women executives

Introduces twenty-five women who in politics, government, the business world, and more have shown that ambition, perserverance, and hard work go a long way.

The memoir of Julissa Arce in which she charts her journey from undocumented Mexican American immigrant to Wall Street executive.

Contains entries that examine the lives and careers of American businesswomen in profit-making enterprises from colonial times to the early twenty-first century, interspersed with essays on related topics; arranged alphabetically from A to L.

Offers women practical advice and strategies designed to help them start leading their lives, rather than letting their lives lead them.

Examines the women who have used their talents to break barriers in male-dominated industries.

Women have made a difference in every field imaginable, and they continue to do so today. Women's Lives in History introduces readers to dozens of these remarkable people. Women in Business features groundbreaking figures in beauty, food, banking, technology, and many other areas. Compelling text and vivid photographs bring these women to life. Features include essential facts, a timeline, a glossary, additional resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

On the surface, Arce's story reads like a how-to manual for achieving the American dream: growing up in an apartment on the outskirts of San Antonio, she worked tirelessly, achieved academic excellence, and landed a coveted job on Wall Street, complete with a six-figure salary. The level of professional and financial success that she achieved was the very definition of the American dream. But in this brave new memoir, Arce digs deep to reveal the physical, financial, and emotional costs of the stunning secret that she, like many other high-achieving, successful individuals in the United States, had been forced to keep not only from her bosses, but even from her closest friends.

Examines the life of Sheryl Sandberg against the backdrop of her political, historical, and cultural environment.

""Gabriela McKenzie's daughter has been kidnapped. In exchange for her safe return, her abductors demand two things: $400,000 in cash, and a document known only as the October List." --.

"Expanded and updated exclusively for graduates just entering the workforce, this extraordinary edition of Lean In includes a passionate letter from Sheryl Sandberg encouraging graduates to find and commit to work they love, and six additional chapters from experts offering indispensible practical advice for young people entering a competitive job market. Executive coach Mindy Levy provides tips on writing a resume, preparing for an interview and getting that first job. Consultant Kim Keating offers a step by step guide to salary negotiation, including how and when to ask for your first raise. Rachel Simmons, founder of the Girls Leadership Institute, encourages young people to listen to their inner voice. Mellody Hobson urges young women of color to own who they are. And McKinsey's Kunal Modi provides guidance for millennial men. Also here are twelve piercing personal testimonials from men and women all over the world who have found astonishing ways to lean in in their own lives, from Ghana to India to Harlem to the executive realms of America's most powerful corporations. Lean In for Graduates also provides the full text of the groundbreaking bestseller--more than a million copies sold--whose title became an instant catchphrase for empowering women: the book soared to the top of bestseller lists nationally and internationally, igniting global conversations about women and ambition. Lean In for Graduates provides a combination of inspiration and practical advice for a new generation, and like the original, it will change lives"--.