Fabulous Female Firsts

Author : Marlene Wagman-Geller
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781642501810

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Fabulous Female Firsts by Marlene Wagman-Geller Pdf

Profiles of pioneering women past and present who’ve shattered glass ceilings from the author of Women of Means and Women Who Launch. Sexism has kept generations of women on the sidelines of history—but in every era, there are women who refuse to sit back in the shadows. Fabulous Female Firsts is a celebration of those women—the role models who proved that with enough daring and tenacity, the impossible can become possible. From the first woman to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor to the first female candidate for US President (it wasn’t Hillary Clinton!) to the first woman to win an Academy Award for Best Director, this collection of biographical profiles celebrates the trailblazers who persisted—in spite of being labeled stubborn, improper, or worse. This book is written in praise of “difficult women” who made the world a better place, and offers the inspiring stories of: Aretha Franklin • Sandra Day O’Connor • Lucy Walker • Sally Ride • Kathryn Bigelow • Misty Copeland • Viola Desmond • Pauli Murray • Emma Gatewood • Brig. Gen. Anna Hays • Junko Tabei • Gertrude Ederle and many more. “Effervescent stories about diverse groups of female creators, entrepreneurs, and dynamos . . . every page gives the motivation to strive for greatness.” —Becca Anderson, bestselling author of The Book of Awesome Women and Real Life Mindfulnes

Author : Marlene Wagman-Geller
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781642501810

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Fabulous Female Firsts by Marlene Wagman-Geller Pdf

Profiles of pioneering women past and present who’ve shattered glass ceilings from the author of Women of Means and Women Who Launch. Sexism has kept generations of women on the sidelines of history—but in every era, there are women who refuse to sit back in the shadows. Fabulous Female Firsts is a celebration of those women—the role models who proved that with enough daring and tenacity, the impossible can become possible. From the first woman to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor to the first female candidate for US President (it wasn’t Hillary Clinton!) to the first woman to win an Academy Award for Best Director, this collection of biographical profiles celebrates the trailblazers who persisted—in spite of being labeled stubborn, improper, or worse. This book is written in praise of “difficult women” who made the world a better place, and offers the inspiring stories of: Aretha Franklin • Sandra Day O’Connor • Lucy Walker • Sally Ride • Kathryn Bigelow • Misty Copeland • Viola Desmond • Pauli Murray • Emma Gatewood • Brig. Gen. Anna Hays • Junko Tabei • Gertrude Ederle and many more. “Effervescent stories about diverse groups of female creators, entrepreneurs, and dynamos . . . every page gives the motivation to strive for greatness.” —Becca Anderson, bestselling author of The Book of Awesome Women and Real Life Mindfulnes

Author : Phyllis J. Read,Bernard Witlieb
Publisher : Random House Reference
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105001744049

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The Book of Women's Firsts by Phyllis J. Read,Bernard Witlieb Pdf

A comprehensive reference that chronicles first achievements of American women from the 16th century to the present, this fascinating and inspiring book covers more than 20 fields of endeavor. Included are the first woman mayor (1897), the first woman athlete to play men's regular basketball (1986), as well as more celebrated females such as Gracie Allen, Clara Barton, and Muriel Siebert.

Author : Marlene Wagman-Geller
Publisher : Mango
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1642501808

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Fabulous Female Firsts by Marlene Wagman-Geller Pdf

Fabulous Female Firsts features biographies of the women who went where none of their sex had ever gone before. These feisty females serve as role models whose feats prove that with enough daring, enough tenacity, the impossible can become possible.

Author : Lynn Santa Lucia
Publisher : Pier 9
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Women
ISBN : 1741964911

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First and Only Women by Lynn Santa Lucia Pdf

First and Only Women is a fascinating accou

Author : Eliza Reid
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2022-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781982174040

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Secrets of the Sprakkar by Eliza Reid Pdf

The Canadian first lady of Iceland pens a book about why this tiny nation is leading the charge in gender equality, in the vein of The Moment of Lift. Iceland is the best place on earth to be a woman—but why? For the past twelve years, the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report has ranked Iceland number one on its list of countries closing the gap in equality between men and women. What is it about Iceland that enables its society to make such meaningful progress in this ongoing battle, from electing the world’s first female president to passing legislation specifically designed to help even the playing field at work and at home? The answer is found in the country’s sprakkar, an ancient Icelandic word meaning extraordinary or outstanding women. Eliza Reid—Canadian born and raised, and now first lady of Iceland—examines her adopted homeland’s attitude toward women: the deep-seated cultural sense of fairness, the influence of current and historical role models, and, crucially, the areas where Iceland still has room for improvement. Throughout, she interviews dozens of sprakkar to tell their inspirational stories, and expertly weaves in her own experiences as an immigrant from small-town Canada. The result is an illuminating discussion of what it means to move through the world as a woman and how the rules of society play more of a role in who we view as equal than we may understand. What makes many women’s experiences there so positive? And what can we learn about fairness to benefit our society? Like influential and progressive first ladies Eleanor Roosevelt, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Michelle Obama, Reid uses her platform to bring the best of her nation to the world. Secrets of the Sprakkar is a powerful and atmospheric portrait of a tiny country that could lead the way forward for us all.

