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How a Michigan farm boy became the richest man in America is a classic, almost mythic tale, but never before has Henry Ford's outsized genius been brought to life so vividly as it is in this engaging and superbly researched biography. The real Henry Ford was a tangle of contradictions. He set off the consumer revolution by producing a car affordable to the masses, all the while lamenting the moral toll exacted by consumerism.

The book that has inspired entrepreneurs for generations, not only is My Life and Work by Henry Ford a memoir of an American icon but it also shows the spirit that built America. Written in 1922, this work provides a unique insight into the observations, ideas, and problem-solving skills of this remarkable man.

Featuring a rich collection of personal memoirs, letters, notes, and reflections from some of America’s greatest figures, The Autobiography Collection brings together real historical documents for contemporary listeners in a stylish and accessible edition that brings history to life.

A historical tour de force that demolishes the myths and taboos that have surrounded Jewish and Israeli history, The Invention of the Jewish People offers a new account of both that demands to be reckoned with. Was there really a forced exile in the first century, at the hands of the Romans? Should we regard the Jewish people, throughout two millennia, as both a distinct ethnic group and a putative nation—returned at last to its Biblical homeland? In this iconoclastic work of history, Shlomo Sand provides the intellectual foundations for a new vision of Israel's future.

This autobiography collection contains My Life and Work: The Autobiography of Henry Ford, My Inventions: The Autobiography of Nikola Tesla, and The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin.

In many ways, Henry Ford's story is well-known; in many more ways, it is not. Richard Snow masterfully weaves together a fascinating narrative of Ford's rise to fame through his greatest invention, the Model T. A highly pleasurable listen, filled with scenes and incidents from Ford's life, I Invented the Modern Age shows Richard Snow at the height of his powers as a popular historian and reclaims from history Henry Ford, the remarkable man who, indeed, invented the modern world as we know it.

Henry Ford's impact on industry, business, and society continues to drive us to reach for seemingly impossible goals. Today and Tomorrow is like Ford's assembly line, churning out great achievers and forming success after success for nearly a century. It's a timeless reminder that the work ethic and inspiration that still bring us success today can be multiplied and imprinted on the moldable steel of our innovators of tomorrow. Today and Tomorrow by Henry Ford imparts timeless wisdom in a modern digital age.

The Ford name is everywhere, even in places where you don’t see it. It is ingrained in the American way of life. From the way we make our food to the way we think about cars, it all came from the mind of this Irishman from Michigan. Henry Ford was a titan’s titan. In monetary terms, he was richer than the richest man alive today. Yet, he was the gentlest of souls and had the brightest of minds. This book covers his life from when his family immigrated to Michigan until his last breath.

Walden is the classic account of two years spent by Henry David Thoreau living at Walden Pond near Concord, Massachusetts. The story is detailed in its accounts of Thoreau's day-to-day activities, observations, and undertakings to survive out in the wilderness for two years. Thoreau's journal is an exquisite account of a man seeking a more simple life by living in harmony with nature.

One hot, humid day in July 1944, the Gestapo abducted 15-year-old Henry and his mother, forcing them onto cramped cattle cars in the Łódź Polish Ghetto. Like so many Jews before them, they had been selected to disappear–they were being sent to Auschwitz.

Henry Ford (1863-1947) fue un empresario estadounidense que fundó la célebre compañía Ford Motor Company y se le considera el padre de las cadenas de producción y montaje modernas, las cuales permitieron la producción en masa e iniciaron una nueva revolución industrial. Sus automóviles revolucionaron el transporte y el comercio de Estados Unidos y del mundo entero. Con más de ciento sesenta patentes a sus espaldas y numerosas empresas en su poder, Henry Ford llegó a ser una de las personas más conocidas y ricas del mundo.

This audiobook tells the story of Henry Ford, along with his invention, the popular Model T automobile.

Pero, ¿en qué consiste exactamente esta mentalidad? Es una colección de actitudes, y la buena noticia es que todos podemos adquirirla. Es verdad que todos tenemos una cierta actitud ante el dinero, pero esta no siempre es la correcta. Solo cambiando nuestra relación con el dinero podremos empezar a acumular riqueza hoy mismo, porque sólo quien piensa como rico puede hacerse rico. El secreto para dominar el juego de la riqueza consiste fundamentalmente en adquirir la mente millonaria. Este audiolibro te explica cómo.

Explore the life and achievements of Henry Ford.

The great Henry Ford was the unforgettable American captain of industry and unequalled business magnate who founded the Ford Motor Company and the unequalled force behind the development of the assembly line technique of mass production. Here, in this unique and very accessible audiobook, Ford tells his own story. A must for businessmen everywhere and a lauded addition to all school and university systems. A true audio treasure!

Henry Ford is a remarkable businessman and entrepreneur who rose from nothing to become a leading figure in innovation and American industry. As a titan in manufacturing and one of America’s richest men, Ford’s deeply complex, enigmatic, and downright contradictory personality has led him to fascinate historians for decades.

Before John Deere, Ford, and International Harvester became icons of American business, they were competitors in a forgotten battle for the farm. By the turn of the 20th century, four million people had left rural America and moved to cities. With the tractor, a shrinking farm population could still feed a growing world. Tractor Wars is the untold story of industry stalwarts and disruptors, inventors, and administrators racing to invent modern agriculture - a power farming revolution that would usher in a whole new world.

Henry Fonda and James Stewart were two of the biggest stars in Hollywood for 40 years. They became friends and then roommates as stage actors in New York, and when they began making films in Hollywood, they roomed together again. Between them they made such memorable films as The Grapes of Wrath, Mister Roberts, Twelve Angry Men, and On Golden Pond; and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Destry Rides Again, The Philadelphia Story, It's a Wonderful Life, Vertigo, and Rear Window.

Born on a modest farm in Dearborn, Michigan, Henry Ford embarked on an extraordinary and inspirational journey that left an indelible mark on the world. His story is a testament to the transformative power of determination and innovation. He not only revolutionized the automotive industry but also imparted invaluable lessons about the importance of saving, investing, and serving society. In his book, "My Life and Work," you will discover a refreshing and powerful account of how he embraced challenges, innovated, and overcame obstacles on his path to success.

Jesús Esquivel platicó con John Henry Ford Jr, el narco gringo que intentó emular a los mexicanos, sobre su historia de vida respecto a las drogas, su incursión en el negocio de narcotráfico y los nexos que tuvo con lo capos de México para poder iniciar en el negocio de la compra-venta de droga y todo lo que conlleva este actividad ilícita. Esta es la primera parte de la conversación con Ford Jr. Además, este episodio cuenta con las colaboraciones de Fernanda Álvarez, Jorge Sánchez y Gonzalo Lira Galván.