About this title: "Voyages deep into the frenzied, complex world of LBO transactions. "BusinessWeek. "Sheds light on an important chapter in both African-American and American business history. "Earl G. Graves, Publisher, Black Enterprise magazine. When Reginald Lewis was six years old, his grandparents asked his opinion about employment discrimination against blacks. Reg replied simply, "Why should white guys have all the fun?" Why, indeed! Lewis grew up to become the wealthiest black man in history and one of the most successful entrepreneurs of all time, reigning over a commercial empire that spanned four ...
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780471042273ISBN:0471042277
Description: Acceptable. Shelf wear 1 page is loose and book has separeted in the middle still attaced to spine Pages are clean. GoodwillnyBooks is committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer service. You may return new items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. read more
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Somerset, New Jersey
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780471042273ISBN:0471042277
Description: Fair in Fair jacket. 0471042277 This book has some shelf wear as well as tanning and marks on the cover and pages. The hinges are broken and the pages may be loose. The library stamps and stickers are still on this book. This book is 318 pages. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780471042273ISBN:0471042277
Description: Very Good. Slight shelf wear with slight spotting on outer page edges. GoodwillnyBooks is committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer service. You may return new items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, New York
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780471042273ISBN:0471042277
Description: Very Good in Very Good- jacket. 0471042277 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall The dust jacket has light edge wear and is lightly rubbed and the dust jacket is in a Mylar type protector. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Date Published: 1994-10-14
ISBN-13:9780471042273ISBN:0471042277
Description: Good. Collectible 1994 1st print, 1st edit, red boards excellent, dj has edge wear overall, small tear spine, staining outer pg edges, pgs tight clean, not ex lib, no remainder marks, tracking included. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780471145608ISBN:0471145602
Description: As New. 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches. First printing (full number line). Pages a bit yellowed; very light wear to book around edges; otherwise book is in excellent condition. read more
Edition: Second printing.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780471042273ISBN:0471042277
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Signed by author. Inscription signed by Blair Walker. xvii, 318 p. Illustrations. Sources Interviewed. Index. This inspirational story of one of the most dynamic entrepreneurs of our time tells how Reginald Lewis created a billion-dollar business empire. Rising from a Baltimore ghetto to Harvard Law School and into the elite circle of Wall Street deal makers, he went on to engineer the historic buyout of food giant Beatrice International before his untimely ... read more
Description: Fine; Collectible. HC 1995. Excellent condition. Appears unread. No marks/underlines/highlights. Pages are clean and tight. Minor shelf wear on dj. Free deliver confirmation. Satisfaction guaranteed! read more
Edition: 1st Printing
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780471145608ISBN:0471145602
Description: Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Signed by Author "Lewis grew up to become the wealthiest black man in history and one of the most successful entrepreneurs of all time, reigning over a commercial empire that spanned four continents. At the time of his death in 1993, his personal fortune was estimated at $400 million..." Clean text. Signed by author. Cover has corner creasing and light rubbing. read more
Description: Acceptable. Dust Jacket present. ACCEPTABLE with noted wear to cover and pages. Binding intact. May contain highlighting, inscriptions or notations. We offer a no-hassle guarantee on all our items. Orders generally ship by the next business day. Default Text. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780471145608ISBN:0471145602
Description: Very Good. This book is in very good condition. No highlighted portions or handwritten notes. This item was a donation to Goodwill of Greater Washington. Thank you for your purchase. Your order will be processed within 2 business days of receipt. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780471145608ISBN:0471145602
Description: Good. Used Condition-GOOD can be a well cared for Book that is in great condition to a Book that may show some signs of wear. GOOD Books sometimes are permanently marked; have some spine or page creases; exibit signs of aging or an ExLibrary copy. ** Sometimes grease pencil or permanent marking on cover. May contain limited notes and or highlighting. 100% Satisfaction guaranteed on all purchases. ** SHIPS FROM USA-Domestic Delivery takes 5-14 days ** read more
Description: Fair. 0471042277 Books in acceptable condition may show significant wear and may have lots of writing/underlining. Will be shipped promptly! read more
"Kind of thin and superficial, this book is the story of this guy, a lawyer, who made a lot of money by taking over companies...this book made it seem like guts were a lot more important than smarts in making this kind of thing work. Anyway I felt like you basically got a very good picture of this workaholic, savvy driven guy and the pluses and minuses of that attitude. Then he dies fairly young. I don't know, there was something raw and lovable about this."
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