Richard Branson: Virgin Megabrand Mogul

by Shirley Raye Redmond

Overview

Author Shirley Raye Redmond examines the biographical details of a mega-magnate, Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson. He founded the Virgin Group, which controls more than 400 companies, but he is also a world-recognized philanthropist.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737755367
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	05/28/2011
Series:	Innovators Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction: Business Innovator 6

Chapter 1 Driven! 9

Chapter 2 Selling Records 16

Chapter 3 The Next Big Thing 23

Chapter 4 More Than a Maverick 31

Notes 40

Glossary 41

For Further Exploration 42

Index 44

Picture Credits 47

About the Author 48

Editorial Reviews

Review: Richard Branson "The short biographies portray current leaders in a range of fields, including science, technology, entertainment and business. These creative role models offer meaningful lessons in the real-world importance of imagination and persistence."—School Library Journal, April 2009

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