Author: Mary Sharp
Publisher: Michigan State University Press
ISBN: 9781611862218
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
John H. Burdakin and the Grand Trunk Western Railroad provides a look at the principles and personal values that guided John H. Burdakin through a long, successful career as a top manager at three railroads—the Pennsylvania, the Penn Central, and finally the Grand Trunk Western, where he was president of the regional carrier from 1974 to 1986. The book, written from interviews with Burdakin before his death in 2014, gives real-life examples of how Burdakin’s management principles and personal qualities helped him solve labor- management problems, update railroad technology, protect worker safety, and improve employee morale while managing a four thousand–person workforce. It introduces colorful characters who were involved in American railroads, as well as the serious, life-threatening issues that confronted railroads in the last half of the twentieth century in America. This book will provide insights for managers of any business as well as for those seeking to balance a successful career and a rewarding home life.
Grand Trunk Corporation
Author: Donovan L. Hofsommer
Publisher: East Lansing : Michigan State University Press
ISBN: 9780870134067
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Detroit, Michigan-based Grand Trunk Corporation was established more than two decades ago by Canadian National to oversee and maximize the potential of its railroad holdings in the United States. By making use of corporate records, oral histories, and archival material, Hofsommer uncovers the interesting and complex history of the Grand Trunk from its inception in 1971 through 1992. Grand Trunk Corporation is complete in its detail, giving new insight into the turbulent era of deregulation, free trade, repositioning of basic industry, and the realities of the new economic order along with Canadian National's expectations for all three railroads: Grand Trunk Western, Central Vermont, and Duluth, Winnipeg & Pacific.
Publisher: East Lansing : Michigan State University Press
ISBN: 9780870134067
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Detroit, Michigan-based Grand Trunk Corporation was established more than two decades ago by Canadian National to oversee and maximize the potential of its railroad holdings in the United States. By making use of corporate records, oral histories, and archival material, Hofsommer uncovers the interesting and complex history of the Grand Trunk from its inception in 1971 through 1992. Grand Trunk Corporation is complete in its detail, giving new insight into the turbulent era of deregulation, free trade, repositioning of basic industry, and the realities of the new economic order along with Canadian National's expectations for all three railroads: Grand Trunk Western, Central Vermont, and Duluth, Winnipeg & Pacific.
John H. Burdakin and the Grand Trunk Western Railroad
Author: Mary Sharp
Publisher: MSU Press
ISBN: 1628952792
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
John H. Burdakin and the Grand Trunk Western Railroad provides a look at the principles and personal values that guided John H. Burdakin through a long, successful career as a top manager at three railroads—the Pennsylvania, the Penn Central, and finally the Grand Trunk Western, where he was president of the regional carrier from 1974 to 1986. The book, written from interviews with Burdakin before his death in 2014, gives real-life examples of how Burdakin’s management principles and personal qualities helped him solve labor- management problems, update railroad technology, protect worker safety, and improve employee morale while managing a four thousand–person workforce. It introduces colorful characters who were involved in American railroads, as well as the serious, life-threatening issues that confronted railroads in the last half of the twentieth century in America. This book will provide insights for managers of any business as well as for those seeking to balance a successful career and a rewarding home life.
Publisher: MSU Press
ISBN: 1628952792
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
John H. Burdakin and the Grand Trunk Western Railroad provides a look at the principles and personal values that guided John H. Burdakin through a long, successful career as a top manager at three railroads—the Pennsylvania, the Penn Central, and finally the Grand Trunk Western, where he was president of the regional carrier from 1974 to 1986. The book, written from interviews with Burdakin before his death in 2014, gives real-life examples of how Burdakin’s management principles and personal qualities helped him solve labor- management problems, update railroad technology, protect worker safety, and improve employee morale while managing a four thousand–person workforce. It introduces colorful characters who were involved in American railroads, as well as the serious, life-threatening issues that confronted railroads in the last half of the twentieth century in America. This book will provide insights for managers of any business as well as for those seeking to balance a successful career and a rewarding home life.
