The Immigrant Spirit: How Newcomers Enrich America What do the CEOs of two of the world's most iconically American companies, Pepsi and Coca-Cola, have in common? Indra Nooyi (India) and Muhtar Kent (Turkey) are both immigrants. How about the founders and cofounders of Google, Intel, Sun Microsystems, eBay, and Yahoo? How about Madeleine Albright and Arnold Schwarzenegger, Elia Kazan, and countless others, including about one third of all U.S. Nobel Prize laureates? Author Sam Wyly reminds us that all but the American Indians are immigrants or descendants of immigrants. The Immigrant Spirit: How Newcomers Enrich America illustrates a simple theme: Immigrants are assets to American society and the economy. And, they always have been. Wyly presents a fascinating, often surprising portrait of the immigrant experience in America, focusing on communities throughout the country and people from all walks of life and parts of the world. Readers will enjoy colorful portraits of diverse cities like Houston, Texas, which Wyly dubs “the new face of immigrant America.” They’ll discover inspiring stories like those of Albert Gallatin, a French-speaking Swiss immigrant who became our longest-serving Secretary of the Treasury, and Bill Knudsen, a Dane who accepted one of the most important stateside jobs in World War II, helping to seal victory for America. What is it about America that continues to bring people here? How is it that the immigrant experience in America continues to be defined by optimism, resilience, and triumph? Weaving historical anecdotes with present-day realities of immigration, Wyly skillfully brings to life his particular vision of immigrants: They are natural risk-takers and innovators. They are great patriots and entrepreneurs. They are essential to a strong economy. Richly illustrated with colorful images, timelines, factoids, and graphs—and filled with inspiring quotes and ideas from writers, entrepreneurs, and others—The Immigrant Spirit will change the way you think about what it means to be an American today.

The Immigrant Spirit: How Newcomers Enrich America

Politics & Social Sciences

Wyly, Sam

Social Sciences

WylyBooks Company

“My work is to create companies and build them,” writes Sam Wyly in this candid, engrossing memoir, which reveals how he established and expanded companies on the leading edge of advancements in technology, energy, retail, and investments over the last forty-five years. Wyly shares the process, relationships, struggles, and strategies that have made him one of the 1,000 wealthiest people in the world. From the hardships his parents faced trying to hold on to the family cotton farm during the Depression to the coaching he received on the high school football field, this self-made billionaire describes how his early years in Louisiana prepared him for what lay ahead. His sales experience with IBM and Honeywell in Dallas in the early 1960s gave him the idea to start the first “computer utility.” Risking $1,000 of his savings, he founded University Computing in 1963 and took it public two years later, becoming a millionaire at the age of thirty. Part autobiography and part inspirational business guide, this audio is full of refreshing insights about what it takes to create, grow, and build successful companies.

1,000 Dollars and an Idea: Entrepreneur to Billionaire

Biographies & Memoirs

Professionals & Academics

BRILLIANCE AUDIO ^

The rags-to-riches story of an amazing business wizard—from the Louisiana cotton fields to the worlds of computers, retailing, fast food, high finance, and green energy—life lessons from a man ahead of the pack and ahead of his time. "My work is to create companies and build them," says the billionaire whom Fortune magazine, over thirty years ago, characterized_as "one of the most, if not the most, important entrepreneurs" of the century. This was even before Wyly contributed to nearly every great technological, service industry, and investment business breakthrough in the second half of the twentieth century. Now, in his fast-paced, fascinating, and candid memoir, Wyly reveals the thought processes, relationships, and financial machinations behind the building of his diverse businesses over the last four decades. Here's the story of how he worked his way through Louisiana Tech selling class rings and why, after his first job in which he broke sales records for IBM (along with Ross Perot, a fellow IBM salesman) and a brief stint at Honeywell, he decided to risk $1,000 of his savings to found the first "computer utility" company in the business world. This was in 1963. Two years later, he took his University Computing Company public and became an instant millionaire. Never losing his entrepreneurial spirit, Wyly undertook one challenge after another, such as: • Waging a successful anti-monopoly battle against AT&amp;T, enabling him to build a "telephone highway" for computers • Growing the modest Bonanza Steak House chain, which he "inherited" as the result of a bad debt, to a total of 600 outlets before selling it for a huge profit • Creating a new systems software company, Sterling Software, which he eventually sold for $4 billion • Dividending Sterling Commerce to public shareholders and selling to AT&amp;T_for $4 billion in 2000 • Expanding the small arts-and-crafts chain Michaels Stores from 10 to 1,000 stores before selling it for $6 billion in 2006 • Founding Green Mountain Energy, which has become the largest and most profitable green business in the country. Part autobiography and part inspirational self-help business guide, Wyly not only provides his homespun life lessons in the practice of starting and building businesses, but he also delivers refreshing new insights into how many American businesses operated from the 1950s to the present.

