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61. Ben Franklin's 12 Rules of Management by Blaine McCormick | |
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(2000-04-15)
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In many ways, it is a very pragmatic book, even Machiavellian.For example, Franklin made sure people had an impression of his being a hard worker, by keeping his lights on till very late and by making sure people saw him leaving his work very late.Translated to today's world, such a rule could be translated into the realm of "face time".Like this one, the rules in the book are timeless. My only concern about the book is the limited historical scope of it.It focuses on the period before Franklin got involved with politics and the revolution, so the more interesting parts of his life are not present.When I grabbed this book, I was expecting both a management lesson and a history one; forget the history one. One should keep in mind the title of the book: 12 Rules of MANAGEMENT.That is very accurate, and it is clear that those rules are focused on management and NOT leadership.If you are looking for good manager advice, this is a very good book.
Not having too much business experience, I can say that after reading this book, business is definitely something I want to look further into. ... Read more |
62. Story of Benjamin Franklin by Patricia A. Pingry | |
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(2002-09-01)
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63. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin: In His Own Words, the Life of the Inventor, Philosopher, Satirist, Political Theorist, Statesman, and Diplomat by Benjamin Franklin, Ben Franklin, Poor Richard | |
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(2010-04-20)
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64. The Papers of Benjamin Franklin, Vol. 16: Volume 16: January 1, 1769, through December 31, 1769 (The Papers of Benjamin Franklin Series) by Benjamin Franklin | |
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(1972-09-10)
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65. Benjamin Franklin and the American Revolution by Jonathan R. Dull | |
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(2010-12-01)
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Editorial Review Product Description The inventor, the ladies’ man, the affable diplomat, and the purveyor of pithy homespun wisdom: we all know the charming, resourceful Benjamin Franklin. What is less appreciated is the importance of Franklin’s part in the American Revolution: except for Washington he was its most irreplaceable leader. Although aged and in ill health, Franklin served the cause with unsurpassed zeal and dedication. Jonathan R. Dull, whose decades of work on The Papers of Benjamin Franklin have given him rare insight into his subject, explains Franklin’s role in the Revolution, what prepared him for that role, and what motivated him. The Franklin presented here, a man immersed in the violence, danger, and suffering of the Revolution, is a tougher person than the Franklin of legend. Dull’s portrait captures Franklin’s confidence and self-righteousness about himself and the American cause. It shows his fanatical zeal, his hatred of King George III and George’s American supporters (particularly Franklin’s own son), and his disdain for hardship and danger. It also shows a side of Franklin that he tried to hide: his vanity, pride, and ambition. Though not as lovable and avuncular as the person of legend, this Franklin is more interesting, more complex, and in many ways more impressive. |
66. The Remarkable Benjamin Franklin by Cheryl Harness | |
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(2008-09-23)
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67. Poor Richard's almanac by Benjamin Franklin | |
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(1900-01-01)
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68. Stealing God's Thunder: Benjamin Franklin's Lightning Rod and the Invention of America by Philip Dray | |
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(2005-12-27)
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69. Ben Franklin and the Magic Squares (Step-Into-Reading, Step 4) by Frank Murphy | |
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(2001-02-27)
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70. Benjamin Franklin: Inventing America (Oxford Portraits) by Edwin S. Gaustad | |
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(2004-09-16)
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71. Discover Benjamin Franklin: Printer, Scientist, Statesman (Discovery Readers) by Patricia A. Pingry | |
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(2005-08-15)
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72. Benjamin and William Franklin: Father and Son, Patriot and Loyalist (Bedford Series in History & Culture) by Sheila L. Skemp | |
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(1994-03-15)
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Editorial Review Product Description The American Revolution was a civil war as well as a war for independence. The experience of Benjamin Franklin and his son, William, royal governor of New Jersey, reveals America's internal struggle over the question of loyalty to England. A collection of letters accompanies Sheila Skemp's narrative of the two men, bonded by blood, divided by political cause. Customer Reviews (2)
