The Lady's World
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Published: 1887
Total Pages: 428
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Women in George Washington’s World
Author: Charlene M. Boyer Lewis
Publisher: University of Virginia Press
Published: 2022-07-27
Total Pages: 352
ISBN-13: 0813947456
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGeorge Washington lived in an age of revolutions, during which he faced political upheaval, war, economic change, and social shifts. These revolutions affected American women in profound ways, and the women Washington knew—personally, professionally, and politically—lived lives that reveal these multifaceted transformations. Although Washington often operated in male-dominated arenas, he participated in complex and meaningful relationships with women from across society. A lively and accessibly written volume, Women in George Washington’s World highlights some of the women—Black and white, free and enslaved—whom Washington knew. Women who admired and memorialized him, women who provided him love and solace, women who frustrated him, and women who worked for or against him—all of these women are chronicled through their own experiences and identities. The essays, written by established and emerging historians of gender, reveal the lives of a diverse group of women, including plantation mistresses and enslaved workers, Loyalists and Patriots, poets and socialites, as well as mothers, wives, and sisters. Collectively, women emerge as strong actors during the American Revolution and its aftermath, not merely passive spectators or occasional participants. Although usually not on battlefields or in government offices, women made choices and acted in ways that affected their own, their families’, and sometimes even the nation’s future. Contributors:James Basker, The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History * George W. Boudreau, The McNeil Center * Charlene M. Boyer Lewis, Kalamazoo College * Ann Bay Goddin, independent scholar * Sara Georgini, Massachusetts Historical Society * Kate Haulman, American University * Cynthia A. Kierner, George Mason University * Lynn Price Robbins, independent scholar * Samantha Snyder, George Washington’s Mount Vernon * Mary V. Thompson, George Washington’s Mount Vernon
The Woman's World, 1889 (Classic Reprint)
Author: Oscar Wilde
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Published: 2018-10-12
Total Pages: 686
ISBN-13: 9781391871134
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExcerpt from The Woman's World, 1889 Now if we apply this principle to the position of women with regard to the representative institutions of this country, I think we may say that the labours of the friends of light, from John Stuart Mill downwards, during the last twenty years have succeeded in proving that the exclusion of all women, except one, from direct political power is an anomaly; it is felt by the great body of quiet reasonable people throughout the country to be absurd, and its long continuance becomes therefore impossible. Some of the more glaring features of this anomaly and absurdity may be pointed out. Some years ago, before the two great extensions of the suffrage in 1867 and 1884, the possession of the Parliamentary franchise was a privilege entrusted to a selected few. The ex elusion of women at that time might have been either expedient or inexpedient, just or unjust, but it was not in anomaly, it was not absurd. Certain classes of persons were selected for this privilege, and to them it was confided in trust, as it were, for the rest of the community. The women who were excluded were not selected for a special disability of sex, but were associated in their exclusion with large bodies of their countrymen, to whom no exception on the ground of character and capacity could be taken. Now, however, the basis of the Constitution has been changed. The franchise is no longer a privilege granted to the selected few on the grounds of personal fitness, or, at any rate. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Legends 2
Author: John Miller
Publisher:
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 127
ISBN-13: 9780733618642
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this exquisite collection of essays and photographs, women writers pay tribute to some of the most influential women of our time. Spanning our century and culture, these intimate portraits reveal both writer and subject in fifty inspired pairings. Some subjects and writers included in this book are: Elizabeth Leonard on Nicole Kidman; Jennet Conant on Barbara Walters; Andrea Leand on Venus and Serena Williams; Sarah Goldman on Cathy Freeman; Gail Sheehy on Hilary Clinton; Holly Brubach on Maria Callas; Linda Richardson on J.K. Rowling and Melissande Clarke on Cate Blanchett. Legends 2 is a provocative celebration of both the strengths and imperfections of fifty courageous women who have changed the world. Each inspiring piece is accompanied by a gorgeous duotone photograph by such eminent photographers as Stephen Korbet, Michael Collopy, Annie Leibovitz, Stephen Frank and Nigel Barker. Spanning the arts, politics, literature, science, and sports, these essays and photographs capture the rich texture of fifty extraordinary women s lives what has made their contributions legendary and their legacies timeless.