Newmarket

Traces the rags-to-riches story of a Louisiana self-made billionaire, from his efforts to put himself through school and his entry into the millionaire leagues after investing in a computer utility company to his creations of highly profitable companies and his dedication to green energy. $250,000 ad/promo.

Newmarket Pr

Expanded edition with new chapters on the Great Crash of 2008 and looking ahead. Self-made billionaire Sam Wyly is a natural storyteller. In this expanded edition of his memoir, he recounts his experiences establishing and expanding companies on the leading edge of advancements in technology, energy, retail, and investments over the last five decades. From the hardships his family faced trying to hold on to their cotton farm during the Depression to the coaching he received on the high school football field, Wyly describes how his early years in Louisiana prepared him for what lay ahead. Risking $1,000 of his savings, Wyly founded University Computing in 1963 and took it public two years later, becoming a millionaire at the age of thirty. Throughout this book, he reveals the decisions and strategies behind his many business successes, including founding Sterling Software, growing the small chains of Michaels Stores and Bonanza Steakhouses into nationwide brands, and founding Green Mountain Energy, the largest provider of cleaner energy in America today. Wyly also discusses the "Great Crash of 2008" in historical perspective, offering insights on our current financial crisis and the path to recovery—including the importance of green energy for the future.

Expanded edition with new chapters on the Great Crash of 2008 and looking ahead. Self-made billionaire Sam Wyly is a natural storyteller. In this candid, engrossing memoir, he recounts his experiences establishing and expanding companies on the leading edge of advancements in technology, energy, retail, and investments over the last five decades. From the hardships his family faced trying to hold on to their cotton farm during the Depression to the coaching he received on the high school football field, Wyly describes how his early years in Louisiana prepared him for what lay ahead. 
 Risking $1,000 of his savings, Wyly founded University Computing in 1963 and took it public two years later, becoming a millionaire at age thirty. Throughout this book, he reveals the decisions and strategies behind many business successes, including founding Sterling Software, growing the small chains of Michaels Stores and Bonanza Steakhouses into nationwide brands, and founding Green Mountain Energy, the largest provider of cleaner energy in America today. 
 In this expanded edition, Wyly discusses the Great Crash of 2008” in historical perspective, offering insights on the causes of our current financial crisis and the path to recoveryincluding the importance of green energy for the future.

“It ain’t bragging if it’s true.” –a rodeo bull rider Why are jobs moving from the once Golden State of California to the Lone Star State of Texas? Why are the best and the brightest moving from Chicago and Detroit to Austin and Houston and Dallas? Why are Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, and Illinois losing congressmen in 2012 while Texas gains four? Why is it that Texas is growing while the other big states in America are flat or flat-out broke? According to Sam and Andrew Wyly, it’s simple: Texas got it right! The Lone Star State’s long tradition of walking the path less traveled has made it a constantly renewing hotbed of invention and entrepreneurial can-do. From the birthplace of Whole Foods, Southwest Airlines, and Green Mountain Energy has come the innovation that has quadrupled America’s natural gas and oil reserves in the past ten years, creating good jobs across the country and abroad. The most military-friendly state in the union is now leading the country in its use of high-tech windmills and is making it more likely that we’ll soon bring an end to wars over Arab and Persian oil. The Wylys’ new full-color, fully illustrated book of true boasts, Texas Got It Right!, argues that the state’s success stories can inspire the rest of the country. This astute and provocative look at Texan policies, history, and culture is packed with ideas begging to be exported to the other, less fortunate 49 states.

Texas Got It Right!

Wyly, Andrew

Melcher Media, Inc.

