Professional Women

Many professional women aspire to advance their career, but many encounter a sea of obstacles because they don't have "the playbook" to navigate corporate cultures and organizational landscapes. With more than 20 years of experience in the tech industry, JJ DiGeronimo is no stranger to navigating the twists and turns of moving from entry-level positions to leadership, but she learned how to unleash that leadership and insights from years of research, experience, and launching and leading women in business initiatives for corporate and industry events!

A Southern Woman's Story (1879) is a chronicle of Phoebe Pember's experiences as matron of the Confederate Chimborazo Hospital from November 1862 until the fall of Richmond in April 1865. It is considered an important source on Confederate history, and is also a valuable work for scholars of women's history and the medical and social history of the Civil War.

With the growth of civilization came more scientific methods, generally discovered by significant individuals. This informative and entertaining audiobook presents the major figures in the history of medicine, from Hippocrates in Ancient Greece to the Roman doctor Galen and the medieval abbess Hildegard of Bingen. It also explores the Arabs Ibn Sina and Al-Razi and the start of major anatomical investigations during the Renaissance by Andreas Vesalius.

In September of 2020, while on vacation, Shannon Taylor had a seizure. She was diagnosed with a large non-cancerous brain tumor on her brain stem that night. She spent the next two months awaiting a particularly invasive craniotomy. The tumor was rare, the surgical approach was rare, and the complications were rare. Sucks About Your Brain Tumor tells the story of Shannon’s healing through raw journal entries that update what each month (or so) were like from the medical standpoint.

In "The Work of My Mother’s Hands: A Caregiver’s Journey," delve into the profound challenges and transformative moments defining caregiving. Through heartfelt narratives, explore the unseen labor, emotional, and physical demands caregivers endure. From diagnosis to tough decisions, the author shares a deeply personal narrative, offering solace and guidance.

In her inspirational memoir, Emmillia shares her unique personal story of strength and survival in the face of a multitude of serious medical diagnosis. Powerful, honest and unflinchingly raw, this must-listen book has been written for those who have had their world turned on its head by a health concern and need a dose of inspiration from someone who has lived through a range of life-threatening health challenges and has come out stronger on the other side.

La notte è sacra, è fatta di silenzi e di sogni appesi a un filo. Poi arriva la luce e una nuova giornata incomincia. La vita ogni volta ci pone davanti nuove sfide. E così è anche per Francesca che lavora come infermiera e che ha vissuto il dramma del Covid a stretto contatto con i pazienti malati. Per andare avanti nei momenti di difficoltà abbiamo bisogno di ricaricarci di un'energia positiva, è importante sentire che non siamo soli, l'affetto e il sostegno ci possono arrivare anche tramite un gesto, uno sguardo o una parola.

Frederikke Antonie Schmidt har sat sig for at inspirere kvinder til at stå stærkt – i sko. Som hun siger: ’Man kan måle min egen usikkerhed på højden af mine hæle. Jo højere hæle desto mere usikker.’ Hun har derfor udviklet sko med hæle, som man faktisk kan holde ud at gå i. Her er historien om kvinden bag Roccamore, som insisterer på at bære lyserødt, at larme, og at gøre tingene på sin egen måde. En indsigtsfuld og morsom beretning om livet som kvindelig iværksætter.

This step by step guide will teach one how to start generating income using your cell phone. This guide will show men and women how they can work from home successfully, set their own schedules, and understand what it will take to become their own boss.

I really need people to understand the reason behind me writing this book about my grandmother Henrietta Lacks. For those who have never heard of her, she is the first human whose cell line was able to grow in culture; her cells were unlike any other cells. While others cells would die, Henrietta Lacks cells doubled every 20 to 24 hours. She has contributed to the medical field in ways that no other cell line has done. HeLa cells has helped with the polio vaccine, gene mapping, in vitro fertilization, sensitivity to tape, dental, and even used in the cosmetic field.

Historien om Janni Brodersen, der blev til Spies, der blev til Spies-Kjær og så til Spies igen, har som et af virkelighedens mest fantasifulde eventyr alle de ingredienser, der fordres. Den fattige pige, "skønheden", med de reelle forældre og den sunde opvækst, der møder "uhyret", der om ikke er prins, så i alle tilfælde den konge, der fører hende ind i de glatbonede haller, hvor penge er en selvfølge, og hvor også de fremtidige mænds status gav hende adgangskortet til jetsettet og de finere kredse.

By the time Ivy Zelman was seven, she already knew what she was going to be: a business success. This determination powered her through turbulent times all the way to becoming one of the nation’s foremost housing experts. Ivy overcame significant challenges to succeed as a dominant force on Wall Street. But she wasn't one to coast. Despite backlash from clients, industry executives, and even internal colleagues, she insistently warned a housing crash was imminent. This bold call propelled her to launch her own research boutique and partner with Walker & Dunlop.

This book is a tribute to all the strong women in my life. I wanted to also make the rest of the world aware of this mouth-watering cuisine that hails from the land of Piacenza in Northern Italy. This lineage of inspiration began with my great-grandmother, Maria. Her unending determination despite great odds enabled her to open a restaurant. The recipes that were born through that establishment were enhanced through the generations that followed, and continue to satisfy the many palates of various family members and friends.

When I received a life-altering diagnosis of colon cancer, my world shifted overnight. In this tender and faith-rooted memoir, I open the door to quiet moments of vulnerability and healing, from whispered prayers in hospital waiting rooms to the slow return of normal life. Even Here, Grace Came is my testimony to God’s presence in the most unexpected places: through kind nurses, phone calls from loved ones, and the rhythm of everyday victories.

Invisible Professional to Influential Leader is a tip book for women leaders who are ready to make the transition from feeling invisible to leading with influence and confidence.

Through Foster Kid to Executive, Mandy reveals the six essential secrets that propelled her from adversity to achievement. These secrets include the power of choice, the transformative potential of mindset, the importance of relentless effort, the clarity of setting and pursuing goals, the value of nurturing meaningful relationships, and the ability to seize opportunities.

Imagine if Tina Fey were Asian and describing her home country. A brilliant collection of hilariously poignant true stories follow the unbelievable tales of an American Born Chinese female executive conquering the China market. This book divulges the China you never knew in a funny and snappy way. In process, the stories illustrate what China teaches us about happiness, wealth, love, power, and getting what you want. Based on a successful and witty blog loved by worldwide readers, the book illuminates how China changes your world at home.

A lot happened while I was trying to get my Master's degree in Mathematics. I thought to share some of it with you, it will inspire you.

From Lagos to London: An African Immigrant’s Guide to Property Prosperity charts a remarkable journey of resilience and triumph. In this captivating memoir, Funmi Anu Bankole takes us on a rollercoaster ride through her life, from the highs of success in the competitive world of real estate to the devastating lows brought on by the global financial crisis of 2007/2008.

Sönke Nissen führte ein Leben wie aus dem Bilderbuch: Vorzeigesohn, Traumkarriere, Wunschfamilie. Dann fiel von einem Tag auf den nächsten das ganze Kartenhaus in sich zusammen. Dem schleichenden Zerfall seiner Ehe folgte die Kündigung als Geschäftsführer und schließlich binnen weniger Tage die Diagnose einer degenerativen, fortschreitenden Muskelerkrankung. Was sich liest wie eine zerstörte Biografie, wurde zum Beginn einer märchenhaften Wandlung.