An exquisitely illustrated history of the women's suffrage movement, created by the New York Times-bestselling David Roberts and introduced by BBC presenter Lauren Laverne.It is over a century since the first women won the vote in the United Kingdom, and Suffragette tells the story of their fight. This is a tale of astounding bravery, ingenuity and strength.David's writing is accessible and his artwork full of rich detail, bringing to life the many vivid characters of the women's suffrage movement – from the militant activist and wheelchair user Rosa May Billinghurst to the world-famous Emmeline Pankhurst, Millicent Fawcett and Emily Wilding Davison.Covering the whole range of female and male suffragist experiences – from aristocrats to the middle and working class as well as a look at the global struggle for universal suffrage, Suffragette: The Battle for Equality makes a fantastic introduction to a fascinating topic. David Roberts' exquisite artwork and clear, exceptionally well-researched text make this the perfect gift.This 128 page book is fully colour illustrated on every page, and has been completed with advice from June Purvis, Emeritus Professor of Women's and Gender History at the University of Portsmouth. Read more

Read about Laura Ashley's valuable contribution to our culture as a fashion designer. Another book in the popular 'Welsh Wonders' series. Read more

This textbook supports OCR's GCSE Classical Civilisation and is written for students taking the Women in the Ancient World thematic study. The three optional Literature and Culture topics are all included. The ideal preparation for the final examinations, all content is presented by experts and experienced teachers in a clear and accessible narrative. Visual and literary sources are described and analysed, with images in full colour. Helpful student features include study questions, further reading, and boxes focusing in on key people, events and terms. Read more

Give a special Mum the gift of colouring and relaxation with this gorgeous and simple-to-see EASY LARGE PRINT ADULT COLOURING BOOK from the Pippa Page Collection.Mums are one-in-a-million so what better gift than a collection of beautiful, yet simple, stress relieving designs to colour. With easy, bold lines these simple, yet gorgeous illustrations include pretty patterns, cute scenes, flowers, animals, mandalas, nature and garden landscapes. Perfect for Mums who enjoy less intricate colouring.Part of the adult colouring books for women range this is the ideal present for Birthdays, Christmas, Mother’s Day, special occasions or just to show a special Mum how much you care.Reasons To Enjoy This Book:★ Simple, Beautiful Images. Every page in our large print books collection has been carefully selected and comes within a marked frame making it simple to colour, complete and reconnect with art.★ Relaxation. Our books are specially created with relaxation and enjoyment in mind. Each stress-relieving design has been lovingly crafted to enable you to create a beautiful piece of artwork.★ No Bleed-Through. Our books are all printed on single sided pages to ensure no bleed through so that you can colour with confidence.★ Perfect For Seniors. Each hand-drawn illustration can be enjoyed by adults, beginners and seniors and particularly suitable for those with impaired vision, poor eye-hand coordination or anxiety.★ Can also be an ideal dementia colouring book for adults offering excellent cognitive skills and makes a perfect choice when choosing dementia gifts for women.★ A Gift For Mum is one of many in our easy colouring books for adults range of Large print colouring books for adults.★ Whether you are looking for 1930’s gifts, 1940’s gifts, 1950’s gifts, 1960’s gifts, 1970’s gifts or 1980’s gifts this book makes a lovely mum colouring book present. Read more

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.The Extraordinary Life of Rosa Parks, a Level 2 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework. Sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the future tenses will and going to, present continuous for future meaning, and comparatives and superlatives. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages.One day, Rosa Parks got on a bus and did not give her seat to a white person. This helped to change the lives of black people in America. This is Rosa's extraordinary story.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys. Read more

A Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People From the very first days of aviation, women were there. Katherine Wright, though not a pilot, helped her brothers Orville and Wilbur so much that some called her the "Third Wright Brother." Pioneers such as Baroness Raymonde de Laroche of France ignored those who ignorantly claimed that only men possessed the physical strength or the mental capacity to pilot an airplane, and in 1910 became the first woman awarded a license to fly. A year later, Harriet Quimby was the first woman to earn a pilot's license in the United States and in 1912 flew across the English Channel―another first. Author Karen Bush Gibson profiles 26 women aviators who sought out and met challenges both in the sky and on the ground, where some still questioned their abilities. Read about barnstormers like Bessie Coleman and racers like Louise Thaden, who bested Amelia Earhart and Pancho Barnes to win the 1929 Women's Air Derby, sometimes called the Powder Puff Derby. Learn about Jacqueline Cochran who, during World War II, organized and trained the Women Airforce Service Pilots―the WASPs―to serve their country by ferrying airplanes from factories to the front lines and pulling target planes during anti-aircraft artillery training. And see how female pilots today continue to achieve and serve while celebrating their love of flight. Read more

Be brave, be bold, be inspired and write about your BIG ideas. The Fantastically Great Women Big Ideas Notebook, inspired by Kate Pankhurst's extraordinary picture book series, invites you to use your imagination to shape the future! There are pages that include Fantastically Great Women quotes and decorated pages inviting you to write your own strong messages, thoughts and memories. Meet Mary Anning, who discovered amazing fossils, Josephine Baker, one of the world's most iconic dancers, Valentina Tereshkova, who travelled all the way to space and so many more women who will inspire you! With lots of inspirational quotes, like 'Shine like the star you are' and 'You are capable of things you never thought possible', this fun notebook should always be on hand. Inspiration can strike at any moment! Read more

Enjoy the Winter Holidays and relax with this Cozy Christmas , Easy and Simple Christmas Adult And Kids Coloring Book!Get into the magic of the Christmas season with this Cozy Christmas for Grownups! In this book, you will find beautiful Elements , Decorations, Christmas Trees, Santa Claus, and more. The images help you relax, unwind, and express your creativity For Adults and KidsGet this Perfect Gift for yourself or a special person in your life!Our Cozy Christmas Coloring Book features:Single-sided pages to avoid bleeding through35 beautiful Bold and Easy Christmas DesignsNo Duplicated IllustrationsPremium Glossy Cover DesignYou will Love this Cozy Christmas Coloring Book Coloring Book for Adults and Kids, scroll up and order your copy now!Happy Holidays! Read more

Would you like to learn all about the most amazing women in history?Have you ever dreamed about starting your own business?Can you guess what makes a brilliant entrepreneur?Fearless women throughout history have never stopped changing the world with their innovative ideas, providing endless inspiration to us all. Find out more about how those creative women overcame their obstacles and rose over their circumstances. Dive into 10 Influential Female Entrepreneurs Who Changed the Game, book #1 in the brand new series Wonderful Women of the World, a valuable collection of biographies celebrating women’s history!These detailed, inspiring stories of young women will help you become the best version of yourself and learn how to be a successful entrepreneur. From the exotic Antigua in the West Indies, where Eliza Lucas transformed 19th-century agriculture, to Coco Chanel changing the fashion industry and Joyce Chen revolutionizing the culinary scene in America, 10 Influential Female Entrepreneurs Who Changed the Game is packed with never-seen-before stories you’ll love.This collection of in-depth biographies is an essential guide to the entrepreneurial spirit, encouraging young women and empowering girls to succeed. Here are a few of the legendary women you can read about in this volume:Lydia PinkhamMadam C. J. Walker (Sarah Breedlove)Olive Ann BeechPauline TrigèreRuth HandlerBette Nesmith GrahamDame Anita Roddickand more!Exploring these women’s life journey and legacy, 10 Influential Female Entrepreneurs Who Changed the Game will motivate and inspire young girls to:Develop powerful, determined, and confident personalities.Unlock unique secrets to success.Acquire must-have life skills for teens.Map out an action plan based on unique ideas.Be prepared for the challenges of entrepreneurship.Find the best online resources and start their very own business plan.Ariana Smith’s 10 Influential Female Entrepreneurs Who Changed the Game is a must-read that will delight and inspire girls and fans of She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton, Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls, I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai, Women in Science or Girls Think of Everything. Read more