Product Description Born in rural Louisiana, Sam's humble beginnings may have made him seem an unlikely candidate to become one of the preeminent entrepreneurs of the last century, but his accomplishments speak for themselves. Sam's story tracks a lifetime of growth and betterment, as he consistently utilizes what may seem like limitations to his advantage. KNOWN throughout his childhood as "Bubba," Sam Wyly's story is one of evolution, connection, and unrelenting optimism. Born in rural Louisiana, Sam's humble beginnings may have made him seem an unlikely candidate to become one of the preeminent entrepreneurs of the last century, but his accomplishments speak for themselves. Told with candor and humor, primarily through the lens of his business endeavors, Sam's story tracks a lifetime of growth and betterment, as he consistently utilizes what may seem like limitations to his advantage. Review "I cannot think of a proper way to salute Sam Wyly. He has accomplished a great deal, and his success has always been accomplished with honor and integrity." - George H. W. Bush"I have known Sam for 50+ years. He's an American treasure. Texas and American business lore is replete with stories of entrepreneurs who hit big home runs in some industry, and usually done with much swagger. Sam's homers, at least seven that I can count, range across high tech, oil and gas, green energy, restaurants, retail and venture capital. More admirably, always done with humility, empathy and random acts of kindness. His children are walking commercials for his being a great father on top of all of this." - Alan Steelman, Former Member of U.S. Congress (R-TX) and Vice-Chairman Alexander Proudfoot Company"Sam led the board of directors of Michaels Stores. He made my position as CEO exciting. He had the vision and trust to let me run the company. I love Michaels today after 14 years of retirement. Our success would never have been possible without his influence and support. He definitely understood the balance between the board responsibilities and running the business. He was always very supportive of me and my team. He was fair, and always saw the bigger picture. Sam is certainly an amazing visionary, a successful entrepreneur and definitely lives the American dream." - Michael Rouleau, Former CEO and President of Michaels Stores"I put Sam on the short list of early pioneers who brought the Texas business swagger to the national stage. Today, businesses across the globe are looking to plant a flag in the Lone Star State." - Ed Curtis Jr., CEO and Founder of YTexas, and Author of Why Texas: How Business Discovered the Lonestar State"Sam Wyly's adventures in business span from computers to energy to even my love: restaurants. Every step of the way he is filled with a joyful engagement. Sam's journey reminds us that the American Dream is alive and well." - Kimbal Musk, Founder and Owner of The Kitchen Restaurant Group"Sam Wyly is an entrepreneurial genius who inspires both new business ideas and spiritual renewal." - Rev. Canon Sally G. Bingham, Founder of The Regeneration Project"Sam Wyly has been an extraordinary visionary for the long term." - John Mackey, Founder of Whole Foods"Sam Wyly is a wonderful American character: a natural entrepreneur and builder with an outsized personality and humor to match his success." - Walter Isaacson, Former CEO of the Aspen Institute and Author of Einstein: His Life and Universe"Spanning four decades and remarkably diverse industries, the career of Sam Wyly-a true original-shows what good ideas, strong will and access to capital can accomplish." - Michael Milken, Chairman of The Milken Institute About the Author As young Bubba, Sam Wyly was transported via rowboat to his one room schoolhouse, and as an adult he graduated with an MBA as a Paton Scholar from the University of Michigan. In high school, after previous heartbreaking defeats, Bubba, alongside his football team, went up against their a

Beyond Bubba: The Life & Times of an Entrepreneur

Brown Books Pub Group

Why is Dallas the fastest growing city in America? Why is Frisco, Texas, the fastest growing town in America? Why are the largest American and international companies moving headquarters to Texas? The answers are simple―Dallas Got It Right! This dynamic new book by Sam Wyly, co-authored by Laurie Matthews and Andrew Wyly, offers new insights into the many reasons Dallas feeds the world, out produces the Middle East in oil and gas, and serves as an epicenter for business management, technology and investment. Wyly's "Dallas" goes north to Colorado Springs; east to Jackson, Mississippi; south to Aggie Land; and west to White Sands. Dallas Got It Right! is rich in history; entrepreneurial in spirit; expansive in technology; unbounded by city limits. Built on cotton, cows, oil, the military, computer technology, wholesaling and retail, Sam reminds readers that, "Our Dallas feeds the world. Our Dallas is the technology capital of the world. Our Dallas is vital to America's military muscle." Dallas Got It Right! shows readers that Dallas goes beyond Elm Street and Main Street, made up of many neighborhoods and characters. It's a good place to live and work.

Dallas Got It Right: All Roads Lead to Dallas

Matthews, Laurie

Historical

Clovercroft Publishing

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The Immigrant Spirit: How Newcomers Enrich America

1,000 Dollars and an Idea: Entrepreneur to Billionaire

1,000 Dollars and an Idea: Entrepreneur to Billionaire

1,000 Dollars and an Idea: Entrepreneur to Billionaire

1,000 Dollars and an Idea: Entrepreneur to Billionaire

1,000 Dollars and an Idea: Entrepreneur to Billionaire

Texas Got It Right!

Beyond Bubba: The Life & Times of an Entrepreneur

Dallas Got It Right: All Roads Lead to Dallas