Sophia Jex-Blake led the campaign that won for British women the right to enter the medical profession. Before taking up this cause she had studied women's education in England, Germany and the United states, and rejected the popular contemporary view that higher education would be wasted on women. Her medical crusade in Britain resulted in women's rights to professional careers and financial independence being more widely accepted. After years of extensive lobbying, she founded the London School of Medicine for Women in 1874 and two years later, largely due to her efforts, legislation was passed enabling women to take qualifying examinations in medicine. Shirley Roberts shows Sophia Jex-Blake to have been a determined and resourceful pioneer, skilful in winning over both public and political opinion. But she was also an impetuous and at times tactless woman, who could provoke hostility, as well as loyalty. Sophia Jex-Blake is a fascinating account of one woman's struggle for equality.

Sophia Jex-Blake: A Woman Pioneer in Nineteenth Century Medical Reform (The Wellcome Institute Series in the History of Medicine)

Biographies & Memoirs

Roberts, Shirley

Community & Culture

Routledge

Sophia Jex-Blake

It's not news to anyone in business that the rules of the game are changing faster than ever before, and so are patterns of consumer behaviour and spending. Rapid change on many fronts means that power has shifted away from businesses and into the hands of consumers: 
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<li>Globalization and technology have increased consumers' buying options and knowledge, and have intensified competition.</li> <li>Technological advances have raised quality standards, increased consumers' expectations, and lowered product differentiation.</li> <li>Demographic shifts that go well beyond ageing baby-boomers are significantly influencing the market place.</li> </ul>
But just how do you identify all the factors that have a significant influence on consumer buying behaviour in a rapidly changing world? And — more importantly — what do you do about them in your own business? Harness the Future shows how to paint a comprehensive picture of your customers by examining trends in nine key areas: <ul>
<li>Economy</li> <li>Technology</li> <li>Globalization</li> <li>Government</li> <li>Environment</li> <li>Demographics</li> <li>Consumer Psyche</li> <li>Wellness</li> <li>Retailing</li> </ul>
But beyond telling about the way things are and will be, Harness the Future also shows you how to predict and profit from changing consumer behaviour. <ul>
<li>Shows how to track and analyze the trends that affect your own business.</li> <li>Identifies emerging trends to help you understand consumer behavior in the future.</li> <li>Provides valuable strategies, planning tools, and business-building ideas.</li> <li>Features examples of trailblazing companies that are using these techniques to harness their future.</li> </ul>

Harness the Future: The 9 Keys to Emerging Consumer Behaviour

Business & Money

Management & Leadership

John Wiley&Sons, Inc.

Charles Hotham: A Biography

History

Melbourne Univ Pr

Sir James Paget: The Rise of Clinical Surgery (Eponymists in Medicine Series)

Royal Society of Medicine Press Ltd

Proven strategies for finding balance in your life and careerwhile maximizing the quality of life for an elderly person When Shirley Roberts' father passed away, her life and careerwere put on hold as the demands of caring for her elderly mother,Doris, began consuming more and more of her time and energy. Usingher business prowess, Shirley, with the help of her financialadvisor brother, developed Doris Inc. Using their business skills,they found ways to maintain their own lives and careers whileensuring that their mother received top-notch care. Much of theirsuccess has come from sound management practices and anoriginal financial forecasting tool tailored for elders. In thisheartfelt, beautifully written book, Shirley offers sage advice onhow to cope with the emotional roller coaster of eldercare, alongwith proven care and financial planning strategies andtools that have worked so well for her.
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<li>Features concrete lessons and proven strategies for handlingthe challenges of eldercare; making tough decisions, finding help,reducing stressful crises and planning for the high costs ofeldercare</li>
<li>Offers practical guidance to avoid sacrificing your own lifewhile providing the best care for your loved ones</li>
<li>Tips on confronting and planning for your own golden years toensure that you'll have a fulfilling life after retirement and thatthose who'll be caring for you won't be overly burdened</li>
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Doris Inc. The Business of Caring For Your Elderly Parents

Health, Fitness & Dieting

wiley

Sophia Jex-Blake: A Woman Pioneer in Nineteenth Century Medical Reform

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