A. P. Giannini: The Man with the Midas Touch
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (954 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1438954921 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 148 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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She is a story teller at a children's library and has written numerous articles and stories for children as well as two early-reader books. Haight was born in San Francisco and grew up exploring North Beach, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Nob Hill, and Montgomery Street, where her father worked. in education from Stanford University and is the author of A Classroom of Her Own. . A former high school teacher, she has a Ph. She still lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Angela B. She lives with her family in Indiana. About the A
"A.P. Giannini, The Man with the Midas Touch" according to K. B.. Such a timely book! I felt energized reading this engaging and inspiring portrayal of A.P. Giannini. Especially now, given our current economic situation, it is refreshing to be reminded of the incredible power that one person with a positive, "can-do" attitude has to make a difference in the world. This book should be on every school's required reading list, as it provides a powerful role model, especially for young people who d. Jennie Lyn said Great Book for California Boys. Imagine a chapter of 'In Search of Excellence' written for kids. This book is a great introduction to business, a wondeful review of California history at the beginning of the twentieth century, and a compelling Horatio Alger story. My ten-year-old son, who got this from the library (I admit!), thought it was good enough for me to read (I worked in a bank right out of college). He was right -- although written for 8-1"Great Book for California Boys" according to Jennie Lyn. Imagine a chapter of 'In Search of Excellence' written for kids. This book is a great introduction to business, a wondeful review of California history at the beginning of the twentieth century, and a compelling Horatio Alger story. My ten-year-old son, who got this from the library (I admit!), thought it was good enough for me to read (I worked in a bank right out of college). He was right -- although written for 8-12 year olds,. year olds,. Golden Touch of Prosperity "A.P. Gianini: The Man With The Midas Touch" is an inspiring book about a man who prospered in many of his projects. Mr. Gianini is credited to be one of the founders of what is now Bank of America. The following is a sampling of Mr. Gianini's colorful history:Page 8: A.P. is inspired on his multiple ideas for making money. He starts to figure ways for making this a reality.Pages 77-81: Mr. Gianini takes certain steps in increasi
A former high school teacher, she has a Ph. Dana Haight Cattani opened her first savings account when she was 12 years old and was audited for the first time (by her dad) when she was 13. She is a story teller at a children's library and has written numerous articles and stories for children as well as two early-reader books. in education from Stanford University and is the author of A Classroom of Her Own. . She lives with her fa
In 1904, A. P. This riveting story of an outsider with something to prove is an American classic.. At 30, he retired, a self-made man. At 12, he regularly sneaked out to the waterfront at midnight. At 15, he quit school. Against a backdrop of earthquake and fire, anti-immigrant fervor, war, and the Great Depression, he broke every rule and tradition on his way to a showdown with Wall Street. Giannini (1870-1949) founded Bank of Italy, the predecessor of today's Bank of America, to serve his ethnic neighborhood in San Francisco. At six, he witnessed his father's murder. Then the real work of his life began