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271 pages : illustrations; 23 cm
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English
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"This book reveals the real-life stories of 19 successful modern-day women inventors-stories that describe the hard work, frequent struggles, and indomitable spirit with which they have never given up on their ideas. For many, it will present a revealing look at these women's respective journeys-from their ideas first being sketched on napkins to the creation of multimillion-dollar companies. In addition, Ms. Tolchin includes sound advice and guidance...
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231 pages : illustration, charts ; 24 cm
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English
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"In 2017, when she was only twenty-two, Lauren Simmons became the youngest full-time female trader at the New York Stock Exchange, and the second African American woman in the Exchange's 228-year history to hold such a position. Driven by a passion for empowering women, Millennials, Gen Zs, and minorities to become more financially savvy, she now shares her experience and knowledge in this savvy financial guide. Simmons brings a fresh perspective...
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64 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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English
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"In this unique kids' guide to careers, be inspired by real people doing all sorts of jobs. You'll also find: Spotlights about real kids exploring cool career paths. Spin-off jobs you may not have thought of. Fun facts and pro tips for trying the things that interest you!"--
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xxii, 328 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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An award-winning social psychologist discusses how companies and organizations can foster a "growth" mindset, where talent and intelligence can be nurtured, with case studies from the outdoor retailer Patagonia, Microsoft and the New York City school system.
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343 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
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English
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"For more than fifty years, What Color Is Your Parachute? has transformed the way people think about job hunting. Whether searching for that first position, recovering from a layoff, or dreaming of a career change, What Color Is Your Parachute? has shown millions of readers how to network effectively, compose impressive resumes and cover letters, interview with confidence, and negotiate the best possible salary--while discovering how to make their...
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xxv, 230 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
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English
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"When Lynsi Snyder's grandparents founded In-N-Out Burger in 1948, they built it with a passion for quality and service that Lynsi embraced at a young age. After starting as a store associate at age seventeen, she then worked in other departments, gaining first-hand experience with almost every aspect of the family business until she became president in 2010. She has led the company through explosive growth -- today, there are three-hundred and eighty...
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242 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
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English
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"The cofounder of BET and first African American woman billionaire shares her deeply personal journey through love and loss, tragedy and triumph -- an inspiring story of overcoming toxic influences, discovering her true self, and at last finding happiness in her work and life. From humble beginnings as a schoolgirl and young violinist in Maywood, Illinois, Sheila Johnson rose to become one of the most accomplished businesswomen in America. A cofounder...
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263 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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"The traditional ways of earning a living are outdated, if not outright rigged. That's why a growing number of enterprising individuals are instead turning to the growing ecosystem of decentralized, fast-moving virtual markets to pursue a host of previously unheard-of ways to pay the bills. Join New York Times bestselling author Chris Guillebeau on a fascinating tour of this brave new world where novelty is currency, and the creators are in control....
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xv, 302 pages ; 22 cm
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English
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"Tony Hsieh -- CEO of Zappos, Las Vegas developer, and all-around beloved entrepreneur -- was famous for spreading happiness. When Hsieh died suddenly in November of 2020, Wall Street Journal reporters Kirsten Grind and Katherine Sayre quickly realized the importance of the story because of Hsieh's stature in the industry, but as they dug into the details of his final months, they realized there was a bigger story to tell. They found that Hsieh's...
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