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Everybody Wins! A Life in Free Enterprise (CHF Series in Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
Published in Paperback by Chemical Heritage Foundation (01 July, 2001)
Authors: Gordon Cain, Arnold Thackray, and Michael C. Jensen
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Real Capitalism -- The Way It Should be
We need more business leaders and managers who embrace and practice Mr. Cain's brand of business and general living. very pragmatic, down-to-earth, no-frills, seeing things for what they are -- Very ZEN.

Mr. Cain is a hero, not so much for the wealth he created for himself and many others, but the way he lived his life when he did not have alot of money.

Involved in a number of his transactions from the banker's role, Mr. Cain has set an example for all of us who call ourselves capitalists. Unfortunately, the corporate scandals of the day get the headlines whereas the true successes that create value for everyone, including the employees get little or no attention.

Integrity, Accountibility and Maximizing Long-Term share-holder Value -- not going for the quick buck at the expense of others is what is all about -- it allows us to discover, explore, educate, entertain and enjoy the life before us -- society progresses as a result. Everyone Wins.

High recommend this read to everyone -- whether or not you have an interest in business becasue it is the true story of one man's journey who just happened to become a successful businessman through a series of "happy accidents.

A gentleman who is an inspiration
Indeed, this work is a thoroughly enjoyable and fascinating autobiography of a remarkable visionary.

Wonderful story and well written
A true story an ethical businessman who is in fact a gentleman


Arnold O. Beckman: 100 Years of Excellence
Published in Hardcover by Chemical Heritage Foundation (2000)
Authors: Arnold Thackray, Minor Myers, and James D. Watson
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Leading with Innovation and Example
This biography of Dr. Beckman was created to coincide with his 100th birthday last year.

While many will not recognize his name, all have had their lives improved by his many innovative contributions to science, medicine, and education. Chemistry as we know it mostly advanced through the development of instruments that can rapidly, inexpensively, and accurately analyze biological and mineral substances. Our modern manufacturing processes rely on these instruments as do our physicians in isolating and diagnosing diseases. Many of these tests were first accomplished by either Dr. Beckman or the company he founded, Beckman Instruments. His company also played a key role in pioneering critical components and instruments for secret projects such as those for radar and the atomic bomb during World War II.

In parallel, Dr. Beckman played a big role in the development of Cal Tech, as a student, professor, major donor, and trustee. The rise of that institution from being a small school to one of the world's very top universities benefited, in part, from Dr. Beckman's efforts on Cal Tech's behalf over many decades.

Dr. Beckman's company continues to thrive today as Beckman Coulter, and is leading the way to finding new ways to diagnose diseases.

If you are like me, you will enjoy reading about how many important chemical and electronic innovations occurred. Dr. Beckman was often involved. For example, Beckman Instruments was at one time briefly a leader in work developing the first semiconductor technology, before there was a Silicon Valley. It was fascinating to see how the team split off to become Fairchild and later Intel.

Dr. Beckman was very generous with his charity, and has donated hundreds of millions of dollars.

The biography is unusually detailed on both the personal and the scientific side. The book also benefits from having many excellent photographs. I particularly liked the many side bars that made it possible to read in more depth about particular aspects of Dr. Beckman's life. .

Anyone who wants to understand about the challenges of being an inventor-businessperson will enjoy this book. Those who are interested in understanding more about how modern instruments developed will find the book like a history of science. Anyone who wants to learn about being a good example will find Dr. Beckman to be a worthy source of study, as well.

After you finish this book, consider where you have stopped following your curiosity. Then take some more steps in those directions. Like Dr. Beckman, your greatest accomplishments may be ahead of you as you follow your curiosity into the uncharted territory of the next big thing.

Look on life with interest and pursue it with high standards!

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An interesting book about an interesting man. In 1997 "USA Today" listed the top 10 charity givers in America, and Arnold Beckman was listed 10th as having given $280 million to charity. A man who does that is worth reading about!


Atoms and Powers: An Essay on Newtonian Matter-Theory and the Development of Chemistry.
Published in Textbook Binding by Harvard Univ Pr (1970)
Author: Arnold, Thackray
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Chemistry in America 1876-1976: Historical Indicators (Chemists and Chemistry, Vol 5)
Published in Hardcover by D Reidel Pub Co (1985)
Authors: Arnold Thackray, Jeffrey L. Sturchio, P. Thomas Carroll, and Robert Bud
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Constructing Knowledge in the History of Science (Construction Knowledge in the History of Sci)
Published in Paperback by University of Chicago Press (1995)
Author: Arnold Thackray
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Constructing Knowledge in the History of Science: Osiris (Osiris, Vol 10)
Published in Hardcover by University of Chicago Press (1995)
Author: Arnold Thackray
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Contemporary Classics in Engineering and Applied Sciences (Contemporary Classics in Science)
Published in Hardcover by Isi Pr (1986)
Author: Arnold Thackray
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Contemporary Classics in Physical, Chemical, and Earth Sciences (Contemporary Classics in Science)
Published in Hardcover by Isi Pr (1986)
Author: Arnold Thackray
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Donald Frederick and Mildred Topp Othmer: A Commemorative of Their Lives and Legacies
Published in Hardcover by Chemical Heritage Foundation (1999)
Authors: Arnold Thackray and Amy Beth Crow
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Gentlemen of Science: Early Correspondence of the British Association for the Advancement of Science (Camden 4th Series, Vol 30)
Published in Hardcover by Boydell & Brewer (1985)
Authors: Jack Morrell and Arnold Thackray
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