Beacon press okt 2021 (2 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An exposé of the gender gap in entrepreneurship and a road map for a more inclusive and economically successful future for us allJournalist and professor Susanne Althoff investigates the obstacles women and nonbinary entrepreneurs especially those of color face when launching, funding, and growing their companies, obstacles that persist because the current start-up world was engineered by and for white men. Through interviews with over a hundred founders across the country and in all industries, Althoff paints a picture of an entrepreneurial system rife with bias and discrimination, where women receive less than 3 percent of this country s venture capital, struggle to find mentors in the wake of #MeToo, and are dismissed as mompreneurs. The effects of this unequal system a weaker economy, fewer jobs, less innovation are felt by all of us, and Althoff explains how more equitable structures in business and entrepreneurship will benefit all people, not just those hoping to fund a startup.By exploring some of the practical ways we can open the entrepreneurial system to everyone, Althoff provides a rallying cry and a way forward for women entrepreneurs and their allies, showing that change is urgent and within our reach.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Enchanting, mysterious, and deeply romantic, The Lighthouse follows a young woman's breathtaking journey far from home to discover where she truly belongs.Something strange is happening in Seabrook. The town's lighthouse-dormant for over thirty years and famously haunted-has inexplicably started shining, and its mysterious glow is sparking feverish gossip throughout the spooked community.Amy Tucker is only visiting for the night and has no plans to get caught up in the hysteria, but that changes when she meets Ryan, the loyal, hard-working son of a ranch owner who lives on the outskirts of town.Their chance encounter turns into an unforgettable weekend, and against the backdrop of the lighthouse-obsessed town, the two of them forge a deep connection, opening their hearts, baring their souls, and revealing secrets long kept hidden.But as they grow closer, and as the lighthouse glows ever brighter, a startling discovery about Ryan leaves Amy questioning everything she thought she knew. To uncover the truth about her new friend, Amy will need to enter Seabrook's ominous tower, where waiting inside she will not only find the reason why fate has brought them together. but a shocking secret that will change the course of their lives forever.'. an astonishing, unputdownable debut. the best novel I have read this year.' - NZ Booklovers'.smart, suspenseful and briskly paced work. Parker offers plenty of heart, including messages about how love can conquer the unknown.' - Kirkus Reviews'Bloody amazing.' - Tina Shaw, author of The Children's Pond'A meditative look at moving through grief.' - Booklife.…