Buy this book on-line Rick Kroos : The Tao of the BadgerPatrick Raab Kroos, Hong Kong, 2022 ISBN 9789887617600
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Q5 - A hardcover book SIGNED by Patrick R. Kross on the title page in very good condition in very good dust jacket. Dust jacket and book have some bumped corners, light tanning and shelf wear. 9.5"x6.5", 364 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. A man before his time, Rick Kroos is a visionary adventurer who, after serving with the US Army Corps of Engineers in Vietnam, arrived in Hong Kong in 1969 without a portfolio, local language skills or employment. His determination and tenacity landed employment with J. Roger Preston & Partners, a highly regarded mechanical engineering firm poised to play a major role in the development of Hong Kong. Over the course of his remarkable career, Rick became one of the city's leading engineering personalities, playing a crucial role in the creation of the dynamic world-class Hong Kong skyline, from the St. George's Building to the International Finance Centre. One of the first American businessmen to open an office in China in early 1979, Rick directed landmark projects that stand throughout the mainland and in cities across Southeast Asia. The Tao of the Badger is his life story; a fascinating and heartfelt account of an accidental American expatriate who embraced Chinese traditions and culture. Rick's story, from his start in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to his settling in Hong Kong, parallels the unprecedented phenomenon of Asia's explosive growth, diversity and resilience. Rick has been described as a high energy achiever, a decisive problem solver, a mentor to many, and a comprador bridging the West and East. His story provides a unique perspective and reveals how curiosity, hard work and an open mind can lead to achieving unimagined success.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Rick Kroos : The Tao of the Badger. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including livres illustrées, out of print books, rare books, livres anciens and atlases. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |