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Author : Ashley Mardell
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781633534087

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The ABC's of LGBT+ by Ashley Mardell Pdf

The YouTube star presents a personal, approachable, and informative guide for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of gender and sexual identity. The ABCs of LGBT+ is essential reading for questioning teens, teachers or parents looking for advice, or anyone who wants to learn how to talk about gender and sexual identity. In this volume, popular vlogger Ash Mardell, who embraces all pronouns, answers your questions about the post-binary world of the twenty-first century. With in-depth definitions, personal anecdotes, helpful infographics, resources, and more, Mardell lets readers know that it really does get better when we are empowered by information and understanding. In Mardell’s own words, "This book is also for allies and LGBT+ people simply looking to pack in some extra knowledge . . . a critical part of acceptance. Learning about new identities broadens our understanding of humanity, heightens our empathy, and allows us different, valuable perspectives.” Topics covered include: · LGBT and LGBTQIA+ · Gender identity · Sexual identity · Teens in a binary world · The LGBT family and more

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Catalyst
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Corporate culture
ISBN : 9780895842923

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Building LGBT-Inclusive Workspaces: Engaging Organizations and Individuals in change by Anonim Pdf

Author : Tillie Walden
Publisher : First Second
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-12
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781250176240

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Spinning by Tillie Walden Pdf

Tillie Walden's Eisner Award winning graphic memoir Spinning captures what it’s like to come of age, come out, and come to terms with leaving behind everything you used to know. It was the same every morning. Wake up, grab the ice skates, and head to the rink while the world was still dark. Weekends were spent in glitter and tights at competitions. Perform. Smile. And do it again. She was good. She won. And she hated it. For ten years, figure skating was Tillie Walden’s life. She woke before dawn for morning lessons, went straight to group practice after school, and spent weekends competing at ice rinks across the state. Skating was a central piece of her identity, her safe haven from the stress of school, bullies, and family. But as she switched schools, got into art, and fell in love with her first girlfriend, she began to question how the close-minded world of figure skating fit in with the rest of her life, and whether all the work was worth it given the reality: that she, and her friends on the team, were nowhere close to Olympic hopefuls. The more Tillie thought about it, the more Tillie realized she’d outgrown her passion—and she finally needed to find her own voice. This title has Common Core connections. A New York City Public Library Notable Best Book for Teens A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2017 A 2018 YALSA Great Graphic Novel A 2017 Booklist Youth Editors' Choice

Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on the Health of Select Populations,Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health Issues and Research Gaps and Opportunities
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-06-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309210652

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The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People by Institute of Medicine,Board on the Health of Select Populations,Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health Issues and Research Gaps and Opportunities Pdf

At a time when lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals--often referred to under the umbrella acronym LGBT--are becoming more visible in society and more socially acknowledged, clinicians and researchers are faced with incomplete information about their health status. While LGBT populations often are combined as a single entity for research and advocacy purposes, each is a distinct population group with its own specific health needs. Furthermore, the experiences of LGBT individuals are not uniform and are shaped by factors of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, geographical location, and age, any of which can have an effect on health-related concerns and needs. The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People assesses the state of science on the health status of LGBT populations, identifies research gaps and opportunities, and outlines a research agenda for the National Institute of Health. The report examines the health status of these populations in three life stages: childhood and adolescence, early/middle adulthood, and later adulthood. At each life stage, the committee studied mental health, physical health, risks and protective factors, health services, and contextual influences. To advance understanding of the health needs of all LGBT individuals, the report finds that researchers need more data about the demographics of these populations, improved methods for collecting and analyzing data, and an increased participation of sexual and gender minorities in research. The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People is a valuable resource for policymakers, federal agencies including the National Institute of Health (NIH), LGBT advocacy groups, clinicians, and service providers.

