Born in 1863, Henry Ford was the first surviving son of William and Mary Ford, who owned a prosperous farm in Dearborn, Michigan. At 16, he left home for the nearby city of Detroit, where he found apprentice work as a machinist.
Luck is preparation meeting opportunity. ... by Seneca. Luck is preparation meeting opportunity. - Seneca. Related topics: Wisdom Motivational Success. Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness. - Seneca. It is not because life is difficult that we do not dare. Life is difficult because we do not dare. - Seneca
Watch a video interview with Rick Riordan. Rick Riordan is the award-winning, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series and the creator of a new series The 39 Clues. For Rick Riordan (pronounced Ryer'-dan), a bedtime story shared with his oldest son was just the beginning of his journey into the world of children's books. Already an award-winning author of mysteries for adults, Riordan, a former teacher, was asked by his son Haley to tell him some bedtime stories about the gods and heroes in Greek mythology.