This memoir tracks how George became involved in an area of business that grew from one of several million pounds to one of many billions. He observes with some humour how life was, and how it changed in his working years, both inside and outside his office.
The Brighton Road" is a travel book written by Charles G. Harper. Published in 1892, the book delves into the historical and scenic aspects of the road from London to Brighton, a route that has been of significant cultural and transportation importance in England. Charles G. Harper, a British author and illustrator, was known for his travel guides and works that celebrated the beauty and historical richness of various regions in England. In "The Brighton Road," Harper likely provides readers with insights into the landscapes, landmarks, and cultural elements along the road, offering both practical information and an engaging narrative. For those interested in late 19th-century travel literature, English cultural history, and the allure of historic roads, "The Brighton Road" by Charles G. Harper is a valuable resource capturing the spirit of travel during that era.
A completely updated and revised edition of a bestselling book that has helped tens of thousands of people learn how to network effectively, Success Runs in Our Race is more important than ever in this fluctuating economy. With scores of anecdotes taken from interviews with successful African Americans -- from Keith Clinkscales, founder and former CEO of Vanguarde Media, to Oprah Winfrey -- Fraser shows how to network for information, for influence, and for resources. Readers will learn, among other things, how to cultivate valuable listening skills, which conferences blacks are most likely to attend when looking to build their business network, and how to effectively circulate a résumé. More than a guide for personal achievement, this is an information-packed bible of networking that also seeks to inspire a social movement and a rebirth of the "Underground Railroad," in which successful African Americans share the lessons of self-determination and empowerment with those still struggling to scale the ladder of success.
Long overlooked in histories of finance, women played an essential role in areas such as banking and the stock market during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Yet their presence sparked ongoing controversy. Hetty Green’s golden touch brought her millions, but she outraged critics with her rejection of domesticity. Progressives like Victoria Woodhull, meanwhile, saw financial acumen as more important for women than the vote. George Robb’s pioneering study explores the financial methods, accomplishments, and careers of three generations of women. Plumbing sources from stock brokers’ ledgers to media coverage, Robb reveals the many ways women invested their capital while exploring their differing sources of information, approaches to finance, interactions with markets, and levels of expertise. He also rediscovers the forgotten women bankers, brokers, and speculators who blazed new trails--and sparked public outcries over women’s unsuitability for the predatory rough-and-tumble of market capitalism. Entertaining and vivid with details, Ladies of the Ticker sheds light on the trailblazers who transformed Wall Street into a place for women’s work.
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