Global Women

The ‘luk thep’ are the ‘angel dolls’ or ‘spirit dolls’ of Thailand. Ultra-realistic in appearance, some Thais believe that each doll is infused with the spirit of a prematurely departed child. But are all child spirits benevolent? Jane Hughes is an American executive who is visiting Thailand for a routine business trip. When she sees her Thai colleague’s ‘luk thep' doll, she has dark premonitions about what is actually inside it. When Jane later receives the same doll as a gift, she begins a ghostly nightmare that will lead to terrifying supernatural encounters on two ...

The Cost of Sexism is an urgent analysis of global gender inequality and a fervently argued case for change by a pioneer in the movement for women's economic empowerment. Drawing on decades of statistical evidence, original research and global on-the-ground experience, Linda Scott outlines a revolutionary, actionable plan to remove economic barriers against women, and in the process combat humankind's most pressing problems.

Order is anarchy After the mass collapse of the global economy, humanity focused on raw survival. Now, the surviving remnant triumph and rebuild the world. This third book of the acclaimed trilogy follows the characters you love: Dr.D., the creator of the bacterium behind the destruction; Jessica, damaged but brilliant; Bilqis, priestess of matriarchal New Islam in North Africa; Meala, the youthful warrior spreading the new religion; Li, Chinese bureaucrat finding love amidst the global cataclysm; and other memorable figures. Rapid-fire page-turning action takes you along on each of their ...

Paco Underhill, the author of the hugely successful Why We Buy and Call of the Mall, reports on the growing importance of women in everybody’s marketplace - what makes a package, product, space, or service “female friendly”. Underhill offers a tour of the world’s marketplace - with shrewd observations and practical applications to help everybody adapt to the new realities.

Rachel panicked as she lay awake on the first night of her year-long honeymoon—a backpacking trip around the world. Though young and in love, she wasn’t sure she actually believed in marriage, let alone the lofty Mormon ideal of eternal marriage. This unconventional honeymoon felt like a brief reprieve from the crushing expectations for a Mormon bride. But this trip also offered opportunities: the chance to study wedding traditions in other cultures and the space to confront what marriage—including her own—meant to her.

Welcome to "A Black Woman’s Guide to Menopause Meditations" – a transformative collection of guided meditations specifically curated for Black women navigating the unique journey of menopause. This thoughtfully crafted audio series is designed to provide comfort, insight, and empowerment during one of the most significant transitions in a woman's life.

At the printing of this book, there are 37 women leading Fortune 500 companies. This is an improvement from the previous year of 33. There is an ongoing debate about the reasons for the underrepresentation of women. The reasons vary from bias against women by male CEOs and male boards of directors to the assumption that women withdraw themselves from the workforce due to work/ life balance situations. The reasons are debatable. This book is for the career focused, intentionally strategic, female middle manager who wants to be equipped and ready when her opportunity arrives to propel her to ...

The GOD-Fident Woman: Testimonies of Unshakeable Faith is the product of visionary, Dr. Karen Hills Pruden. Dr. Pruden along with the other 19 women of this anthology has chosen to set their eyes on GOD during life's trials. Each author will share a personal experience where they relied on faith without exception to pull them through various trials. From fertility issues, health issues, marital problems, educational concerns regarding children, promiscuity, lack of faith, entrepreneurship, homelessness, and military deployments; these women leaned heavily on their faith through trials.

When former FBI Agent Kathy Stearman read in The New York Times that 16 women were suing the FBI for discrimination at the training academy, she was surprised to see the women come forward - no one ever had before - but the truth behind their accusations resonated. After a 26-year career in the Bureau, culminating in becoming FBI Legal Attaché, the most senior FBI representative in a foreign office, she knew from personal experience that this type of behavior had been prevalent for decades.

Think today's anti-abortion ideas are rooted in religious prohibitions or arguments about where life begins? Wrong: today's anti-abortion movements is largely financed and planned by far-right extremists. Many of them are avowedly fascist and white supremacist, afraid of a "great replacement" of the world's white population by other races, who are working hard to reshape governments and policies across Europe, North America, and around the world. Much of this far-right organizing and funding network, however, has been overlooked by today's feminist and left movements.

Wu Yajun is a self-made billionaire and visionary entrepreneur from China, renowned for co-founding Longfor Properties in 1993. Rising from humble beginnings in Chongqing, she transitioned from a career in journalism to real estate, where she built one of China's leading property development companies. Despite market challenges, Wu's innovative strategies, resilience, and commitment to excellence propelled her to global recognition. With a net worth of $5.8 billion as of January 2025, she is celebrated not only for her business acumen but also for her philanthropic contributions, ...

For the Many presents an inspiring look at how US women and their global allies pushed the nation and the world toward justice and greater equality for all. Reclaiming social democracy as one of the central threads of American feminism, Dorothy Sue Cobble offers a bold rewriting of 20th-century feminist history and documents how forces, peoples, and ideas worldwide shaped American politics.

This collection of short stories provides a glimpse into the lives of girls from all corners of the globe who were inspired by their experiences to bring about change in their communities. Each author has a different story of what it means to grow up as a girl in her own country.

When a distraught mother pleads with reporter Cindy Thomas to investigate the disappearance of her daughter, Tara, and her baby granddaughter, Cindy goes straight to SFPD Sergeant Lindsay Boxer. The prime suspect is Tara's husband, but he tells a conflicting story that paints Tara as a wayward wife, not a missing person. Is this a tragic case of domestic violence? Or is the truth linked to a more complex network of killings?

Wang Laichun is a Chinese billionaire businesswoman and co-founder of Luxshare Precision Industry, a major supplier of electronic components to tech giants like Apple. Rising from humble beginnings, she built a powerhouse in the global supply chain, redefining precision manufacturing. With a net worth of $6.6 billion, her leadership and innovation have cemented her as one of the most influential figures in the electronics industry. Get yourself a duplicate of this book as soon as possible by toggling the BUY NOW button!

In Unemployable, Alysia Silberg, a start-up investor, AI expert, entrepreneur, and executive coach, shares her powerful story of survival and success, aided by the great equalizer–technology. Growing up in poverty in South Africa, Alysia experienced violence, abuse, and even a gunshot wound. Through determination and an unwavering commitment to learning, she made her way to America and Silicon Valley, becoming a lover and funder of start-ups, with a passion for AI.

Introducing "A Black Woman's Guide to Financial Freedom - Affirmations," a powerful and inspiring journey designed to uplift and guide Black women toward economic empowerment and self-sufficiency. This unique book combines practical financial wisdom with the transformative power of affirmations, tailored specifically for Black women seeking to change their financial narratives.

Lockdown is a poignant and gripping book that chronicles the awe-inspiring journey of Muslim women amidst the global Covid-19 pandemic. It artfully captures the timeless and historic events that unfolded around the world, including the heartrending story of George Floyd and the unprecedented experience of observing Ramadan as Muslim women during these trying times.

This book is an amazing collection of stories from women from all walks of life. You will be inspired and motivated! This book is a must read for all!

¿Tienes la sospecha de que ella te engaña con otro? ¿Su actitud cambio contigo? ¿ya no te besa ni te abraza como antes? Entonces este libro es para ti, aquí aprenderás a detectar cuáles son esas señales de que ella te engaña y te pone el cuerno y descubrir su infidelidad.