businesswomen

Chronicles the history of women entrepreneurs in the U.S. from the origins of the country to the end of the twentieth century.

Fionna Finnegan has always dreamed of opening a shop with her longtime love, Joe Bristow, but when a dark and brutal man takes away everything she holds dear, her dreams are shattered and she is forced to flee London for New York, where she hopes to begin a new life.

Profiles prominent contemporary as well as past women leaders, focusing on those in the fields of politics and business.

Chronicles the fascinating lives and groundbreaking achievements of women in business, including fashion designer Coco Chanel, film studio head Mary Pickford, and Body Shop founder Anita Roddick.

Details the life and career of the woman whose books and television shows focus on ways to make the home more interesting.

A biography of the African American businesswoman whose invention of facial creams and other cosmetics led to great financial success.

Looks at women who are changing the world of business, focusing on clothing sellers, computer scientist, experts on foreign countries and others.

Describes the life of the black laundress who founded a cosmetics company and became the first female self-made millionaire in the United States.

Presents brief profiles of women who have been successful in the business world, from Madame Alexander and Linda Alvarado to Sarah Breedlove Walker and Barbara Walters.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that profile the lives and achievements of over 135 American women who have earned prominence for their business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit, including Jenny Craig, Vera Wang, Oprah Winfrey, Estee Lauder, and Madame C.J. Walker.