The author starts out with a lot of facts about both men intheir younger years.Showing how they grew up and became adults withreally very different upbringings.Then she tells how the two men workedtogether throughout most of their lives up until the Revolutionary War. She shows how the held similar government jobs and liked similar pasttimes.She then goes on to sum up the choices they made and how thispersuaded each one to become either a patriot or a loyalist. SheilaL. Skemp uses many facts to back her writing decisions.She also includesa complete thirty-one pages of documents.These documents are anythingfrom letters, to speeches, to articles from newspapers.She also tells,throughout the book, when to refer to these documents to be able to keep inmind what the actual reason for different events were.She also placed atime line in the back to allow you to keep the time of the eventsstrait. Although this is a very decent book about history, therewere a few items I did not like about it.In some parts throughout thebook telling which Franklin the author was talking about was difficult. The wording used in many places was confusing in telling the difference. This making the time spent reading a bit lengthy because of the time spentback reading to find out which Franklin she was talking about.Also due toall the facts some parts were a bit boring, but for the person who likes toread about history the facts are essential. For the person likinghistory and wanting to understand the Revolutionary War a little betterthis is a must read.This gives a great example of the splitting betweenfamilies when we cut our ties to England.This books shows how twodifferent people lived in these times.It shows how life back then was notthat easy and how these two important people in our history did what theyneeded to better themselves. This was an interesting book, even forme, and I do not even like to read about history.It was very educationaland helpful. ... Read more |
73. Who Was Ben Franklin? GB (Who Was...?) by Dennis Brindell Fradin | |
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(2002-02-18)
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74. The Portable Benjamin Franklin (Penguin Classics) by Benjamin Franklin | |
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(2006-01-03)
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75. Autobiografia y otros escritos (Coleccion Sepan Cuantos # 391) (Spanish Edition) by Benjamin Franklin | |
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(2001-01-01)
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76. The Life of Benjamin Franklin, Volume 1: Journalist, 1706-1730 by J. A. Leo Lemay | |
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(2005-10-12)
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Editorial Review Product Description Named "one of the best books of 2006" by The New York Sun |
77. The Life of Benjamin Franklin, Volume 3: Soldier, Scientist, and Politician, 1748-1757 by J. A. Leo Lemay | |
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(2008-11-18)
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Editorial Review Product Description Described as "a harmonious human multitude," Ben Franklin's life and careers were so varied and successful that he remains, even today, the epitome of the self-made man. Born into a humble tradesman's family, this adaptable genius rose to become an architect of the world's first democracy, a leading light in Enlightenment science, and a major creator of what has come to be known as the American character. Journalist, musician, politician, scientist, humorist, inventor, civic leader, printer, writer, publisher, businessman, founding father, philosopher—a genius in all fields and a bit of a magician in some. |
78. Wit and Wisdom of Benjamin Franklin: A Treasury of More Than 900 Quotations and Anecdotes by James C. Humes, Benjamin Franklin | |
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(1995-03)
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79. Draw the Lightning Down: Benjamin Franklin and Electrical Technology in the Age of Enlightenment by Michael Brian Schiffer | |
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(2003-10-14)
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Editorial Review Product Description The earliest electrical technologies were conceived in the laboratory apparatus of physicists; because of their surprising and diverse effects, however, these technologies rapidly made their way into many other communities and activities. Schiffer conducts us from community to community, showing how these technologies worked as they were put to use in public lectures, revolutionary experiments in chemistry and biology, and medical therapy. This story brings to light the arcane and long-forgotten inventions that made way for many modern technologies--including lightning rods (Franklin's invention), cardiac stimulation, xerography, and the internal combustion engine--and richly conveys the complex relationships among science, technology, and culture. |
80. Benjamin Franklin: An American Genius (Graphic Library: Graphic Biographies) by Olson, KayM. | |
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(2006-01-01)
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