women executives

Running a successful fashion empire in Paris and New York that hides the pain of a failed marriage, Timmie O endures a sequence of meaningless relationships before a surprise bout of appendicitis places her under the care of alluring but married French doctor, Jean-Charles Vernier.

The authors draw from their own experiences starting a public relations firm to offer practical advice to women on how to start a business, discussing the pros and cons of self-employment, and covering topics such as legalities, finances, business plans, marketing, and hiring and firing employees.

African-American socialite Abra Lewis Dixon, an executive in her own film production company, discovers a depth of character and a sense of self she never knew she possessed when her perfect world is shattered by marital infidelity.

Discusses how female executives can achieve success in a corporate environment with insights on dealing with stress, promotions, managing conflict, and motivating employees.

Discusses the lives and business careers of six women: Madam C.J. Walker, Katherine Graham, Mary Kay Ash, Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey, and Sherry Lansing.

Considers women in the workforce throughout history and the development of a "glass ceiling" that keeps them from rising to high levels in many corporations.

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.

Profiles eight successful women entrepreneurs engaged in a variety of enterprises, including Mary Kay Ash, Marilyn Hamilton, Louise Woerner, Ellen Terry, Leeann Chin, Helen Boehm, Ella Musolino, and Masako Boissonnault.