Coercive Control: The Entrapment of Women in Personal Life (Stark Evan)(Paperback)

Coercive Control: The Entrapment of Women in Personal Life (Stark Evan)(Paperback)

One of the most important books ever written on domestic violence, Coercive Control breaks through entrenched views of physical abuse that have ultimately failed to protect women. Evan Stark, founder of one of America's first battered women's shelters, shows how domestic violence is neither

A History of Britain in 21 Women: A Personal Selection (Murray Jenni)(Paperback)

From the bestselling author of A History of the World in 21 Women They were famous queens, unrecognised visionaries, great artists and trailblazing politicians. They all pushed back boundaries and revolutionised our world. Jenni Murray presents the history of Britain as you've never seen it before,

Birth Control and the Rights of Women: Post-Suffrage Feminism in the Early Twentieth Century (Debenham Clare)(Paperback)

Perseus in the Wind: A Life of Travel (Stark Freya)(Paperback)

Written just after the Second World War, Perseus in the Wind (named after the constellation) is perhaps the most personal, and haunting, of all Freya Stark's writings. She muses on the seasons, the effect light has on a landscape at a particular time of day, the smell of the earth after rain,

Stark Naked - The Autobiography of Graham Stark (Stark Graham)(Paperback / softback)

First paperback edition of the hilarious autobiography of Graham Stark, one of the great all-rounders of British comedy, an actor in 99 films and a celebrity

Violence Against Women in Politics (Krook Mona Lena)(Paperback)

Women have made significant inroads into political life in recent years, but in many parts of the world, their increased engagement has spurred attacks, intimidation, and harassment. This book provides the first comprehensive account of this phenomenon, exploring how women came to give these

The Gift of Presence: A Mindfulness Guide for Women (Welch Caroline)(Paperback)

A practical, user-friendly guide for women seeking focus and calm in the midst of life's storms. Overwhelmed by the demands of family, work, and multiple responsibilities, many women find themselves feeling scattered, and distracted. In this eye-opening book, co-founder and CEO of the Mindsight

Turtle Boy (Wolkenstein M. Evan)(Paperback)

A boy who has spent his life living inside a shell discovers the importance of taking chance in this 'winner' (Booklist, starred review) of a friendship story that's perfect for fans of Wonder. Seventh grade is not going well for Will Levine. Kids at school bully him because of his funny-looking

Memoirs and Reflections (Kissin Evgeny)(Paperback / softback)

The Russian-born classical pianist's personal account of a life in

Under Red Skies - The Life and Times of a Chinese Millennial (Kan Karoline)(Paperback / softback)

A deeply personal tale of young life in a superpower haunted by its

Stories of the Self: Life Writing After the Book (Poletti Anna)(Paperback)

The importance of personal storytelling in contemporary culture and politics In an age where our experiences are processed and filtered through a wide variety of mediums, both digital and physical, how do we tell our own story? How do we 'get a life,' make sense of who we are and the way we live,

John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy (Thomas Evan)(Paperback)

The New York Times bestseller from master biographer Evan Thomas brings to life the tumultuous story of the father of the American Navy. John Paul Jones, at sea and in the heat of the battle, was the great American hero of the Age of Sail. He was to history what Patrick O'Brian's Jack Aubrey and

Hummelo: A Journey Through a Plantsman's Life (Oudolf Piet)(Paperback)

Piet Oudolf's personal account of his celebrated career in the context of the evolution of his own garden.An intimate look at the personal garden of the Dutch landscape designer renowned for his plantings at the High Line in New York City, and Lurie Garden at Chicago's Millennium Park. Hummelo -

The Islamic Doctrine of Women (Warner Bill)(Paperback)

The Islamic Doctrine of Women The role of women in Islam is very different than in our civilization. According to the will of Allah, women are to be subjugated to men in all things. They must lead their lives according to a doctrine that is based on the dictates of the Koran and how Mohammed

The Girls (Cline Emma)(Paperback)

THE INSTANT BESTSELLER - An indelible portrait of girls, the women they become, and that moment in life when everything can go horribly wrong NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post - NPR - The Guardian - Entertainment Weekly - San Francisco Chronicle - Financial Times -

Cut from the Same Cloth? - Muslim Women on Life in Britain(Paperback / softback)

From the publisher of The Good Immigrant: a groundbreaking collection of essays written by British

Love and Louis XIV - The Women in the Life of the Sun King (Fraser Lady Antonia)(Paperback / softback)

The new bestseller from Antonia

Women of the Highlands (Stewart Katharine)(Paperback / softback)

Katherine Stewart examines the ways of life of Highland women through the spoken, sung and written histories they have left

Class Matters: The Strange Career of an American Delusion (Fraser Steve)(Paperback)

A uniquely personal yet deeply informed exploration of the hidden history of class in American life From the decks of the Mayflower straight through to Donald Trump's 'American carnage,' class has always played a role in American life. In this remarkable work, Steve Fraser twines our nation's past

Poison Study (Snyder Maria V.)(Paperback / softback)

How much is your life worth? In the territory of Ixia the government maintains control through the Code of Behaviour, forbidding the practice of magic, but danger lurks in mysterious

In Paris - 20 Women on Life in the City of Light (Bastide Lauren)(Pevná vazba)

A Week in the Life of a Greco-Roman Woman (Beers Holly)(Paperback)

In first-century Ephesus, life is not easy for women. A young wife meets her daily struggles with equanimity and courage. She holds poverty and hunger at bay, fights to keep her child healthy and strong, and navigates the unpredictability of her husband's temperament. But into the midst of her

Pearls of Life - For the Personal Spiritual Journey (Lonnebo Martin)(Paperback / softback)

The Trump Women: Part of the Deal (Burleigh Nina)(Paperback)

New York Times bestselling author and award-winning journalist, Nina Burleigh, explores 'the stark details of the forces that shaped Donald] Trump's thinking about women' (The New York Times) in this comprehensive, provocative, and critical account of the six women who have been closest to Trump