Biography & History

How Google Works
How Google Works

Review:Good read but I expected more. After reading this book I asked myself what did I learn. I couldn't convince myself that my time was really utilized reading this book, but it's an interesting read though especially for people from tech area. Read more

14 Leadership Principles Behind the World's Most Disruptive Company
14 Leadership Principles Behind the World's Most Disruptive Company

Review:Enlightening, provocative, and new. Some Amazon people I spoke with had not yet heard of this book. Takes the 14 Principles off the wall and makes them addressable. Inspiring with a push to action. Read more

Adventures in Beer from the Founder of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Adventures in Beer from the Founder of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

Review:This book is a constant burn relaxing you, then exciting you with the desire to create a new anything. Sam Calagione pours his passion into each and every page. I couldn't put it down as I felt like I was sharing each success and failure along the way. Read more

The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America
The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America

Review:I think this is an essential book that examines recent American history, told through biographical sketches, and pinpoints the ideas, innovations and political decisions that have shaped this country . I have recommended it to many people on social media. Read more

Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.
Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.

Review:Often engaging, sometimes overly broad. You'll learn more about the Rockefeller children than you ever wanted to know. Worthwhile addition to the bookshelf but could've been more focused on the primary subject. Read more

An American Banking Dynasty and the Rise of Modern Finance
An American Banking Dynasty and the Rise of Modern Finance

Review:I have followed finance for years and see the problems. It in total is a disaster waiting to happen. However, this book is so foundational in nature it should be read by all people or pale who seek to be students of money, and read FIRST !!! Read more

The Story of Reddit and a Blueprint for How to Change the World
The Story of Reddit and a Blueprint for How to Change the World

Review:Alexis Ohanian’s, “Without Their Permission,” is a great book that outlines the new rules of entrepreneurship. Ohanian effectively explains that with the invention of the Internet, entrepreneurs now have the freedom to create and run lucrative businesses without going through conventional and often daunting avenues. As long as you are willing to learn some basic programming skills, taking your idea to the World Wide Web is easy and extremely affordable. Ohanian reflects on his positive experi... Read more

Inside the Secret World of Hershey and Mars - The Emperors of Chocolate
Inside the Secret World of Hershey and Mars - The Emperors of Chocolate

Review:The Emperors of Chocolate tells the story of how Milton Hershey and Forrest Mars battled for the stomachs of chocolate consumers all over the world. When i came into this book i was expecting to learn about the exciting minds of Milton Hershey, and Forrest Mars and how they rose to the top of this industry. After reading this book i learned more then i expected about the two multi-million dollar corporations. The author Joel Glenn Brenner does a great job of exploiting the differences between... Read more

The Incredible Inside Story of the Collapse of Lehman Brothers
The Incredible Inside Story of the Collapse of Lehman Brothers

Review:Larry McDonald writes a book about the Lehman collapse that is entertaining and humorous, which is amazing considering he is writing about fairly complicated financial matters. I know many of the people he writes about, and he truly catches their essences well. Patrcik Robinson has done it again. I enjoyed Lone Survivor, but this book is even better. I am glad that I added it to my summer reading list! Read more

Hedge Funds and the Making of a New Elite (Council on Foreign Relations Books (Penguin Press))
Hedge Funds and the Making of a New Elite (Council on Foreign Relations Books (Penguin Press))

Review:Sebastian Mallaby, a former correspondent for The Economist magazine, is clear on where he stands on the issue of hedge funds regulation. He is against it. With the possible exception of a few systemically significant funds, he thinks regulation would bring more harm than good, and that there are more pressing concerns for fixing the global financial system. Not that hedge funds are a sideshow. Mind you, they manage close to two trillion dollars, and their management style and compensation pract... Read more

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