Empower your teenage girl with this inspiring, self-discovery journal that will build her confidence and self-esteem, boost her motivation, and help her get the right mindset that can change her life!YOU CAN BE WHATEVER YOU WANT, GIRL! is a unique book series full of inspiring thoughts, helpful tips, and practical tools to help your dearest girl know herself better, boost her motivation, and equip her with the right skills.This book series will help your girl reach her potential and achieve her dreams. It will remind every girl that there's a world of possibilities out there just waiting for her!Designed to inspire (ages 10 to 16, and even older) with fun interactive exercises, questionnaires, journal prompts, and practical tools—the book’s eye-catching illustrations and unique style will give any girl a special experience and a roadmap to her dreams!Book #1 in the series 'YOU CAN BE WHATEVER YOU WANT, GIRL!' is an uplifting book that will help your girl discover:How to build self-esteem and confidence—and celebrate what makes her unique. (It’s amazing how the exercises, activities, and tips can help!)What success really means. Plus 10 super-helpful tips to succeed at whatever your girl wants to do (information that’s full of wisdom, advice, and laughter)!How to find her strengths, how to learn and grow, and how to use the different kinds of resources available for girls. (There are oh, so many out there!)Why every girl needs both LONG-TERM and SHORT-TERM goals, and how to break down overwhelming goals into small tasks—and achieve them!—with the awesome “MAKE IT HAPPEN” tool. (Things will feel much less complicated—promise!)How to deal with challenges and failures using the great “MAKE IT BETTER” tool. (Be proud of mistakes, and learn from them!)How your girl can use the super-powerful SelfRe tool to know herself and develop her talents and skills. (SelfRe=Self-reflection … Get the important details in the book!)How to celebrate and share successes—and challenges!—with others (and most important, ways to show appreciation and pay it forward)!Book #2 in the series ‘MAKE IT HAPPEN, GIRL!’ is all about helping your young girl to set goals, achieve them, and deal with any challenges and failures along the way. It’s a step-by-step recipe to help your beloved teenage girl to get from where she is now to everything she wants to be in the future.Make sure your girl has the motivation, the tools, and the skills to reach her potential and achieve her dreams.A Great Gift for Any Girl! Perfect for birthdays, Easter, Stocking stuffers, Christmas, or any special occasion … Or just as a gift to say “I believe in you” to a special girl you care about.This activity book is also perfect for:Self-discoveryJournalingDeveloping gratitudeCultivating mindfulnessDrawingPositive affirmationsCreative activitiesDoodlingBirthday giftsGift basketsgraduationAnd more!Recommended for parents, grandparents, mothers, and daughters.Girls age 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and up.FlyingKids designs and publishes unique guides for the special journeys in young readers’ lives.Whether exploring countries and cities around the world or going on a personal journey of self-discovery, young explorers will find FlyingKids’ interactive guides always take them on an exciting journey full of fun and special moments. www.theflyingkids.com Read more

Discover the inspiring lives and legacies of some of history’s most unstoppable women!Are you searching for a profound and empowering celebration of influential women throughout history? Do you want to uncover the lesser-known stories of the women around the world who helped shape history? Or do you want to motivate yourself to dream big with real stories of female heroes? Then this book is for you!Compiling the incredible real-life stories of 70 remarkable women throughout history, these short stories seek to inspire and empower women of all backgrounds to dream big and break barriers by sharing the amazing achievements of truly unstoppable female heroes. From female daredevils and pioneering innovators to radical reformers, dedicated activists, leaders, wordsmiths, artists, veterans and more, inside you’ll discover the lives and legacies of these once-in-a-lifetime trailblazers.Paying homage to some of the greatest women the world has ever seen, Extraordinary Women in History is a testament to the power of dedication, courage, tenacity, and never giving up. Their stories will encourage you to take action and prove that barriers only exist to be broken.Here are just a few of the extraordinary women you’ll find inside:Junko Tabei, the first female to reach the summit of Mount EverestLily Parr, the unstoppable English star of women’s footballMary Eliza Mahoney, the first licensed African American NurseMarie Curie, the pioneer of RadioactivityHarriet Tubman, an incredible icon for anti-slaveryEmpress Suiko, the first female regnant in Japan’s recorded historyHattie McDaniel, the first African American to win an OscarIrena Sendler, who rescued 2,500 Jewish children in World War IIGudrid Thorbjarnardóttir, the most travelled woman of the Middle AgesAnd so many more...Perfect for history fans, educators, as an inspiration for young girls, or for anyone interested in discovering the legacies of these remarkable women, Extraordinary Women in History will open your eyes to the profound contributions that these female role models have made.Are you ready to discover the incredible and inspirational lives of these unstoppable women? Then scroll up and grab your copy now!(Re-edited version) Read more

