John D. Rockefeller: Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

John D. Rockefeller: Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
Author: Susan E. Hamen
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 161784070X

This title examines the remarkable life of John D. Rockefeller. Readers will learn about Rockefeller’s family background, childhood, education, groundbreaking work in the American oil industry, and legacy of philanthropy. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Lives is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Beyond Charity

Beyond Charity
Author: Eric John Abrahamson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2013-01-15
Genre: Charities
ISBN: 9780979638923

John D. Rockefeller - The Original Titan

John D. Rockefeller - The Original Titan
Author: J. R. MacGregor
Publisher: Cac Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2019-05-25
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781950010318

We live in a world today that is based on the actions of John D. Rockefeller. Everything we do and how we live are the result of oil and its power. The story of Rockefeller as told in this book provides a deep view of the oil industry and is told from a very human and real perspective.

The Myth of the Robber Barons

The Myth of the Robber Barons
Author: Burton W. Folsom
Publisher: Young Americas Foundation
Total Pages: 185
Release: 1991-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 0963020315

In his book The Myth of the Robber Barons, Folsom distinguishes between political entrepreneurs who ran inefficient businesses supported by government favors, and market entrepreneurs who succeeded by providing better and lower-cost products or services, usually while facing vigorous competition.

John D. Rockefeller on Making Money

John D. Rockefeller on Making Money
Author: John D. Rockefeller
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2015-03-31
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1632207370

Advice and words of wisdom from the greatest American businessman and philanthropist. John D. Rockefeller is considered to be the wealthiest man to have ever lived, after adjusting for inflation. An American businessman who made his wealth as a cofounder and leading figure of the Standard Oil Company, he also had a pivotal role in creating our modern system of philanthropy. Collected in John D. Rockefeller on Making Money are the words from the man himself, offering advice on how to successfully start and manage a booming business, as well as the most efficient ways to preserve your wealth once you have acquired it. These quotes also cover: Happiness in the face of great wealth Money and its effects Thoughts on facing public criticism Thoughts on big business in the USA Included are John D. Rockefeller’s thoughts on the most sage and conscientious manner of distributing and sharing your wealth when your wealth is overflowing. Finally, we get a glimpse into Rockefeller’s life with the inclusion of some of his most personal correspondence.

Being a Rockefeller, Becoming Myself

Being a Rockefeller, Becoming Myself
Author: Eileen Rockefeller
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2013-09-12
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1101615621

A pioneering philanthropist and daughter of American royalty reveals what it was like to grow up in one of the world’s most famous families. The great-granddaughter of John D. Rockefeller, Eileen Rockefeller learned in childhood that while wealth and fame could open any door, they could not buy a feeling of personal worth. The privileges of having servants and lavish summer homes were offset by her parents’ thoughtful yet firm lessons in social obligation, at times by her mother’s dark depressions and mercurial moods, and the competition for attention among her siblings. In adulthood, Rockefeller has yearned to be seen not as an icon but as a woman and mother with a normal life, and like all of us, she had to learn to find her own way. Being a Rockefeller, Becoming Myself is an affirmation of how family shapes our identity and the ways we contribute to the larger family of life, regardless of our origins.

John D. Rockefeller: Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

John D. Rockefeller: Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
Author: Susan E. Hamen
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 161758942X

This title examines the remarkable life of John D. Rockefeller. Readers will learn about Rockefeller’s family background, childhood, education, groundbreaking work in the American oil industry, and legacy of philanthropy. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Lives is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Business Biographies and Memoirs - Titans of Industry

Business Biographies and Memoirs - Titans of Industry
Author: J. R. MacGregor
Publisher: Cac Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 936
Release: 2019-06-24
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781950010370

The five 'Titans of Industry' discussed in this series are, without a doubt, the most influential and impactful men in American history. Without any one of them, the entire landscape of the US would be different. They are the founders of the American economy. We live in a world today that is based on the actions of John D. Rockefeller. Everything we do and how we live are the result of oil and its power. J.P. Morgan is more than just the name on one of the largest banks in America; He built the financial world we live in today. Henry Ford not only revolutionized the automobile industry, but the assembly line he created has changed the way the entire world thinks about manufacturing. Grab a copy, pull up a chair, pour your favorite reading beverage, and dive into the lives of the men who built America.