Highlights the achievements of women, as well as some startling and scandalous tidbits, the stuff that makes history so much fun! Sections of this book include: 1) Politics and government ; 2) Arts and Entertainment ; 3) Literature and Journalism ; 4) Religion and Humanitarianism 5) Science, Medicine and Technology ; 6) Education and Academia ; 7) Business and Workplace ; 8) Sports and Adventure ; 9) Daily Life ; 10) Wild Women.