Famous Female Authors Who Wrote Their Way Into History“An absolute 'must read' for anyone thinking that centuries of literature being almost exclusively dominated by men.”—Library Bookwatch#1 Bestseller in SociologyFrom the first recorded writer to current bestsellers, Becca Anderson takes us through time and highlights historical women who have left their mark on the literary world.Historical women writers. This expansive compilation of historical women writers is a chance to delve into the lives and works of famous female authors and learn about lesser-known greats. Some of the many female authors you will love learning about include: Maya Angelou, Jane Austen, Judy Blume, Rachel Carson, Nadine Gordimer, Dorothy Parker, Joyce Carol Oates, and many, many more.Explore subjects and literary forms women writers have to offer. The works of these historical women vary greatly. Each is as unique and significant as the women who penned them. With the help of writers, editors, librarians, booksellers, and more, Anderson has crafted a must-read book for women of every background.Celebrate the impact women have made in our culture. This feminist book is a beacon of brilliance. It is the perfect gift for artists, intellectuals, and anyone who seeks to be inspired by words and profound lives. Most of all, it is a celebration of the journeys and accomplishments of historical women who have worked to have their voices heard in black and white letters across the world.In this book find:Engaging chapters such as “Prolific Pens,” “Mystics, Memoirists, and Madwomen,” and “Banned, Blacklisted, and Arrested”A plethora of new additions to your reading listConfirmation that the female voice is awesome, and essential to literatureInteresting facts about beloved authors like Dorothy Parker, Jane Austen and moreIf you enjoyed titles such as Women in Art, Before They Were Authors, or Book of Awesome Women, then you’ll love The Book of Awesome Women Writers. Read more

Winner of: 2014 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People There was a full moon on the evening of September 22, 1943, when Pearl Witherington, age 29, parachuted into France to aid the French Resistance as a special agent for the British Special Operations Executive (SOE). Out of the 400 agents sent to France during the German occupation, 39 were women. Pearl, whom the SOE called "cool and resourceful and extremely determined" and "the best shot, male or female, we have yet had," became one of the most celebrated female World War II resistance fighters. In Code Name Paulin e Pearl describes in a series of plainspoken reminiscences her difficult childhood and harrowing escape from France in 1940; her recruitment and training as a special agent; the logistics and dangers of posing as a cosmetics saleswoman to make her way around the country as an undercover courier; and both failed and successful attempts at sabotaging the Nazis. She tells how, when the leader of her network was caught by the Gestapo, she became "Pauline" and rose to command a 3,500-strong band of French Resistance fighters. With an annotated list of key figures, an appendix of original unedited interview extracts―including Pearl's husband Henri's story―and never-before-published photographs from Pearl's personal collection, Code Name Pauline will captivate World War II buffs of any age and, just as Pearl wished, inspire young people. Read more

Noor Inayat Khan was the first female radio operator sent into occupied France and transferred crucial messages to the Resistance. Johtje Vos, a Dutch housewife, hid Jews in her home and repeatedly outsmarted the Gestapo. Law student Hannie Schaft became involved in the most dangerous resistance work—sabotage, weapons transference, and assassinations. Soviet pilot Anna Yegorova flew missions against the Germans on the Eastern Front in an all-male regiment, eventually becoming a squadron leader. In these pages, young readers will meet these and many other similarly courageous women and girls who risked their lives to help defeat the Nazis. Thirty-two engaging and suspense-filled stories unfold from across Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Denmark, Great Britain, the United States and, in this expanded edition, the Soviet Union, providing an inspiring reminder of women and girls' refusal to sit on the sidelines around the world and throughout history. An overview of World War II and summaries of each country's entrance and involvement in the war provide a framework for better understanding each woman's unique circumstances, and resources for further learning follow each profile. Women Heroes of World War II is an invaluable addition to any student's or history buff's bookshelf. Read more

How many female Viking warriors does it take to make a fact? When archaeologist Dr. Charlotte Hedenstierna-Jonson discovers that the bones contained in the most significant Viking warrior grave ever opened are, in fact, female, she and her team upend centuries of historically accepted conclusions and ignite a furious debate around the reality of female Viking warriors and the role of gender in both ancient and modern times. In The Bones of Birka, author C. M. Surrisi introduces young readers to the events that led up to this discovery and the impact it has had on scientists’ and historians’ views of gender roles in ancient societies and today. This is the inside account of the Birka warrior grave Bj 581 archaeological endeavor, including all of the dreams, setbacks, frustrations, excitement, politics, and personalities that went into this history-changing discovery.The finding has raised crucial questions about research bias, academic dialogue, and gender identity. Read more

