Woman Cycle

The Dream of Stairs: A Poem Cycle was privately printed as a posthumous memorial volume in 1975, a year after Susan Noble’s untimely death in 1974 at the age of 31. Having announced with typically light-hearted self-depreciation, ‘The muse has struck me!’, Susan wrote the poems in batches of half a dozen or more, from 1965 onwards, in what she described as manic bursts of creativity. But these poems are anything but light-hearted, and even a first reading will reveal clearly that levity is not on the menu in a universe ‘Where there are no jokes / And people do not pretend.’ ...

Featuring contributions from: Emma O'Reilly, the soigneur for the US Postal Service Team and one of the people responsible for bringing Lance Armstrong down as part of David Walsh's investigation; Betsy Andreu, wife of ex-professional cyclist Frankie Andreu and another Lance Armstrong nemesis; and Jen See, who interviews Marianne Vos, arguably the greatest cyclist in the world right now.

Bridget’s most important job has always been protecting her younger sister, Dahlia. But as adults, their relationship has become strained. Then, Dahlia vanishes. Nine months later, everyone has given up hope. Everyone except Bridget, who launches her own amateur investigation.

Looking for a walk on the wild side, Annabel Percy, the daughter of a powerful politician, gives in to an attraction to a sexy biker she meets one night. But she finds herself living a nightmare when she's kidnapped and transported into a hell on Earth she never could have imagined.

Em has lived her entire life in the shadow of the Reapers. Her overprotective father, Picnic, is the club's president. The last time she had a boyfriend, Picnic shot him. Now the men in her life are far more interested in keeping her daddy happy than showing her a good time. Then she meets a handsome stranger - a man who isn't afraid to treat her like a real woman. One who isn't afraid of her father. His name is Liam, and he's The One. Or so she thinks.

Break free from OCD’s grip - Claim peace of mind and control over your life, even if past attempts have failed. Do you find yourself endlessly trapped in a cycle of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors? Are you yearning for a way out, desperate to reclaim your life from the constraints of OCD? Does your struggle often go unnoticed while you long for understanding and support from friends and family? If you’ve answered "yes" to any of these questions, take heart–your journey to clarity and freedom starts here. "The Imperfect Pursuit of Perfection: OCD and the Illusion of Control...

In 1987 four young women from different walks of life enrolled at Indiana University. No one knew that these four freshmen would defy the odds and go down in history as the underdog team to win the first ever women's Little 500 bicycle race the following spring. Willkie Sprint is the inspiring true story of that year of wonder and challenge, of the unbreakable bond they forged, and of the race they were determined to win.

"The Road Taken" is a coming-of-age memoir in which a woman discovers her independence on the wheels of a motorcycle traveling the world and competing in the Peking to Paris Car Rally. She also draws upon her training as an artist to create an Australian homestead for herself in Sonoma, California.

This is the powerful story of an independent woman who refuses to abandon her search for love. For Morag Gunn, growing up in a small Canadian prairie town is a toughening process—putting distance between herself and a world that wanted no part of her. But in time, the aloneness that had once been forced upon her becomes a precious right—relinquished only in her overwhelming need for love. Again and again, Morag is forced to test her strength against the world—and finally achieves the life she had determined would be hers.

When a young man left his years of naval service behind him he yearned for something different. A challenge, of course, but something where he could be at one with nature, find his own space in his own company but also enjoy the friendship of others when the opportunity arose. So began an epic trip by bicycle through some of the most stunning scenery the United States has to offer, crossing mountains and rivers in a quest to reach the one place of beauty he always wanted to return to. From Ohio to the Rocky Mountains, the road was often hard but never dull and the kindness of strangers was ...

The average person with periods goes through more than four hundred menstrual cycles in their lifetime–over four hundred cycles of changing hormones that impact mood, energy levels, productivity, appetite, metabolism, sleep, connection, and more. Yet we don’t learn enough about periods. The Period Literacy Handbook is a comprehensive guide to menstrual health that weaves together menstrual biology, naturopathic and conventional medicine, the world's socio-political landscape, advocacy tools, and practical strategies for more peaceful periods.

