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by Virginia Woolf (Author), Lauren Groff (Introduction by)Virginia Woolf's classic plea for a world in which women are free to use their gifts is as powerful and resonant as ever. In this influential extended essay, Virginia Woolf outlined what women need in order to fully make use of their abilities. Using powerful images and memorable thought experiments--such as a fictional sister of William Shakespeare, who is as talented as her brother but limited in ways he was not--Woolf analyzes the m...

Politics of Reality: Essays in Feminist Theory - Paperback

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by Marilyn Frye (Author)Politics of Reality includes essays that examine sexism, the exploitation of women, the gay rights movement and other topics from a feminist perspective. "This is radical feminist theory at its best: clear, careful and critical."--SIGNS "For anyone first coming to feminism, these essays serve as a backdrop . . . for understanding the basic, early and continuing perspectives of feminists. And for all of us they provide a theoretical framework in which to read the prese...

Fingerprints of the Gods: The Evidence of Earth's Lost Civilization - Paperback

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by Graham Hancock (Author)Could the story of mankind be far older than we have previously believed? Using tools as varied as archaeo-astronomy, geology, and computer analysis of ancient myths, Graham Hancock presents a compelling case to suggest that it is. Graham Hancock is featured in Ancient Apocalypse, a Netflix original docuseries."A fancy piece of historical sleuthing . . . intriguing and entertaining and sturdy enough to give a long pause for thought."--Kirkus Reviews In Fingerprints o...

Strange Tales of the Dark and Bloody Ground: Authentic Accounts of Restless Spirits, Haunted Honky Tonks, and Eerie Events in Tennessee

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Report copyright infringementby Christopher Coleman (Author)In 1775 Cherokee leaders sold most of Tennessee and Kentucky to the recently arrived white settlers, but Dragging Canoe, a proud chief, said that the sacred land should not be defiled by the white man's ax and plow. "This is the Dark and Bloody Ground!" he proclaimed to the assembled chiefs.Perhaps it is the abundance of decaying mansions that harbor dark and sinister secrets, or perhaps it is Tennessee's tragic heritage of war and d...

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Report copyright infringementby E. J. Glave (Author)Fetishism In Congo Land is a book written by E. J. Glave that examines the practice of fetishism in the Congo region of Africa. The book provides a detailed exploration of the religious beliefs and practices of the people in this region, including their use of fetishes, charms, and other objects believed to have supernatural powers. Glave also discusses the role of fetishism in the social and political structures of the region, and how it ha...

The Meaning of Masonry: A Lecture Read at the Request of the Grand Lodge 1858

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Report copyright infringementby Albert Pike (Author)""The Meaning of Masonry"" is a book written by Albert Pike, a prominent American Freemason and writer. Originally a lecture read at the request of the Grand Lodge in 1858, the book explores the esoteric and philosophical aspects of Freemasonry. Pike delves into the symbolism, allegory, and teachings of the Masonic order, providing a comprehensive understanding of its origins and purpose. He also addresses the criticisms and misconceptions s...

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Report copyright infringementby Elbert Bede (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of P...

Somebody Is Walking on Your Grave: My Cemetery Journeys

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Report copyright infringementby Mariana Enriquez (Author), Megan McDowell (Translator)An enchanting, highly personal tour of some of the most iconic cemeteries of the world--part travelogue, part memoir, part "excursions through death," by the author of Our Share of Night and "queen of horror" (Los Angeles Times) "Not a travelogue so much as a grave-a-logue, Somebody is Walking on Your Grave is an exuberant, witty wander among the dead. You could not have a better friend to take you by the ha...

That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America

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Report copyright infringementby Amanda Jones (Author)NATIONAL BESTSELLER Featuring a new afterword by the author. "Amanda Jones started getting death threats, all for standing up for our right to read . . . but she's not stopped fighting against book bans, or stopped advocating for access to diverse stories."-Oprah Winfrey, at the 2023 National Book AwardsPart memoir, part manifesto, the inspiring story of a Louisiana librarian advocating for free speech on the front lines of our vicious cult...

Beautiful Mystery: Living in a Wordless World

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Report copyright infringementby Danilyn Rutherford (Author)When Danilyn Rutherford and her husband Craig noticed that their six-month-old daughter Millie wasn't making eye contact, they took her to their pediatrician. And an optometrist. Then a neurologist. Later, to a team of physical and occupational therapists. None of the doctors could give Millie a diagnosis, but it was clear that her brain was not developing at the rate it should. At an age when some children take their first steps, Mil...

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by James Baldwin (Author)From one of the most brilliant writers and thinkers of the twentieth century comes a collection of "passionate, probing, controversial" essays (The Atlantic) on topics ranging from race relations in the United States to the role of the writer in society.Told with Baldwin's characteristically unflinching honesty, this "splendid book" (The New York Times) offers illuminating, deeply felt essays along with personal accounts of Richard Wright, Norman Mailer and other writ...

