Rob de Ridder Books

In a life rich with meaning and achievement, Michelle Obama stands out as one of the most iconic women of our time. As the first African-American First Lady of the United States, she transformed the White House into a welcoming and inclusive space while advocating for women and girls globally. Her initiatives encouraged families to lead healthier, more active lives, and she supported her husband during challenging times. Through moments of levity, such as sharing dance moves and participating in Carpool Karaoke, she also navigated the complexities of raising two daughters under intense media scrutiny. In her memoir, she offers a deeply reflective and captivating narrative, sharing the experiences that shaped her—from her South Side Chicago childhood to her executive career, and her time at the world’s most famous address. With honesty and humor, she recounts both her successes and setbacks, presenting her story in her own voice and on her own terms. Warm, insightful, and revealing, this memoir is a personal exploration of a woman who has consistently defied expectations, inspiring others to do the same.

In this candid and riveting memoir, Nike founder Phil Knight shares the inside story of the company's early days as an intrepid start-up and its evolution into a global icon. In 1962, fresh out of business school, Knight borrowed $50 from his father to create a company with a simple mission: import high-quality, low-cost athletic shoes from Japan. Selling from the trunk of his lime green Plymouth Valiant, he grossed $8,000 in his first year. Today, Nike's annual sales exceed $30 billion, making it the epitome of successful startups, with the swoosh becoming a revolutionary, recognizable symbol worldwide. Despite his success, Knight has remained a mystery. For the first time, he shares his story, beginning with a pivotal moment at 24 when he chose the unconventional path of entrepreneurship after backpacking around the world. He recounts the risks and setbacks he faced, alongside early triumphs. Above all, he highlights the formative relationships with his first partners and employees—a diverse group that became a close-knit team. Together, they harnessed the power of a shared mission and belief in the spirit of sport, building a brand that transformed the industry.

Steve Jobs is het meest bekend als mede-oprichter van Apple Inc. Voor Apple Inc. was hij een briljante ontwerper en uitvinder die het bedrijfsleven benaderde met een onverwachte slimheid en vreugde voor ontdekking. Jobs creëerde gadgets die het digitale tijdperk van vandaag transformeerden en laat de erfenis achter van een ware visionair.

From bestselling author Walter Isaacson comes the landmark biography of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. In iSteve: The Book of Jobs, Isaacson provides an extraordinary account of Jobs\' professional and personal life. Drawn from three years of exclusive and unprecedented interviews Isaacson has conducted with Jobs as well as extensive interviews with…

"Reveals the many ideas and schools of economics that have emerged since trading first began in ancient times."--Front jacket flap.

Biografie van de Ghanese diplomaat (geboren in 1938), van 1997 tot 2007 secretaris-generaal van de Verenigde Naties.

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