Gender studies: women and girls Books

Spinster Farm is a novel written by Helen Maria Winslow and published in 1908. The story revolves around the life of a woman named Miss Priscilla, who lives on a farm with her sister and brother-in-law. Despite being unmarried and labeled as a spinster,...

Impossible People is a book written by Mary C. E. Wemyss and published in 1918. The book discusses the characteristics and behaviors of people who are considered ""impossible"" to deal with. Wemyss provides insights into various types of difficult...

A Journey of War, Hope, and the Human SpiritIn this eye-opening and moving memoir, Hida Jessie Piersma provides a rare, first-person glimpse of growing up in Uganda during the regime of Idi Amin-and the incredible fortitude that gave her a fighting...

From an early age, Kaycie Davis was exposed to abusive relationships, beginning with the relationship between her mother and her father. The abuse was fueled by drinking and dictated how each day was lived in her house. As she and her sister learned...

Finally, the secret is out! Few books on selling incorporate the differences between genders. It is time to reap the rewards of being a woman. Facts, proven advice and tools that work.

The tell all story of Loretta Williams Handy, her days on the road with the late great Otis Redding and how she found a new life in Christ. "I lived on the devil's side and did pretty good," says Loretta. "Now I'm on God's side and I'm doing even better...

Was Nancy Clem a respectable Indianapolis housewife--or a cold-blooded double murderess?In September 1868, the remains of Jacob and Nancy Jane Young were found lying near the banks of Indiana's White River. It was a gruesome scene. Part of Jacob's face...

Alison spent the first 10 years of her life in New Zealand before emigrating with her family to England in May 1976. Adjusting to life in England was at first, difficult, but Alison was, as always, determined to get the most out of life. Six years were...

She's So Fine explores the music, reception and cultural significance of 1960s girl singers and girl groups in the US and the UK. Using approaches from the fields of musicology, women's studies, film and media studies, and cultural studies, this volume...

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Knihu ""�����ivot Dr. Julia Gregra Slavn�����ho Obr�����nce Svobody ����esk�����"" napsal Karel Tuma v roce 1896. Jedn����� se o biografii Julia Gregra, kter����� byl v�����znamnou postavou ����esk�����ho n�����rodn������ho hnut������ a bojoval za...

The Early Court of Queen Victoria is a historical book written by Clare Jerrold and published in 1912. The book provides a detailed account of the first years of Queen Victoria's reign and her court. It covers the period from 1837 to 1841, when the young...

""The Clover Club of Philadelphia"" is a historical book written by Mary R. Deacon in 1897. The book is a detailed account of the Clover Club, a prestigious social club in Philadelphia that was founded in 1882. The author provides a comprehensive history...

Spalding Memorial and Personal Reminiscences: And Life and Selected Poems of Caroline A. Spalding is a book written by Phineas Spalding and published in 1887. The book is a tribute to Phineas' wife, Caroline A. Spalding, who was an accomplished poet and...

""Speaking of Home: Being Essays of a Contented Woman"" is a collection of essays written by Lillian Hart Tryon and published in 1916. The book is a reflection on the author's life and her contentment with her home and family. The essays cover a range of...

The Officer's Daughter: A Memoir of Miss Elizabeth Tatton (1861) is a book written by Octavius Winslow. It is a memoir of the life of Miss Elizabeth Tatton, who was the daughter of a British officer. The book provides a detailed account of Miss Tatton's...

In The Suntime Of Her Youth is a novel written by Beatrice Whitby and first published in 1893. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Mary Percival. Mary is the daughter of a wealthy family and has grown up...

Covered With Mud And Glory: A Machine Gun Company In Action (1918) is a memoir written by Georges Lafond, a French soldier who served in World War I. The book provides a first-hand account of the experiences of a machine gun company during the war,...

Blind Understanding is a novel written by Maude Annesley and published in 1916. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Barbara, who is blind. Despite her disability, Barbara is a bright and intelligent girl with a positive outlook on...

At Gettysburg Or What A Girl Saw And Heard Of The Battle: A True Narrative is a historical memoir written by Tillie Pierce Alleman in 1889. The book is a first-hand account of the Battle of Gettysburg, which took place in 1863 during the American Civil...

""Among The Forest People"" is a book written by Clara Dillingham Pierson and published in 1898. The book is a collection of short stories that revolve around the lives of animals that live in the forest. The stories are written in a way that makes the...

American Women V1: Fifteen Hundred Biographies is a book written by Frances Elizabeth Willard and published in 1897. This book is a comprehensive collection of biographies of 1,500 American women who had made significant contributions to various fields...

American Monodies is a collection of poems written by Lydia Platt Richards and published in 1899. The book contains a series of elegies or monodies that reflect the author's grief and sorrow over the loss of loved ones. The poems are deeply personal and...

The Diary of a Milliner is a memoir written by Belle Otis and first published in 1867. The book is a fascinating account of the life of a milliner in the mid-19th century. Otis was a successful milliner who owned her own shop in New York City, and her...

