L'esperienza di questo autore spazia dalla leadership imprenditoriale alla ricerca storica, offrendo una miscela unica di acume negli affari e profonda intuizione storica. I suoi scritti approfondiscono conflitti storici significativi e questioni contemporanee come lo spreco alimentare, dimostrando un impegno a comprendere le forze che plasmano le società. Attraverso il suo lavoro, esplora le complessità dell'innovazione e della leadership, attingendo a un ricco background nel mondo degli affari e a una passione per la scoperta di narrazioni dimenticate. Il suo approccio combina l'esperienza pratica con una dedizione accademica per illuminare importanti connessioni storiche e sociali.
Innovation on Tap is the story of innovation in America told through the eyes of 25 entrepreneurs, from Eli Whitney and his cotton gin to Lin-Manuel Miranda and his Broadway smash, Hamilton. The stories, intended for new and veteran entrepreneurs alike, emphasize the variety, sweep, and impact of innovation.
King Philip's War--one of America's first and costliest wars--began in 1675 as an Indian raid on several farms in Plymouth Colony, but quickly escalated into a full-scale war engulfing all of southern New England. At once an in-depth history of this pivotal war and a guide to the historical sites where the ambushes, raids, and battles took place, King Philip's War expands our understanding of American history and provides insight into the nature of colonial and ethnic wars in general. Through a careful reconstruction of events, first-person accounts, period illustrations, and maps, and by providing information on the exact locations of more than fifty battles, King Philip's War is useful as well as informative. Students of history, colonial war buffs, those interested in Native American history, and anyone who is curious about how this war affected a particular New England town, will find important insights into one of the most seminal events to shape the American mind and continent.
The Story of a Company. The Standard of an Industry.
On July 17, 1902, Willis Carrier, a young research engineer initialed a set of mechanical drawings designed to solve a humidity problem plaguing a printing plant. This design was so novel that it would lead to the invention of modern air conditioning and one day launch a company. The innovation would go on to change the world in ways even Carrier's brilliant mind could not have imagined. "Weathermakers to the The story of a company. The Standard of an industry." chronicles the rich history of Carrier Corporation, from the childhood lessons of a young Willis Carrier, to his company s role in pioneering an entirely new industry and driving some of today s most important innovations. The book highlights the impact of air conditioning on nearly every field and facet of daily life over the past 110 years. "Weathermakers to the World" weaves vivid narrative and authentic imagery to bring an iconic company s legacy to life. Readers need not be enthusiasts of history or engineering to enjoy this compelling story of American innovation and international entrepreneurship.