Real Women

Menstruation is something half the world does for a week at a time, for months and years on end, yet it remains largely misunderstood. Scientists once thought of an individual’s period as useless and some doctors still believe it’s unsafe for a menstruating person to swim in the ocean wearing a tampon. Period counters the false theories that have long defined the study of the uterus, exposing the eugenic history of gynecology while providing an intersectional feminist perspective on menstruation science.

Set in 2040, in this stand-alone sequel to Who Shall Live, Azura only wants to save her daughter, Noam, from the virus. After escaping the dying forest, she and Noam are captured and quarantined in The Pure House, a palace where they impregnate the few uninfected women. With the help of a handsome rebel, Vic, she and her daughter run off to Spreaders Island, ruled by a group trying to breed a pure red heifer as commanded in the Bible in Numbers 19. Their mangled attempts to produce a magical potion from the heifer’s remains attract a wild assortment of escapees from the mainland and, ...

An island escape with no rules and endless heat. I thought I understood pleasure. I thought I understood love. But our trip to the private island proved that there were still depths I hadn’t touched—desires I hadn’t dared to voice. It began as a vacation. A break. A chance for all of us to unwind and reconnect. But then we met Becca—the island’s enigmatic caretaker with a wild past and eyes that saw right through me. Her invitation into her world was playful at first, a sensual scavenger hunt beneath palm trees and stars. But the real game was what she wanted most: to stop running...

Based on extensive research and workplace experience, The Female Vision demonstrates that what women perceive in organizations and beyond that goes unnoticed and unrewarded is exactly what so many companies need to succeed. Helgeson and Johnson delve deeply into the stories of a number of women whose vision improved their companies - although often they had to struggle not only against unresponsive organizations, peers, or others, but also against their own personal fears.

An inspirational memoir about how Jennifer Pastiloff's years of waitressing taught her to seek out unexpected beauty, how hearing loss taught her to listen fiercely, how being vulnerable allowed her to find love, and how imperfections can lead to a life full of wild happiness. Centered around the touchstone stories Jen tells in her popular workshops, On Being Human is the story of how a starved person grew into the exuberant woman she was meant to be all along by battling the demons within and winning.

As an awkward high schooler, Wednesday struggled to find her place in Grand Rapids. Until a handsome senior encouraged her to believe how talented, smart, and wonderfully different she was. Naturally, Wednesday fell for him...He was falling, too. For another boy. Yet this one-sided crush proved life altering, paving the way for a string of “boyfriends” who offered Wednesday something deeper than physical connection.

Hilarious best friends Cat and Nat created a massive online community of moms by sharing their ultra-real and just a bit R-rated dispatches from the mom trenches. From what not to eat a few days after giving birth (chicken wings) to the most effective ways to dodge post-partum sex, Cat & Nat’s Mom Truths shares everything no one will tell you about having kids.

Maila Nurmi, the beautiful and sheltered daughter of Finnish immigrants, stepped off the bus in 1941 Los Angeles intent on finding fame and fortune. She found men eager to take advantage of her innocence and beauty but was determined to find success and love. Her inspired design and portrayal of a vampire won a costume contest that led to a small role on the Red Skelton show, which grew into a persona that brought her the notoriety she desired yet trapped her in a character she could never truly escape.

Discover the connections between food & sex and how your sex life and not your diet or exercise program may be what’s preventing you from losing weight and keeping it off. In her latest book, bestselling Weight Loss and Fitness author Sharon Moore reveals to you the links between food & sex and the real reasons behind why you can't stop emotionally overeating and why you continually struggle to lose weight and keep it off. "Sex And Weight Loss: The REAL Reason Why You Can't Lose Weight & Keep It Off " explores the similarities between our appetite for food and our appetite for sex and how...

If you feel like the spark is gone, like a critical spirit has invaded your marriage, like you want more intimacy but something is in the way, you could be suffering from the Perfection Infection. The Perfection Infection happens when we cultivate unrealistic expectations of ourselves and our spouse, gradually leading to intimacy-killing behavior, also known as the "Seven Slow Fades".

