Jeremy Coller (34 results)

Hardback. Condition: Fair. Jeremy Coller, a pioneer in the world of private equity, argues that there are three basic personality types in the arena of invention. The Principal, Broker, and Consultant each display certain traits that dictate the potential for success, but few people have the full package. Failure results when an individual who excels in one area of competence attempts to become all things. In Splendidly Unreasonable Inventors, Coller focuses on the individual rather the invention and explores the ways in which he or she did or did not succeed in bringing their vision to fruition. On one level, the book is a collection of fascinating stories packed with quirky, often humorous nuggets of information. On another level, these stories provide an unconventional look at the processes and personalities that created products that changed the world, including: Jonas Salk and the polio vaccine; King Gillette and the safety razor; Alfred Nobel and dynamite; Sam Colt and the revolver; Rudolph Diesel and the diesel engine.…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Condition: Fair. Jeremy Coller, a pioneer in the world of private equity, argues that there are three basic personality types in the arena of invention. The Principal, Broker, and Consultant each display certain traits that dictate the potential for success, but few people have the full package. Failure results when an individual who excels in one area of competence attempts to become all things. In Splendidly Unreasonable Inventors, Coller focuses on the individual rather the invention and explores the ways in which he or she did or did not succeed in bringing their vision to fruition. On one level, the book is a collection of fascinating stories packed with quirky, often humorous nuggets of information. On another level, these stories provide an unconventional look at the processes and personalities that created products that changed the world, including: Jonas Salk and the polio vaccine; King Gillette and the safety razor; Alfred Nobel and dynamite; Sam Colt and the revolver; Rudolph Diesel and the diesel engine.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. A whimsical analysis of the contributions of 30 inventors who changed the world cites three personality types in the arena of invention and shares quirky stories about the creations of innovations ranging from Jonas Salk's polio vaccine to Sam Colt's revolver. Piece(s) of the spine missing. Solid binding. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book. …

Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. The Lives, Loves and Deaths of Splendidly Unreasonable Inventors. Book.

Condition: New.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Coller, Casey W.; Sherron, Kate; Fleecs, Tony (illustrator). …

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Coller, Casey W.; Sherron, Kate; Fleecs, Tony (illustrator). …

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: viii, 214 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm. "Jeremy Coller with Christone Chamberlain"-- Cover. Includes bibliographical references (p. [206]-209) and index. Subjects: Inventions - History. Inventors ; Biography. Anecdotes. 1 Kg.…

Hardback. Condition: New. 3rd ed.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: viii, 214 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm. "Jeremy Coller with Christone Chamberlain"-- Cover. Includes bibliographical references (p. [206]-209) and index. Subjects: Inventions - History. Inventors ; Biography. Anecdotes. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. The Lives, Loves and Deaths of Splendidly Unreasonable Inventors This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

paperback. Condition: As New. Looks unread with just a touch of shelf wear Please email for photos. Larger books or sets may require additional shipping charges. Books sent via US Postal. Coller, Casey W.; Sherron, Kate; Fleecs, Tony (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Ex-library book, usual markings. Well read with some wear but still very useable. Quick dispatch from UK seller.

hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardback. Condition: New. 3rd ed.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Explore the ambitions, the failures and the splendidly unreasonable lives of 30 inventors who changed the world, in this updated hardback edition.With 30 short stories of tragedy, skulduggery, disappointment and a general disregard for the rules, delve into the lives of the amazing people who gave us landmark inventions. From the light bulb to dynamite, author Jeremy Coller reveals the real people behind the creations, exploring the power of ambition, the fear of failure and the flaws in human nature that can keep even the most determined individuals from success.The Lives, Loves and Deaths of Splendidly Unreasonable Inventors is a collection of fascinating tales, packed with quirky, often humorous nuggets of information. These stories provide an unconventional look at the processes and personalities behind products that changed the world, including Jonas Salk and the polio vaccine, King Gillette and the safety razor, Alfred Nobel and dynamite, Sam Colt and the revolver, Rudolph Diesel and the diesel engine. Explore the ambitions, the failures and the splendidly unreasonable lives of 30 inventors who changed the world. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand.