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Sam Walton
Made in America My Story
by Sam Walton
ISBN: 0553562835
ISBN-13: 9780553562835
Format: Paperback
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Summary
In this title, the author tells his extraordinary story in inimitable words, sharing a revealing perspective on the elements of his success. Peppered with his philosophy of life and practical business advice, he discusses competition, partnership, money, celebrity, and family.
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Publisher: Bantam Books
Published date: 1996
Size: 4.25 x 7 inches
Weight: 0.45 pounds
Publisher's Notes
Its a story about entrepreneur, and risk, and hard work, and knowing where you want to go and being willing to do what it takes to get there. And its a story about believing in your idea even when maybe some other folks dont, and about sticking to your guns. Sam Walton. Meet a genuine American folk hero cut from the homespun cloth of America's heartland: Sam Walton, who turned a single dime store in a hardscrabble cotton town into Wal-Mart, the largest retailer in the world. The undisputed merchant king of the late twentieth century, Sam never lost the common touch. Here, finally, Sam Walton tells his extraordinary story in his won inimitable words. Genuinely modest, but always sure of his ambitious and achievements, Sam shares his thinking in a candid, straight-from-the-shoulder style. In a story rich with anecdotes and the "rules of the road" of both Main Street and Wall Street, Sam Walton chronicles the inspiration, heart, and optimism that propelled him to lasso the American Dream. "
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Sam Walton: Made In America
Sam Walton
Bantam. Used - Acceptable. ACCEPTABLE with noted wear to cover and pages. Binding intact. We offer a no hassle guarantee on all our items. Orders are generally shipped no later than next business day. We offer a no hassle guarantee on all our items. ( more information) Offered by River City Books, LLC (United States)
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Walton, Sam
Bantam. Mass Market PaperBack. 0553562835 A wonderful copy with some minor edgewear to the cover. 1993 Bantam Mass Market PaperBack . Very Good. 1993. ( more information) Offered by Seashellbooks.com, Inc. (United States)
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Bantam. Used - Acceptable. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information) Offered by Better World Books (United States)
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Sam Walton: Made in America
Walton, Sam; Huey, John
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Walton, Sam
Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A.: Bantam Books, 1996 Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. ( more information) Offered by Patrico Books (United States)
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Walton, Sam
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Sam Walton: Made In America
Sam Walton; Contributor-John Huey
Bantam, 1993-06-01. Mass Market Paperback. cover wear w/spine creases. ( more information) Offered by Barnes And Nooyen Books (United States)
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Sam Walton: Made in America My Story
Walton, Sam; Huey, John
Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A.: Bantam Books, 1996. Meet a genuine American folk hero cut from the homespun cloth of America's heartland: Sam Walton, who turned a single dime store in a hardscrabble cotton town into Wal-Mart, the largest retailer in the world. The undisputed merchant king of the late twentieth century, Sam never lost the common touch. Here, finally, Sam Walton tells his extraordinary story in his won inimitable words. Genuinely modest, but always sure of his ambitious and achievements, Sam shares his thinking in a candid, straight-from-the-shoulder style. In a story rich with anecdotes and the "rules of the road" of both Main Street and Wall Street, Sam Walton chronicles the inspiration, heart, and optimism that propelled him to lasso the American Dream. " ISBN 0-553-56283-5. ISBN: 0553562835. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket as Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. WALTON SAM 1920 1992 BIOGRAPHY. ( more information) Offered by D and C Books (formerly D and D Books) (United States)
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Walton, Sam; Huey, John
Mass Market Paperback. Used; Very Good. ( more information) Offered by Bizzy Bzz Bookbin (Canada)
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Sam Walton: Made in America My Story
Walton, Sam
Bantam Books, 1993. Cover has a bit of creasing, rubbing and edgewear. Pages have light tanning on the edges and there are a few creased pages.. ISBN: 0-553-56283-5. 1st Printing. Mass Market Paperback. Good +. WALTON SAM 1920 1992 BIOGRAPHY. ( more information) Offered by Valerie Dzendzeluk (Canada)
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Sam Walton, Made in America : My Story
Walton, Sam; Huey, John
