Houston Legends (eBook)

Houston was the first word spoken from the moon. It is the hub of the world’s energy industry, the headquarters of medical innovation and entrepreneurial phenomena. For 200 years, Houston has been the funnel to international commerce. "Houston Legends" contains secrets of the CEOs, the trail blazers and community impresarios, from superstar Beyoncé to heart transplant pioneer Dr. Michael DeBakey, from aviation pioneer and Hollywood movie mogul Howard Hughes to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, from business titan Jesse Jones to community visionary George Mitchell and from oil drilling inventions to every astronaut at NASA. "Houston Legends" is the definitive book on a world capitol, written by one of the world’s leading business gurus. Recurring themes include pioneer spirit, business innovation, community give-back, growth and vision.

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Two hundred years of Houston history through the prism of business, entrepreneurship, and innovation in this essential and epic overview.   The first Houston history book to be written from a business perspective, where the stories behind the city’s many legendary successes are told. Moore presents historical perspectives in several key industries—from real estate to banking to music and sports—in the Bayou City’s dynamic growth. Each topic offers chronicles the economic impact, the business contributions, and the people who have made a mark in the nation’s fourth largest city.   Recurring themes include entrepreneurial spirit, business survival, strategies, growth and vision. The names, dates, and events are intertwined with memorable anecdotes applicable to modern business practices. Common themes include giving back generously to the community, stages in the evolution of a business, creativity, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. A unique, informative, and instructive approach to corralling the breadth and scope of Houston’s outstanding history and the people who led the way, Houston Legends is an indispensable entry into one of the modern world’s great cities.