A. David Silver

  • 12

    Catalog books

  • 4

    Works

  • 1983 to 2009

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

A. David Silver writes practical, forward-looking business books that map strategy to action. From investing and survival tactics in Business Bible for Survival to profiles of fast-growing firms in the two Quantum Companies volumes, his work focuses on identifying resilient models and opportunities for growth in changing markets.

Silver also tackles financial literacy and modern planning: Young Person's First Book of Wealth offers accessible guidance for building wealth early, while social network business plan applies entrepreneurial thinking to digital communities. Across titles he favors clear advice, company-level case studies, and tools readers can apply immediately.

Best Place To Start

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Profiling high-growth companies • Practical business strategy guides • Early coverage of tech-driven firms

Genres and themes: Business strategy • Entrepreneurship • Technology and innovation • Wealth-building for young readers

Who this author is best for: Good for readers who want clear, company-focused insights and practical business frameworks rather than academic theory.

Start with Business Bible for Survival for concise, transferable tactics, then read the Quantum Companies books for company case studies and emerging trends.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Quantum Companies II: 100 More Cutting-Edge, High-Growth Companies to Track into the 21st Century

    Petersons • 1996 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1996 • 345 pages.

  2. Business Bible for Survival

    Prima Lifestyles • 1994 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1994 • 240 pages.

  3. Quantum Companies

    Peterson's Guides • 1994 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1994 • 352 pages.

  4. Close Any Deal: A. David Silver's 6-Step Formula for Success

    Prentice Hall Direct • 1992 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1992 • 248 pages.

  5. social network business plan

    John Wiley • 2009 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: year signal: 2009.

  6. Young Person's First Book of Wealth

    Silver Prescription Pr • 1987 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: year signal: 1987.

  7. The Radical New Road to Wealth

    Intl Wealth Success • 1999 • quick commitment

    It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

  8. Cash in on Cash Flow: 50 Tough-As-Nails Ideas for Revitalizing Your Business

    Amacom Books • 1993 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1993 • 224 pages.

  9. Successful Entrepreneurship

    Audio-Forum • 1983 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1983 • 200 pages.

  10. Radical New Road to Wealth

    International Wealth Success, Incorporated • 1987 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1987.

How The Picks Compare

  • Business Bible for Survival is the easier short commitment, while Quantum Companies II: 100 More Cutting-Edge, High-Growth Companies to Track into the 21st Century asks for more reading time up front.
  • Business Bible for Survival gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Quantum Companies II: 100 More Cutting-Edge, High-Growth Companies to Track into the 21st Century leans later in the catalog.
  • Quantum Companies is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Quantum Companies II: 100 More Cutting-Edge, High-Growth Companies to Track into the 21st Century.

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