Jackdaws by Ken Follett is an irresistible novel of the French Resistance, love, courage and revenge set in the Second War War. A Failed Mission Two weeks before D-Day, the French Resistance try to destroy a telephone exchange vital to Nazi communications. Heavily defended, the mission fails disastrously. A Daring Plan With invasion looming, Flick Clairet, a British secret agent, proposes a daring but perilous new plan. She, along with an all-female team - the Jackdaws - will infiltrate and neutralize the exchange before Allied Forces land in France. A Race Against Time However, unbeknownst to Flick, Rommel has assigned a brilliant spy-catcher - Dieter Franck - to crush the French Resistance. And now Franck is closing in . . .

Shirley, A Tale is a social novel by the English novelist Charlotte Brontë, first published in 1849. It was Brontë's second published novel after Jane Eyre (originally published under Brontë's pseudonym Currer Bell). The novel is set in Yorkshire in 1811-12, during the industrial depression resulting from the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Luddite uprisings in the Yorkshire textile industry. The novel's popularity led to Shirley's becoming a woman's name. The title character was given the name that her father had intended to give a son. Before the publication of the novel Shirley was an uncommon but distinctly male name. Today it is regarded as a distinctly female name.

A haunting fable of art, family, and fate from the author of the Outline trilogy. A woman invites a famous artist to use her guesthouse in the remote coastal landscape where she lives with her family. Powerfully drawn to his paintings, she believes his vision might penetrate the mystery at the center of her life. But as a long, dry summer sets in, his provocative presence itself becomes an enigma-and disrupts the calm of her secluded household. Second Place, Rachel Cusk's electrifying new novel, is a study of female fate and male privilege, the geometries of human relationships, and the moral questions that animate our lives. It reminds us of art's capacity to uplift-and to destroy.

Discover the incredible possibilities of the female brain in midlife, redefine the menopause and access your most vital, confident and wise phase yet. 'This is an important book. I want all women to read it. I wish I had read it years ago!' Jane Fonda Midlife doesn't have to mean crisis, chaos or confusion. In fact, research shows that women become happier with every decade of their lives. Discover the incredible possibilities of the female brain during the second half of life, redefine the perimenopause and menopause, and access your most vital, confident phase yet. Bestselling author and clinical professor of psychiatry Dr Louann Brizendine dives deep into how the female brain changes for the better during midlife and debunks myths and misinformation to create a revolutionary new framework for this life stage. Packed full of real-life examples, accessible scientific studies and practical advice, The Upgrade shows you how to unlock power, clarity and a profound sense of purpose. You'll discover how to: · find freedom and self-confidence with your neurobiology, explained in an approachable way · see hormones as a positive influence on your cognition, memory and mood · protect yourself from dementia and increase longevity and wellbeing · change the conversation in culture about midlife and, more importantly, change the conversation in your own head to reclaim this time in your life It's time to embrace and step purposefully into a more authentic powerful version of YOU, full of wisdom, stability and courage.

The hidden history of the women who dared to write music in a man's world. 'Lucid, engaging and exuberant... [Sounds and Sweet Airs] is terrifically enjoyable and accessible, and leaves one hankering for a second volume.' The Sunday Times Francesca Caccini. Barbara Strozzi. Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre. Marianna Martines. Fanny Hensel. Clara Schumann. Lili Boulanger. Elizabeth Maconchy. Since the birth of classical music, women who dared compose have faced a bitter struggle to be heard. In spite of this, female composers continued to create, inspire and challenge. Yet even today so much of their work languishes unheard. Anna Beer reveals the highs and lows experienced by eight composers across the centuries, from Renaissance Florence to twentieth-century London, restoring to their rightful place exceptional women whom history has forgotten.

