Biography & History

"Give And Take" -- the first insider's guide to corporate philanthropy -- will help all foundation staffs in their efforts to give wisely and well. A candid look at the factors that make for a successful giving program, "Give And Take" also offers invaluable advice to fund-raisers, who will welcome ... More

The need to reduce CO2 emissions and promote efficient energy use has increasingly grown into a sensitive and pressing issue that demands immediate attention. Invariably, the automotive industry finds itself at the center of this challenge. Yozo Hasegawa transports us to the front lines of the auto ... More

Written in a clear and straightforward manner, "Rethinking the Fifth Discipline" makes significant and fundamental improvements to the core discipline of systemic thinking. It establishes crucial developments in the context of the learning organization, including creativity and organizational transf... More

"Fujio Mitarai is one of the ablest, most clear-sighted corporate chieftains in the global economy today. Whether cutting unprofitable businesses, pursuing precedent-breaking partnerships or pushing path-breaking manufacturing innovations, Mitarai has immensely improved Canon's financial condition. ... More

"Absolut, " by Swedish writer, TV host, and political commentator Hamilton, is the story of the now widely popular alcoholic beverage--housed in what became the liquor industry's most well known bottle--and how it came to conquer the States. This is a captivating tale of a bold business proposition ... More

From FORD TOUGH The accident is serious. There are injuries, maybe deaths. The site is unstable. We are in contact with authorities. Bill Ford Jr. drove to World Headquarters and was met in his 12th floor office by Vella and by Neil Golightly, who was in his first weeks as director of the chairman's... More

"Zero Space" defines a business model in which an organization achieves success without owning assets or needing management. Through eight new organizational principles the authors illustrate how "zero-mindedness" is essential for the new economy.Zero Space defines a business model in which an organ... More

This book presents the case for reputation as a strategic tool for organizations in the 21st century. As well as a review of current thinking on how reputation is managed, the text contains a unique approach to reputation measurement and management, the Reputation Chain. The authors' approach has be... More

Corporate governance can raise many difficult leadership, strategy and policy questions within an organization. This is an essential reference, focusing on both the policy and strategic challenges, for senior managers working with boards or dealing with governance issues.... More

Praise for America's Corner Store "Who would have thought the story of a drugstore chain could encompass so much vital and fascinating American history? With superb storytelling skills, John Bacon gives us a vivid and insightful chronicle of matters both large and small, from the birth of the milks... More

Philip E. Orbanes reveals how--by adhering to the principles of its founder--Parker Brothers rose to prominence, overcame obstacles, and forged lasting success.... More

"Reading at times like a Clancy novel and at others like a Greek tragedy, Burrowss Backfire presents a detailed picture of how a leader can rob a company of its soul and cause it to stray from the principles that had made it enduringly great. Read it and weep."aJerry I. PorrasLane Professor of Organ... More

The story of how a simple idea became a multi-million dollar corporation.... More

Hello Kitty is Japan's brilliant answer to Disney's Mickey Mouse phenomenon in the U.S. This book explains how Sanrio, the company behind Hello Kitty, turned a cute cartoon cat into a multi-billion dollar global commodity. Hello Kitty merchandise helped Sanrio generate nearly $1 billion in revenue i... More

A who's who of business, this book profiles 31 inventors, financiers, organizers, motivators, and gurus, giving readers a vivid, informative look at the history of management as seen through the lives of its influential figures.Here is a who's who of business, thirty-one profiles of inventors, finan... More

The Mutual Gains Enterprise is an urgent and compelling call for workplace reform, showing how American business can indeed attain world-class, sustainable competitive advantage - in addition to securing more rewarding employment for workers. Authors Thomas A. Kochan and Paul Osterman, both leading ... More

This is a history of one of the world's most famous financial institutions from its foundation as a private partnership in 1690 to the present. A pioneer in international trade finance and branch banking, the story of Barclays Bank is a microcosm of the successes and failures of corporate strategies... More

Analyzes the weaknesses and strengths of American high technology to discuss the inability of American industries to connect research and development with production... More

Patents for inventions. The human side - from Brunelleschi to Lincoln, Raleigh to Watt, Mark Twain to Einstein. The legal side - from Venice, Germany, France and the Netherlands to commodity monopolies in England; the U.S. Supreme Court's reign of error.... More