His Own Words
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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 seeks innovative solutions and inspirations applicable to their business, regardless of size.Jobs, who passed away on October 5, 2011 at the age of 56, co-founded Apple in 1976. He stepped down from that role in August 2011, bringing an end to one of the greatest, most transformative business careers in history. Over the years, Jobs gave countless interviews to the media, explaining what he called “the vision thing”—his unmatched ability to envision, and successfully bring to the marketplace, consumer products that people find simply irresistible.Jobs made an indelible mark in multiple industries, and played an enormous role in creating others. Consider how Jobs and Apple shaped the following fields: personal computers (laptop and desktop), apps (for multiple electronic devices), computer animation (Pixar), music (iTunes), telecommunications (iPhone), personal digital devices (iPod), books (iBook), and, most recently, tablets (iPad). Jobs was the greatest business visionary of our era.I, Steve is the perfect gift or reference item for everyone interested in this great American original.
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Jack D. Schwager
Market Wizards - Interviews With Top Traders
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What separates the world's top traders from the vast majority of unsuccessful investors? Jack Schwager sets out to answer tis question in his interviews with superstar money-makers including Bruce Kovner, Richard Dennis, Paul Tudor Jones, Michel Steinhardt, Ed Seykota, Marty Schwartz, Tom Baldwin, and more in "Market Wizards: Interviews with Top Traders," now in paperback and ebook.This classic interview-style investment text from a financial expert is a must-read for traders and professional financiers alike, as well as anyone interested in gaining insight into how the world of finance really works.Filled with anecdotes about market experiences, including the story of a trader who after wiping out several times, turned $30,000 into $80 million and an electrical engineer from MIT whose computerized trading has earned returns of 250,000 percent over sixteen yearsIdentifies the factors that define a successful traderNow availabe as in digital formats.One of the most insightful, bestselling trading books of all time.
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Howard Schultz
Pour Your Heart Into It : How Starbucks Built a Company One Cup at a Time
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Pour Your Heart Into It is a must-read for anyone interested in what it takes to build a successful business from the ground up. Howard Schultz shares his journey of turning his passion for coffee into the biggest coffee chain on the planet while maintaining a commitment to product excellence and employee satisfaction. Readers will not only learn the principles that shaped Starbucks but also gain insight on how to turn their passion into profit.
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Peter Church
Added Value: the Life Stories of Leading South East Asian Business People : The Life Stories of Leading South East Asian Business People
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