A Promise Kept: Honoring His Wishes, Embracing Our Love

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Report copyright infringementby Erica Baccus (Author)"A cultural act of courage and moral clarity, A Promise Kept is an invitation to reimagine how we approach death-with compassion, honesty, and profound humanity."- LA TribuneWhen Erica met John Baccus, it was the beginning of a love story that would span 41 unforgettable years-full of laughter, devotion, adventure, and quiet moments that stitched their souls together. Erica was the outgoing wife that wanted to travel the world and John was ...

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Report copyright infringementby Ken Peters (Author)Pastor Ken Peters takes readers on a sincere, educational yet naive journey across the racial divide around Richmond, Virginia. The people, places, and events he encounters along the way leads to an unanticipated path into the heart of God. What a story! It's very difficult to doubt or question such an honest self-disclosing life story of crossing the cultural, racial, and class divides, as this one. Ken and Becky's story is greatly needed in...

JewGirl: A Memoir on Being and Belonging

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Report copyright infringementby Maxfield (Author)JewGirl is a thought-provoking work of nonfiction that captures what it means to be Jewish and female at a time when antisemitism is rising and women's rights are under siege. Blending personal narrative with cultural insight and historical perspective, Marcie Maxfield offers a vivid exploration of girlhood, identity, and resilience.Using her trademark combination of humor and emotional intensity to maximum impact, JewGirl incorporates lived ex...

The Underdog: A Veterinarian's Fight Against Racism and Injustice

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Report copyright infringementby Hakam Bhullar (Author)A true David and Goliath story-of courage, conviction, and the fight for justice.In 1995, Dr. Hakam Singh Bhullar became the first Indo-Canadian veterinarian to establish a low-cost clinic in Vancouver, with the goal of making quality animal care accessible to everyone.He offered affordable care, partnered with animal welfare groups, and mentored other immigrant veterinarians to do the same. But success came with a price. Dr. Bhullar's inc...

My Children's Minds Will Not Be the Devil's Workshop

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Report copyright infringementby Essie P. Knuckle (Author)In 1952, three black children; Big Sister Jane, Max, and Pete set out on an extraordinary imaginary journey across America, sparked by their mother's urgent warning: "An idle mind is the devil's workshop." What began as a project became a profound exploration of the world beyond their Jim Crow-era Southern town.Guided by maps, a Sears Roebuck catalog, and The Negro Motorist Green-Book, the siblings imagined their way through states like...

With Great Hope: Women of the California Gold Rush

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Report copyright infringementby Joann Chartier (Author), Chris Enss (Author)Fascinating stories of twelve uncommon women, the significant events of the times, and the everyday occurrences of life in the gold camps. Number of Pages: 128 Dimensions: 0.43 x 8.94 x 6.05 IN Publication Date: March 01, 2000

He Included Me: The Autobiography of Sarah Rice

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Report copyright infringementby Sarah Rice (Author), Louise H. Westling (Editor)A rare first-person account of life in the twentieth-century South, He Included Me weaves together the story of a black family--eight children reared in rural Alabama, their mother a schoolteacher, their father a minister--and the emerging self-portrait of a woman determined, like her parents, to look ahead. Sarah Rice recalls her mother's hymn of thanks--"He Included Me"--when God showed her a way to feed her fam...

The Big Freeze: A Reporter's Personal Journey into the World of Egg Freezing and the Quest to Control Our Fertility

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Report copyright infringementby Natalie Lampert (Author)A fascinating investigation into the lucrative, minimally regulated, fast-growing industry of egg freezing, from a young reporter on a personal journey into the world of cutting-edge reproductive medicine"An engaging and groundbreaking book."--Toni Weschler, MPH, author of Taking Charge of Your Fertility LONGLISTED FOR THE PEN/E.O. WILSON LITERARY SCIENCE WRITING AWARD - A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Ovaries. Most women have ...

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Report copyright infringementby Elizabeth A. Estabrooks Msw (Author)What happens when life breaks you-again and again? Can you ever truly heal, or is there something even greater waiting on the other side of survival?In Broken in the Stronger Places, author Elizabeth A. Estabrooks, delivers a deeply moving and insightful memoir that intertwines her personal journey and professional experiences. From her time in the military to her departure from the Department of Veterans Affairs and a transf...

Guilty When Black: One Girl's Journey Down the Twisted Road of Injustice & The Atrocities of Female Incarceration

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Report copyright infringementby Carol Mersch (Author)Guilty When Black is the poignant, gut-wrenching story of a young African American woman, Miashah Moses, who, through unrelenting media attention and a rush to judgment by the DA, was charged with second-degree murder in the fiery deaths of her two small nieces, Noni (4) and Nylah (18 months) when she fed them lunch and left for eight minutes to empty the trash. While she was gone, the faulty stove caught fire, a not uncommon occurrence in ...