Building on the tradition of Little Bee, Chris Cleave again writes with elegance, humor, and passion about friendship, marriage, parenthood, tragedy, and redemption. Gold is the story of Zoe and Kate, world-class athletes who have been friends and rivals since their first day of Elite training. They've loved, fought, betrayed, forgiven, consoled, gloried, and grown up together. Now on the eve of London 2012, their last Olympics, both women will be tested to their physical and emotional limits.

My Comeback Story - Updated Jul 2023 She was a forty year old woman documenting her journey towards competing in her first ever sprint triathlon. Two years later she set her goals on completing a 140.6-mile race, otherwise known as an Ironman Triathlon. A 2.4-mile swim. A 112-mile bike ride. A 26.2-mile run. All within a 17-hour time frame. Being a self-taught athlete she suffered minor bumps and bruises along the way and learned that there are many aspects to a triathlon. She discovered how to deal with injury, nutrition, and mental preparedness (or lack thereof)—both physically and ...

How women can improve their productivity, happiness, and physical well-being by keeping their natural cycles in mind and working with them (rather than ignoring them). In the FLO teaches women how to use their 28-day cycle to optimise their life by letting their internal clock and natural rhythms guide time management, diet, fitness, etc.

He’s facing life in prison, she’s the only one that can save him, that is if she doesn’t get killed first. Chains, a member of the Savage Saints, is facing serious charges after being accused of almost beating a man to death. A frequent offender, Pennsylvania’s three-strike laws can put him away for life this time. There is little he can do from the inside, but the other Savage Saints have a plan. Ada James is a lawyer with a knack for winning the hardest cases and has an attitude that never backs down. But can she focus on winning Chains' case when she has a deadly secret to ...

In Biker Chicz: The Attraction of Women to Motorcycles and Outlaw Bikers, the authors provide the reader with an intriguing snapshot of the culture through women who have an intimate knowledge of the lifestyle. Although many people question their motivation to be involved with a lifestyle that most people find frightening and repulsive, to some women there is an attraction to the motorcycles and the outlaw bikers that permeate the culture. Publisher’s note: Biker Chicz: The Attraction of Women to Motorcycles and Outlaw Bikers is a condensed version of the previously published book ...

For twelve years, Claudia has been counting—not birthdays or anniversaries, but days of unrelenting menstrual bleeding that has consumed her life. It began just months into her marriage to Peter, a love she thought would finally heal the wounds of her difficult childhood and estrangement from her family. But as the bleeding persisted despite endless medical interventions, their relationship crumbled under the weight of hospital bills, physical intimacy issues, and the unspoken question: would this ever end? Now Claudia lives a stripped-down existence, her once-promising career reduced to ...

What to Eat on Your Period aims to support every girl/woman during their period by suggesting foods to overcome the problems they are likely to face. Educating them about the food that will ease menstrual cramps and neutralize their hormonal fluctuations. The goal of this book is for them to learn the basics of the menstrual cycle and get an understanding of foods, exercises, and other self-care activities to benefit from.

Eliminate Self-Defeating Behavior, Crush Negative Beliefs, and Reinvent Your Self-Image. Is low self-esteem damaging your confidence? Does negative thinking drive your mind insane? Do you feel shy, awkward, and anxious in social settings? If so, Relaunch Your Life is the book for you. Bestselling author and personal development leader Scott Allan combines practical advice and wisdom with step-by-step actionable exercises to help you break free of self-defeating behavior. You will learn the best strategies for overcoming social awkwardness while eliminating your fear of social rejection. The...

Getting Down To Business With The Business Of Your Fertility Ready to take charge of your reproductive health? Explore this guide to learn practical methods for fueling your physiological and mental energy. Tired of dreading that time of the month? Do you yearn to fire on all cylinders while thriving at work and play? Are you eager to ditch stress and hone your mind-body connection? With over three decades as an accredited and trained WOOMB Canada Teacher and Senior Teacher-Trainer in the Billings Ovulation Method®, and as a United Nations representative and Director of the US nonprofit ...