Risk Takers & Innovators
 

Book Information

  • Series: Amazing Stories
  • Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
  • Publication Date: 2 March 2004
  • Copyright Year: 2004
  • ISBN: 9781551539744
  • Page Count: 144
  • Dimensions: 5.5" x 8.5"

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Risk Takers & Innovators

Great Canadian Business Ventures Since 1950

by Sandra Phinney

Harnessing their creativity the tenacious individuals featured in these stories have realized their dreams &, in many cases, developed their innovation into a viable business venture. From the first glimmer of an idea to the fruition of the invention, these Canadian discoveries are an inspiration to aspiring inventors and entrepreneurs everywhere.

Harnessing their creativity, technology skills, and entrepreneurship, the tenacious individuals featured in these stories have realized their dreams and, in many cases, developed their innovation into a viable business venture. From the first glimmer of an idea to the fruition of the invention, these great Canadian discoveries are an inspiration to aspiring inventors and entrepreneurs everywhere.

About the Author

SANDRA PHINNEY writes from her perch in Canaan, Nova Scotia. Her articles have appeared in over 60 Canadian and American magazines. Her stories span the worlds of business, science, health and fitness, farming and fishing, aerospace, outdoor life, and travel and tourism - to name a few. She also teaches freelance and creative writing workshops. In her spare time, Sandra writes poetry and fiction and teaches Tai Chi at the YMCA. Once in a blue moon, you can find her canoeing in the wilderness.

Subjects (BISAC)

BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Business, HISTORY / Canada / Post-Confederation (1867-)

Subjects

Canadian Biography, Canadian History, Canadian History: Industrial, Social Sciences, Social Sciences: Sociology

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