EPPERSON, JAMES B.

Life a Thief in the Night

Los Angeles, CA: Federal Printing Co. / James B. Epperson, 1939. 2nd Printing. Hardcover. Second Enlarged Edition following a private printing which was not offered for sale. This book is in Very Good+ condition and is lacking a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in generally clean, bright condition. There is some light bumping and rubbing to the spine ends and corners of the book covers. The text pages are clean and bright. This copy has been signed, with a short inscription by the author on the front endpaper. "Life insurance (or life assurance, especially in the Commonwealth of Nations) is a contract between an insurance policy holder and an insurer or assurer, where the insurer promises to pay a designated beneficiary a sum of money (the benefit) in exchange for a premium, upon the death of an insured person (often the policy holder). Depending on the contract, other events such as terminal illness or critical illness can also trigger payment. The policy holder typically pays a premium, either regularly or as one lump sum. Other expenses, such as funeral expenses, can also be included in the benefits." This book unmasks ways insurance sales people can scam customers. ; Signed by Author. Very Good+ .

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Book number: 35889

Catalogue: Business

Keywords: Business James B. Epperson Life Insurance Signed Edition Scams Journalism Exposes Business

HAWKES, ELLEN

Blood & Wine the Unauthorized Story of the Gallo Wine Empire

New York, NY: Simon & Schuster, 1993. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. B&W Photographs; This book is in Very Good condition and has a Very Good dust jacket. The book is in generally clean, bright condition, however there is bumping to the spine ends and corners and a bit of a used look to the book covers. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is generally clean and bright. There are spots of bumping, rubbing and small chips to the flap corners.. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket .

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Book number: 49914

Catalogue: Business

Keywords: Business History Ernest And Julio Gallo Gallo Winery winerys Business California Californiana Ellen Hawkes

SLOAN, JR. , ALFRED P.

The Philosophy of Customer Research

Detroit, MI: General Motors Corp, 1933. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Stapled wraps. B&W Illustrations; This is a trade sized booklet with cardstock covers and a stapled spine. The booklet is in Very Good+ condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The spine ends and corners of the book covers have some beginning bumping and rubbing. The text pages are clean and bright. This booklet gives a general outline of Sloan's novel philosophy regarding customer service - a philosophy that ended up changing the balance between General Motors and Ford Motor Company -- putting GM on top for sales in the 1930's. Sloan's idea of car ownership being a statement of worth personal worth, and not just an item of utilty. Sloan was also responsible for putting together different lines of cars (Buick, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac) for different personal finances and tastes.. Very Good+ .

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Book number: 49410

Catalogue: Business

Keywords: Business Alfred P. Sloan Jr. Customer Research General Motors Ford Automobiles Automobile Tastes Philosophy

TARKENTON, FRAN WITH WES SMITH

What Losing Taught Me About Winning the Ultimate Guide for Success in Small and Home-Based Business

New York: Simon & Schuster, 1997. 2nd Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 0684834138. SIGNED EDITION. " This book is in Fine condition and has a Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is crisp and clean. For eighteen seasons Fran Tarkenton - who, as a professional athlete not possessed of extraordinary natural talent, elevated scrambling to an art form - passed, hustled, and scrapped his way into the NFL Hall of Fame. Yet, despite his legendary vigor, he was the losing quarterback in three Super Bows and the association of the world loser with hisname has been difficult to dissolve. This image of failure might long since have withered Tarkenton's subsequent endeavors had it not been for his savvy business mind and willingness to take risks." "Francis Asbury Tarkenton (born February 3, 1940) is a former NFL quarterback, television personality, and computer software executive. He is best known for playing with the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants, as well as serving as a commentator on Monday Night Football and a co-host of That's Incredible! . At the time of his retirement he owned every major quarterback record. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986." ; Signed by Author. Fine in Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 32704

Catalogue: Business

Keywords: 0684834138 Business Fran Tarkenton Wes Smith Signed Editions Small business Home-based business Losing Winning and Losing Small Business