Edison on innovation 102 lessons in creativity for business and beyond

"In this fascinating exploration of one of the most celebrated and innovative minds, best-selling author Alan Axelrod cuts through the myths and reverence surrounding Edison's "genius" to show how the inventor was, in fact, an ordinary man who created extraordinary work. While ma...

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Main Author: Axelrod, Alan
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: San Francisco, Calif. Jossey-Bass 2008
Edition:1st ed
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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