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Biography: business & industry

Paperback. Despite the crush of media attention on Madoff's scam, little is known about Madoff himself. What could lead a seemingly good man to ruin the lives of everyone who ever cared about him? What caused Bernie Madoff to commit an unspeakable act of betrayal, bankrupting his family and thousands of investors who depended upon him for their livelihoods? Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGB; KFFM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 135 x 21. Weight in Grams: 258.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780061870774
ISBN
9780061870774
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 16.87

Paperback. Shows two worlds - the lucrative realm of the perfume makers, and the equally rivalrous domain of smell science. At the core of our sense of smell lies an enigma: why do things smell the way they do? How is smell written into the molecules? This book is the story of the quest to solve this puzzle. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: BGBA; JMM; KNSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 127 x 16. Weight in Grams: 184.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571215386
ISBN
9780571215386
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 12.99

Hardcover. Ben S. Bernanke's rise to chair of the Fed, the massive financial crisis, and the Fed's bold and effective response. Num Pages: 624 pages, 16 pages of photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; BGBA; JPH; KCA; KCX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 242 x 54. Weight in Grams: 1082.
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393247213
ISBN
9780393247213
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 31.26

Paperback. Capturing his unparalleled brilliance, as well as his many demons, this biography focuses on the successes, setbacks, and contradictions that make up the extraordinary life and legacy of Steve Jobs. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: BGB; KCS; KNTX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 220 x 18. Weight in Grams: 330.
Publisher
Virgin Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753557020
ISBN
9780753557020
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.77

Paperback. Zola called Selfridges a 'great cathedral of shopping', and its high priest was Harry Gordon Selfridge, father of modern retailing, philanderer, gamble dandy and the greatest showman the consumer world has ever known. The charismatic Selfridge had created nothing less than a lavish 'theatre of retail'. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; BGB; KNSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 22. Weight in Grams: 292.
Publisher
Profile Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
TV tie-in
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781250587
ISBN
9781781250587
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 11.68

Paperback. In September 2012, a YOUGOV poll conducted in Britain found that the person British workers would most like as their manager was Sir Richard Branson. In this book, he shares and distils his secrets of leadership and success. It is your guide to being your own CEO (Chief Enabling Officer) and becoming a true leader - not just a boss. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BGBA; KJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 126 x 198 x 29. Weight in Grams: 278.
Publisher
Virgin Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753519899
ISBN
9780753519899
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 15.70

Hardcover. A biography of Sebastian Walker (1942-91), who founded the internationally acclaimed publishing house Walker Books. Num Pages: 186 pages, Illustrations, ports., facsims. BIC Classification: BGB; KNTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 161 x 20. Weight in Grams: 568.
Publisher
Walker Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
186
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780744544237
ISBN
9780744544237
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.95

Hardback. Num Pages: 344 pages, 6 halftones. BIC Classification: BGB; HBJD1; KC; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691163482
ISBN
9780691163482
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.49

paperback. From Crimea to World War II, wars repeatedly threatened the stability of Rothschilds' worldwide empire. Despite these many global upheavals, theirs remained the biggest bank in the world up until the First World War, their interests extending far beyond the realm of finance. This book tells the history of the legendary Rothschild banking dynasty. Num Pages: 576 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; BGB; KFFK; WQY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 154 x 31. Weight in Grams: 564.
Publisher
Penguin Books
Number of pages
576
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
Rev Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140286625
ISBN
9780140286625
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 20.51

Hardback. This book aims to show that Adam Smith (1723-90), the author of The Wealth of Nations, was not the promoter of ruthless laissez-faire capitalism that is still frequently depicted. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: BGB; KCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 162 x 237 x 21. Weight in Grams: 442.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
192
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748623525
ISBN
9780748623525
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.22

