Henry Ford
1) Shop theory
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[1955]
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Fourth edition.
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This book is the revised 1941 mid-century guide on the basic principles of Shop from the prestigious Henry Ford Trade School, first published in 1934. The book was used by students attending Shop Theory classes and focusses on the historical development, principles of construction, and use, care, and operation of hand tools, precision tools, and the usual toolroom machines and equipment. The lesson sheet method of instruction, supplemented by lecture...
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"My Philosophy of Industry is a book written by Henry Ford, the founder of Ford Motor Company. The book is a collection of essays and speeches given by Ford over the course of his career, in which he outlines his philosophy on business and industry. In the book, Ford emphasizes the importance of efficiency, standardization, and mass production in manufacturing. He also discusses his belief in the value of hard work, innovation, and the importance...
3) Shop Theory
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This book is the revised 1941 mid-century guide on the basic principles of Shop from the prestigious Henry Ford Trade School, first published in 1934. The book was used by students attending Shop Theory classes and focusses on the historical development, principles of construction, and use, care, and operation of hand tools, precision tools, and the usual toolroom machines and equipment. The lesson sheet method of instruction, supplemented by lecture...
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Anyone can think up an idea. The thing that counts is developing it into a practical product. The lessons of Henry Ford, one of America's greatest business innovators, are as fresh and vital today as they were in 1922, when this extraordinary book was first published. Ford explains: how his experiences as an employee influenced his philosophies as an employer. It's easy to see that much of Ford's wisdom has been, forgotten today and that individual...
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Three classic works on the art of succeeding in business, life, and high finance from three of modern history’s most influential thought leaders.
My Life and Work: A legendary inventor and industrialist, Henry Ford pioneered the American automotive industry. In this combination of memoir and business treatise, he describes his early life as a mechanically inclined farmer’s son, the inner workings of his...
My Life and Work: A legendary inventor and industrialist, Henry Ford pioneered the American automotive industry. In this combination of memoir and business treatise, he describes his early life as a mechanically inclined farmer’s son, the inner workings of his...
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Henry Ford (1863-1947) fue un destacado empresario e ingeniero estadounidense, conocido por su contribución significativa a la industria automotriz y por revolucionar la fabricación de automóviles. A lo largo de su vida, Ford se dedicó a la innovación y a la mejora constante de sus productos. Sin embargo, su postura empresarial y sus puntos de vista políticos también generaron controversia. Su apoyo a la producción en masa y la eficiencia...
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Vous aimez les Success Story? Si oui, vous n'allez pas être déçu! Rien ne prédestinait Henry Ford à devenir une figure iconique de l'histoire moderne. Parti de rien, fils d'agriculteur, il est devenu le premier millionnaire américain! Aujourd'hui encore son nom rime avec "The Best American Car"! Vous voulez connaître les étapes qui l'ont conduit à ce succès, les obstacles qu'il a rencontrés et surmontés, apprendre de quelqu'un qui sait...
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Henry Ford, né le 30 juillet 1863 à Dearborn (Michigan, États-Unis) et mort le 7 avril 1947 dans la même ville, est un industriel américain et le fondateur de l'automobile qui porte son nom. La Ford T produite à plus de 16 millions d'exemplaires fut une prouesse technique pour l'époque et reste jusqu'à ce jour "A Case Study"! Comment ce fils d'agriculteur parti de rien a fait pour en arriver là? Quelles sont les étapes qui l'ont conduit...
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"If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right."
"Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success."
"Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently." Henry Ford
The great Henry Ford was the unforgettable American captain of industry and unequalled business magnate who founded the Ford Motor Company and the unequalled force behind the development...
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The great Henry Ford was the unforgettable American captain of industry and unequalled business magnate who founded the Ford Motor Company and the unequalled force behind the development of the assembly line technique of mass production. Here, in this unique and very accessible audiobook, Ford tells his own story. A must for businessmen everywhere and a lauded addition to all school and university systems. A true audio treasure!
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Vous aimez les Success Story ? Si oui, vous n'allez pas être déçu! Rien ne prédestinait Henry Ford à devenir une figure iconique de l'histoire moderne. Parti de rien, fils d'agriculteur, il est devenu le premier millionnaire américain! Aujourd'hui encore son nom rime avec "The Best American Car"! Vous voulez connaître les étapes qui l'ont conduit à ce succès, les obstacles qu'il a rencontrés et surmontés, apprendre de quelqu'un qui sait...
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Henry Ford et John D. Rockefeller sont deux américains qui ont fait fortune à partir de rien! Le premier a donné son nom au modèle T, une voiture produite à plus de 16 millions d'exemplaires! Comment ce fils d'agriculteur a fait pour en arriver là ? Quelles sont les étapes qui l'ont conduit à devenir le premier milliardaire des États-Unis ? Qu'est-ce qu'un entrepreneur moderne peut apprendre de lui aujourd'hui pour démarrer et développer...
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The passage of more than one hundred years since "The Scotch-Irish in America" was first published in 1915 has rendered the book no less fascinating and gripping. Written in a thoroughly accessible way, it tells the story of how the hardy breed of men and women, who in America came to be known as the 'Scotch-Irish', was forged in the north of Ireland during the seventeenth century. It relates the circumstances under which the great exodus to the New...
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A practical treatise on work in the shop, showing the best method of riveting, bracing and staying, punching, drilling, smithing and the most economical manner of obtaining the best quality of output at the least expense. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using...
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"A photo-filled account of traveling the Lincoln Highway in a century-old automobile, and contemplating a future of self-driving cars: "[An] epic road trip." -- USA Today Driverless cars are on the horizon, but before the world falls asleep at the wheel, let's look back down the road from whence we have come. Ford Model T Coast to Coast documents the cross-country adventure of two brave drivers as they pilot a hundred-year-old Model T on a 3,000-mile...
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