Search Results: Entrepreneurship from Black Cat Hill Books

New York, NY Doubleday: Currency, 2001. Hardcover First Edition (2001), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition (2001), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no discerinible imperfections. Bright, Crisp and Clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows the mildest rubbing to the panels and a hint of soiling; else flawless; the price is unclipped. Clean and brighti Attractive and intact. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.55 x 6.35 x 0.9 inches). 307 pages. Foreward by… Read More

Newton, MA Purchasing Magazine, 1999. Paperback Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the tip of the upper corner of the front panel. The binding leans ever so slightly off square, but remains perfectly secure; the text clean. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing only a couple of very minor flaws. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.55 x 0.5 inches). 235 pages. Language: English. Weight: 12.3 ounces. Trade Paperback. How this powerful analytical tool can be used to drive competition and how it's being applied.

New York, NY New York University Press, 1984. Paperback First Edition USA (1984), so stated. First Edition USA (1984), so stated. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities, with a couple of very faint creases near the upper corner tips; the mildest rubbing to the panels. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing a couple of minor flaws. Very close to 'As New'. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches). xiv, 242 pages. Foreward by G.L.S. Shackle. Language: English. Weight: 12.3 ounces. Sewn binding. University Press Paperback.

New York, NY John Wiley & Sons, 1993. Hardcover First Edition; First Printing indicated. First Edition; First Printing indicated. Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing; unclipped. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 249pp. (Wiley Series in Systems Engineering). Hardback with DJ. This groundbreaking book offers a comprehensive, methodological framework for the human-centered design of complex systems. This dynamic new approach to system design includes four phases - naturalist, marketing, engineering, and sales and service - which cover the entire product life cycle, including:Evaluating users' needs and preferencesConcept and market evaluation of alternative ways to satisfy these demandsDetailed design and engineering evaluation of products and systemsFielding and ongoing in-use evaluationA wide variety of methods and tools is discussed within this… Read More

Chicago, IL The University of Chicago Press, 1989. Hardcover First Edition (1989): Second Printing. Very Good+ in Very Near Fine DJ: The Book shows a small, superficial ding at about an inch from the bottom of the front edge of the backstrip and a former owner's name and date at the front free endpaper; else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Shows a couple of flaws, but remains handsome in appearance, structurally sound and tightly bound. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to "As New". An attractive reading copy. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing and a ding matching the one on the book; unclipped. Close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.85 x 5.75 x 0.85 inches). xii, 223 pages. Languge: English. Weight: 16 ounces. First Edition (1989): Second Printing. Hardback with DJ. 

Boston, MA Elsevier JAI, 2003. Hardcover First Edition [2003], so stated. First Edition [2003], so stated. Very Good+: shows no discernible wear and no flaws, except for a rather unsightly ink stain at the bottom of the backstrip, which has penetrated into the text pages about a quarter inch for the last twenty pages and much less so at the signture seams at other spots; else flawless. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. Remains a handsome, unused copy with a single serious flaw: clean, sturdy, and quite presentable nevertheless. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.1 x 6.3 x 1.35 inches). viii, 372 pages. Weight: 1 pound, 8.5 ounces. Advances in Entrepreneurship, Firm Emergence & Growth Series (Book 6). Hardback: No DJ 'as issued.

London, UK Macmillan Publishing Company, 1993. Hardcover First Ed, so stated. First Ed, so stated. Very Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. Book shows a single page dog-eared; else flawless; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows only a little mild rubbing; unclipped; mylar-protected. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 336 pages. Hardback with DJ. The book is an iconoclastic overview of the art of analyzing industries and competition. The book examines the capabilities of several complex business tools such as decision analysis, accounting, and other 'MBA-science' disciplines, and translates them into commonsensical concepts such as competitive strengths, uncertainty, complexity and 'results'.  

New York, NY HarperBusiness, 1994. Paperback First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; mild rubbing to wrapper covers; the backstrip has sunned fairly heavily, blanching the titles, though they remain legible; the pages have tanned considerably, due to aging; there is a faint crease near the lower front corner; the binding is square and secure; text clean. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 459pp. Includes: The Handbook for Revolutionaries. Trade Paperback. 'Control Destiny or Someone Else Will' is deeply insightful and comprehensive examination of GE's transformation. It contains detailed, valuable lessons for all those interested in Jack Welch and his GE, as revolutionaries. The authors write, "The old way, exemplified by Henry Ford's production line, calls for top managers to analyze the… Read More

Gabriola Island, BC, Canada New Society Publishers, 2002. Hardcover First Edition [2002], unstated. No subsequent printings noted. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY ONE OF THE AUTHORS ("To Morey, Let's Make the Journey to Sustainability Together! All the Best, Brian and Mary"). First Edition [2002], unstated. No subsequent printings noted. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows the slightest spine lean, while the binding remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels.The DJ shows some very faint, superficial indentations at the front panel; else flawless the price is unclipped. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.3 x 6.3 x 1 inches). xv, 301 pages. Weight: 1 pound, 7 ounces. Foreward by Nicholas C. Sonntag. Hardback with DJ. Publisher: ; 3rd Edition edition (June 1, 2002)Language:… Read More

Malden, MA Blackwell Publishing, 2005. Hardcover Second Edition (2005). Fine: Flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and Clean. Virtually 'As New', showing no flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.95 x 6.85 x 0.8 inches). xi, 264 pages. Language: English. Weight: 22.2 ounces. Deep Red boards with Silver Titles on a black field at the front panel and backstrip. Second Edition (2005). Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'. 