Author : Natalie Zina Walschots
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780062978592

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Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots Pdf

“This book is fast, furious, compelling, and angry as hell." -- Seanan McGuire, New York Times bestselling author The Boys meets My Year of Rest and Relaxation in this smart, imaginative, and evocative novel of love, betrayal, revenge, and redemption, told with razor-sharp wit and affection, in which a young woman discovers the greatest superpower—for good or ill—is a properly executed spreadsheet. Anna does boring things for terrible people because even criminals need office help and she needs a job. Working for a monster lurking beneath the surface of the world isn’t glamorous. But is it really worse than working for an oil conglomerate or an insurance company? In this economy? As a temp, she’s just a cog in the machine. But when she finally gets a promising assignment, everything goes very wrong, and an encounter with the so-called “hero” leaves her badly injured. And, to her horror, compared to the other bodies strewn about, she’s the lucky one. So, of course, then she gets laid off. With no money and no mobility, with only her anger and internet research acumen, she discovers her suffering at the hands of a hero is far from unique. When people start listening to the story that her data tells, she realizes she might not be as powerless as she thinks. Because the key to everything is data: knowing how to collate it, how to manipulate it, and how to weaponize it. By tallying up the human cost these caped forces of nature wreak upon the world, she discovers that the line between good and evil is mostly marketing. And with social media and viral videos, she can control that appearance. It’s not too long before she’s employed once more, this time by one of the worst villains on earth. As she becomes an increasingly valuable lieutenant, she might just save the world. A sharp, witty, modern debut, Hench explores the individual cost of justice through a fascinating mix of Millennial office politics, heroism measured through data science, body horror, and a profound misunderstanding of quantum mechanics.

Author : Rose Szabo
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-02
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780374314316

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What Big Teeth by Rose Szabo Pdf

A Strand February 2021 Book of the Month "With a layered mystery, a haunting setting, and thrilling tension, What Big Teeth has an otherness to it that pulls you in and forces you to keep reading." —Tricia Levenseller, Publisher’s Weekly-bestselling author of The Shadows Between Us Eleanor Zarrin has been estranged from her wild family for years. When she flees boarding school after a horrifying incident, she goes to the only place she thinks is safe: the home she left behind. But when she gets there, she struggles to fit in with her monstrous relatives, who prowl the woods around the family estate and read fortunes in the guts of birds. Eleanor finds herself desperately trying to hold the family together—in order to save them all, Eleanor must learn to embrace her family of monsters and tame the darkness inside her. Rose Szabo's thrilling debut is a dark fantasy novel about a teen girl who returns home to her strange, wild family after years of estrangement, perfect for fans of Wilder Girls. This exquisitely terrifying and beautiful tale will sink its teeth into you and never let go.

Author : Marina Lostetter
Publisher : Tor Books
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781250258731

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The Helm of Midnight by Marina Lostetter Pdf

Hannibal meets Mistborn in Marina Lostetter’s THE HELM OF MIDNIGHT, the dark and stunning first novel in a new trilogy that combines the intricate worldbuilding and rigorous magic system of the best of epic fantasy with a dark and chilling thriller. In a daring and deadly heist, thieves have made away with an artifact of terrible power—the death mask of Louis Charbon. Made by a master craftsman, it is imbued with the spirit of a monster from history, a serial murderer who terrorized the city. Now Charbon is loose once more, killing from beyond the grave. But these murders are different from before, not simply random but the work of a deliberate mind probing for answers to a sinister question. It is up to Krona Hirvath and her fellow Regulators to enter the mind of madness to stop this insatiable killer while facing the terrible truths left in his wake. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Mark Loewen
Publisher : BQB Publishing
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018-07-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781945448188

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What Does a Princess Really Look Like? by Mark Loewen Pdf

"Inside of our head is where our smarts are," she said to herself, "And this princess is very smart." Chloe dreams of being a ballerina princess. But today she is not practicing her twirls or leaping from room to room. She digs deep in her art drawer to find what she needs to craft her very own princess ballerina. The project quickly turns into more than a simple princess drawing. Chloe realizes that princesses are not just about beautiful hair and sparkly dresses. As her work of art comes to life, she discovers the qualities of character that make up her princess. When she feels insecure about an imperfection in her art, her dad's point out that the personal quirks make her princess unique! And Chloe realizes that she is not too different from the princess she so admires. "When you know what you want, not much can stop you." Princesses can look all kinds of ways. What kind of princess are you? "Filled with the fuel young girls need to believe in themselves, this book carries the right message at the right time for the next generation of brave young women. It's a must read!" - Katherine Wintsch, Founder and CEO of The Mom Complex "...a breath of fresh air for children of different ages, providing the very essence that children can have dreams and be very creative with those dreams."- Erika Tranfield, Director and Co-founder of Pride Angel

