{"product_id":"ignorance-confidence-and-filthy-rich-friends-the-business-adventures-of-mark-twain-chronic-speculator-and-entrepreneur-hardback-9780471933373","title":"Ignorance, Confidence, and Filthy Rich Friends; The Business Adventures of Mark Twain, Chronic Speculator and Entrepreneur (Hardback) 9780471933373","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eIgnorance, Confidence, and Filthy Rich Friends\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Business Adventures of Mark Twain, Chronic Speculator and Entrepreneur\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003ePeter Krass (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471933373, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 27 March 2007\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e288 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.4 x 15.5 x 2.7 cm, 0.408 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eWhile the entire world knows Mark Twain as the renowned author of many classic American novels, few people are aware that he was also a highly successful businessman. In fact, more than half of his life was consumed by moneymaking pursuits, which often resulted in writing projects being neglected--but at the same time, these adventures were the inspiration behind many of the characters found in his books. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In Ignorance, Confidence, and Filthy Rich Friends, Peter Krass captures a little-known side of this American icon and details the roller coaster ride of his business ventures in a dramatic, entertaining, and informative narrative style. From Twain's time as the founder of his own publishing house--where he made a small fortune publishing General Ulysses S. Grant's memoirs--to his foray into venture capitalism and investment in numerous start-up firms, to his focus on his own inventions, this engaging book reveals the Mark Twain that few of us know: the no-nonsense, successful American businessman.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eChapter one. Early Hard Knocks on the Road to Riches and Fame.  \u003cp\u003eQuirky Habits and Brazen Philosophy: How to Outwit Your Superiors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter two. How to Quit a Good Job and Then Lose a Million Dollars.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuirky Habits and Brazen Philosophy: Even a Crank Knows to Dress for Success.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter three. Sometimes Necessity Is the Mother of a Career.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuirky Habits and Brazen Philosophy: Overcoming Stage Fright and Winning the Audience as a Public Speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter four. Welcome to Corporate America: Hard-Nosed Negotiating and Profit-Driven Management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuirky Habits and Brazen Philosophy: The Authors Stormy Work Habits.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter five. Sucked into the Gilded Age: Money Lust and the Making of an Inventor.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuirky Habits and Brazen Philosophy: Managing a Glut of Loathsome Correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter six. Seeing and Seizing Opportunities:Venture Capitalist and Wall Street Speculator.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuirky Habits and Brazen Philosophy: The Half-Soled Stockbroker.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter seven. Bold Vision and Imagination: How Twain Made General U. S. Grant and Himself Rich.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuirky Habits and Brazen Philosophy: Smoking Inspires Brainstorming and Problem Solving.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter eight. A Shakespearean Business Tale: How Blind Love in Business Turns to Tragedy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuirky Habits and Brazen Philosophy: Image Is Everything, But Interviews Are Twaddle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter nine. Enduring Financial Crisis and Adversity:A Rockefeller Crony Comes to the Rescue.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuirky Habits and Brazen Philosophy: Are Ethics for Fools?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter ten. Salvaging a Career and Dignity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuirky Habits and Brazen Philosophy: Avoid My Example.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter eleven. Back in the Saddle: Playing the Insiders Game.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuirky Habits and Brazen Philosophy: How to Live a Long, Successful Life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected Mark Twain Maxims.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52503009001752,"sku":"9780471933373","price":18.68,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471933373.jpg?v=1786323595","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/ignorance-confidence-and-filthy-rich-friends-the-business-adventures-of-mark-twain-chronic-speculator-and-entrepreneur-hardback-9780471933373","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}