Michelle Tusan's "Women Making News tells two stories: first, it examines alternative print-based political cultures that women developed during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and second, it explores how British female subjects themselves forged a wide range of new political identities through the pages of "their press." Starting in the mid-nineteenth century, a rising cohort of female editors and journalists created a new genre of political journal they proclaimed to be both "for and by women." which continued until the 1930s. The development of new specialized periodicals, such as "Women's Penny Paper. Votes for Women, women's Gazette, and "Shafts, fostered the proliferation of diverse political agendas aimed at reimagining women's status in society. At the same time, the institutional infrastructure of the women's press provided new opportunities for women in nontraditional employments. Tusan's approach employs social and cultural historical analysis in the reading of popular printed texts, as well as rare and previously unpublished personal correspondence and business records from archives throughout Britain. "Women Making News is the first book-length study to uncover the important relationship between print culture and the gender politics that provided a vehicle for women's mobilization in the political culture of modern Britain.

For readers whose hearts were broken by The Tattooist of Auschwitz 'Correa’s prose is atmospheric, but what’s most fascinating about this novel is his portrayal of terrified yet strong female characters' New York Times New York City, 2015 : Eighty-year-old Elise Duval is a French Catholic who arrived in New York after the Second World War. When a woman from Cuba visits with letters written in German to Elise from her mother during the war, her world is forever changed as she remembers a time and country she'd long since forgotten and seven decades of secret unravel. Berlin, 1939 : Bookstore owner and recent widow Amanda Sternberg is fleeing Nazi Germany with her two young daughters. She heads towards unoccupied France, but with such a hard fight for freedom, a peaceful life of safety is hard to find. Based on true events, The Daughter’s Tale chronicles one of the most harrowing atrocities perpetrated by the Nazis during the Second World War: the 1944 massacre of all the inhabitants of a small, idyllic village in the south of France. Heartbreaking and immersive, The Daughter's Tale is a beautifully crafted family saga of love, survival, and hope against all odds.

Michelle Tusan's "Women Making News tells two stories: first, it examines alternative print-based political cultures that women developed during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and second, it explores how British female subjects themselves forged a wide range of new political identities through the pages of "their press." Starting in the mid-nineteenth century, a rising cohort of female editors and journalists created a new genre of political journal they proclaimed to be both "for and by women." which continued until the 1930s. The development of new specialized periodicals, such as "Women's Penny Paper. Votes for Women, women's Gazette, and "Shafts, fostered the proliferation of diverse political agendas aimed at reimagining women's status in society. At the same time, the institutional infrastructure of the women's press provided new opportunities for women in nontraditional employments. Tusan's approach employs social and cultural historical analysis in the reading of popular printed texts, as well as rare and previously unpublished personal correspondence and business records from archives throughout Britain. "Women Making News is the first book-length study to uncover the important relationship between print culture and the gender politics that provided a vehicle for women's mobilization in the political culture of modern Britain.

The hidden history of the women who dared to write music in a man's world. 'Lucid, engaging and exuberant... [Sounds and Sweet Airs] is terrifically enjoyable and accessible, and leaves one hankering for a second volume.' The Sunday Times Francesca Caccini. Barbara Strozzi. Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre. Marianna Martines. Fanny Hensel. Clara Schumann. Lili Boulanger. Elizabeth Maconchy. Since the birth of classical music, women who dared compose have faced a bitter struggle to be heard. In spite of this, female composers continued to create, inspire and challenge. Yet even today so much of their work languishes unheard. Anna Beer reveals the highs and lows experienced by eight composers across the centuries, from Renaissance Florence to twentieth-century London, restoring to their rightful place exceptional women whom history has forgotten.

When a shattered city is hit with aftershocks, FBI Agent Tori Spark must sift through the survivors to decode cryptically staged murder scenes—and decode the killer's pattern… before he strikes again. AMIDST THE RUINS (A Tori Spark FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 2) is the second novel in a new series by mystery and suspense author Laura Rise. The series begins with AMIDST THE DARKNESS (Book 1). A captivating crime thriller that centers on a brilliant but tortured female protagonist, the Tori Spark series offers an exhilarating experience filled with unrelenting suspense, ingenious narrative turns, shocking revelations, and a fast pace that will have you eagerly turning pages deep into the night. Fans of Rachel Caine, Mary Burton, and Kendra Elliot are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available!

