Modern Women

In this Modern Wicked Fairy Tale, Bart Lamplighter and Eddie Vizard are two con men banded together to avoid riding the 1930s rails by grifting. While Bart is driving a newly acquired, brand-new Duesenberg home to the city, he can’t help but stop to rescue a lovely damsel in distress at the side of the road. Elizabeth “Libby” Bancroft is a smart, sassy socialite who drinks and smokes and is an “old maid” at the ripe age of 32, at least by society’s standards.

Flex is a creative, rebellious, badass way to live. It’s about looking at routines (like the nine to five) and social norms (like women bearing the brunt of the ‘emotional load’ at home) and bending and reshaping them. Flex is looking within and understanding yourself, your body and the patterns of your relationships and working out how to live, earn money and be happy in a way that is perfect for you and your unique talents. Flex is knowing that the world is changing fast. The jobs we were trained for in school won’t exist in a decade.

In a city crumbling under the weight of corruption and greed, one woman rises to lead the charge for justice. Deborah, a brilliant CEO known for her integrity and wisdom, is thrust into a battle against a powerful conglomerate that has a stranglehold on the city's economy and its people. With small businesses collapsing and political leaders turning a blind eye, Deborah takes matters into her own hands. Teaming up with Barak, a hesitant politician unsure of his ability to fight such a formidable foe, Deborah mobilizes a diverse coalition of activists, journalists, and community leaders. ...

Epic poetry and tragic drama provide us with some of the richest ancient Greek depictions of women who are married to soldiers. In tales of the Trojan War, as told by Homer, Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, we encounter these mythical warriors' wives: Penelope, isolated but resourceful as she awaits the return of Odysseus after his lengthy absence; the war widow Andromache, enslaved and displaced from her homeland after the fall of Troy; the unfaithful and murderous Clytemnestra; and Tecmessa, a war captive who witnesses her partner's breakdown and suicide in the aftermath of battle.

This is a raw and sincere play-by-play account of life as a teenager in war-torn Bosnia from 1992-1996. It is based on a child's diary. The beginning gives you snippets of a typical innocent childhood in pre-war Sarajevo. The book then progresses to years of her family's fight to survive and endure, all the while providing us with the thoughts, emotions, and experiences of a typical teenage girl caught in the middle of it all.

La historia tiene una memoria muy corta. Todo se nos queda antiguo demasiado rápido. O rescatamos hoy a las mujeres pioneras del periodismo español o las perdemos para siempre. Rosario de Acuña, librepensadora decimonónica y azote de todas las esclavitudes; Carmen de Burgos, la primera corresponsal de guerra y feroz luchadora por la conquista del derecho al divorcio y al sufragio femenino; Sofía Casanova, poeta, cronista de la Primera Guerra Mundial, y franquista tardía.

In a bustling modern metropolis ruled by power and ambition, Esther Rodriguez never expected to be thrust into the limelight. Working as a mid-level executive, she’s used to flying under the radar—until a city-wide competition for the position of mayoral spokesperson catapults her into a high-stakes political arena. But as Esther navigates the city's elite, she uncovers a dangerous conspiracy orchestrated by Gabriel Collins, a ruthless executive with a vendetta against her community. When Esther discovers Gabriel’s plan to exploit the most vulnerable citizens and frame her in the ...

Our new life in Scotland isn’t perfect, but somehow, being surrounded by the bewitching Highlands has kept the memory of our parents alive. But amongst the looming mountains, lush greenery, and murky lochs, there are hidden mysteries. Mysteries that may hold the key to both our past — and our future. And I’m more determined than ever to get to the bottom of the feud between the Duncan and Blackwood clans. But although things may seem oddly quiet, nothing stays that way when magic is involved.

Football has become America's true national pastime, but without a basic understanding of the game, it can be difficult to watch and enjoy. Football Is For Girls is a book for women that explains the game from the ground up. The game, its players, its concepts and its strategies are clearly explained in an easily digestible format. For anyone who has an interest in watching more of the game, but just can't seem to completely grasp what is going on and why, this book was written for you.

If you have ever wondered what it takes to attract the man you are interested in, or if you have just felt unattractive, this audiobook will show you how to change the way men look at you. Inside, you will learn what men really find attractive and how you can be the kind of woman who has that mysterious magnetic pull on men’s hearts and minds. The keys to attractiveness aren’t what you might think.

