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American icon details one of the greatest turnarounds in business history, and, to a lesser extent, the man behind it. American icon is the compelling, behindthescenes account of that epic turnaround. A universally recognized icon, the statue of liberty is perhaps the most beloved of all american symbols. The real best ya book of 2015 by chantalle uzan february 23, 2016 by now im sure youve combed through all the lists put out this year by various sources, trying to get a jump the best young adult books of 2015. Hoffman about the turnaround of ford motor company under the leadership of ceo alan mulally. Why spending more is getting us less public affairs press, 20. This month marks henry david thoreaus 200th birthday he was born july 12, 1817, a bicentennial that emphasizes just how briefly the writer lived.
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