When bodies are discovered in historic lighthouses in the Great Lakes region, FBI Agent Cara Ward must return home and navigate its harsh landscape with only fragmented maps as clues to stop a killer who will stop at nothing… AMONG THE ASHES (A Cara Ward FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 2) is the second novel in a new series by mystery and suspense author Katie Rush. The series begins with AMONG THE DEAD (Book 1). The Cara Ward series is a compelling and intense thrill ride starring a gifted but tormented female protagonist. This captivating mystery delivers relentless excitement, nail-biting tension, astonishing twists, and a rapid-fire tempo that ensures you'll be turning pages well past bedtime. Fans of Kendra Elliot, Lisa Regan, and Robert Dugoni are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available!

Eine Female Rage Revenge Romantasy 364 Tage. Schwertkämpferin Dania zählt die Tage, seit sie unschuldig ins Gefängnis geworfen wurde. Seit sie verraten wurde. Seit ihre Gedanken nur noch um ein Ziel kreisen: Rache. Dieses Ziel – und die Hoffnung, ihre Familie wiederzusehen – hält sie aufrecht. Und dann ergibt sich dank einer Mitgefangenen endlich die Chance zur Flucht. Bewaffnet mit einem geheimen Vorrat an Dschinn-Magie und einer neuen Identität, setzt Dania einen Plan in Gang, um diejenigen zu Fall zu bringen, die sie und ihre Familie hintergangen haben. Doch Rache ist ein kompliziertes Spiel. Besonders wenn der Mann, an dem sie sich rächen will, immer noch ein Feuer in ihr entzündet … Eine pakistanisch-inspirierte Fantasywelt voll dunkler Dschinn-Magie. Eine mitreißende Liebesgeschichte voll widersprüchlicher Gefühle. Eine starke Heldin voller Identifikationspotenzial. «Für alle Romantasy-Fans, die nach einer Heldin wie Arya Stark suchen.» School Library Journal «Die Enemies-to-Lovers-Second-Chance-Romance meiner Träume!» Judy I. Lin, #1- New-York-Times -Bestsellerautorin «Intensive Kampfszenen, unvorhersehbare Magie und eine hitzige Liebesgeschichte.» Kirkus «A Love Letter to Angry Girls.» Vaishnavi Patel, New-York-Times -Bestsellerautorin

Catapulted onto the international stage with her grace and compassion following the Christchurch mosque shooting, Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern is a leader for a new generation. The world's youngest female head of government, and only the second elected world leader to give birth while in office, Ardern describes herself as a progressive and a social democrat. In this revealing biography, journalist Madeleine Chapman discovers the woman behind the headlines. Politically engaged from an early age, Ardern has encountered her fair share of sexism, but rather than let that harden her, she advocated 'rising above' critics. In her first press conference, she announced an election campaign of 'relentless positivity' - the tactic was a resounding success. But can Ardern live up to her promise? And what can we learn from the world's reaction to this inspiring leader?