As a result of their broad experience on the world stage in politics, economics and global not-for-profits, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Julia Gillard have some strong ideas about the impact of gender on the treatment of leaders. Women and Leadership takes a consistent and comprehensive approach to teasing out what is different for women who lead. Almost every year, new findings are published about the way people see women leaders compared with their male counterparts. The authors have taken that academic work and tested it in the real world.

Based on a True Story. Imposter Nurse is riveting story of a woman named Angie. After moving with her family and getting settled into a quiet, little New England town, Angie feels the desire to go back to work. Her search concludes at the Main Street Nursing Home where she gets hired to work the evening shift. She soon meets fellow nurse Lorraine, and, right from the start, everything she encounters with this caretaker just doesn't seem right. Before long, Angie is at odds with Lorraine and from there the story takes on several twists and surprises. This is the second book from author ...

Unlock the Secrets to Financial Independence and Security for Women! Are you ready to take control of your financial future and build lasting wealth? Wealth-Building for Women: Empowering Financial Strategies for Every Stage of Life is your ultimate guide to mastering personal finance and achieving financial independence. Discover the power of financial literacy and overcome historical and societal barriers that have hindered women's financial independence. This comprehensive guide provides you with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate the complex world of personal finance and make ...

Just in time for the kickoff of the 2012 presidential campaign, Joe McGinniss, the author of the classic account of the packaging of a presidential candidate, The Selling of the President; of the acclaimed search for the essence of Alaska, Going to Extremes; and of the best-selling study of the dark family secrets of an American patriarch, Fatal Vision; presents his already controversial investigative chronicle of Sarah Palin as an individual, politician, and cultural phenomenon.

When her father suddenly dies, Paige's entire world is shattered. Little does she know, the real shock is yet to come . . . If money could buy happiness, Paige Cantrell would be set for life. Instead, she faces a world where the most important woman—her mother—was lost in childbirth, leaving a void that even her father’s considerable wealth can never fill. An only child, Paige is raised with no knowledge about her mother or their shared bloodline. Despite her pleas, her father, Barry, has refused to discuss the past and forbidden her from probing it. When he suddenly dies of a heart ...

A very informative article, about why you think your hungry, your personal history with food, and how you can rearrange your habits and patterns, first with recognition and acknowledgement.

We know our lives should reflect Jesus. But if we’re being honest, there are days when we face tough, confusing things that can make us feel, well, not like Jesus. As our culture moves further from truth and grace, Christians are unsure of where to turn for sound biblical advice that applies to their everyday struggles. If you’ve ever felt this way or wished someone would talk about things like forgiveness, mental health, broken friendships, church hurt, and more in honest, down-to-earth terms while sticking to what Scripture has to say about them, you’ve come to the right place.

Simone Biles was raised by a single mother with addiction issues, forcing her grandparents to intervene. But Simone soon discovered balance beams and gymnastics mats, setting her on a path toward Olympic greatness. Carli Lloyd, meanwhile, believed her youth soccer career was really starting to take off, only to be cut from her team. Instead of quitting the sport she loved, Carli rebuilt her confidence, ultimately becoming one of the leaders on the World Cup Champion US Women's Soccer team. The athletes featured in this book met earth-shaking challenges head on, and went on to conquer the sports world.

Alicia is caught off guard when she visits a new restaurant in town and finds herself face-to-face with Cole, a former lover now working as a waiter. The encounter stirs up memories of their bittersweet past and the not-so-pleasant way they parted. Cole, having overcome a troubled beginning, has turned his life around with newfound faith and the joys of raising a family. Yet, he feels a void, yearning for a genuine, loving partner. Just as he's ready to move forward his ex reappears, attempting to reignite old flames and unresolved feelings. Now, Cole must prove to Alicia that the love they...

Is it so much to ask to be allowed to die in peace?" Berthie's plea echoes through the quiet room as she lies on her deathbed, eating cold beans and wishing her life was already over. She can't help but think of Mick, the love of her life, and their twisting story. She's loved him since childhood when she dreamed of how they would make their life together in Cedar Hollow. Little did she know that while she was planning their future, he was planning to run off and join the army at the start of World War I. Despite knowing it was wrong, Berthie remained determined to rekindle their love, even...