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"Set in 1960s California, this blockbuster debut is the hilarious, idiosyncratic and uplifting story of a female scientist whose career is constantly derailed by the idea that a woman's place is in the home, only to find herself starring as the host of America's most beloved TV cooking show. Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it's the...
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2023.
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English
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"2019: Under cover of darkness, Kate flees London for ramshackle Weyward Cottage, inherited from a great aunt she barely remembers. With its tumbling ivy and overgrown garden, the cottage is worlds away from the abusive partner who tormented Kate. But she begins to suspect that her great aunt had a secret. One that lurks in the bones of the cottage, hidden ever since the witch-hunts of the 17th century. 1619: Altha is awaiting trial for the murder...
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Disney Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
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IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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After being told that joining the Royal Prep's Flying Derby team is not a "princess thing," Sofia is encouraged by her mother to prove her critics wrong and try out for the team.
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Lawrence Hill Books
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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"Letters to a Young Feminist is a visionary message from a leading feminist revolutionary to the generation of feminists. Phyllis Chesler discusses the basic aspects of feminism, explains feminism's relevance in a world that has taken it for granted and decrided it, and helps the next generation toward reclaiming feminism for itself. Chesler examines sisterhood, sex, families and motherhood, work, feminist heroism, and the economics of power, providing...
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2019.
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IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 7
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English
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"Twelve-year-old Lalani Sarita takes on the impossible task of traveling to the legendary Mount Isa, towering on an island to the north. Generations of men and boys have died on the same quest--how can a timid young girl in a tiny boat survive the epic tests of the archipelago?"--
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"A trusted historian shows that "biblical womanhood" isn't biblical, but was born in a clearly definable historical moment, and presents a better way forward for the contemporary church"--
Biblical womanhood--the belief that God designed women to be submissive wives, virtuous mothers, and joyful homemakers--pervades North American Christianity. From choices about careers to roles in local churches to relationship dynamics, this belief shapes the...
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Howard Books/Atria
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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Tony Gaskins has inspired others by sharing his truth - drawing millions of followers online and making him one of America's foremost experts on love and relationships. Now, he and his wife explore a woman's positive impact on a relationship in this practical and accessible guide that walks you through a series of irreplaceable lessons on making personal changes that foster healthy relationships. Tony and his wife, Sheri, draw on their own relationship...
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2023.
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"According to Confucius, "an educated woman is a worthless woman," but Tan Yunxian--born into an elite family, yet haunted by death, separations, and loneliness--is being raised by her grandparents to be of use. Her grandmother is one of only a handful of female doctors in China, and she teaches Yunxian the pillars of Chinese medicine, the Four Examinations--looking, listening, touching, and asking--something a man can never do with a female patient....
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2019.
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"Data is fundamental to the modern world. From economic development, to healthcare, to education and public policy, we rely on numbers to allocate resources and make crucial decisions. But because so much data fails to take into account gender, because it treats men as the default and women as atypical, bias and discrimination are baked into our systems. And women pay tremendous costs for this bias, in time, money, and often with their lives. Celebrated...
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Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2005
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IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Although she can predict the weather much better than the boys in her family, no one thinks that Phyllis the groundhog has a chance of replacing the aging Punxsutawney Phil when Groundhog Day's official groundhog retires.
14) Madam President
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Hyperion Books for Children
Pub. Date
c2008
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IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A little girl imagines what her day would be like if she were President of the United States.
15) Gender roles and the people of God: rethinking what we were taught about men and women in the church
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Zondervan
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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In Gender Roles and the People of God, Alice Mathews surveys the roles women have played in the Bible and throughout church history, demonstrating both the inspiring contributions of women and the many hurdles that have been placed in their path. Along the way, she examines the difficult passages often used to preclude women from certain areas of service, pointing to other faithful understandings of those verses. From back cover.
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HarperOne
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2016.
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English
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"Feminism is all about demanding equality and learning to love yourself. But not too much - men hate that! From the writers of Reductress, the subversive, satirical women's magazine read by over 2.5 million visitors a month, comes HOW TO WIN AT FEMINISM: The Definitive Guide to Having It All--And Then Some! This ultimate guide to winning feminism--filled with four-color illustrations, bold graphics, and hilarious photos--teaches readers how to battle...
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Katie Kazoo, switcheroo. Main series volume 4
Katie Kazoo switcheroo volume 04
Katie Kazoo switcheroo. Main volume 4
Katie Kazoo switcheroo volume 04
Katie Kazoo switcheroo. Main volume 4
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Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
©2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Katie wants to go to Suzanne's sleepover party, but Jeremy wants her to ride the new roller coaster with him. Annoyed, Jeremy and the other boys decide that all girls have cooties. When Katie literally finds herself in Jeremy's shoes, she tries to reunite the boys and girls. Illustrations.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub. Date
2017.
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English
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Who are you? is an introduction to gender for ages 3+, with straightforward language for talking about how we experience gender: our body, our expression,and our gender identity. Ideal for use in the classroom or at home, it includes an interactive wheel and a guide for adults, explaining key concepts and identifying useful discussion points."--
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