The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line
Author: Maj. Gen. Mari K. Eder
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Published: 2021-08-03
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13: 1728230934
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor fans of Radium Girls and history and WWII buffs, The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line takes you inside the lives and experiences of 15 unknown women heroes from the Greatest Generation, the women who served, fought, struggled, and made things happen during WWII—in and out of uniform—for theirs is a legacy destined to embolden generations of women to come. From daring spies to audacious pilots, from innovative scientists to indomitable resistance fighters, these extraordinary women stepped out of line and into history, forever altering the world's landscape. This page-turning narrative, crafted with meticulous historical accuracy by retired U.S. Army Major General Mari K. Eder, provides a fresh perspective on the integral roles that women played during WWII. Liane B. Russell fled Austria with nothing and later became a renowned U.S. scientist whose research on the effects of radiation on embryos made a difference to thousands of lives. Gena Turgel was a prisoner who worked in the hospital at Bergen-Belsen and cared for the young Anne Frank, who was dying of typhus. Gena survived and went on to write a memoir and spent her life educating children about the Holocaust. Ida and Louise Cook were British sisters who repeatedly smuggled out jewelry and furs and served as sponsors for refugees, and they also established temporary housing for immigrant families in London. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a lover of powerful women's stories, or an avid reader of WWII nonfiction, The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line is a must-read and a poignant testament to the forgotten women who stepped up when the world needed them most.
Women in the World of Frederick Douglass
Author: Leigh Fought
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 425
ISBN-13: 0199782377
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA biographical study of famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass through his relationships with the women in his life that reveals the man from both a political/public and private perspective.
Invisible Women
Author: Caroline Criado Perez
Publisher: Abrams
Published: 2019-03-12
Total Pages: 434
ISBN-13: 1683353145
DOWNLOAD EBOOK#1 International Bestseller Winner of the 2019 Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award Winner of the 2019 Royal Society Science Book Prize A landmark, prize-winning, international bestselling examination of how a gender gap in data perpetuates bias and disadvantages women, now in paperback Data is fundamental to the modern world. From economic development to health care to education and public policy, we rely on numbers to allocate resources and make crucial decisions. But because so much data fails to take into account gender, because it treats men as the default and women as atypical, bias and discrimination are baked into our systems. And women pay tremendous costs for this insidious bias, in time, in money, and often with their lives. Celebrated feminist advocate Caroline Criado Perez investigates this shocking root cause of gender inequality in the award-winning, #1 international bestseller Invisible Women. Examining the home, the workplace, the public square, the doctor’s office, and more, Criado Perez unearths a dangerous pattern in data and its consequences on women’s lives. Product designers use a “one-size-fits-all” approach to everything from pianos to cell phones to voice recognition software, when in fact this approach is designed to fit men. Cities prioritize men’s needs when designing public transportation, roads, and even snow removal, neglecting to consider women’s safety or unique responsibilities and travel patterns. And in medical research, women have largely been excluded from studies and textbooks, leaving them chronically misunderstood, mistreated, and misdiagnosed. Built on hundreds of studies in the United States, in the United Kingdom, and around the world, and written with energy, wit, and sparkling intelligence, this is a groundbreaking, highly readable exposé that will change the way you look at the world.
Women in Science
Author: Rachel Ignotofsky
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
Published: 2021-06-22
Total Pages: 29
ISBN-13: 0593377648
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe groundbreaking New York Times bestseller, Women in Science by Rachel Ignotofsky, comes to the youngest readers in board format! Highlighting notable women's contributions to STEM, this board book edition features simpler text and Rachel Ignotofsky's signature illustrations reimagined for young readers to introduce the perfect role models to grow up with while inspiring a love of science. The collection includes diverse women across various scientific fields, time periods, and geographic locations. The perfect gift for every curious budding scientist!
