Burn: how grit, innovation, and a dash of luck ignited a multi-million dollar success story (Record no. 4150)
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9781119695929 |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 338.04092 |
| Item number | XU |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Xu, Mei |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Burn: how grit, innovation, and a dash of luck ignited a multi-million dollar success story |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | John Wiley & Sons, Inc. |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc. | New Jersey |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. | 2021 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | x, 166 p. |
| 365 ## - TRADE PRICE | |
| Price type code | USD |
| Price amount | 22.95 |
| 504 ## - BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE | |
| Bibliography, etc. note | TABLE OF CONTENTS<br/>Prologue vii<br/><br/>1 A Tale of Two Chinas 1<br/><br/>2 American Odyssey 33<br/><br/>3 American Entrepreneurs 57<br/><br/>4 Fragrance Forward 93<br/><br/>5 Made in America 119<br/><br/>Conclusion 145<br/><br/>About the Author 149<br/><br/>Acknowledgments 153<br/><br/>Index 157 |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | DESCRIPTION<br/>Learn the fascinating story of one of America’s most successful entrepreneurs <br/><br/>The American Dream continues to resonate with immigrants from around the world. Millions of people hope to come to the United States to build a better life for themselves and their families, often by creating and growing new ventures and companies. While not everyone succeeds, many do. Mei Xu is one of those successes. In Burn, entrepreneur and international businesswoman Mei Xu tells her story of ingenuity, determination, and luck. Spanning three decades, from 1991 when she arrived at Washington’s Dulles Airport, to today, Xu’s story is one of stunning success. She built a multi-million dollar company, met and counseled thousands of entrepreneurs and businesspeople, and even advised President of the United States Barack Obama on the topic of job creation.<br/><br/>In Burn, you’ll learn:<br/><br/>About the creation of Mei Xu’s international lifestyle business and the success stories of other female leaders who triumphed over adversity to achieve their dreams<br/>Why the American Dream is still within your grasp, and how to reach for it<br/>How creators like Xu think differently about innovation and how you can harness her insights to build something new and exciting for yourself<br/>Burn explains how Xu’s embrace of design-driven entrepreneurship and thoughtful manufacturing powered her growth and prosperity in a truly international company. Design leadership remains vital to a robust and global economy. Burn will inspire you to follow your vision and have an impact on the world around you. Perfect for anyone seeking an engrossing and inspirational tale of success, Burn belongs on the bookshelves of professionals and entrepreneurs everywhere. |
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| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Businesspeople |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Businesswomen |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Entrepreneurship |
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| Source of classification or shelving scheme | Dewey Decimal Classification |
| Koha item type | Book |
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| Dewey Decimal Classification | Public Policy & General Management | IN176 | 27-10-2022 | Indian Institute of Management LRC | Indian Institute of Management LRC | General Stacks | 11/30/2022 | Bharatiya Sahitya Bhavana | 1247.92 | 338.04092 XU | 003821 | 11/30/2022 | 1 | 1897.97 | 11/30/2022 | Book |