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Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Working for the New York Port Authority in the late 1950s under the tutelage of a legendary publicist, Maggie Gleason befriends her boss's newest protégé, who goes missing amid rumors about a devastating secret from the past.
Author
Series
Bulletin volume 282
Publisher
U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau
Pub. Date
1961.
Language
English
Author
Series
Bulletin volume 271
Publisher
U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau
Pub. Date
1963.
Language
English
Author
Series
Bulletin volume 278
Publisher
U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau
Pub. Date
1961.
Language
English
Author
Series
Bulletin volume 270
Publisher
U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau
Pub. Date
1959.
Language
English
Author
Language
English
Description
The business world is mostly made up of women, and the majority of students in business schools are women. Young women today are receiving the training they need to be successful business leaders, and they will be in high demand. But most top corporate leadership posts are still occupied by men, and women still make up no more than a small minority in the most senior roles and on corporate boards. How can women who want to lead achieve the success...
Author
Series
Bulletin volume 279
Publisher
U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau
Pub. Date
1961
Language
English
Author
Series
ARL-TR volume 7029
Publisher
Army Research Laboratory
Pub. Date
August 2014.
Language
English
Author
Language
English
Description
The Four Year Career for Women is for any woman adventurous enough to open it up and begin the journey to a richer, more fulfilling, more purpose-driven life. Written by Kimmy Brooke, who went from struggling single mom to true financial freedom, this quick, fun read will allow you to explore your life in a self-narrative, journaling type of way. You will uncover new ideas, answer questions, and better understand the concept of this model called Network...
Author
Publisher
Abbeville Press Publishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Writing has not always been considered a suitable career for women. Indeed, it was once common for women authors to adopt a masculine pseudonym in order to be taken seriously. And even today, some women writers still struggle to obtain the same recognition that is given to their male counterparts. Nevertheless, women throughout the ages have overcome these obstacles to create literature of enduring importance. This attractive book brings together...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
You probably know Pharrell Williams as a songwriter, producer, and singer of his hit song "Happy." But did you know that he is on a mission to make the world a happier place by motivating young people to reach their full potential? In this book, readers in grades 3-9 will explore Williams's work on behalf of education and young people. Whether he is organizing free summer camps, promoting science and technology careers for women and people of color,...
Author
Language
English
Description
Looking back, author Pamela J. Brink never really wanted to be a nurse, but when she was in high school, she couldn't think of any other career for women she felt drawn to. She was expected to go to college, but she had no idea what she wanted to do with her life. In An Academic Nurse's Tale, Brink narrates her story, telling how her choice turned out to be a perfect one.
She began her nursing career in the 1950s, and it spanned the most turbulent...
Author
Language
English
Description
"A lush, engrossing tale of love, deception and scandal in the 18th century French court of King Louis XV. Against the tumult of 18th century France, King Louis XV has tired of courtly intrigues and becomes a connoisseur of innocence. On the grounds of the Palace of Versailles lies Deer Park, a hunting ground that also offers another pleasure: a mansion where his young mistresses are housed. But when these girls first arrive at Deer Park, it is under...
15) Nellie Bly
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Language
English
Description
"Emerson makes her come alive without contriving events or dialogue." The Book Report Aimed at young readers, Nellie Bly is the story of the groundbreaking investigative reporter who was born Elizabeth Cochran. As Nellie, she became famous for writing newspaper articles about controversial subjects at a time in history when journalism was not considered a proper career for women. She wrote about the deplorable conditions in factories and prisons,...
Author
Language
English
Description
Women in technology are primed to claim their well-earned seat at the table.
We have heard about the glass ceiling and the broken rung. We are prepared to take action and achieve high velocity progress. Join us as we take a step forward to change the trajectory of professional careers for women in tech.
Debra and Kelley, two technology executives, navigated this profession knocking down barriers and building strong networks. Women are often...
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Language
English
Description
Here are the personal philosophies, opinions, thoughts, witticisms, and feelings of such upstanding and quintessential Americans as Abigail Adams, Dolly Madison, Eleanor Roosevelt, Jacqueline Kennedy, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, and Hillary Clinton. These women have been more than just wives of American Presidents. Their roles have included everything from negotiating with heads of state to redecorating the White House, from debating political issues...
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Language
English
Description
High-achieving women share their worst mistakes at work-and how learning from them paved the way to success. Named by Fast Company as a "Top 10 Book You Need to Read This Year" In Mistakes I Made at Work, a Publishers Weekly Top 10 Business Book for Spring 2014, Jessica Bacal interviews twenty-five successful women about their toughest on-the-job moments. These innovators across a variety of fields - from the arts to finance to tech - reveal that...
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Series
Language
English
Description
"A unique and inherently fascinating history that brings a particular aspect of the role of women in law enforcement up out of obscurity." -Midwest Book Review
The 1857 Divorce Act paved the way for a new career for women: that of the private detective. To divorce, you needed proof of adultery-and men soon realized that women were adept at infiltrating households and befriending wives, learning secrets and finding evidence.
Over the course of the...