Pen and Blood: Conversations with Serial Killers

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Report copyright infringementby Alan R. Warren (Author)The third serial killer who is covered in this book is David Shearing, who murdered a family of six people while the family was camping with girls in British Columbia at Wells Gray Park, Canada, in August of 1982. All three of these murderers had the same primary focus, which was to sexually assault children before murdering them. All three of these murderers wanted to isolate their victims before committing their crimes against them.The ...

Léa Roback: Quebec Social Justice Activist

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Report copyright infringementby Tara Goldstein (Author), R. Anna Hayward (Editor)Who was Léa Roback? And what can we learn from activism?Léa Roback (1903-2000) gained renown for her seven decades of activism in Quebec, particularly championing union rights and women rights. Yet, despite her significant accomplishments no English-language biography exists. In our current geo-political climate, marked by polarization and lack of dialogue, documenting Roback's ability to transcend linguistic, re...

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Report copyright infringementby Ronda Beaman (Author)"I was hooked by the age of 6." So begins the memoir of a girl whose 17-year-old parents dropped ice cubes down her diapers to make her dance, whose bare-chested grandmother gave her singing lessons, whose brother tried to get rid of her with a strategically dropped boulder, and who moved so many times she barely got desk assignments at school, let alone had time to make any friends. The on-going, outrageous dysfunction, and denial in her l...

Gurindji Journey: A Japanese historian in the outback

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Report copyright infringementby Minoru Hokari (Author)After immersing himself in the culture of a remote Australian Indigenous community for close to a year, the young Japanese scholar Minoru Hokari emerged with a new world view. Gurindji Journey tells of Hokari's experience living with the Gurindji people of Daguragu and Kalkaringi in the Northern Territory of Australia, absorbing their way of life, and beginning to understand Aboriginal modes of seeing and being. This compelling book, publi...

My Journey with God: A twisting, turning tale of tragedy and triumph!

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Report copyright infringementby Rachel E. Ford Thm (Author), Gail C. Leonard (Introduction by), Terri Carol Peterson (Afterword by)I share how my relationship with God, My Journey with God, brought me to joy and success. I share how His strength and guidance brought me through the difficulty of two sexual assaults and how God was with me in the USAF. When our son, survived a life-threatening insult through a miracle by God, My Journey with God took another turn on my already twisted path.as I...

The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World

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Report copyright infringementby Dave Zirin (Author), John Wesley Carlos (Author), Cornel West (Foreword by)John Carlos, the man behind the most iconic moment of the Black Power movement, tells his story.Author BiographyJohn Wesley Carlos: John Carlos is an African American former track and field athlete and professional football player. He was a founding member of the Olympic Project for Human Rights and won the bronze-medal in the 200 meters race at the 1968 Summer Olympics. His black power ...

African American Women Educators: A Critical Examination of Their Pedagogies, Educational Ideas, and Activism from the Nineteenth to the Mid-twentieth

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Report copyright infringementby Karen A. Johnson (Editor), Abul Pitre (Editor), Kenneth L. Johnson (Editor)This book examines the lived experiences and work of African American women educators during the 1880s to the 1960s.Author BiographyKaren A. Johnson is an Associate Professor at the University Utah where she teaches graduate-level courses in the Department of Education, Culture, and Society. She also teaches in the Ethnic Studies Program and is the Coordinator in the African American Stu...

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Report copyright infringementby James L. Jr. Conyers (Editor)Africana Theory, Policy, and Leadership is an eclectic work that examines Africana issues from multiple angles, including literature, ethnography, gender, aesthetics, and diversity Number of Pages: 186 Dimensions: 0.4 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: July 01, 2016

David Walker: The Politics of Racial Egalitarianism

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Report copyright infringementby Sherrow O. Pinder (Author)David Walker, a free (with a small f) black man, was one of the most significant African-American abolitionists of the nineteenth century. Born in a slave society before moving to Boston where, after the American Revolutionary War, slavery was abolished, Walker devoted his life to fighting slavery and antiblack racism. In this book, Sherrow O. Pinder brings to light Walker's lived experience, activism, and the synchronizing of his Chri...

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Report copyright infringementby Tehani Wessely (Editor), Tansy Rayner Roberts (Editor)Warriors, pirates, murderers and queens... Throughout history, women from all walks of life have had good reason to be cranky. Some of our most memorable historical figures were outspoken, dramatic, brave, feisty, rebellious and downright ornery. Cranky Ladies of History is a celebration of 22 women who challenged conventional wisdom about appropriate female behaviour, from the ancient world all the way thro...

W.E.B. Du Bois and Race: Essays Celebrating the Centennial Publication of the Souls of Black Folk

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Report copyright infringementby Chester J. Fontenot (Editor), Mary Alice Morgan (Editor), Sarah Gardner (Editor)This collection of essays emerged from a symposium held at Mercer University which examined the ways in which W. E. B. Du Bois's theories of race have shaped racial discussion and public policy in the twentieth-century. The essays also examine the application of Du Bois's theories to the new millennium, as well as his contributions to the study of the humanities. Number...