From being denied by her birth parents to marrying the wrong man, Alexa Winston has learned to cope with disappointment and heartache by masking her true self from the world. Divorced and finally living on her own terms, she shrouds herself in half-truths and bravado, content to live her quiet, predictable life—until she finds the job and the man of her dreams. As she falls deeper into both, and into a world ruled by powerful players jockeying for influence and dominance at all costs, she’s forced to weigh her truths against reality.

After the sudden loss of her husband, Ruth is left with nothing but her mother-in-law Naomi and a broken heart. With no future in the city they once called home, Naomi decides to return to her small hometown, hoping to find solace in familiar faces. Ruth, refusing to leave the only family she has left, makes a bold choice: she will leave everything behind to follow Naomi and start anew. As Ruth struggles to rebuild her life in a tight-knit community, she crosses paths with Boaz, a successful and respected business owner. Ruth is drawn to his quiet strength, while Boaz can’t help but ...

Do you believe in fairy tales? It was almost as if the red dress found Sandra when she needed it most. It was almost as if the red dress knew what she needed - to feel more confident, to look more radiant, to appear stronger than she was. It was almost as if the red dress knew that the one thing that was missing in her life was her soul mate? It was almost as if the red dress was magical. Sandra didn't believe in magic. She believed in being strong and being able to take care of herself. In a time when it wasn't popular for women to not get married early, Sandra was focused on her career. ...

The electric, unsettling, and often surreal stories in Let's Go Let's Go Let's Go explore the alienated, technology-mediated lives of restless Asian and Asian American women today. A woman escapes into dating simulations to forget her best friend’s abandonment; a teenager begins to see menacing omens on others’ bodies after her double eyelid surgery; reunited schoolmates are drawn into the Japanese mountains to participate in an uncanny social experiment; a supernatural karaoke machine becomes a K-pop star’s channel for redemption. In every story, characters refuse dutiful, docile stereotypes.

★★★★★ "A modern fairytale with heart and soul." From the windswept streets of Belfast to the gilded halls of a Danish palace, a story of love, courage, and the power of dreams unfolds. Maureen O’Reilly has spent her life surviving. A Belfast factory worker with a heart full of quiet longings, she never imagined her whispered dreams of fairytales and princes would lead anywhere—until a mysterious stranger named Alaric steps into her life. Charming, enigmatic, and claiming to be a real prince, Alaric sweeps Maureen into a whirlwind romance that changes everything. Suddenly, ...

Leadership Lessons from the Bible: Unlock Timeless Wisdom from Biblical Leaders for Personal and Professional Success! Could it be said that you are searching for a pragmatic leadership wisdom that endures for the long haul? Jump profound into the pages of "Leadership Lessons from the Bible," a powerful and insightful gathering of leadership principles drawn from the existences of notorious Biblical figures. Written by Eturuvie Erebor, this book explores how these ancient stories and leaders provide invaluable lessons for today's personal and professional success. Unlock Leadership Secrets ...

What does success look like? Five a.m. conference calls and late nights in the office? Winning every argument in the office and always getting your own way? What does a successful woman look like? The shoulder-pad wearing alpha? The dogmatist who rules with an iron fist? The reality is far more nuanced. Yet women are still reduced to alpha boss or the beta secretary or assistant, but when 47 percent of the workforce are reduced to two unhelpful stereotypes, how can you embrace your inner beta and be a success on your own terms?

Once upon a time, Jack loved Goldi but she left to pursue her dream. Broken, bad boy Jack fought his way through his darkness in the boxing ring. But now Goldi is back, around to break his heart all over again. Just when Jack has to stay more focused than he’s ever been. Because he’s about to fight the heavyweight champion of the world. They call him "The Giant" - and he’s married to the woman Jack loves. When Jack finds out his Goldi is trapped in a dangerous, loveless marriage, and she’s planning her escape, he knows he has to rescue her.

Since you honestly cannot remember your last date, you decide to get back on the scene in hopes of meeting a really nice guy. Heaven did not express a divine soul-mate to your front door—wrapped in a big red bow—with a note signed, “From God, with love,” despite all your prayers and spiritual inner work. After hearing several online dating success stories and tales of unexpected meet-cutes from friends and co-workers, you decide to seriously date until you find a keeper. This time, however, you determine to prepare yourself for the topsy-turvy 21st century dating world with ...

In Strong Women, Strong Love: The Missing Manual for the Modern Marriage, licensed psychologist, Dr. Poonam Sharma, reveals how to effectively navigate the marriage problems you may have encountered... all while maintaining your self-confidence and strength as a woman.