A collection of short stories from the creator of Full Moon and The Gentlemen's Alliance †! Short-Tempered Melancholic Kajika Yamano is a female ninja whose job is to protect her family's legendary weapon. But when a boy she has a crush on tells her she should be more ladylike, she vows to give up all ninja deeds. This Love is Nonfiction Yuri sends her pen pal Ryo a picture of herself--but it's really of her best friend Karin, who is prettier than she is. Now Ryo wants to meet her, so she has no choice but to send Karin instead! Rainy Afternoons are for Romantic Heroines Minori falls in love with Takato, a boy who shared his umbrella with her one rainy afternoon. Now she ""forgets"" her umbrella every time it rains in hopes of becoming closer to him. The Style of the Second Love Mana secretly likes her friend's boyfriend, but Nakamura, a younger boy, is determined to win Mana's heart. Short-Tempered Melancholic Kajika Yamano is a female ninja whose job is to protect her family's legendary weapon. But when a boy she has a crush on tells her she should be more ladylike, she vows to give up all ninja deeds. This Love is Nonfiction Yuri sends her pen pal Ryo a picture of herself--but it's really of her best friend Karin, who is prettier than she is. Now Ryo wants to meet her, so she has no choice but to send Karin instead! Rainy Afternoons are for Romantic Heroines Minori falls in love with Takato, a boy who shared his umbrella with her one rainy afternoon. Now she "forgets" her umbrella every time it rains in hopes of becoming closer to him. The Style of the Second Love Mana secretly likes her friend's boyfriend, but Nakamura, a younger boy, is determined to win Mana's heart.

'A lovely holiday read about female friendships past and present. Warm and engaging' Catherine Alliott One perfect villa, four old friends, and a holiday that will change everything... Amy, Linda, Kate and Jane were best friends at school. Now, years later, they have grown apart. When Amy discovers her husband has been stealing from her successful interiors business, and with a milestone birthday looming, she decides it is the time to reach out to her old friends once again. So, she decides to invite the other three to her beautiful villa in Mallorca for a reunion weekend. As the four friends gather, secrets are unearthed, old scores settled and new friendships forged. Will this holiday bring them together or tear them apart? And will each of them grasp their second chance for happiness...? 'A warm and uplifting read. I really enjoyed it' Rosanna Ley, author of The Lemon Tree Hotel 'A skilfully woven story of old friendships, secrets and lies set against the sun-soaked backdrop of Mallorca. The ideal summer read' Sarah Morgan, author of One Summer in Paris 'A fantastic read from one of our favourite authors' Bella 'An insightful look at female friendship with a beautiful sunny backdrop' Sunday Express 'A great summer read, with relatable characters, an engaging plot and a satisfying ending' WI Life

Come and meet Shere Hite—the feminist hero whose notorious work revolutionized how we think about sex, marriage, and the female orgasm... Despite being one of the leading thinkers of the second wave feminist movement, today Shere Hite is little known, little written about, and, unsurprisingly, little read. Her groundbreaking book, The Hite Report, was the first feminist exploration of the link between sex and male power. It sold millions of copies when first published in 1976 and revolutionized the way people thought about marriage and the female orgasm. How, then, did it, and Hite, disappear from public consciousness? Using original research material and sharp cultural analysis, Rosa Campbell explores Hite’s complicated life and literary legacy. Campbell expands on Hite’s ideas about sex — namely, that sex is sexist — and tracks Hite through her fraught childhood, her struggles working in the porn industry, and her eventual cancellation by the far-right Evangelical movement. All the while, Campbell holds Hite and The Hite Report to account for their own failings and absence of intersectionality. In a post-Dobbs, post-MeToo world, this book’s examination of shifting ideological movements is essential to understanding both the current feminist movement, as well as how conservative, reactionary, counter-mobilization efforts can silence even the most successful of women. Contains 8 black and white vintage photos.

Harley Quinn's journey gets even more chaotic as she falls in love and embraces her inner Super-Villain in the thrilling second book of the Harley Quinn origin trilogy. “Allen’s Harley is a fierce, righteous, brilliant, and preternaturally brave ball of chaos. I loved and feared every single minute with her.” –Dahlia Adler, author of Cool for the Summer When Harleen Quinzel wakes up in a hospital bed with no recollection of the past few months, she scrambles to pick up the pieces of her life. As she starts classes at Gotham University and an internship at Arkham Asylum, Harleen is determined to make her mark, getting paired with the most high-profile female inmate at Arkham—the notorious Talia al Ghūl. Talia is brilliant and fascinating, and as they spend more time together, the lines between good and bad begin to blur for Harleen. When she starts to see Talia less as a patient and more as a mentor, all of Harleen’s dark and dangerous pieces begin finding their way to the surface again. The only way to stop the terror that haunts the halls of Arkham Asylum may be to let her darkness out. . . . Follow Harleen’s rise from anxious college student to ravenous, chaotic feminist icon in the second installment of the Harley Quinn origin story.

