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New York & Chicago:: McGraw-Shaw Company,, 1928.. Hardcover first edition -. Very good in overall in original dark blue cloth with gilt lettering (some rubbing to the spine, some abraded spots on upper corners of last few pages.). First edition. Illustrated throughout with black and white photographs, Interesting insights into manufacturing in the US on the eve of the Great Depression. 192 pp.

New York:: Doubleday,, (1991.). Hardcover -. Fine in near fine dust jacket.. Hardcover. "Planning for the future in an uncertain world" - the author outlines his "scenario" approach to developing a strategic vision for businesses, drawing on work done for institutions and companies such as Royal Dutch Shell, the White House, EPA and the International Stock Exchange. Notes, index. 258 pp.

New York:: Amacom / American Management Association,, (1991). Hardcover first edition -. Fine in fine dust jacket.. First printing. A book which "offers businesses a plan for managing an increasingly diverse workforce and argues the necessity of changing the roots of corporate culture." Notes, index. xv, 189 pp.

Boston:: Beacon Press,, (2006.). SIGNED hardcover first edition -. Fine in a fine dust jacket (as new.). First printing. SIGNED on the title page. The subtitle really accurately describes this book - as Mitchell traces the dramatic growth of megastores - from big boxes like Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Costco, and Staples to chains like Starbucks, Olive Garden, Blockbuster, and Old Navy - and the simultaneous decline of independent businesses, she also answers many of the arguments made in favor of these stores, and describes no-so-obvious impact of these companies and the big-box mentality on everything from soaring gasoline consumption to rising poverty rates, failing family farms, and declining voting levels. She exposes the role government policy has played in the expansion of mega-retailers and builds a compelling case that communities composed of many small, locally owned businesses are healthier and more prosperous than those dominated by a few large chains. A thoughtful and well-presented book by… Read More

Novato, CA: : New World Library,, (2014). SIGNED first edition -. Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers (a new copy). First printing, a trade paperback original. "Techniques that can benefit all sorts of businesses . . . You'll discover how to: assess your business's unique ecosystem, build your brand and attract, engage, and keep ideal customers, develop new income streams that better leverage your time and resources, promote your products and services with authenticity and ease" and more. SIGNED on the title page. Introduction by Michael Port, illustrations by Kate Prentiss. Resources, index. Square format 235 pp.

Oxford:: Capstone Publishing, Ltd.,, (1999). SIGNED hardcover first edition -. Fine in a fine dustjacket (as new.). First printing. 300 irreverent lessons for tomorrow's business leaders, by the author of "If it ain't broke... Break It.' SIGNED on the front endpaper. References, index. xvi, 271 pp.

Reading, MA.:: Addison-Wesley,, (1984). Hardcover first edition -. Very near fine in a near fine dustjacket (some sunning to spine of dj).. First printing. "How To Make Profitable Investments Without Sacrificing Your Principles." Although published over 30 years ago, the basic principles remain valid. Includes several appendices, notes, bibliography, name and subject indexes. xv, 288 pp.

Stanford, CA:: Stanford University Press,, (2018). Hardcover first edition -. Fine in fine dust jacket (a new copy.). First printing. A book which combines insights from business practices, government policies and individual decision-making. "Talented individuals migrate much more frequently than the general population, and the United States has received exceptional inflows of human capital. This foreign talent has transformed U.S. science and engineering, reshaped the economy, and influenced society at large. . . . [this ranges from] joyous celebrations at the Nobel Prize ceremony to angry airport protests against the Trump administration's travel ban. It explores why talented migration drives the knowledge economy, describes how universities and firms govern skilled admissions, explains the controversies of the H-1B visa used by firms like Google and Apple, and discusses the economic inequalities and superstar firms that global talent flows produce." Extensive notes, index. xiv, 237 pp.

Felton, CA:: Bonny Doon Publishing,, (2008). SIGNED hardcover first edition -. Fine in fine dust jacket (a new copy.). First printing. A book full of tips not just for selling but how to gain confidence, present yourself and use your time more effectively by taking control. INSCRIBED on the front endpaper. Bibliography. 273 pp.

San Francisco:: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, , (2007).. Hardcover first edition -. Fine in fine dust jacket.. First printing. A book designed to bridge the gap between the good advice given in books, at seminars, etc., and the fact that this is often not put into action. ix, 115 pp.

New York:: John Wiley & Sons,, 1920.. Hardcover first edition -. Good overall in tan cloth - corners slightly bumped, a bit of light soiling to the covers, but overall tight and sturdy. . First edition. Issued to assist the taxpayer in the oil and gas industry in preparing their federal tax returns. The three parts discuss the laws and regulations, issues around depreciation and how to estimate underground oil reserves. Includes many fold-out charts. xix, 190 pp.

