First the Business, Then the Book

This is a well-written account of how modern Las Vegas was shaped by three very different entrepreneurial thinkers. Terrific storytelling because the story’s so good.

Adventurous entrepreneur Richard Branson shares lessons learned. You don’t have to build a global empire to apply what he’s learned to your business.

Here is an exploration of companies that chose to stay small and excel, rather than pursue growth (and risk not being as good).

Even though a lot has happened since this book was published, it’s an amazing tale of the humble beginnings of eBay.

This is the fascinating story of Milton Hershey of chocolate fame who was also an ahead-of-his-time social entrepreneur.

If you've ever wondered about the birth and growth of Newman’s Own, you'll have to read this highly entertaining account by Newman himself.

This book not only offers advice on the nuts and bolts of writing, but also insights into the interior life of an author.

This collection of interviews with travel writers, including Bill Bryson and Rick Steves, gives insight about how they turned their love of travel into a career.

I can read this story again and again — it's a genuinely inspiring example of how a positive vision impacts positively. Strickland chronicles his journey from directionless inner-city teen to founder of an enormously successful training school.

Micro-lending changes lives! This wildly inspiring story of the birth of micro-lending explains how, by helping the poor create their own enterprises.