Reverse Diabetes
Author: Reader's Digest
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2022-11-01
Total Pages: 472
ISBN-13: 1621458539
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith the 12-week Eat, Move, Choose plan as a reliable source of guidance and support, readers of this updated and revised edition of Reverse Diabetes will be well on their way to reversing insulin resistance, losing weight, using less medication, and feeling healthier and more energized. Sifting through mountains of conflicting advice about managing diabetes—from friends, family, colleagues, and more—can often be overwhelming and confusing. Reverse Diabetes eliminates the need for guesswork and provides a streamlined, achievable path to better health. The book’s 12-week Eat, Move, Choose plan is broken down into concrete, manageable goals, including: Walk at least five days a week Include lean protein at every meal Enjoy seven to eight hours of sleep a night Make active choices The goals are supplemented by step-by-step plans, interactive quizzes, infographics, recipes, and other resources that help readers understand the hows and whys behind each recommendation. With science-backed guidance that takes the most current diabetes research into account plus completely new recipes, meal plans, and other tools to make it a breeze to implement, this updated and revised volume offers an easy-to-follow 12-week challenge shown to lower blood sugar by 25 percent. Roughly 40% of the book will be new, and includes new research, new recipes and meal plans, and new planner/tracker tools. Praise for the previous edition: “This book is great. I learned a lot about good food choices and foods to avoid, also contains great recipes for diabetics that are healthy and delicious. Would recommend this book to anyone with diabetes or pre-diabetes. The section on calories, sugar, and carbohydrates found in different foods was a big help in planning my every day meals. The exercise section was also very helpful. Already lost 15 pounds.” —J.S MD “This book answered so many questions when I was newly diagnosed with diabetes. It’s a long term book for living and reversing diabetes in addition to being very encouraging and upbeat. The organization of the book and the layout are reader friendly. I have marked it liberally with a hi-lighter and refer to it several times a week.”—Elizabeth Allanson No big scientific words…. Just regular words and pictures :-) it takes you step by step on HOW to improve your life with Diabetes and how to minimize the symptoms and reverse diabetes. GREAT BOOK!” —S. McGee “I found this book educational for me. I like the clear descriptions as well as the variety of menus. I am still reading it, but when finished, I will go back to it often.” —Gisela M. Damandl “I love this book. I am not diabetic however I did want to shed unwanted pounds. This book teaches how to keep your sugar steady so you aren’t craving and constantly hungry. An easy read!” —Shakala “Excellent book to read if you are diabetic. Many helpful suggestions were presented. Often it just takes a few lifestyle tweaks to make diabetes management possible.” —Karen L. Pitts “My husband found out he had type two diabetes and I knew nothing about it or how to cook and care for him. this book was excellant. price and packaging were great as well. recommended purchase” —mamad “This is great, explains everything so well. The recipes are great, I do wish there were more but what’s there is good. This is a great start to YOU helping yourself fight and get rid of diabetes for good. No need for medications, that’s what you are working for!” —Nancy J.
Half the Sky
Author: Nicholas D. Kristof
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 2010-06-01
Total Pages: 322
ISBN-13: 0307387097
DOWNLOAD EBOOK#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A passionate call to arms against our era’s most pervasive human rights violation—the oppression of women and girls in the developing world. From the bestselling authors of Tightrope, two of our most fiercely moral voices With Pulitzer Prize winners Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn as our guides, we undertake an odyssey through Africa and Asia to meet the extraordinary women struggling there, among them a Cambodian teenager sold into sex slavery and an Ethiopian woman who suffered devastating injuries in childbirth. Drawing on the breadth of their combined reporting experience, Kristof and WuDunn depict our world with anger, sadness, clarity, and, ultimately, hope. They show how a little help can transform the lives of women and girls abroad. That Cambodian girl eventually escaped from her brothel and, with assistance from an aid group, built a thriving retail business that supports her family. The Ethiopian woman had her injuries repaired and in time became a surgeon. A Zimbabwean mother of five, counseled to return to school, earned her doctorate and became an expert on AIDS. Through these stories, Kristof and WuDunn help us see that the key to economic progress lies in unleashing women’s potential. They make clear how so many people have helped to do just that, and how we can each do our part. Throughout much of the world, the greatest unexploited economic resource is the female half of the population. Countries such as China have prospered precisely because they emancipated women and brought them into the formal economy. Unleashing that process globally is not only the right thing to do; it’s also the best strategy for fighting poverty. Deeply felt, pragmatic, and inspirational, Half the Sky is essential reading for every global citizen.