Author : Ian Kerner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1788164032

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She Comes First by Ian Kerner Pdf

Did you know that the clitoris has 8000 nerve endings, twice as many as the penis? Here is everything you've wondered about the female orgasm and how to make it happen. A witty, well-researched and revealing guide to giving your lover an orgasm every time. More than just foreplay, Ian Kerner argues that oral sex is the key to a great sex life for both partners. Short sections cover philosophy, technique, step-by-step instructions and detailed anatomical information, essential to both beginners and experienced lovers.'It's time to close the sex gap and create a level playing field in the exchange of pleasure, and cunnilingus is far more than just a means for achieving this noble end; it's the cornerstone of a new sexual paradigm, one that exuberantly extols a shared experience of pleasure, intimacy, respect and contentment. It's also one of the greatest gifts of love a man can bestow upon a woman.' Ian Kerner

Author : Selina Meyer
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-19
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781683354116

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A Woman First: First Woman by Selina Meyer Pdf

A hilarious parody memoir for the beloved Veep character portrayed for seven seasons by Emmy-winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Born and raised deep in the American heartland of God-fearing suburban Maryland, young Selina Eaton learned to love her country and her fellow man from her parents, Catherine, a sportswoman, dog lover, and philanthropist, and Gordon, or “Daddy” as she always called him, a businessman and entrepreneur. From an early age, Selina, an active, curious, happy-go-lucky child, showed an uncanny ability to relate to others and to solve their real-world problems with real-world solutions. In this she was inspired by her idol: feminist, humanitarian, stateswoman, and first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt. Eleanor Roosevelt maintained a lively relationship with many prominent figures of her time, including Adlai Stevenson, John F. Kennedy, Albert Schweitzer, and probably Pablo Casals. She inspired countless women to break out of the established roles for women in society, among them the pioneering aviatrix Amelia Earhart, with whom she flew several times. Dubbed the “Queen of the Air,” Amelia Earhart captivated the nation both with her bravery, skill, and daring when flying her planes and when challenging society’s hidebound attitudes as to what constituted a proper place for women. America mourned when she disappeared mysteriously somewhere in the Pacific during an attempted around-the-world flight in 1937. Speculation continues to this day as to Amelia’s ultimate fate, even as hope has faded that she may yet be found alive. With wit, wisdom, eloquence, and fearless honesty, Selina Meyer reveals for the first time what really goes on in the halls of power, including the ultimate hall, the White House. It’s all here: the triumphs, the tragedies, the personalities, and the momentous events that have shaped our times, brought together in a page-turning tale told as only Selina Meyer could tell it. Selina Meyer’s compassion, her sense of humor, her grace, and her uncommon willingness to bare her heart make this story revelatory, beautifully rendered, and unlike any other president’s memoir ever written. First Woman: A Woman First would be a fitting title for a book about Selina Meyer, Eleanor Roosevelt, or Amelia Earhart, but in this case, it is about Selina Meyer.

Author : Kate Pankhurst
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-02-22
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781526601117

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Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World by Kate Pankhurst Pdf

Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Children's Book Awards 'Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the rival Rebel Girls' GUARDIAN 'It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired' BOOKSELLER 'An absolute must-have for every young person's bookshelf' HUFFINGTON POST Now a stunning hit musical! Kate Pankhurst, descendent of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, has created a wildly wonderful and accessible book about women who really changed the world. Discover fascinating facts about some of the most amazing women who changed the world we live in! · Fly high with incredible explorer and pilot Amelia Earhart · Discover the Wonderful Adventures of medical pioneer Mary Seacole · Fight for your rights with legendary civil rights activist Rosa Parks · Change the face of books forever with superstar novelist Jane Austen Bursting full of beautiful illustrations and astounding facts, Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World is the perfect introduction to just a few of the most incredible women who helped shaped the world we live in. A fantastic gift for girls and boys alike! List of women featured: Jane Austen, Gertrude Ederle, Coco Chanel, Frida Kahlo, Marie Curie, Mary Anning, Mary Seacole, Amelia Earhart, Agent Fifi, Sacagawea, Emmeline Pankhurst, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank

Author : John Van Wyhe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Voyages around the world
ISBN : 9813251344

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Wanderlust by John Van Wyhe Pdf

