Books with author Peter B. Kyne

The Go-Getter is the story of Peck, a war veteran and double amputee, who is hired by a logging company as a joke that is being played on several employees with poor job performance. Peck surprises his employer when he works hard and sells poor quality lumber at high prices. This is a timeless tale for salespeople that shows them that if they work hard, they can achieve anything. Author: Peter B. Kyne Format: 48 pages, paperback Publisher: BN Publishing ISBN: 9789562914543

Although Kyne's tale of business smarts has been around for some time, it doesn't feel dated. It's a straightforward parable about a young war veteran who's handed an opportunity that will either make or break his career. If he accepts the job and pulls it off, he's a go-getter; if he fails, it's curtains. His motto-"It shall be done"--sums up Kyne's point: even if you're unsure, say you can do it. Then figure out how to do it and make sure you succeed. A book about a go-getter that teaches you to be a go-getter.

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The Go-Getter: A Story of How to Be One is a classic short story viewed more as a parable, which follows a man named Bill Peck who needs a job and refuses to take no for an answer. He goes on to prove that when you set goals and strive hard to achieve them, nothing can stop you from becoming successful. These days, many businessmen swear that the lesson they learned from reading this story has helped them to achieve greater success. This is a short story, so it won't take long to read, however, the value of its message could change your life.

THE GO-GETTER is one of the most influential books of motivation of all time -- the original and complete edition! Originally published by William Randolph Hearst in 1921 and read by business leaders, entrepreneurs, and salespeople, this classic bestselling parable has inspired millions to follow their dreams and not take “No” for an answer. Reading this motivational fable, you can learn the lessons to overcome any obstacle, beat the odds, and take initiative, no what the circumstances of your life. Now it’s your turn!

"The Go Getter" is the story of William Peck, a war veteran and amputee, who will not be refused what he wants. Peck not only fights to find employment, but continually proves himself more than competent at the many difficult tests that are thrown his way in the course of his early days with the Ricks Lumber Company. This volume also features Cappy Ricks, the protagonist of many Kyne stories. A facsimile reprint of the first edition.

The Valley of the Giants is set on the edge of Humboldt Bay in the fictional town of Sequoia, California. Starting in 1850s, with John Cardigan founding the logging company to build a life for him and his son Bryce, the novel follows the ups and downs of the Cardigan family and the on-going rivalry with Colonel Pennington over logging rights and other business matters. When Bryce Cardigan returns home from the college he finds out that his father's company is in trouble and that Pennington is pushing them out of business. He must try to save the company and screw Colonel Pennington, while juggling a secret relationship with Shirley, Pennington's niece.

<div>The classic motivational parable (over 500,000 copies sold worldwide) that shows you how to make your own opportunities in life, updated for the modern reader by bestselling business author Alan Axelrod Ever since its first printing by William Randolph Hearst in 1921, The Go-Getter has inspired employees and entrepreneurs to take initiative, increase their productivity, and excel against the odds. Now, more than half a million copies later, Alan Axelrod, bestselling author of Patton on Leadership and Elizabeth I, CEO, updates the tale to address today's most pressing work issues.In The Go-Getter, Bill Peck, a war veteran, persuades Cappy Ricks, the influential founder of the Rick's Logging & Lumbering Company, to let him prove himself by selling skunk wood in odd lengths-a job that everyone knows can only lead to failure. When Peck goes on to beat his quota, Rick hands Peck the ultimate opportunity and the ultimate test: the quest for an elusive blue vase. Drawing on such classic values as honesty, determination, passion, and responsibility, Peck overcomes nearly insurmountable obstacles to find the vase and launch hia career as a successful manager.In a time when jobs are tight and managers are too busy for mentoring, how can you maintain positive energy, take control of your career, and prepare yourself to ace the tests that come your way? By applying the timeless lessons in this compulsively readable parable, employees at all levels can learn to rekindle the go-getter in themselves.</div>