Rails Around Michigan
Author: Michael C. Kelly
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781497316058
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
From the Frontier days when lumber and tourism were Michigan's first industries to exporting Michigan's automobiles to markets all over the country, the railroads of Michigan played a very important role in the state's development as a recreational destination and industrial powerhouse. Come along for a look back at Michigan's railroads from the 1950's through the 1980's, from Detroit to Grand Rapids, Mackinaw City and Marquette; from Lake Michigan to Lake Superior. Railroads covered include Amtrak, Ann Arbor, Chesapeake & Ohio, C&NW, Detroit & Mackinac, DT&I, Grand Trunk, Milwaukee Road, LS&I, Michigan Northern, New York Central, Penn Central, Pennsylvania Railroad, and the Soo Line.
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781497316058
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
From the Frontier days when lumber and tourism were Michigan's first industries to exporting Michigan's automobiles to markets all over the country, the railroads of Michigan played a very important role in the state's development as a recreational destination and industrial powerhouse. Come along for a look back at Michigan's railroads from the 1950's through the 1980's, from Detroit to Grand Rapids, Mackinaw City and Marquette; from Lake Michigan to Lake Superior. Railroads covered include Amtrak, Ann Arbor, Chesapeake & Ohio, C&NW, Detroit & Mackinac, DT&I, Grand Trunk, Milwaukee Road, LS&I, Michigan Northern, New York Central, Penn Central, Pennsylvania Railroad, and the Soo Line.
Passion for Steam
Author: Patrick Whitehouse
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780715313848
Category : Locomotives
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Nostalgic writing combined with vintage photographs celebrate the unique joys of steam trains.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780715313848
Category : Locomotives
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Nostalgic writing combined with vintage photographs celebrate the unique joys of steam trains.
The Detroit and Toledo Shore Line Railroad
Author: Wilbur E. Hague
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780976283164
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780976283164
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Logo Design Love
Author: David Airey
Publisher: New Riders
ISBN: 0321702727
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
There are a lot of books out there that show collections of logos. But David Airey’s “Logo Design Love” is something different: it’s a guide for designers (and clients) who want to understand what this mysterious business is all about. Written in reader-friendly, concise language, with a minimum of designer jargon, Airey gives a surprisingly clear explanation of the process, using a wide assortment of real-life examples to support his points. Anyone involved in creating visual identities, or wanting to learn how to go about it, will find this book invaluable. - Tom Geismar, Chermayeff & Geismar In Logo Design Love, Irish graphic designer David Airey brings the best parts of his wildly popular blog of the same name to the printed page. Just as in the blog, David fills each page of this simple, modern-looking book with gorgeous logos and real world anecdotes that illustrate best practices for designing brand identity systems that last. David not only shares his experiences working with clients, including sketches and final results of his successful designs, but uses the work of many well-known designers to explain why well-crafted brand identity systems are important, how to create iconic logos, and how to best work with clients to achieve success as a designer. Contributors include Gerard Huerta, who designed the logos for Time magazine and Waldenbooks; Lindon Leader, who created the current FedEx brand identity system as well as the CIGNA logo; and many more. Readers will learn: Why one logo is more effective than another How to create their own iconic designs What sets some designers above the rest Best practices for working with clients 25 practical design tips for creating logos that last
Publisher: New Riders
ISBN: 0321702727
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
There are a lot of books out there that show collections of logos. But David Airey’s “Logo Design Love” is something different: it’s a guide for designers (and clients) who want to understand what this mysterious business is all about. Written in reader-friendly, concise language, with a minimum of designer jargon, Airey gives a surprisingly clear explanation of the process, using a wide assortment of real-life examples to support his points. Anyone involved in creating visual identities, or wanting to learn how to go about it, will find this book invaluable. - Tom Geismar, Chermayeff & Geismar In Logo Design Love, Irish graphic designer David Airey brings the best parts of his wildly popular blog of the same name to the printed page. Just as in the blog, David fills each page of this simple, modern-looking book with gorgeous logos and real world anecdotes that illustrate best practices for designing brand identity systems that last. David not only shares his experiences working with clients, including sketches and final results of his successful designs, but uses the work of many well-known designers to explain why well-crafted brand identity systems are important, how to create iconic logos, and how to best work with clients to achieve success as a designer. Contributors include Gerard Huerta, who designed the logos for Time magazine and Waldenbooks; Lindon Leader, who created the current FedEx brand identity system as well as the CIGNA logo; and many more. Readers will learn: Why one logo is more effective than another How to create their own iconic designs What sets some designers above the rest Best practices for working with clients 25 practical design tips for creating logos that last