The Diary of a Lost One is a novel written by Margarete Bohme and published in 1908. The book tells the story of a young woman named Thymian who grows up in a wealthy family in Germany. Thymian's father is a pharmacist, and her mother is often absent,...

From a dream, to a string of best sellers, to a successful movie franchise, Stephenie Meyer has captured the imagination of millions with her stories about a young girl and her vampire lover. Now the tables are turned as Stephenie Meyer becomes the...

Malleus Maleficarum, volumen primus, est opus anonymum quod anno 1596 editum est. Ex multis auctoribus conflati est, quorum nomina a tergo habentur. Hoc opus tractat de maleficis et magia, eorumque poena secundum legem divinam et humanam. In hoc...

""M�����moires Secrets de Mde. de Tencin, Partie 1-2: Ses Tendres Liaisons avec Ganganelli ou l'Heureuse D�����couverte Litt�����raire"" est un livre �����crit par Louis Barth�����lemy et publi����� en 1790. Ce livre raconte l'histoire de Madame de...

""M�����moires et Lettres pour Servir ������ l'Histoire de la Vie de Mademoiselle de l'Enclos"" est un livre publi����� en 1751 par Douxmenil. Il s'agit d'une biographie de la c�����l�����bre courtisane fran�����aise Ninon de Lenclos, qui a v�����cu au...

Madam Dorrington Of The Dene V1: The Story Of A Life is a novel written by William Howitt and published in 1851. The book follows the life story of Madam Dorrington, a wealthy and influential woman who lived in the Dene, a large estate in the English...

The book ""Life And Writings Of Mrs. Christiana B. Cowell, Consort Of D.B. Cowell"" is a biographical work written by Christiana B. Coffin Cowell and published in 1872. The book is a detailed account of the life and writings of Mrs. Christiana B. Cowell,...

Life And Letters Of Madam Swetchine is a biographical work written by Alfred-Frederic Falloux Du Coudray and published in 1867. The book chronicles the life of Madame Swetchine, a prominent figure in 19th-century French society known for her intellectual...

Lives Of The Princesses Of England V1 is a historical book written by Mary Anne Everett Green and published in 1850. The book provides a detailed account of the lives of the princesses of England from the time of the Norman Conquest to the 19th century...

Lettres de la Marquise de Bremont ������ Eug�����nie, Partie 1 (1788) de Lacombe, Fran�����ois est un livre �����pistolaire qui raconte l'histoire de la Marquise de Bremont, qui �����crit ������ sa fille Eug�����nie pour partager ses r�����flexions sur...

Le livre ""Lettres De Madame La Comtesse De La Riviere V1: A Madame La Baronne De Neufpont, Son Amie (1777)"" de De La Riviere est une collection de lettres �����crites par la comtesse de La Rivi�����re ������ sa ch�����re amie, la baronne de Neufpont...

Le livre ""Lettres De Madame De Maintenon V3-4: A Madame L�������Abbesse De Gomerfontaine (1756)"" est une collection de lettres �����crites par Madame de Maintenon ������ Madame l'Abbesse de Gomerfontaine. Madame de Maintenon, de son vrai nom...

Letters Written From Abroad 1845-1846 is a book written by Elizabeth R. Barrington and published in 1870. It is a collection of letters that Barrington wrote while traveling in Europe between 1845 and 1846. The book provides a firsthand account of her...

Jahohora Petronella Inaavinuise, who came to be known as Mama Penee, was a young girl of eleven when her parents were shot in cold blood before her during the 1904–1908 genocidal war in Namibia. Waved away from the scene by a German soldier, she...

The women in these stories are at all times, through their many varied emotions, entirely reasonable... at least to themselves. They each do what they need to do and believe what they need to believe. They are trustful, loyal, and believing, but also...

Similar to neighbouring Southeast Asian countries, Indonesia is, simultaneously, infamous for its prevailing sex tourism economy, sex industry and sex trafficking activities. On 6 December 2022, Indonesia's parliament passed the criminal code to...

Calling All Women Under 32 ...-Only apply if you are perpetually young, single, and attractive!Oh no, Dusty. I should be thanking you for everything you've done. You're the one who started it all! -Gloria SteinemMeet Dusty Roads, the hidden figure who...

No Body Likes Trina: One Woman's Resilient Spirit by Trina Emken is a compelling memoir that captures the power of perseverance in the face of adversity. Trina opens up about her journey from a challenging childhood to the many hurdles she overcame as an...

Brenner offers echoes we can hear and watch in a pond; echoes in an intimate, generational diaspora. Reading her lines draws you into a raw, well-lived life, honoring both her joy and her struggles. She waves us into a quiet room, letting us light...

Master Growth, Lead with Vision, Succeed with Strategy!You've built something great, but what's the secret to reaching that next level of success? How can you take your business from stable to thriving?First This, Then That: The Entrepreneur's Foundation...

Step into the life of Maria Daisy Quintana in this heartfelt autobiography, chronicling her family's roots and her own personal journey across the American West. Beginning with the 1921 union of her parents, Manuel Atocha Quintana and María Guadalupe...