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In this insightful and accessible biography, Warren Buffett: 10 Facts About the Oracle of Omaha, bestselling author Jasmine Dyggan unpacks the life and legacy of one of the most admired business minds of all time. This book doesn’t just explore the billionaire investor’s achievements—it reveals the principles behind them, and the quiet strength of character that set Buffett apart from Wall Street’s chaos.

Barbie and Ruth is the remarkable true story of the world’s most famous toy and the woman who created her. It is a fascinating account of how one visionary woman and her product changed an industry and sparked a lasting debate about women’s roles. At once a business book, a colorful portrait of an extraordinary female entrepreneur, and a breathtaking look at a cultural phenomenon, Barbie and Ruth is a must-listen for anyone who ever owned a Barbie doll.

The term robber baron has largely fallen into disuse in the 21st century but there was a time when it was a popular epithet that described the kind of man who, it was believed, built his fortune by taking things belonging to others. Of all the men labeled as robber barons during the Gilded Age, few were as influential as Henry Clay Frick, who rubbed shoulders with men like J.P. Morgan and Andrew Carnegie while overseeing some of the era’s biggest companies.

From creating Famous Amos Cookies to discovering Simon & Garfunkel, Wally Amos has lived a life of firsts. This "mini" biography reveals his tasty life story...in his own voice. Featuring exclusive audio interviews, you’ll feel like you’re sharing a bag of cookies with the Cookie King, himself. Growing up in the segregated South, "fame" was the last thing on Wally's mind. Fueled by a desire to spread joy with his tasty treats, he had no idea a passion for cookies would explode into a global sensation.

We have selected for you 100 quotes by famous entrepreneurs. A great quote is very similar to a great thinking and a small poem. It can encapsulate a large web of ideas, thoughts, reflections, emotions in a few words. The reader of a great quote is forced to think about what he just heard. He has to think about those words and what they mean. An excellent quote requires the reader to pause to contemplate the real meaning and poesy of a few words.

Never invest in a business you cannot understand is a timeless quote from the world-famous investor Warren Buffett. From an early age, Warren understood that Price is what you pay, value is what you get. In many ways, that is the secret to his success. In this book, you'll learn the strategies he uses - and that you can use yourself in your investing journey

As a kid, Elon became so lost in his daydreams that even his parents were worried he wasn't in the right frame of mind. However, Elon knew that one day his dreams would come true. In January 2021, Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley tweeted, @elonmusk is now the richest person in the world at $190 billion. The CEO of Tesla responded to this with the following tweet: How strange and Well, back to work...