U.S.A: Bantam Books, 1993. From Library Journal The late Sam Walton was one of the shrewdest and richest merchants in America. Centered on the building of his Wal-Mart empire, his book, like fellow magnate Sandra Kurtzig's CEO: Building a $400 Million Company from Ground Up ( LJ 5/1/91), is light on biography. However, readers will enjoy the folksy narrative of the small-town millionaire who revolutionized retail distribution. Walton also addresses accusations against him, such as running the competition out of town. Coauthor Huey does a fine job of incorporating candid testimonials from family members and associates, who thought Walton's ideas were sometimes silly. Shortly after Walton's death, the book was given an overly sentimental postscript (a minor detraction) and rushed into print. Highly recommended for public and academic business collections. - Rebecca A. Smith, Harvard Business Sch. Lib. Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Book Description It's a story about entrepreneur, and risk, and hard work, and knowing where you want to go and being willing to do what it takes to get there. And it's a story about believing in your idea even when maybe some other folks don't, and about sticking to your guns. Sam Walton. Meet a genuine American folk hero cut from the homespun cloth of America's heartland: Sam Walton, who turned a single dime store in a hardscrabble cotton town into Wal-Mart, the largest retailer in the world. The undisputed merchant king of the late twentieth century, Sam never lost the common touch. Here, finally, Sam Walton tells his extraordinary story in his won inimitable words. Genuinely modest, but always sure of his ambitious and achievements, Sam shares his thinking in a candid, straight-from-the-shoulder style. In a story rich with anecdotes and the "rules of the road" of both Main Street and Wall Street, Sam Walton chronicles the inspiration, heart, and optimism that propelled him to lasso the American Dream. ". ISBN: 0553562835. 1st. Printing. Mass Market Paperback. Good/No Jacket as Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Ex-Library. WALTON SAM 1920 1992 BIOGRAPHY AUTOBIOGRAPHY BUSINESS. ( more information) Offered by D and C Books (formerly D and D Books) (United States)
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Made in America: My Story
Walton, Sam
New York, New York: Bantam Books, 1993. paperback. Good/No Jacket. Standard used condition. Reading condition or better. ISBN: 0553562835. ( more information) Offered by Adventures Underground (United States)
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Sam Walton Made in America my Story
Sam Walton
NY: Bantam, 1993. Book is in excellent condition with no markings, creases, rips, tears or writing to it. "A wise and inspiring autobiography...Walton tells his quietly fantastic story with conviction and makes no bones about his mistakes.". Not Stated. Excellent. Excellent/No Jacket. Paperback. ( more information) Offered by fireside books of littlestown (United States)
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Sam Walton Made in America : My Story
Walton, Sam with John Juey
Bantam, 1993. Sam Walton Autobiography. Paperback. Most of our paperbacks are in good to good+ (some fine) condition. Some are in fair condition due to their age and the fact that they've been read so many times. If condition is an important issue with you, ask for a more complete description of the book. May have store address sticker and or price sticker on outside. Good means general reading wear. Most of our paperbacks are in good to good+ (some fine) condition. Some are in fair condition due to their age and the fact that they've been read so many times. If condition is an important issue with you, ask for a more complete description of the book. May have store address sticker and or price sticker on outside. Good means general reading wear. ( more information) Offered by Book Bin (United States)
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Sam Walton: Made in America, My Story
Walton, Sam; Huey, John
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Bantam Books. Very Good. 1993. 1st Printing. Mass Market Paperback. 0553562835 . pb,light wear/soil . ( more information) Offered by BG Media (United States)
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Walton, Sam
Bantam. MASS MARKET PAPERBACK. 0553562835 Excellent condition paperback, no creases in spine. Shop & Save with us at kjcactusbooks! . Fine. ( more information) Offered by Kjcactusbooks (United States)
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Walton, Sam
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Walton, Sam; Huey, John
Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A.: Bantam Books, 1996. light spine creasing, very slight lean, some rubbing to cover edges, solid clean.. ISBN: 0553562835. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. WALTON SAM 1920 1992 BIOGRAPHY. ( more information) Offered by books etc... (Canada)
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Walton, Sam; Huey, John
Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A.: Bantam Books, 1996. light spine creasing, very slight lean, some rubbing to cover edges, solid clean.. ISBN: 0553562835. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. WALTON SAM 1920 1992 BIOGRAPHY. ( more information) Offered by books etc... (Canada)
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Sam Walton
Bantam , New York. 1993. Paperback. Book Condition: Good. Moderate reading wear. Very clean copy.. ( more information) Offered by Samwise Books (New Zealand)
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Sam Walton, Made in America : My Story
Walton, Sam; Huey, John
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Bantam Books, 1993. Sam Walton was arguably one of the best businessmen of the 20th century. He started one store where he could sell his items at the cheapest price and 30 years later had WalMart. 346 pages.. Paperback. Fine/No Jacket. 4"X7". ( more information) Offered by Connie Popek, Bookseller (United States)
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Walton, Sam
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Sam Walton; Contributor-John Huey
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