{"product_id":"bloomberg-by-bloomberg-revised-and-updated-isbn-9781119554264","title":"Bloomberg by Bloomberg, Revised and Updated","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichael Bloomberg rose from middle-class Medford, Massachusetts to become a pioneer of the computer age, mayor of New York, one of the world's most generous philanthropists, and one of America's most respected—and fearless—voices on gun violence, climate change, public health, and other issues. And it all happened after he got fired at the age of 39.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is his story, told in his own words and in his own candid style.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter working his way through college and graduating from Harvard Business School, Bloomberg landed on the bottom rung of a Wall Street firm and worked his way up to partner. But in 1981, he was forced out of the firm. With an idea for computerizing financial data, Bloomberg started his own company. And, since personal computers barely existed, he built his own. Specially designed for Wall Street traders and analysts, the Bloomberg Terminal revolutionized the world of finance. Under Bloomberg's leadership, his company grew rapidly, playing David to the Goliaths of finance and media—and making Bloomberg one of the world's wealthiest men.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBloomberg by Bloomberg\u003c\/i\u003e offers an intimate look at the creative mind and driven personality behind the Bloomberg brand. He describes in vivid detail his early Wall Street career, both the victories and frustrations, including a personal account of what it was like to be fired and given $10 million on the same day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHe combines personal stories with penetrating insights into business and technology, while also offering lessons from his unique approach to management. There is no one in business or politics quite like him—or who has had more success in both areas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 The Last Supper 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Thrill of Getting Fired: Tarrytown 1981\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Capitalism, Here I Come 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchool, Work, and Hard Knocks\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 I Love Mondays 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEntrepreneurship: Vocation and Avocation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 We Can Do That 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElementary Journalism, Not Rocket Science\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 “No” Is No Answer 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishment Ignorance and Arrogance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Money Talks 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTextbook Multimedia\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Man vs. Machine 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology: Politics and Promises\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Management 101 153\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bloomberg Way\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Coming Up Next 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmerica’s a Wonderful Country\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Out of the Office 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharacter and Consistency\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Wealth, Wisdom, and Work 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhilanthropy and Public Service\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 239 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Bloomberg\u003c\/b\u003e is an entrepreneur and philanthropist who served as mayor of New York for 12 years. Bloomberg L.P., the technology start-up he launched in 1981, has grown into a global company.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMichael Bloomberg rose from middle-class Medford, Massachusetts to become a pioneer of the computer age, mayor of New York, one of the world's most generous philanthropists, and one of America's most respected—and fearless—voices on gun violence, climate change, public health, and other issues. And it all happened after he got fired at the age of 39.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is his story, told in his own words and in his own candid style. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter working his way through college and graduating from Harvard Business School, Bloomberg landed on the bottom rung of a Wall Street firm and worked his way up to partner. But in 1981, he was forced out of the firm. With an idea for computerizing financial data, Bloomberg started his own company. And, since personal computers barely existed, he built his own. Specially designed for investment professionals, the Bloomberg Terminal revolutionized the world of finance. Under Bloomberg's leadership, his company grew rapidly, playing David to the Goliaths of finance and media—and making Bloomberg one of the world's wealthiest men. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBloomberg by Bloomberg\u003c\/i\u003e offers an intimate look at the creative mind and driven personality behind the Bloomberg brand. He describes in vivid detail his early Wall Street career, both the victories and frustrations, including a personal account of what it was like to be fired and handed $10 million on the same day. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe combines personal stories with penetrating insights into business, technology, and entrepreneurship, while also offering lessons from his unique approach to management. There is no one in business or politics quite like him—or who has had more success in both areas.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Lots of entrepreneurs make money. Lots of entrepreneurs who make money write books. Few of those books make you glad they did. This one does.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e- The New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is the best insight yet on how one man shook up the entire financial information industry.\"\u003cbr\u003e - Richard Branson, Founder, Virgin Group \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Mike is a big thinker and a great philanthropic leader. His ability to drive local and global change, coupled with his willingness to take bold risks, is inspiring. We can all learn from his example.\"\u003cbr\u003e - Bill and Melinda Gates \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll author's royalties from \u003ci\u003eBloomberg by Bloomberg\u003c\/i\u003e are donated to the Committee to Protect Journalists. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBloomberg by Bloomberg\u003c\/i\u003e was written with invaluable help from Bloomberg News Editor-in-Chief Emeritus \u003cb\u003eMatthew Winkler\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eFrank Barry.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988848525541,"sku":"NP9781119554264","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119554264.jpg?v=1761781763","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/bloomberg-by-bloomberg-revised-and-updated-isbn-9781119554264","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}