Re-examining history from a female perspective, this book celebrates the numerous important roles women have played in culture and society that are less often told.Includes evocative images, this gloriously illustrated ebook reveals the key events in women's history - from early matriarchal societies through women's suffrage, the Suffragette movement, 20th-century feminism and gender politics, to recent movements such as #MeToo and International Women's Day - and the key role women have had in shaping our past.Learn about the everyday lives of women through the ages as well as the big names of women's history - powerful, inspirational, and trailblazing women such as Cleopatra, Florence Nightingale, Emmeline Pankhurst, Eva Peron, and Rosa Parks - and discover the unsung contributions of lesser-known women who have changed the world, and the "forgotten" events of women's history.Placing women firmly centre stage, Women - Our History shows women where they have come from, and, in celebrating the achievements of women of the past offers positive role models for women of today Read more

A Hay Festival and The Poole VOTE 100 BOOKS for Women SelectionOne of the most famous accounts of living under the Nazi regime of World War II comes from the diary of a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl, Anne Frank. Today, The Diary of a Young Girl has sold over 25 million copies world-wide; this is the definitive edition released to mark the 70th anniversary of the day the diary begins. '12 June 1942: I hope I will be able to confide everything to you, as I have never been able to confide in anyone, and I hope you will be a great source of comfort and support'The Diary of a Young Girl is one of the most celebrated and enduring books of the last century. Tens of millions have read it since it was first published in 1947 and it remains a deeply admired testament to the indestructible nature of the human spirit.This definitive edition restores thirty per cent if the original manuscript, which was deleted from the original edition. It reveals Anne as a teenage girl who fretted about and tried to cope with her own emerging sexuality and who also veered between being a carefree child and an aware adult.Anne Frank and her family fled the horrors of Nazi occupation by hiding in the back of a warehouse in Amsterdam for two years with another family and a German dentist. Aged thirteen when she went into the secret annexe, Anne kept a diary. She movingly revealed how the eight people living under these extraordinary conditions coped with hunger, the daily threat of discovery and death and being cut off from the outside world, as well as petty misunderstandings and the unbearable strain of living like prisoners.The Diary of a Young Girl is a timeless true story to be rediscovered by each new generation. For young readers and adults it continues to bring to life Anne's extraordinary courage and struggle throughout her ordeal. This is the definitive edition of the diary of Anne Frank.Anne Frank was born on the 12 June 1929. She died while imprisoned at Bergen-Belsen, three months short of her sixteenth birthday. This seventieth anniversary, definitive edition of The Diary of a Young Girl is poignant, heartbreaking and a book that everyone should read. Read more

The incredible story of Catherine Leroy, one of the few woman photographers during the Vietnam War, told by an award-winning journalist and children’s authorFrom award-winning journalist and children’s book author Mary Cronk Farrell comes the inspiring and fascinating story of the woman who gave a human face to the Vietnam War. Close-Up on War tells the story of French-born Catherine Leroy, one of the war’s few woman photographers, who documented some of the fiercest fighting in the 20-year conflict. Although she had no formal photographic training and had never traveled more than a few hundred miles from Paris before, Leroy left home at age 21 to travel to Vietnam and document the faces of war. Despite being told that women didn't belong in a “man’s world,” she was cool under fire, gravitated toward the thickest battles, went along on the soldiers’ slogs through the heat and mud of the jungle, crawled through rice paddies, and became the only official photojournalist to parachute into combat with American soldiers. Leroy took striking photos that gave America no choice but to look at the realities of war―showing what it did to people on both sides―from wounded soldiers to civilian casualties.Later, Leroy was gravely wounded from shrapnel, but that didn’t keep her down more than a month. When captured by the North Vietnamese in 1968, she talked herself free after photographing her captors, scoring a cover story in Life magazine. A recipient of the George Polk Award, one of the most prestigious awards in journalism, Leroy was one of the most well-known photographers in the world during her time, and her legacy of bravery and compassion endures today. Farrell interviewed people who knew Leroy, as well as military personnel and other journalists who covered the war. In addition to a foreword by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Peter Arnot, the book includes a preface, author’s note, endnotes, bibliography, timeline, and index. Read more

With determination and audacity, Josephine Baker used her comic and musical abilities to become a worldwide icon of the Jazz Age. This lively biography covers her outspoken participation in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, espionage work for the French Resistance during World War II and adoption of 12 children―her “rainbow tribe.” The lush photographs, in-depth appendix, source notes and bibliography make this is a must-have resource for any student, Baker fan or history buff. Read more