Author : Nancy J. Mezey
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781483354422

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LGBT Families by Nancy J. Mezey Pdf

Nancy J. Mezey’s LGBT Families presents a comprehensive yet accessible understanding of LGBT families today by drawing upon and making sense of the burgeoning scholarly literature about LGBT families from the late twentieth and early twenty first centuries. It pays particular attention to how structures of race, class, gender, sexuality, and age shape LGBT families, and how members of such families negotiate the social landscapes within which they exist. The book will help readers better understand the formation, experiences, challenges, and strengths of LGBT families, and addresses two main questions: Why are new family forms so threatening to certain groups of people in society? and How are new family forms beneficial to the society in which they exist?

Author : JASON LAWRENCE
Publisher : JASON LAWRENCE
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-27
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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LGBT: Breaking Barriers by JASON LAWRENCE Pdf

This comprehensive book delves into the diverse and complex landscape of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual) identities, rights, and experiences across history, culture, and society. Beginning with a clear definition of LGBT and tracing its rich historical roots, the narrative explores the biological and psychological dimensions of sexual orientation and gender identity. Chapters dedicated to each specific identity—Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual—offer nuanced insights into their unique challenges, societal perceptions, and evolving cultural contexts. The book examines the historical progression of LGBT activism globally, highlighting significant milestones and ongoing struggles for equality and rights. Detailed discussions on the current state of LGBT rights in different regions—such as the US, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America—provide a comparative analysis of legislative frameworks, societal acceptance, and the impact of cultural diversity on LGBT rights advocacy. The intersection of LGBT rights with constitutional protections and international law underscores the global movement toward equality and inclusivity. Health-related chapters address critical issues including mental and physical health disparities, barriers to healthcare access, and strategies for promoting LGBT-friendly healthcare environments. The prevalence of substance abuse within the LGBT community is explored, alongside effective intervention strategies and support mechanisms. The book also covers intimate aspects of LGBT life, including romantic relationships, friendships, parenting, family planning, and the unique challenges faced by LGBT individuals as they age. Cultural contributions through art, literature, music, and film are celebrated, highlighting their role in shaping identity and fostering representation. Educational chapters focus on the importance of LGBT representation in media, the challenges faced by LGBT youth including bullying and the role of inclusive education in fostering acceptance and understanding. Discussions on the intersection of LGBT identities with faith and spirituality offer insights into navigating diverse religious landscapes and cultivating inclusive spiritual practices.

Author : Ulrike Boehmer,Ronit Elk
Publisher : Springer
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783319150574

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Cancer and the LGBT Community by Ulrike Boehmer,Ronit Elk Pdf

This book covers the scope of current knowledge of cancer in the LGBT community across the entire cancer continuum, from understanding risk and prevention strategies in LGBT groups, across issues of diagnosis and treatment of LGBT patients, to unique aspects of survivorship and death and dying in these communities. Each chapter includes an in depth analysis of the state of the science, discusses the many remaining challenges and unanswered questions and makes recommendations for research, policy and programmatic strategies required to address these. Focus is also placed on the diversity of the LGBT communities. Issues that are unique to cancer in LGBT populations are addressed including the social, economic and cultural factors that affect cancer risk behaviors, barriers to screening, utilization of health care services, and legislation that directly impacts the health care of LGBT patients, healthcare settings that are heterosexist and unique aspects of patient-provider relationships such as disclosure of sexual orientation and the need for inclusion of expanded definition of family to include families of choice. The implications of policy change, its impact on healthcare for LGBT patients are highlighted, as are the remaining challenges that need to be addressed. A roadmap for LGBT cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, survivorship, including treatment and end of life care is offered for future researchers, policy makers, advocates and health care providers.