"In 1797 in Vienna, Ida Pfeiffer was born into a world that should have been too small for her dreams. The daughter of an Austrian merchant, she made clear from an early age that she would not be bound by convention, dressing in boys' clothing and playing sports. After her tutor introduced her to stories of faraway lands, she became determined to see the world first-hand. This determination led to a lifetime of travel--much of it alone--and made her one of the most famous women of the nineteenth century. Pfeiffer faced many obstacles, not least expectations of her gender. She was a typical nineteenth century housewife with a husband and two sons. She was not wealthy nor well connected. Yet after the death of her husband, and once her sons were grown and settled, at the age of forty-one she set off on her first journey, not telling anyone the true extent of her travel plans. Between that trip and her death in 1858, she would barely pause for breath, circling the globe twice--the first woman to do so--and publishing numerous popular books about her travels. Usually traveling solo, Pfeiffer faced storms at sea, trackless deserts, plague, malaria, earthquakes, robbers, murderers, and other risks. In Wanderlust, John Van Wyhe tells Pfeiffer's story, with generous excerpts from her published accounts, tell of her involvement with spies, international intrigue, and more. The result is a compelling portrait of the remarkable life of a pioneer unjustly forgotten." --Amazon.com.

Author : Vassar College (POUGHKEEPSIE)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1861
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0024018915

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Proceedings of the Trustees of Vassar Female College, at their first meeting, in Poughkeepsie, February 26, 1861 by Vassar College (POUGHKEEPSIE) Pdf

Author : Jessica Hopper
Publisher : Featherproof Books
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-05-12
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780983186366

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The First Collection of Criticism by a Living Female Rock Critic by Jessica Hopper Pdf

Jessica Hopper's music criticism has earned her a reputation as a firebrand, a keen observer and fearless critic not just of music but the culture around it. With this volume spanning from her punk fanzine roots to her landmark piece on R. Kelly's past, The First Collection leaves no doubt why The New York Times has called Hopper's work "influential." Not merely a selection of two decades of Hopper's most engaging, thoughtful, and humorous writing, this book documents the last 20 years of American music making and the shifting landscape of music consumption. The book journeys through the truths of Riot Grrrl's empowering insurgence, decamps to Gary, IN, on the eve of Michael Jackson's death, explodes the grunge-era mythologies of Nirvana and Courtney Love, and examines emo's rise. Through this vast range of album reviews, essays, columns, interviews, and oral histories, Hopper chronicles what it is to be truly obsessed with music. The pieces in The First Collection send us digging deep into our record collections, searching to re-hear what we loved and hated, makes us reconsider the art, trash, and politics Hopper illuminates, helping us to make sense of what matters to us most.

Author : Becca Anderson
Publisher : Mango
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-02
Category : History
ISBN : 1633535835

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The Book of Awesome Women by Becca Anderson Pdf

Rebels, trailblazers, and visionaries who shaped our history . . . and our future!

Author : Honest Explorer
Publisher : Honest Explorer
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Solo Female Travel Ultimate Guide for First-time Travellers by Honest Explorer Pdf

First time travelling alone? This ultimate guide for newbie solo female travellers has everything you need to kick-start your life-changing adventure! If you are a recent school leaver or have simply never travelled alone before, this is a compact guide you can take with you on your travels. This guide covers: - saving to travel - important safety advice - travel scams - packing and flying - planning your trip - worrying parents - meeting and making friends - helpful travel apps - the best solo female destinations - travelling on a budget - how to make the most of your travels whilst on the road. It also includes: - pre-travel printable checklist - worldwide packing checklist - 27 Instagram story templates - free Lightroom present, to make your travel photos pop!

Author : Becca Anderson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1642504777

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Badass Women by Becca Anderson Pdf

Women hold up half the sky and, most days, do even more of the heavy lifting including childbearing and child-rearing. Women have always been strong, although this strength is oftentimes unacknowledged. Now we women are coming into our own and have a chance to look at some of the most ass-kicking, powerful, and wise women in history. Badass Women is a celebration of these ladies and will inspire you to conquer the world and unleash your full awesomeness. Becca Anderson, bestselling author of The Book of Awesome Women and The Book of Awesome Women Writers (with more than 100,000 copies of her books sold), has teamed up with Marlene Wagman-Geller, bestselling author of Fabulous Female Firsts and Women of Means (with more than 100,000 copies of her books sold, sensing a pattern here?) to bring us this compendium of fabulous and powerful ladies. Featured women include familiar names (including Harriet Tubman, Malala Yousafzai, Susan B. Anthony, Marie Curie, Ada Lovelace, and Cleopatra) and those less recognized by history, like Annie Easley, an African American woman who worked for NASA and wrote the code to send men to the moon, Eline Collins, the first female US space shuttle commander, Halet ambel, the first Muslim woman to compete in the Olympics, Margaret Brent, the first female attorney in the colonies who practiced in 1642, and many many more From rebel girls who refused to let their wings be clipped to the suffragettes who claimed new space for women, each trailblazer in this collection of biographies pushed the boundaries for what was possible for women in their time. Within these pages are the stories of some of the most fabulous women in history. The daring women who broke the rules, reached for the impossible, and persevered so that we could continue their legacy.