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Shoe Dog

Shoe Dog

Phil Knight

The memoir of Nike's co-founder, recounting the early days of Nike and the challenges of building a global brand.

Recommended by: 16 People
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Creativity, Inc.

Creativity, Inc.

Ed Catmull

Shares the behind-the-scenes story of Pixar and provides insights on leading creative teams.

Recommended by: 7 People
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Masters of Doom

Masters of Doom

David Kushner

Chronicles the story of id Software and the creation of iconic video games like Doom and Quake.

Recommended by: 7 People
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Setting the Table

Setting the Table

Danny Meyer

Shares lessons on leadership, hospitality, and building a successful restaurant business.

Recommended by: 6 People
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Barbarians at the Gate

Barbarians at the Gate

Bryan Burrough

The inside story of the leveraged buyout of RJR Nabisco, highlighting the excesses of 1980s corporate finance.

Recommended by: 4 People
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The Box

The Box

Marc Levinson

The story of how the shipping container transformed global trade and enabled globalization.

Recommended by: 4 People
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The Fish That Ate the Whale

The Fish That Ate the Whale

Rich Cohen

The biography of Sam Zemurray, a banana magnate, exploring his rise and impact on global business and politics.

Recommended by: 4 People
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The Power Law

The Power Law

Sebastian Mallaby

A history of venture capital, exploring its role in shaping technology and entrepreneurship.

Recommended by: 4 People
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Digital Gold

Digital Gold

Nathaniel Popper

Chronicles the rise of Bitcoin, focusing on its early adopters and the economic implications of cryptocurrency.

Recommended by: 3 People
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Empires of Light

Empires of Light

Jill Jonnes

Chronicles the fierce competition between Edison, Tesla, and Westinghouse in the race to electrify the world.

Recommended by: 3 People
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Liar's Poker

Liar's Poker

Michael Lewis

A memoir about Wall Street during the 1980s, providing a critical look at the culture of investment banking.

Recommended by: 3 People
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The Power Broker

The Power Broker

Robert A. Caro

A detailed biography of Robert Moses, examining his influence on urban development and power dynamics in New York City.

Recommended by: 3 People
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The House of Morgan

The House of Morgan

Ron Chernow

Chronicles the history of the Morgan banking dynasty and its influence on global finance.

Recommended by: 2 People
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The Attention Merchants

The Attention Merchants

Tim Wu

Explores how advertisers capture our attention in an increasingly digital world, discussing the implications on privacy and society.

Recommended by: 3 People
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Hard Landing

Hard Landing

Thomas Petzinger Jr.

A history of the airline industry and the struggles of major carriers, revealing the challenges and innovations in aviation.

Recommended by: 3 People
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The Making of the Atomic Bomb

The Making of the Atomic Bomb

Richard Rhodes

A detailed history of the development of the atomic bomb, examining the science, politics, and people involved.

Recommended by: 3 People
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The $12 Million Stuffed Shark

The $12 Million Stuffed Shark

Donald N. Thompson

Examines the modern art market, focusing on how marketing and pricing strategies create value in contemporary art.

Recommended by: 3 People
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The Goal

The Goal

Eliyahu M. Goldratt

Novel about improving manufacturing efficiency through the Theory of Constraints.

Recommended by: 3 People
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More Money Than God

More Money Than God

Sebastian Mallaby

A history of hedge funds, exploring the personalities, strategies, and controversies within the industry.

Recommended by: 2 People
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Genentech

Genentech

Sally Smith Hughes

Chronicles the history of Genentech and the rise of biotechnology, detailing the impact of science on business.

Recommended by: 2 People
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