New York, NY Random House: Times Books, 1996. Hardcover First Edition (1996), so stated; First Printing indicated by a complete number line beginning with the numeral '2', in accordance with Random House: Times Books' customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition (1996), so stated; First Printing indicated by a complete number line beginning with the numeral '2', in accordance with Random House: Times Books' customary practice at the time of publication. Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: The Book shows faint smudges to the top edge of the text block and the mildest nudge ot the rear corner tips; else only barely discernible shelf rubbing to the bottom edge of the quareter-cloth boards; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text.. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A… Read More

Los Angeles, CA Mandeville Press, 2006. Paperback Second Edition [2006], Revised & Enlarged. Fine in Wraps: binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 120 pages. Second Edition [2006], Revised & Enlarged. Trade Paperback.

Milwaukee, WI American Society for Quality [ASQ] Press, 1997. Hardcover First Edition (1997); Fourth Printing. Very Near Fine in Fine DJ: The Book shows only a couple of smudges at the bottom edge of the text block and a touch of crimping to the heel of the backstrip; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ is flawless; unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.3 x 7.3 x 1.3 inches). xxiii, 378 pages. Language: English. Weight: 36.8 ounces. First Edition (1997); Fourth Printing. Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY Simon & Schuster, 1983. Hardcover First Edition (1983); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition (1983); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good in Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of moderate use. The Book shows light shelving wear to the lower extremities; faint soiling and mottling to the top edge of the text block; the panels are free of rubbing, scuffing or soiling; the binding is square and secure; the text clean. Former owner's name and address printed at the upper corner of the front pastedown endpaper. The DJ shows mild rubbing and the faintest soiling to the panels; the backstrip shows very faint sunning to the tan background field and to the crimson titles (the titles remain clearly legible and the author's name, in blue, is bright and bold); light wear to extremities, with several tiny nicks and a couple of short, closed tears; the price has not been clipped. NOT a… Read More

Reading, MA Addison-Wesley , 1993. Hardcover First Edition [1993]; First Printing, so stated and also has a complete numerical sequence. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition [1993]; First Printing, so stated and also has a complete numerical sequence. Fine in Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. The DJ is also flawless; the price unclipped; mylar-protected. As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.5 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches). xv, 235 pages. Foreward by Tom Peters. Weight: 18.9 ounces. Hardback with DJ. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

Cincinnati, OH University of Cincinnati . Paperback Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a touch of wear to the lower front corner tips; mild rubbing to wrapper covers, which show considerable toning to the white background field and a couple of small, faint soil spots and scuffs; the stapled binding is perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the covers. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Squarish 8vo. (7.8 x 7.7 x 0.2 inches). 62 pages. Language: English. Weight: 5.4 ounces. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps.

Las Vegas, NV Epic Publishing, 2001. Hardcover First Ed, so stated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Ed, so stated. Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. DJ unclipped; mylar-protected. As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 288pp. Hardback with DJ. I absolutely loved this book and can't stop talking about it. Mr. Leeds was inspired to revolutionize the pet hospitality industry back in 1970 when his pet ocelot died while being boarded due to neglect. He investigated and found conditions unsatisfactory. Mr. Leeds believed in his idea and went forth never minding the naysayers. He met with Ray Kroc and together started a dream come true! It is an interesting book from an animal lover's perspective as well as an entrepreneurial adventure. I am very glad to see that he has done so well! Mr. Leeds has a heart for all of God's creatures. I found it interesting that when he and Ray Kroc were first beginning, taking the risk of starting this… Read More

New York, NY William Morrow, 1999. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Fine in Near Fine DJ: Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows only a tiny cut near the bottom of the front hinge; price intact; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 220pp. Hardback with DJ. How many CEOs do you know who are willing to spell out the personal challenges leading them from the brink of selling their company to reinventing it? This book wrestles with the paradox and conflicts of leadership in a broad review of juggling the internal conflicts between one's business, making a profit, fostering a strong family while searching for meaning; an fate facing many business executives today. How not to cave in to profit as told from a profitable leader's actual life experience. Pathfinders rejoice! In this, Tom's second book, he relates anecdotes from the mind… Read More

Long Beach, CA Leadership Press, 2000. Hardcover First Edition; First Printing, so stated; First Printing also indicated by a complete number line. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR (Ron Schultz) at the half title page. First Edition; First Printing, so stated; First Printing also indicated by a complete number line. Fine in Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. The DJ is also flawless; the price is unclipped. As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.3 x 6.45 x 0.75 inches). xxii, 201 pages. Weight: 1 pound, 2.5 ounces. Hardback with DJ. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

New York, NY Bantam Books, 1970. Mass Market Paperback First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a touch of wear to the extremities; mild rubbing and the faintest toning to the wrapper covers; a very faint dampstain at the upper rear corner of the text block, but this does not penetrade the text block, nor has it imparted any waviness to the pages; binding shows very slight lean, while remaining perfectly secure; text clean. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. 169pp. Mass Market Paperback. In the first chapter of the book, after a few examples of his principle in action, Laurence Peter proposes his Peter principle: "In a hierarchy every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence." He proceeds to take the reader on a journey through the nascent field of "hierarchiology," defining the necessary terms as he goes along. He… Read More