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Every company has a story. Learn the playbooks that built the world’s greatest companies — and how you can apply them.
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Understand how Disney built the animation empire that set industry standards.
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Emperors of Chocolateby Joel Glenn Brenner
Understand how chocolate became a global industry and shaped modern commerce.
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Home Gameby Michael Lewis
Understand how tech billionaires think and compete through real-world power plays.
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Understand how a beverage company shaped global culture and business.
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The Secret Life of Groceriesby Benjamin Lorr
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Genius Makersby Cade Metz
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Pocket-sized camera that delivers professional image quality without carrying a DSLR
