Diana Wynne Jones is best-known for her novels and stories - of magical fantasy - written mainly for children. She received a World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2007, as well as two Mythopoeic Awards and the Guardian Fiction Award for Charmed Life. But she was also a witty, entertaining speaker, a popular guest at science fiction and fantasy conventions and an engaged, scholarly critic of writing that interested her. This collection of more than twenty-five papers, chosen by Diana...
Your period. What is it, really? And why is it so embarrassing to walk to the bathroom hiding a tampon in your sleeve? Comedian and Scandinavian YouTube sensation Clara Henry has the answers to all your burning questions about bleeding. Have you always wondered what menstruation is, why it causes terrible cramps, or why it makes you want to do nothing but eat chocolate and watch cute cat videos? Have you been shocked that it’s taboo to talk about something that half the world’s population goes...
In this collection, writers of various ages and across racial, cultural, and gender identities share stories about the period. Each of our twelve authors brings an individual perspective and sensibility. They write about homeless periods, nonexistent periods, male periods, political periods, and more. Told with warmth and humour, these essays celebrate all kinds of period experiences. Periods are a fact of life - they're in the news, they're in our conversations, and they affect half the popula...
"An adaptation for teen girls of The Princess Within, the author mentors young women giving them hope and an understanding of their journey to wholeness"--
A Girl's Guide toLife offers girls a fun, healthy approach to facing their adolescent years. This complete resource helps teenage girls deal with all thetraumas, dramas, and triumphs in their lives. The book is divided into Body,Mind, and Soul sections to address the relevant issues in each area of a youngwoman’s life. It’s "the" book for anygirl wondering what’s happening to her body, soul, and mind during these crazyyears. Revised and updated to include information on texting,sexting, and th...
Dream big, follow your passion and never give up. Decorated US Olympian and accomplished hockey star Kendall Coyne shares the grit and determination it took to break down barriers and achieve her dreams against tremendous odds, encouraging you to follow your passions and never give up. The world told Kendall Coyne to slow down. They said “not so fast” when she picked up hockey skates instead of figure skates. They said “just a minute” when she tried out for the boy's team. They told her “you'r...
Stop struggling with your body image and start embracing every part of your body just as it was designed-sacred and unique with a specific plan and purpose-through this thoughtful, funny, spirit-filled exploration that will help you finally and fully accept ... you. Because you were made in God's image and likeness, the way you view your body is directly connected to how you serve God. So how would you see yourself differently knowing every part of your body is linked to the divine? Each chapt...
Historical Sources on Women's Rights (America's Story)
by Chet'la Sebree
Women and GIS
Now available in a special hardcover edition with a dust jacket Twenty-three stories about how ordinary girls with very different passions have become extraordinary women and made significant contributions to our world Women look to other women as role models and for inspiration. Seeing confidence, leadership, and accomplishments in other women helps a young woman envision herself with those qualities. Women and GIS: Mapping Their Stories tells the tales of how 23 women applied themselves and ov...
Running for Shelter (Holocaust Books for Young Adults)
by Suzette Sheft