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Vietnam War volume 17
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The 1960s and 1970s were socially and culturally transformative. Explore the ways in which war in Vietnam exposed racial and gender inequities within the United States, fueling a series of movements for not only equal rights but also peace, and examine how the US presence in Vietnam altered the social and cultural landscape there, as well.
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From barrister Harriet Johnson, lays bare the appalling status quo of abuse against women in our society, offering an irrefutable case for why change is needed in policing and justice. Most vitally, it also gives a manifesto for how to get there. With expertise, clear-sightedness and appropriate fury, this audiobook helps us see where women are suffering, from homicide to domestic abuse to street harassment. It exposes the ways the criminal justice...
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US Constitution through History volume 21
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Alongside the push for civil rights, women were engaged in their own battle for equality of the sexes. Review the case law and the push for an Equal Rights Amendment guaranteeing rights for women—and find out why activist Phyllis Schlafly worked to defeat it. Although the amendment failed, see what litigation and legislation accomplished in the 1970s.
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Discover A Sustainable And Natural Way Without Any Expensive & Dangerous Surgery, Fat Loss Pills, Or Pharmaceutical Drugs Riddled With Potential Side Effects (Including Bonus Affirmation Chapters You Can Repeat ANYWHERE)
Do you want to finally lose weight? Do you want to actually keep the weight off, instead of constantly Yo-Yoing? Do you want to make living a healthy lifestyle as natural as brushing your teeth?
Luckily, these self-hypnosis,...
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The president of the United States traditionally serves as a symbol of power, virtue, ability, dominance, popularity, and patriarchy. In recent years, however, the high-profile candidacies of Hillary Clinton, Sarah Palin, and Michelle Bachmann have provoked new interest in gendered popular culture and how it influences Americans' perceptions of the country's highest political office.
In this timely volume, editors Justin S. Vaughn and Lilly J. Goren...
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This book explores the roles and expectations of women within the Ancient Greek society. Athens, often considered the cradle of democracy, had a complex social structure that placed distinct expectations on individuals based on their gender, class, and citizenship status. While women held a unique position within the aristocracy, their roles were largely confined to the private sphere, with limited influence in the public and political realms.
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If your intimacy has stalled, this book offers passionate possibilities. Gain insight into techniques that attract partners as you discover adventurous positions for deeper satisfaction.Delve into the keys to compatibility and learn how to better understand and communicate attraction with a lover. Whether you want to boost a committed bond or relay interest to someone new, these tips help bring relationships to thrilling new heights.Enjoy exercising...
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JULIA RECEIVES A JOB OFFER FROM AN ENIGMATIC VAMPIRE. Her only alternative? Death... or worse.An empty tomb. A secret, magical world hidden beneath a cemetery. A forbidden paranormal romance. A unique opportunity to find magic and love among the creatures of the night.PARANORMAL ROMANCE SERIES AWARDED WITH THE SILVER STAKE PRIZE AT THE VAMPIRE ARTS FESTIVAL 2020. Imagine finding out you are a witch after thirty... When Julia's husband dies, she thinks...
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Are you a woman over 50 feeling overwhelmed by complicated diets and unrealistic fitness routines?Do you believe that effective weight management must come with restrictive eating and a loss of culinary joy?Are you searching for a diet plan that fits seamlessly into your lifestyle without sacrificing taste and satisfaction? This cookbook challenges these notions by introducing you to the liberating world of intermittent fasting, specifically tailored...
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These chapters aim to capture the diverse and dynamic roles of women along the Silk Road, from trade hubs and nomadic societies to cultural and educational centers, highlighting their contributions to the historical and cultural tapestry of the ancient trade routes.
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What do you know about flirting? This question might seem easy since we've all at least tried to get it done properly a couple of times. Dressing up to impress the opposite sex, complimenting them, and sending cheesy pickup lines their way are all various techniques created to attract women, but do you really know what flirting entails?
In a nutshell, flirting refers to a sort of mating ritual that isn't exclusive to human beings alone. Take...
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***Please note: This ebook edition does not contain the photos found in the print edition.***
They were once sweet little girls--sugar and spice, and everything nice. Now they're cold blooded criminals, behind the bars of America's most dangerous prisons--hardened women doing their time. how and why did they cross to the dark side? What makes women kill husbands, lovers, family, and innocent strangers? Step aside and meet:
Patty: the prison beauty...
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"""Alone, But Not Lonely. The Power of Solitude for Strong Women"" is a powerful ode to women who can do things alone but are never lonely. This book celebrates the independence and strength of women who model self-reliance and inspire others to do the same.
This remarkable book will inspire women to embrace their strength and
break free from the societal pressure to depend on others. The author
shares stories of women who are unapologetically...
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An expansive and compelling chronicle tracing the rise of modern women's basketball Elvera "Peps" Neuman got lost in the sounds and rhythms of basketball, dribbling and shooting on a hoop affixed to her family's barn in Eden Valley, Minnesota. In the years preceding Title IX, Neuman's dreams of playing the game professionally meant a life away from home on barnstorming tours and even forming a team of her own, the Arkansas Gems. Sixty years later,...
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In The Petite Advantage Diet, weight-loss expert Jim Karas delivers a breakthrough lifestyle guide that's already revolutionizing the world of health and fitness: the first book of its kind designed exclusively for women 5'4" and under.
Readers of his New York Times bestselling book The Business Plan for the Body can testify to how his advice has helped millions of women find their way to fitter, firmer, healthier, and happier lives. Now Jim Karas...
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"Welcome to the European family!" When East European countries joined the European Union under this banner after 1989, they agreed to the free movement of goods, services, capital, and persons. In this book, Anca Parvulescu analyzes an important niche in this imagined European kinship: the traffic in women, or the circulation of East European women in West Europe in marriage and as domestic servants, nannies, personal attendants, and entertainers....
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In March 2015, journalist and author Catherine Mayer accidentally founded a new political party. A trio of female MPs had taken to the stage at the Women of the World Festival, to set out their manifestos for gender parity ahead of the general election. The audience remained skeptical. A tube train rumbled beneath or perhaps it was Emmeline Pankhurst spinning through the soil of Brompton Cemetery. Here women were, discussing elections to a parliament...
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The story of Leeds is bound up in the stories of its women workers. But what were conditions like for ordinary women, and how did their lives change in the hundred years between 1850 and 1950? Who were the women who toiled in the mills, factories and sweatshops that transformed the city's landscape? Where and how did they live? What did they do in their leisure time? What happened to them when they needed medical care? What did the campaign for suffrage...
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Step into the world of leadership and empowerment with Ronica Watkins' inspiring book, "Winning at Leading - Women in Leadership." This thought-provoking guide navigates the multifaceted landscape of leadership, showcasing the remarkable potential of women in the realm of influence and decision-making. Watkins begins the journey by exploring leadership's essence, emphasizing its power to inspire, guide, and drive individuals toward shared objectives....
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