Download or read book The Everything Store written by Brad Stone and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authoritative account of the rise of Amazon and its intensely driven founder, Jeff Bezos, praised by the Seattle Times as "the definitive account of how a tech icon came to life." Amazon.com started off delivering books through the mail. But its visionary founder, Jeff Bezos, wasn't content with being a bookseller. He wanted Amazon to become the everything store, offering limitless selection and seductive convenience at disruptively low prices. To do so, he developed a corporate culture of relentless ambition and secrecy that's never been cracked. Until now. Brad Stone enjoyed unprecedented access to current and former Amazon employees and Bezos family members, giving readers the first in-depth, fly-on-the-wall account of life at Amazon. Compared to tech's other elite innovators -- Jobs, Gates, Zuckerberg -- Bezos is a private man. But he stands out for his restless pursuit of new markets, leading Amazon into risky new ventures like the Kindle and cloud computing, and transforming retail in the same way Henry Ford revolutionized manufacturing. The Everything Store is the revealing, definitive biography of the company that placed one of the first and largest bets on the Internet and forever changed the way we shop and read.
Download or read book Amazon Unbound written by Brad Stone and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-05-10 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Portrait of the growth of tech company Amazon and the evolution of its billionaire founder, Jeff Bezos.
Download or read book Jeff Bezos written by Tom Robinson and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlights the life and accomplishments of the man who created the online shopping site "Amazon.com," and describes the success of the store.
Download or read book One Click written by Richard L. Brandt and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-10-27 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amazon's business model is deceptively simple: Make online shopping so easy and convenient that customers won't think twice. It can almost be summed up by the button on every page: "Buy now with one click." Why has Amazon been so successful? Much of it has to do with Jeff Bezos, the CEO and founder, whose unique combination of character traits and business strategy have driven Amazon to the top of the online retail world. Richard Brandt charts Bezos's rise from computer nerd to world- changing entrepreneur. His success can be credited to his forward-looking insights and ruthless business sense. Brandt explains: Why Bezos decided to allow negative product reviews, correctly guessing that the earned trust would outweigh possible lost sales. Why Amazon zealously guards some patents yet freely shares others. Why Bezos called becoming profitable the "dumbest" thing they could do in 1997. How Amazon.com became one of the only dotcoms to survive the bust of the early 2000s. Where the company is headed next. Through interviews with Amazon employees, competitors, and observers, Brandt has deciphered how Bezos makes decisions. The story of Amazon's ongoing evolution is a case study in how to reinvent an entire industry, and one that anyone in business today ignores at their peril.
Download or read book The Space Barons written by Christian Davenport and published by PublicAffairs. This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The historic quest to rekindle the human exploration and colonization of space led by two rivals and their vast fortunes, egos, and visions of space as the next entrepreneurial frontier The Space Barons is the story of a group of billionaire entrepreneurs who are pouring their fortunes into the epic resurrection of the American space program. Nearly a half-century after Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, these Space Barons-most notably Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, along with Richard Branson and Paul Allen-are using Silicon Valley-style innovation to dramatically lower the cost of space travel, and send humans even further than NASA has gone. These entrepreneurs have founded some of the biggest brands in the world-Amazon, Microsoft, Virgin, Tesla, PayPal-and upended industry after industry. Now they are pursuing the biggest disruption of all: space. Based on years of reporting and exclusive interviews with all four billionaires, this authoritative account is a dramatic tale of risk and high adventure, the birth of a new Space Age, fueled by some of the world's richest men as they struggle to end governments' monopoly on the cosmos. The Space Barons is also a story of rivalry-hard-charging startups warring with established contractors, and the personal clashes of the leaders of this new space movement, particularly Musk and Bezos, as they aim for the moon and Mars and beyond.
Download or read book Jeff Bezos Founder of Amazon com written by Jamie Weil and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn who Jeff Bezos is, how he started Amazon, and even how he came up with company's name. Primary sources with accompanying questions, multiple prompts, timeline, index, and glossary also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Jeff Bezos written by Elliot Reynolds and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ranked as one of the richest men in the world, Jeff Bezos is undoubtedly an expert in business and extraordinary entrepreneur. Now, this biography is here to unveil how Bezos' life and philosophy helped him build one of the web's largest stores. From the early days of Amazon to its journey to becoming a massive business empire, Jeff Bezos: Biography of a Billionaire Business Titan delves into Jeff Bezos' life, achievements, and legacy. Including his family, upbringing, and the daily things that keep him motivated, you'll discover the secrets of this incredible entrepreneur's life - and the empire he founded. Not only that, but this book also contains a detailed wealth of advice from Bezos himself about startup building, running a business, and turning your dreams into realities. This biography is a must-read for anyone interested in Bezos, business, and the world of Amazon. Buy now to discover how Amazon became the company it is today, and the life of the man behind it all.
Download or read book The Great Mental Models Volume 1 written by Shane Parrish and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2024-10-15 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the essential thinking tools you’ve been missing with The Great Mental Models series by Shane Parrish, New York Times bestselling author and the mind behind the acclaimed Farnam Street blog and “The Knowledge Project” podcast. This first book in the series is your guide to learning the crucial thinking tools nobody ever taught you. Time and time again, great thinkers such as Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett have credited their success to mental models–representations of how something works that can scale onto other fields. Mastering a small number of mental models enables you to rapidly grasp new information, identify patterns others miss, and avoid the common mistakes that hold people back. The Great Mental Models: Volume 1, General Thinking Concepts shows you how making a few tiny changes in the way you think can deliver big results. Drawing on examples from history, business, art, and science, this book details nine of the most versatile, all-purpose mental models you can use right away to improve your decision making and productivity. This book will teach you how to: Avoid blind spots when looking at problems. Find non-obvious solutions. Anticipate and achieve desired outcomes. Play to your strengths, avoid your weaknesses, … and more. The Great Mental Models series demystifies once elusive concepts and illuminates rich knowledge that traditional education overlooks. This series is the most comprehensive and accessible guide on using mental models to better understand our world, solve problems, and gain an advantage.