Three strong men battle for possession of a section of country as big as a principality—one used to getting what he wanted, unscrupulously if he could not get it fairly, and the others held steadfast to their purpose by their good American grit. Peter B. Kyne, California writer, endeared himself to the American public with his 1918 book “ The Valley of the Giants.” The man who wrote “The Valley of the Giants" knows the big trees of California. Before Kyne was a writer he was a lumberman. He has put the adventure of that business, with his love of the forest and the outdoors, into many of his stories. The plot hinges on the possession of a grove of great redwoods the burial place of John Cardigan's wife and called by him the Valley of the Giants. The grove is wanted as an outlet for some back-country timber holdings by Colonel Seth Pennington a fishy hearted lumber operator from Michigan. A succession of bad years and an error in Judgment put old John Cardigan financially at Pennington’s mercy. At this point young Bryce Cardigan comes home, takes over his father's burdens, and starts to buck the colonel. Shirley Sumner, the colonel's feminine tenderfoot niece, and Bryce Cardigan are mutually attracted. Mr. Kyne has created a set of very human, very real characters, and a fine love story runs through the book, taking a most unexpected turn toward the last.Peter B. Kyne (1880 –1957) was an American novelist who published between 1904 and 1940. He was born and died in San Francisco, California. Many of his works were adapted into screenplays starting during the silent film era, particularly his first novel, The Three Godfathers, which was published in 1913 and proved to be a huge success. More than 100 films were adapted from his works between 1914 and 1952, many of the earliest without consent or compensation. Kyne also created the character of Cappy Ricks in a series of novels.Other books by Kyne include: The Parson of Panamint and Other StoriesWebster Man's Man Comrades of the Storm The Lord of Lonely Valley The Understanding Heart Tide Of Empire The Land Just Over Yonder A Motion To Adjourn Silver Threads Among The Gold Salt Of The Earth Bread Upon The Waters The Sheriff Of Panamint Cornflower Cassie's Concert The Handshake Agreement Captain Scraggs The Valley of the Giants Kindred of the Dust Outlaws Of Eden Ballarat Bob's Romance The Long Chance Cappy Ricks or the Subjugation of Matt Peasley The Three Godfathers Cappy Ricks Retires The Pride of Palomar They Also Serve Never the Twain Shall Meet El Jarron Azul Money to burn Two make a world The enchanted hill The Green-pea pirates Soldiers, sailors and dogs Dude woman Jim the conqueror The golden West The book I never wrote The Tie That Binds is listed The Tie That Binds The Go-getter

Peter B. Kyne (1880 - 1957) was an American novelist, many of whose works were adapted into screenplays, something at which he proved to be a huge success. He is credited in 110 films between 1914 and 1952. When still under 18, he lied about his age and enlisted in the U.S. Infantry, serving in the Philippines from 1898-1899. The Spanish-American War provided background for many of Kyne's later stories. During World War I, he served as a captain in the 144th field Artillery, known as the California Grizzlies. He was born and died in San Francisco, California. The Go Getter is the story of a war veteran with few prospects but making good. It's about overcoming great obstacles in the financial world to "make it" and become successful with what you want to achieve, finding the positive energy and business smarts to get where you want to be in a career. A popular inspiration to employees and employers alike since its first publication, this is Peter Kyne's most well-known and lasting work.

The classic motivational parable (over 500,000 copies sold worldwide) that shows you how to make your own opportunities in life, updated for the modern reader by bestselling business author Alan Axelrod Ever since its first printing by William Randolph Hearst in 1921, The Go-Getter has inspired employees and entrepreneurs to take initiative, increase their productivity, and excel against the odds. Now, more than half a million copies later, Alan Axelrod, bestselling author of Patton on Leadership and Elizabeth I, CEO, updates the tale to address today's most pressing work issues.In The Go-Getter, Bill Peck, a war veteran, persuades Cappy Ricks, the influential founder of the Rick's Logging & Lumbering Company, to let him prove himself by selling skunk wood in odd lengths-a job that everyone knows can only lead to failure. When Peck goes on to beat his quota, Rick hands Peck the ultimate opportunity and the ultimate test: the quest for an elusive blue vase. Drawing on such classic values as honesty, determination, passion, and responsibility, Peck overcomes nearly insurmountable obstacles to find the vase and launch hia career as a successful manager.In a time when jobs are tight and managers are too busy for mentoring, how can you maintain positive energy, take control of your career, and prepare yourself to ace the tests that come your way? By applying the timeless lessons in this compulsively readable parable, employees at all levels can learn to rekindle the go-getter in themselves.