Modern Women

Judy Faulkner is an American entrepreneur, computer scientist, and the founder and CEO of Epic Systems, one of the world’s leading healthcare software companies. Born in 1943, she revolutionized electronic medical records (EMR) by developing a digital system that enables hospitals and healthcare providers to manage patient data efficiently and securely. Since founding Epic in 1979, she has built it into a privately held billion-dollar company that serves over 300 million patients worldwide. Known for her long-term vision and ethical leadership, she has kept Epic private, prioritizing ...

In Alisha Rai’s second novel in her Modern Love series, a live-tweet event goes viral for a camera-shy ex-model, shoving her into the spotlight - and into the arms of the bodyguard she’d been pining for.

On the last day of her mother’s life, Rebecca learns she has a family in Cornwall and sets out to find the grandfather and cousin she has never known. But only the enigmatic Joss Gardner, the outsider who seems to be the apple of her grandfather’s eye, can help her understand the dark currents that lie behind her family’s loving reception.

If you’ve ever been a room parent or school volunteer, Jen Dixon is your hero. She says what every class mom is really thinking, whether in her notoriously frank emails or standup-worthy interactions with the micromanaging PTA President and the gamut of difficult parents. Luckily, she has the charm and wit to get away with it - most of the time. Jen is sassier than ever but dealing with a whole new set of challenges in the world of parental politics and at home.

Are you tired of feeling stuck in the same old dating patterns? Do you want to cultivate a more mindful, intentional approach to your dating life? Look no further than 30 Days to a Better Dating Experience. This comprehensive workbook offers a practical and effective mindfulness program designed to help you transform your dating life and find greater happiness and fulfillment in your relationships. With 30 unique mindfulness exercises, each accompanied by a corresponding hashtag that allows you to connect with others and share your insights online, this workbook provides a step-by-step ...

Embark on a transformative auditory journey with “The Orchid: The Secret Code of Modern Goddesses,” where the serene whispers of self-discovery meet the echoes of empowerment.

For centuries, black women have been groomed to neglect their emotional health. This has led to the birth of a generation of women who are so broken and damaged that we believe the relationships we cultivate should function in two settings only: ride or die.

Make the most of your golden years with this powerful blueprint for resilience, financial freedom, and understanding your true purpose! Struggling to navigate the maze of financial decisions in today's complex retirement landscape? Want to secure financial freedom, find genuine joy, and embrace lasting purpose in your retirement years, but you’re not sure where to begin? Maybe you have a financial advisor and some safe investments. That's a great start, of course. But for a purposeful and resilient retirement, you also need to discover how to align those financial objectives with your ...

Three sizzling hot romantic reads, full of hot men and the women they must possess! My Stepbrother, The Billionaire: MASON: I had been burned enough times by women to know to not get involved seriously with any of them. But one look at Kyra, my new stepsister, and all bets were off. I didn't want to be attracted to her, but I was. When my father asked me to keep an eye on her for the summer, I couldn't say no. I would just need to fight my attraction to her. You can imagine how well that will go. KYRA: I hadn't known what it was like to have someone actually hate me. But Mason did. Which ...

Unlock the power of Stoic wisdom and elevate your life. This transformative guide takes you through a seven-day journey using Stoic principles to build stronger self-discipline, enhance willpower, and master control over your thoughts and actions. The 7-Day Self Discipline Blueprint delves into the ancient philosophy of Stoicism and demonstrates its relevance in the modern world, providing a practical blueprint for a more resilient and fulfilling life. Packed with actionable steps, daily exercises, and motivational insights, this book offers the tools you need to conquer obstacles, stay ...

Learn how to quickly be able to handle any situation, always know what to say, be assertive and charismatic, and build the life you have always wanted. By addressing every conceivable situation in which you may lack confidence, these books will start to create the building blocks of lasting assertiveness and self-assurance throughout the various areas of your life. As women, we have a responsibility to ourselves and the women of the future to take back our power, own our space in the world, and start building our self-confidence.

A gorgeous ginger boyfriend, a busy job, and a happy social life - Kirsty's perfect beginning couldn't be better. So why is she still chaotically lurching through her life? Kirsty is kept busy managing Cupid's Sting dating agency and enjoying her time with Ben. However, his unwillingness to commit is a sticking point although Kirsty suspects her insecurities relate to her own troubled relationship with her father. Arguments arise, but could better communication be the key? On top of everything else, Kirsty's mother and father are trying to work out the rules of life themselves while making ...

No more slave to the gym but free and tonic with only 4 hours a month Twenty years ago, when I was twenty-one, I enrolled in the gym with all the good intentions. I didn't want to waste time or money on the subscription. So I began to buy all the magazines in the sector at the time. In those days, the internet was not as widespread as it is now. On the glossy pages of those magazines the thought reigned supreme: "more is better". I had greedily read everything there was to read and had memorized the training routines, diet regimens and even the personal habits of all the best champions but ...

Between 1927 and 1979, more than 8,000 people were involuntarily sterilized in five hospitals across the state of Virginia. From this plain and terrible fact springs Elizabeth Catte's Pure America, a sweeping, unsparing history of eugenics in Virginia, and by extension the United States.

“Masculinity Is Not Something Given To You, But Something You Gain. And You Gain It By Winning Small Battles With Honor.” - Norman Mailer Today, a man's largest problem is frequently more significant than his struggle with himself and his daily worries. The largest struggle a man has in a culture that doesn't value manhood is the bitterness he feels for not being recognized and rewarded for all he does to support his wife, his family, and society as a whole. In today's society, males are taught that they must make self-sacrificing decisions and serve as the primary breadwinners for ...

In the world of art there are many 'undiscovered' artists, including sculptors and painters whom I have known personally. Many deserve a wider audience for their fine works. I doubt few can argue that the paintings included here, by Julia A. Eastberg, should remain in this obscure category. She was born in 1940 in the tiny lumber town of Index, Washington, and how she emerged from that environment to become such an accomplished fine artist is anyone's guess. Her adult life took her to San Jose art classes––she "trained with John Mark Briggs, who also taught Julia’s classmate, sculptor...

For too long, women have been told that we are terrible at being friends, that we can't help being cruel or competitive, or that we inevitably abandon each other for romantic partners. But we are rejecting those stereotypes and reclaiming the power of female friendship. In Text Me When You Get Home, journalist Kayleen Schaefer interviews more than 100 women about their BFFs, soul mates, girl gangs, and queens while tracing this cultural shift through the lens of pop culture.

This isn’t a history of witchcraft It’s not a thorough, in-depth introduction This is simply the book to read if you’re wondering if witchcraft is right for you. Are you curious about witchcraft but not ready to dive into an exhaustive guide? 9 Steps to Witchcraft is the perfect starting point for your magical journey. This book offers a light, engaging introduction to witchcraft, giving you a taste of the craft without overwhelming you. This isn’t just another beginner’s guide—it’s a dynamic, hands-on experience designed to captivate and inspire. Through nine actionable steps...

Flowers in the Rain & Other Stories collects sixteen of #1 New York Times bestselling author Rosamunde Pilcher’s romantic tales set across Britain from the Scottish countryside to the city of London.

This biography of educational activist and Black studies forerunner Bertha Maxwell-Roddey examines a life of remarkable achievements and leadership in the desegregated South. Sonya Ramsey modernizes the nineteenth-century term "race woman" to describe how Maxwell-Roddey and her peers turned hard-won civil rights and feminist milestones into tangible accomplishments in North Carolina and nationwide from the late 1960s to the 1990s.