Paperback. Barbie is the diminutive yet arrestingly voluptuous doll unveiled at the 1959 Toy Fair. Ruth Handler is Barbie's creator: the tenth child of Polish-Jewish immigrants; a passionately competitive and creative business pioneer. This title presents the story of two women, and how together they indelibly changed American business and culture. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGB; KND; WCW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 193 x 135 x 20. Weight in Grams: 224.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780061341328
ISBN
9780061341328
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.36

Paperback. From a Hackney council estate to the House of Lords, this is the extraordinary story of one of our greatest entrepreneurs. Num Pages: 640 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), ports. (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: BGBA; KJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 132 x 56. Weight in Grams: 502.
Edition
Main Market
Publisher
Pan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780330520478
ISBN
9780330520478
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.35

Paperback. Num Pages: 800 pages, 1x8 and 1x16 page mono plates. BIC Classification: BGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781408830956
ISBN
9781408830956
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.34

Paperback. Classic rags-to-riches story by entrepreneur and Dragons' Den star Theo Paphitis Num Pages: 288 pages, 30. BIC Classification: BGBA; KJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 16. Weight in Grams: 296.
Publisher
Orion
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752894225
ISBN
9780752894225
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 11.85

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGBA; KJZ; KNDF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 170 x 11. Weight in Grams: 304.
Publisher
A Cappella Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781556525629
ISBN
9781556525629
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.05

Paperback. Veuve Clicquot champagne epitomizes glamor and style, with tribute paid everywhere from Lord Byron to Casablanca. But who was this young widow - the 'Veuve' - Clicquot, whose champagne sparkled at the courts of France, Britain, and Russia, and how did she rise to celebrity and fortune? This book talks about widow Clicquot. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: BGB; WBXD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 136 x 9. Weight in Grams: 232.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780061288586
ISBN
9780061288586
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.27

Paperback. Love him or hate him, Bill Gates has single-handedly shaped the technological future of the twenty-first century. Created through the independent research of bestselling author Janet Lowe, Bill Gates Speaks documents the life and ambitions of one of the world's most unique business and cultural leaders. Num Pages: 272 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGBA; KJH; U. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 126 x 18. Weight in Grams: 318. Clean copy
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons New York
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
KEX0200691
ISBN
9780471401698
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. An illuminating account of Ma Huateng and Tencent - one of China's leading entrepreneurs whose company Tencent is China's number one brand. Series: China's Leading Entrepreneurs and Enterprises. Num Pages: 256 pages, 10 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGB; KJH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138. .
Publisher
LID Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781911498285
ISBN
9781911498285
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.70

Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: BGB; KNDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 134 x 24. Weight in Grams: 360.
Publisher
Random House USA Inc United States
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780307886064
ISBN
9780307886064
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.57

Paperback. Uncovers the iconoclastic genius and subtle charm behind Charlie Munger's curmudgeonly facade. This book presents an account of the family, personal, and business life of the idiosyncratically complex figure. Num Pages: 294 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGB; KFFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 488.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
294
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471446910
ISBN
9780471446910
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 23.38

Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; BGB; KJE; KJZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 135 x 17. Weight in Grams: 294.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2018
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780062413413
ISBN
9780062413413
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 11.37

Paperback. Num Pages: 302 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGBA; KJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 234 x 22. Weight in Grams: 368.
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Number of pages
302
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780312650681
ISBN
9780312650681
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 19.10

Hardback. The autobiography of a towering figure of the legal world - and an incredible story of building up a business from humble beginnings Num Pages: 320 pages, 32. BIC Classification: BGBA; LAT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 138 x 30. Weight in Grams: 483.
Publisher
Icon Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848317970
ISBN
9781848317970
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 15.80

Paperback. "Buffett has generously endowed us all with a sensible and intelligent roadmap for investing. " -- Robert G Hagstrom "Warren Buffett -- The Oracle of Everything. He has been right about the stock market, rotten accounting, CEO greed, and corporate governance. The rest of us are just catching on. Num Pages: 120 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGB; KFFM; WHC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 211 x 150 x 13. Weight in Grams: 236.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
120
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470821534
ISBN
9780470821534
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.26

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