Innovation on Tap is the story of innovation in America told through the eyes of 25 entrepreneurs, from Eli Whitney and his cotton gin to Lin-Manuel Miranda and his Broadway smash, Hamilton.The stories illustrate the sweep and impact of innovation. From razor blades, insurance, and baseball to smart cities, online running communities, and cybersecurity, innovators across three centuries gather in an imaginary barroom to discuss the essential themes of entrepreneurship--Mechanizatio...

Innovation on Tap is the story of innovation in America told through the eyes of 25 entrepreneurs, from Eli Whitney and his cotton gin to Lin-Manuel Miranda and his Broadway smash, Hamilton.The stories illustrate the sweep and impact of innovation. From razor blades, insurance, and baseball to smart cities, online running communities, and cybersecurity, innovators across three centuries gather in an imaginary barroom to discuss the essential themes of entrepreneur...

In "With the Indians in the Rockies," James Willard Schultz presents a vivid account of his experiences among the Native American tribes of the Rocky Mountain region during the late 19th century. Employing a richly descriptive literary style, Schultz immerses readers in the landscape, customs, and spiritual lives of the various tribes he encountered, notably the Flathead and Kootenai. The narrative is characterized by a remarkable blend of ethnographic detail and personal reflection, offer...

The harrowing story of one of America's first and costliest wars—featuring a new foreword by bestselling author Nathaniel PhilbrickAt once an in-depth history of this pivotal war and a guide to the historical sites where the ambushes, raids, and battles took place, King Philip's War expands our understanding of American history and provides insight into the nature of colonial and ethnic wars in general. Through a careful reconstruction of events, first-per...

In Pour Your Heart Into It, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz shares the passion, values, and inspiration that drive this fascinating company.