Author : Michele K. Lewis,Isiah Marshall
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-02
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781461405658

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LGBT Psychology by Michele K. Lewis,Isiah Marshall Pdf

Same-sex attracted, and non-gender conforming African-Americans are substantial in number, yet underrepresented in the social and behavioral science literature. This volume addresses the issues of African-American LGBT psychology as a case of indigenous psychology. The authors present the research of scholars who are developing theory, practice, and services that are couched within the specific cultural complexities of this population. Some key topics addressed in AFrican-American Issues in LGBT Psychology are gender, spirituality, family, racism, "coming out", generational differences, health and safety issues, urban vs. rural realities, and implications for researchers.

Author : Richard Ruth Ph.D.,Erik Santacruz Ed.D.
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-27
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781440843389

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LGBT Psychology and Mental Health by Richard Ruth Ph.D.,Erik Santacruz Ed.D. Pdf

This cutting-edge guide spotlights some of the most exciting emerging discoveries, trends, and research areas in LGBT psychology, both in science and therapy. LGBT Psychology and Mental Health: Emerging Research and Advances brings together concise, substantive reviews of what is new or on the horizon in science and in key areas of clinical practice. It will equip professionals at institutions with mental health programs that deal with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues with information and insight to help psychologists, mental health clinicians, and counselors better serve the LGBT populations that, increasingly, are seeking their services. The book begins with introductory chapters that present an overview of the field, chronicle the relationship between the LGBT community and the field of psychology in past decades, and identify emerging issues covered in the volume. It then addresses subjects such as social psychology and LGBT populations, health disparities and LGBT populations, the evolution of developmental theory related to the LBGT populations, emerging policy issues in LGBT health and psychology, and recent efforts to make the field of psychology more trans-inclusive and affirmative. Chapters are also dedicated to examining contemporary, LGBT-affirmative psychoanalysis and treating addictions and substance abuse in the LGBT community. The book concludes with chapters that address how the concept of intersectionality can serve as a way to better understand LGBT members who possess multiple cultural identities and the unique stressors they experience in daily life. The final chapter summarizes issues that bridge the contributions provided by the authors, and it highlights current issues of focal concern in order to project future directions for the field of LGBT psychology in the next two decades.

Author : Ulrike Boehmer,Gabriele Dennert
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-08-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783031065859

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LGBT Populations and Cancer in the Global Context by Ulrike Boehmer,Gabriele Dennert Pdf

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) also known as sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations have been the focus of global attention. Most importantly, LGBT populations have been addressed in the context of human rights in multiple reports and other activities by the United Nations and other international organizations. There is great variation among countries in the recognition of LGBT individuals’ human rights. A global focus on LGBT populations’ health is still limited, with the notable exception of HIV research. This book on LGBT populations and cancer in the global context is, therefore, an important step in that it will broaden the focus on LGBT populations’ health. Globally, cancer is the second leading cause of death. Cancer morbidity and mortality are increasing disproportionately among populations in lower-income countries. A review conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) found that of the 82% of member states (158) countries, only 35% of the national cancer control plans addresses vulnerable population, including LGBT populations. These findings reflect an increasing awareness about equity when addressing cancer prevention and control, including LGBT populations. This book addresses LGBT populations’ cancer burden across countries that range from high- to low-income countries to support efforts in diverse countries that are working towards reducing LGBT populations’ cancer burden. It documents place-specific challenges that impede progress towards reducing the LGBT cancer burden as well as critically assesses the variation in cancer control efforts that target LGBT populations and cancer to support progress at a global scale. This book includes six sections that cover the six WHO regions, with each chapter written by an author from the specific region s/he is covering. Each chapter makes use of a template that contextualizes the region, local data collection/availability, risk factors, cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.

Author : David E. Newton
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9798216110750

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LGBT Youth Issues Today by David E. Newton Pdf

The increasing numbers of LGBT teenagers who choose to live their lives as ""out"" youth face unique issues within their schools, families, and communities. This book provides information that will help LGBT youth overcome their challenges and give non-LGBT youth a better understanding of sexual identities different from their own.