Download or read book Traps written by MacKenzie Bezos and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2013-03-12 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reclusive movie star Jessica Lessing is finally coming out of hiding—to confront her father, a con man who has been selling her out to the paparazzi for years. On her four-day road trip to Las Vegas, she encounters three unexpected allies—Vivian, a teenager with newborn twins; Lynn, a dog shelter owner living in isolation on a ranch in rural Nevada; and Dana, a fearless ex-military bodyguard wrestling with secrets of her own. As their fates collide, each woman will find a chance at redemption that she never would have thought possible. MacKenzie Bezos’s taut prose, tough characters, and nuanced insights give this novel a complexity that few thrillers can match. This ebook edition includes a Reading Group Guide.
Download or read book First Mover written by Helena Hunt and published by Agate B2. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is a collection of quotes by Jeff Bezos separated by topic. These quotes were gathered from a range of sources. Jeff Bezos himself is not the author of the book"--
Download or read book Jeff Bezos written by Influential Individuals and published by . This book was released on 2018-08 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He knocked Bill Gates from the coveted spot of 'richest man in the world' in October 2017 and has held that position ever since. In 2018 alone, his wealth as of June has grown by almost $40 billion dollars. He founded the world's largest online retailer, and now wants to make it possible for humans to colonize space. In short, Jeff Bezos is the man. In this book we take a look at the life of Jeff Bezos. From humble beginnings in Albuquerque to present day CEO of Amazon. The book takes a look at the inspirations and influences that make Jeff Bezos the man he is today, and his approach towards life that has ensured the success he is now known for. The aim of this book is to not only give you a glimpse into the life of the world's richest man, but to also inspire and teach you some of the success principles that have guided Jeff Bezos so far. Ready to learn from the richest man ever? Let's dive in. *INCLUDING* 18 Little known facts & 10 Success Principles to live byDon't wait, grab your copy today!
Download or read book Jeff Bezos written by Jr MacGregor and published by Cac Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2018-02-13 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: His story is unlike any of the other successful people in history. His brand of work ethic is familiar but different. What is it about him that makes him a super achiever? What about him makes him drive hard towards his goals? What about him can turn an idea into a startling success? Read, and find out.
Download or read book Jeff Bezos written by Robert Scally and published by Morgan Reynolds Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlights the life and accomplishments of Jeff Bezos, the man who founded the online shopping site "Amazon.com" and the Kindle, and describes the success of the store and ereader.
Download or read book Jeff Bezos written by Jennifer Strand and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Engaging photos and easy-to-read text take readers into the story of Jeff Bezos, who founded Amazon.com. Five exciting chapters highlight how Bezos and Amazon.com changed how people used the Internet. Plus, quick stats, key dates, and bolded glossary terms make it easy to zoom in even deeper. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Jeff Bezos written by Sara Green and published by Pilot Books. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Engaging images accompany information about Jeff Bezos. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
Download or read book The Bezos Letters written by Steve Anderson and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2019-07-23 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A perceptive look at [the] Amazon founder’s annual shareholder letters, extracting 14 key ‘growth principles’ that [businesses] can use to scale up.” —Publishers Weekly Jeff Bezos created Amazon, the fastest company to reach $100 billion in sales ever, making him the richest man in the world. Business owners marvel at Amazon’s success, but don’t realize they have the answers right at their fingertips as Bezos reveals his hidden roadmap in his annual letters to shareholders. For the first time, business analyst Steve Anderson unlocks the key lessons, mindset, principles, and steps Bezos used, and continues to use, to make Amazon the massive success it is today. Steve shows business owners, leaders, and CEOs how to apply those same practices and watch their business become more efficient, productive, and successful?fast! “So much of what Steve Anderson has uncovered about Jeff Bezos and Amazon reminds me of the legacy of Walt Disney. Walt had a vision and made it happen; Jeff had a vision and made it happen; and you, too, can make your vision happen—and make it happen faster and easier using the principle’s Steve has laid out in The Bezos Letters.” —Lee Cockerell, former executive Vice President of Walt Disney World Resorts and author of Creating Magic: Common Sense Business Strategies from a Life at Disney “If you ever wanted a manual for building and growing your business, this is it.” —Dan Miller, New York Times–bestselling author of 48 Days to the Work You Love
Download or read book The Effective Executive written by Peter Drucker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-03-09 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The measure of the executive, Peter Drucker reminds us, is the ability to 'get the right things done'. Usually this involves doing what other people have overlooked, as well as avoiding what is unproductive. He identifies five talents as essential to effectiveness, and these can be learned; in fact, they must be learned just as scales must be mastered by every piano student regardless of his natural gifts. Intelligence, imagination and knowledge may all be wasted in an executive job without the acquired habits of mind that convert these into results. One of the talents is the management of time. Another is choosing what to contribute to the particular organization. A third is knowing where and how to apply your strength to best effect. Fourth is setting up the right priorities. And all of them must be knitted together by effective decision-making. How these can be developed forms the main body of the book. The author ranges widely through the annals of business and government to demonstrate the distinctive skill of the executive. He turns familiar experience upside down to see it in new perspective. The book is full of surprises, with its fresh insights into old and seemingly trite situations.
