Gender studies, gender groups Books

This book examines radio and mystery drama from about 1932 to the genre's final appearance in the late 1950's. While its focus is on women detectives, French provides minute and fascinating details about dozens of mystery programs and includes a...

Tending Inner Gardens: The Healing Art of Feminist Psychotherapy transforms the theory and practice of psychotherapy, one that values both the feminine and masculine perspectives. Set within a naturalistic framework, this model utilizes nature's growing...

Explore the theoretical, political, psychological, and cultural issues surrounding male bisexuality!Bisexuality in the Lives of Men is the first anthology to focus on men who love both men and women. The theoretical, scientific, and literary essays in...

When Angela Davis (b. 1944) was placed on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list in 1970 and after she successfully gained acquittal in the 1972 trial that garnered national and international attention, she became one of the most recognizable and iconic figures...

The Films of Mira Nair: Diaspora Vérité presents the first, full-length scholarly study of her cinema. Mira Nair has broken new ground as both a feminist filmmaker and an Indian filmmaker. Several of her works, especially those related to...

Mari Sandoz's The Battle of the Little Bighorn encouraged a change in how Americans viewed this infamous fight. By the mid-twentieth century a towering Custer myth had come to dominate the national psyche as a tale that confirmed national exceptionalism...

In My Life through My Dresses, the first book in A Journey of a Recovering Idealist series, Marina Berkovich describes her life under the yoke of Soviet Union, and shares what she learned about the totalitarian government that raised humans as...

It had been six months since their beautiful Christmas in California, and Thelma Wehunt was expecting another wonderful time shortly. Her daughters and grandchildren were on their way to visit her in Oklahoma. Wanting everything to be perfect upon their...

BIO006000 / Biography & Autobiography / Historical BIO022000 / Biography & Autobiography / Women

This book is not just the definitive debunking of religion; it's about finding a much needed global spirituality through a new understanding of sex, God and the warrior way. It presents an old issue in a new format. How can a good God send people to...

First published in 1893, The Brontës in Ireland provides a rich backstory to the Brontë sisters and their wider family, focussing on the period of time before they moved to Yorkshire in the early 1800s. This detailed biographical account traces the...

With humor, optimism, and grace, this inspiring book reveals the successful road traveled to complete forgiveness. The author says, "I unashamedly expose my harebrain experiences allowing you to share in my successes, my joys, and my pain. You might...

"It was 1992 when her father saw the economic collapse coming, he had two choices, the rough path or the easy path, and he chose the rough one..." Dad began.Then I interrupted, "DAD, ITS MY MEMOIR!" And then my Mom piped in and yelled, "OH MY GOD! I...

"So, what did the doctor say?", my mother asked. Oh nothing, but the usual, just to lose some weight, I jokingly responded. Little did I know 24 hours later, I would get a call that sparked the production of this booklet.A woman's health can certainly be...

Mine Own Familiar Friend V1 is a novel written by Fanny Charlotte Montgomery and published in 1872. The book follows the story of a young woman named Rose who has just inherited her father's estate and is now responsible for managing it. Along the way,...

""It�������s A Way They Have In The Army"" is a novel written by Helen Forbes in 1905. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Muriel St. Clair, who falls in love with a soldier named Richard Carew. The novel explores the challenges and...

Memoirs of Karoline Bauer V3 is a book written by Karoline Bauer and published in 1885. The book is the third volume of Bauer's memoirs and it provides a detailed account of her life and experiences. Karoline Bauer was a prominent actress in the 19th...

Memoir and Writings of Mrs. Hannah Maynard Pickard, Late Wife of Humphrey Pickard (1845) is a book that tells the story of Hannah Maynard Pickard, a woman who lived in the 19th century. The book is written by Hannah Maynard Pickard herself and is a...

Off The Highway is a novel written by Alice Prescott Smith and published in 1904. The story revolves around a young woman named Ruth who lives in a small town and dreams of escaping the monotony of her life. One day, she meets a handsome stranger named...

Mothers and Children is a book written by Dorothy Canfield Fisher in 1914. The book is a collection of essays that explore the relationship between mothers and their children. It delves into the joys and challenges of motherhood, the importance of a...

Leah V1: A Woman Of Fashion is a novel written by Annie Edwards and first published in 1875. The story revolves around the titular character Leah, a young woman who is determined to rise above her humble beginnings and become a successful fashion...

Margaret V1: Or Prejudice At Home, And Its Victims, An Autobiography (1853) is a book written by Margaret Tinsley and Annie. It is an autobiography that explores the theme of prejudice and its impact on individuals and families. The book is divided into...

""Liberal Living Upon Narrow Means"" is a book written by Christine Terhune Herrick in 1890. The book is a guide to living a fulfilling life while on a budget. It provides practical advice on how to manage finances, save money, and still enjoy life's...

Lives, Great And Simple is a book written by Sarah A. Tooley and originally published in 1884. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of notable individuals, both famous and lesser-known, who have made significant contributions to society. The...

Memoir of Mrs. Deborah H. Porter: Wife of Reverend C. G. Porter, of Bangor (1848) is a book written by Anne T. Drinkwater. The book is a memoir of the life of Mrs. Deborah H. Porter, the wife of Reverend C. G. Porter, who lived in Bangor. The book...

Mary's Garden And How It Grew is a book written by Frances Duncan and first published in 1904. The book tells the story of Mary, a young girl who is passionate about gardening. It follows her journey as she learns about different types of plants, how to...