New York:: Times Business / Random House,, (1999). SIGNED hardcover first edition -. Very near fine in a near fine dustjacket.. First printing. INSCRIBED by the author on the half title page and dated in the year of publication. "From Gates's awkward adolescence to his position as the world's richest man, Rivlin takes a deep look into his character and uses him as a means to reveal the character of those that oppose him, a drama that he likens to that in Moby Dick. . . Rivlin tries not to take sides. Nevertheless, the Captain Ahabs (Ray Noorda, Scott McNealy, Larry Ellison, among others) come off looking less flawed, but certainly not as smart or as calculating or as dangerous as the white whale (Gates)." (Harry C. Edwards) includes a compendium of Microsoft jokes, index. 360 pp.

San Francisco:: Jossey-Bass (Wiley),, (2004.). Hardcover first edition -. Fine in fine dust jacket (a new copy.). First printing. "A Journey Toward Sustaining Your Business, Brand, People, Community, and the Planet " The story of Clif Bar's maverick founder and of the ascent of the company from one selling a home-made energy bar to a 100 million dollars and more in annual sales. Erickson's concern for the people who work for him, for his customers, and for the environment permeate this story. Illustrated with many photographs. 342pp.

New York:: McGraw-Hill,, (2007.). SIGNED hardcover -. Fine in fine dust jacket (a new copy.). 2nd printing. Worthwhile advice from a woman who was a high school dropout, a Buddhist monk for a while, a contractor at Microsoft - and who made millions herself as an entrepreneur - SIGNED on the title page. 268 pp.

New York:: Broadway Books,, 2000,. SIGNED hardcover first edition -. Fine in a fine dustjacket (a new, unread copy.). First printing. An in-depth portrait of Steve Jobs which draws on scores of interviews with colleagues, rivals, and friends to describe how, after a twelve-year exile from Apple (during which time he founded NeXT and the film animation studio, Pixar), he returned to become the CEO and to turn the company around. SIGNED by the author on the half title page and dated in the year of publication. Index. 321 pages.

San Francisco:: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc.,, (2006). Hardcover first edition -. Fine in fine dust jacket (a new copy.). First printing. A book which shows that the benefits which mega-stores like Walmart and huge corporations supposedly deliver to communities are illusory - and often come with huge tax breaks. "Crunch the numbers and you'll find that locally owned businesses turn out to be much more reliable generators of good jobs, economic growth, tax dollars, community wealth, charitable contributions, social stability, and political participation." Foreword by Bill McKibben. Several appendices, notes, index. x, 285 pp plus information on some helpful organizations.

New York:: Perseus Books,, (2002). SIGNED hardcover first edition -. Fine in a fine dust jacket (as new.). First printing. "Transforming cultures and Communities in the age of instant access."A prophetic book, but one which (if anything) underestimated the rate of transformation. SIGNED by the by the author on the title page and dated in the year of publication. Notes, index. xxii, 266 pp.

New York:: Crown,, (2003.). SIGNED hardcover first edition -. Fine in a fine dust jacket (as new.). First printing. A fast-paced and trenchant book about how 'a company without assets acquired a company without a clue' - and the deal of the century became a messy and doomed merger. SIGNED by Swisher on the half title page and dated in the year of publication, Index. xi, 306 pp

New York:: Simon & Schuster,, (2017). SIGNED hardcover first edition -. Fine in a fine dust jacket (as new.). First printing. A look at the people and stories behind "the birth of the Internet and the microprocessor, as well as Apple, Atari, Genentech, Xerox PARC, ROLM, ASK, and the iconic venture capital firms Sequoia Capital and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. In the space of only seven years and thirty-five miles, five major industriespersonal computing, video games, biotechnology, modern venture capital, and advanced semiconductor logicwere born.. . Featured among well-known Silicon Valley innovators like Steve Jobs, Regis McKenna, Larry Ellison, and Don Valentine are Mike Markkula, the underappreciated chairman of Apple who owned one-third of the company; Bob Taylor, who kick-started the Arpanet and masterminded the personal computer; software entrepreneur Sandra Kurtzig, the first woman to take a technology company public; Bob Swanson, the cofounder of Genentech; Al Alcorn, the… Read More

Princeton, NJ:: Bloomberg Press,, 2003.. SIGNED hardcover first edition -. SIGNED by the author and uncommon thus. Very good in a very good dustjacket (a tight copy, but some bleeding from the cloth to the upper edge of the dj and the upper gutter on the rear endpaper.). First printing. A business book with an important difference. Dolan, a 4th generation winemaker and current President of Fetzer Vineyards in California, talks about the importance of 'sustainability' in business: a simple example which he gives is that the price of gasoline is not just what you pay at the pump; it is also the depletion of resources, the increased pollution and all of the other effects of depleting the earth. Interesting both for its account of the changes at Fetzer vineyards and for in California viniculture in general and for its vision of the future of business. Illustrations, index. 207 pp plus list of illustrations. Several pages of praise for the concepts in this book -from such varied authors… Read More