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Bill Gates: A Biography (Greenwood Biographies) Illustrated Edition
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The cofounder of Microsoft, Bill Gates helped transform society by ushering in the era of ubiquitous personal computing. This book examines the life and achievements of this standout American inventor and philanthropist. Bill Gates has been instrumental in creating and developing the home computing era that has thoroughly transformed nearly every aspect of our lives, from work to commerce to communication. Stepping down as CEO of Microsoft in 2000 after 25 years at the helm, he remained as chairman, a position he still holds. This book paints a vivid picture of Bill Gates that covers his early life and his years as an inquisitive and adventurous student to his experiences as a budding entrepreneur and billionaire philanthropist who has often been listed among the richest individuals in the world. Author Michael Becraft presents complete information on how Microsoft evolved, from the company's inception until Gates's departure from active leadership; documents the economic, ethical, financial, legal, management, and leadership applications inherent in Gates's work; and examines the criticism that Gates's actions and decisions have drawn throughout his career.
- ISBN-10 9781440830136
- ISBN-13 978-1440830136
- Edition Illustrated
- Publisher Greenwood
- Publication date August 26, 2014
- Part of series Greenwood Biographies
- Language English
- Dimensions 6.14 x 0.56 x 9.21 inches
- Print length 224 pages
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- ASIN : 1440830134
- Publisher : Greenwood; Illustrated edition (August 26, 2014)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 224 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9781440830136
- ISBN-13 : 978-1440830136
- Item Weight : 1.15 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.14 x 0.56 x 9.21 inches
- #450 in Computing Industry History
- #4,579 in Rich & Famous Biographies
- #4,686 in Biographies of Business & Industrial Professionals
About the author
Michael becraft.
I realized early on a knack for logic and computer programming; this led to opportunities in college and beyond, where those skills helped me advance in both the private and public sector, including higher education. In the case of a book like "Bill Gates", I benefited from experiences such as developing the initial Windows 2000 Readiness Tests plus fortuitous events such as interacting with U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson while a staff member at one of the Maryland state colleges. A consistent goal is to use my background and training to write for many different audiences.
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