Seminar paper from the year 2018 in the subject Didactics - English - Miscellaneous, grade: 1,5, University of Bremen (Fachbereich 10 - English-Speaking Cultures), course: Key Topics in Literature: "Envisioning Black Freedom Movements in African American Literature", language: English, abstract: In the seminar about "Envisioning the Black Freedom Movement in African American Literature", considering the very core of resistance was a recurrent topic. The idea of Black Women being fungible for White feminists, yet having non-black communities profit off of the efforts made by Black Women and Queers in particular clearly depicts the "second-class" positions Black people are assigned to by White Western society. Having analyzed the fabrics of Black Freedom Movements as an academic focal point, it is indisputable that gender has played a prominent role in the establishment of racial American Identity. Starting off by integrating flight plans and whereabouts for meetings in creole gospel songs during slavery in America, this form of lyrical resistance reached a point of becoming an urbanized genre of music. Merging sonically advanced melodies and beats with verbally asserted subject matters on police brutality, racial and socioeconomic constructs and lack of self-reflection strongly resonated with maltreated Black people in the US in the late 1970's. The industrialization of the Hip-Hop Genre led to an exposure of this specific part of the Black Culture to the White mass consumers, inherently leading to the myth of "Ghetto's being the platform for drug selling and abuse" promoted via white media to be validated as well as implemented into the hyper masculine stature of male rappers, who dominated the HipHop Industry. However, as hyper masculinity was propagated in music videos to include the representation of the (partially) nude female body in music videos by having video vixens dance to the male gaze, the tropes set up by white people were also attached to many other artists and participants of the Hip-Hop culture. While there have been many iconic female rappers in the industry that turned mogul, one of them stands out in the context of this introduction to the trope-based interpretation of white criticism towards female rappers: Nicki Minaj, best selling and perhaps the most influential female rapper. Especially after the release of her record breaking music video "Anaconda", the criticism vocalized clearly followed a racialized perception of the female Black body. This term paper aims to shed light onto the concealed persistence of a specific trope Black women are assigned to in the Hip-Hop industry, which has shifted to being marketed to lager white audiences.

Mary’s second adventure as an undercover agent forces her to relive some harrowing childhood experiences as she seeks the identity of a murderer. Mary Quinn is back, now a trusted member of the Agency, the all-female detective unit operating out of Miss Scrimshaw’s Academy for Girls. Her new assignment sends her into the grimy underbelly of Victorian London dressed as a poor boy, evoking her own childhood memories of fear, hunger, and constant want. As she insinuates herself into the confidence of several persons of interest, she encounters others in desperate situations and struggles to make a difference without exposing — or losing — her identity. Mary’s adventure, which takes place on the building site of the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament, offers a fictional window into a fascinating historical time and place.

The world’s only male knight fights for his honor—and his chastity—in this isekai adventure! And don’t miss out on the light novel–also available from Seven Seas. Reincarnated in a world where women dominate the battlefield and men are sheltered, Faust is an anomaly—a rare male knight and celebrated war hero. His unmatched military achievements have earned him fame, but his past-life values make life challenging in this female-led society. Constantly overwhelmed by the bold advances of powerful women, Faust struggles to maintain his composure. From a barely dressed queen to a voluptuous duchess, the attention is relentless. When tasked with advising the spirited second-eldest princess Valiele on her first campaign, he anticipates an easy mission. But what begins as a simple bandit hunt soon spirals into an unexpected tragedy!