Mark Tidd In Business (Edition1) - Softcover

Kelland, Clarence B

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9371137126 ISBN 13: 9789371137126

Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP, 2025

Synopsis

Mark Tidd in business focuses on the drive for self-reliance and the ingenuity sparked by unexpected responsibility. In a small town shaped by routine and tradition, a group of young individuals are suddenly propelled into leadership when a family business is left in their care. This transition marks more than a shift in duties; it becomes a test of character and resourcefulness. With economic uncertainty and rising competition pressing down, the decision to step into adult roles reveals their capacity to adapt and persevere. Their efforts evolve from tentative experiments to confident strategies, illustrating how creativity can thrive under pressure. Through collaboration and invention, they reimagine the possibilities of enterprise and community influence. While external challenges manifest in the form of a cunning rival, the greater task lies in sustaining belief in their own ability. Their evolving tactics, including interactive engagement with customers, reflect a broader commentary on innovation as a response to adversity. The store becomes a stage for growth, where mistakes and victories contribute equally to personal development and the forging of trust.

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About the Author

Clarence Budington Kelland was an American writer. He was a notable literary personality in his heyday, describing himself as "the best second-rate writer in America" and being prolific and versatile. His most well-known juvenile works were the Mark Tidd and Catty Atkins series, while his best-known adult work was the Scattergood Baines series. Kelland's other famous adult books include: Conflict (1920), Rhoda Fair (1925), Hard Money (1930), Arizona (1939), and Dangerous Angel (1953). Kelland's name lives on in hundreds of films based on his works, notably Speak Easily (1932), starring Buster Keaton. The film Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936), starring Gary Cooper, was based on the Kelland serial Opera Hat from The American Magazine. Opera Hat was eventually adapted into the short-lived television series Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1969 70) and the film Mr. Deeds (2002). One of Kelland's most well-known characters, Scattergood Baines, appeared in six Hollywood pictures from 1941 to 1943, starring Guy Kibbee as Baines. The Baines character was a benevolent but often misunderstood guy who tried to aid the residents of his little village.

Edition details

• Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9371137126
• ISBN 13: 9789371137126
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 134