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Pre-Owned Fabulous Female Firsts: The Trailblazers Who Led the Way (Female Empowerment Amazing Women Inspirational Women) (Celebrating Paperback

Our books are pre-loved which means they have been read before. We carefully check all our books and believe them to be in a - USED - VERY GOOD Condition condition. If you re not completely satisfied please get in touch & we ll be happy to help.... more

Warrior Queens: The Legends and the Lives of the Women Who Have Led Their Nations to War (Paperback)

Fraser gives readers a singularly rich and provocative study of the Warrior Queens those women who--cutting across the entrenched male view of women as weak--have rallied armies and whole populations to themselves and their causes. 16 pages of... more

Pre-Owned Women of Invention: Life-Changing Ideas by Remarkable Women (Hardcover 9780785835004) by Charlotte Montague

9780785835004. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 192. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 192 p. Contains: Illustrations. Oxford People 21. Hypatia was a Greek mathematician astronomer and philosopher who invented the... more

Pre-Owned The Warrior Queens: Legends and the Lives of the Wmn Who Have Led Their Nations in W (Paperback) 0143171356 9780143171355

In this panoramic work of history Lady Antonia Fraser looks at women who led armies and empires: Cleopatra Isabella of Spain Jinga Mbandi Margaret Thatcher and Indira Gandhi among others. more

Pre-Owned The First Ladies: From Martha Washington to Mamie Eisenhower an Intimate Portrait of the Women Who Shaped America (Paperback) 1402242727 9781402242724

The bold women that built the White House As a young nation grew into its own it was not just the presidents who led the way. The remarkable women of the White House often neglected by history had a heavy hand in the shaping of America. The earliest... more

Pre-Owned Women of Spirit : Stories of Courage from the Women Who Lived Them 9781577311492

Thirty-five women who succeeded in making a difference in the world relate their experiences in this inspiring collection. Katherine Martin introduces each first-person account with background information on the writer and the obstacles she faced.... more

Pre-Owned 18 Tiny Deaths: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Invented Modern Forensics (Paperback 9781728217543) by Bruce Goldfarb Judy Melinek

9781728217543. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 368. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 368 p. Contains: Illustrations. Subtitle in hardcover printing: The untold story of Frances Glessner Lee and the invention of... more

The Woman Who Toils (Paperback)

Van Vorst Mrs. J.: Introductory. In a Pittsburgh factory. Perry a New York mill town. Making clothing in Chicago. The meaning of it all.--Van Vorst M.: Introductory. A maker of shoes at Lynn. The southern cotton mills. The child in the southern mills more

Inventions and Discovery: Madam C. J. Walker and New Cosmetics (Paperback)

Tells the story of Madam C. J. Walker an African American businesswoman who invented a line of hair products and cosmetics that led her to become the first self-made female millionaire of any race. Written in graphic-novel format. more

Plant Your Passion: Memoir of a Determined Woman s Path Into Horticulture Botanical Gardens and Making a Difference (Paperback)

Plant Your Passion is the true story of a girl who was lost and then found by a dream. She dared to follow it a mountain-sized project to match her unparalleled determination to make a difference in the world. Donna Porter writes about how her chosen... more

Mover and Shaker : Remarkable Woman Making Her Mark in a Man s World (Hardcover)

A frank and inspiring story about a remarkable woman Kathrine Dana Shaw the closest and oldest living relative of Richard Henry Dana Jr. who wrote the world s best-seller book Two Years Before the Mast and established maritime law to protect abused... more

Pre-Owned Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis: The Making of a First Lady (Hardcover 9781881649786) by Jacques Lowe

A photographic account of Jackie s life as First Lady by the man who took some of the couple s most famous portraits: Jack and Jackie with baby Caroline nibbling on Jackie s pearls; Jackie at Hyannis Port wearing a fabulous yellow and white check... more

They Led the Way: 14 American Women (Paperback)

The deeply important stories of fourteen American women who fought to change the world The battle for equal rights began hundreds of years ago and there were many strong influential women who fought hard for their freedom and for the freedom of others.... more

Lightkeepers: Ten Girls Who Made History (Paperback)

These Christian women were once little girls playing with dolls making mistakes and growing up in quite a different world. But was it that different? Irene Howat has researched the lives of these famous women of God and draws out lessons we can all... more

Pre-Owned Congressman Lincoln: The Making of America s Greatest President (Hardcover 9781451695144) by Chris DeRose

9781451695144. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 335. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 335 p. A biography of the early years and personal struggles of the famous frontier politician who led the United... more

The Stake: The Making of Leaders (Paperback)

Today s world requires men and women who can lead from their vision their passion and their deepest sense of purpose. These new leaders respect the preciousness of life. They know how to call forth the resourcefulness and creativity of those they lead.... more

Patsy Cline: The Making of an Icon (Paperback)

Patsy Cline remains a much beloved singer even though she died in 1963. By 1996 Patsy Cline had become such an icon that The New York Times magazine positioned her among a pantheon of women celebrities who transcended any single cultural genre. A... more

Pre-Owned The Family: Home-Making (Hardcover 9781929241354) by Dr. J R Miller

9781929241354. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. 8th ed. Language: English. Pages: 266. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 266 p. Don t let the title fool you. This is not just a book for women who keep home. Home-Making is an uncompromising vision... more

The Woman Who Walked Into the Sea: Huntington s and the Making of a Genetic Disease (Pre-Owned Paperback 9780300158618) by Alice Wexler

9780300158618. Good condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 288. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 288 p. Contains: Unspecified Maps. A groundbreaking medical and social history of a devastating hereditary neurological disorder once... more

Pre-Owned The Woman Who Walked Into the Sea: Huntington s and the Making of a Genetic Disease ( Hardcover 9780300105025) by Alice Wexler

9780300105025. Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 253. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 253 p. Contains: Illustrations black & white. This work presents a groundbreaking medical and social history of a devastating... more

Pre-Owned Madame Fourcades Secret War: The Daring Young Woman Who Led Frances Largest Spy Network Against Hitler Hardcover Lynne Olson

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The little-known true story of Marie-Madeleine Fourcade the woman who headed the largest spy network in occupied France during World War II from the bestselling author of Citizens of London and Last Hope Island Brava to... more

Pre-Owned Madame Fourcade s Secret War: The Daring Young Woman Who Led France s Largest Spy Network Against Hitler (Hardcover)

Pre-Owned - NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The little-known true story of Marie-Madeleine Fourcade the woman who headed the largest spy network in occupied France during World War II from the bestselling author of Citizens of London and Last Hope Island... more

A Victor s Tale : The Story of Milo Flaten: One of the GIs Who Led the Invasion of Omaha Beach on D-Day (Paperback)

While it s likely most of us have never wanted to go to war and face combat many of us are nevertheless fascinated by the experiences of men and women who have. This book is about a man who served as a rifleman in World War II and was one of the first... more

The Poor Girl and True Woman Or Elements of Woman s Success Drawn From the Life of Mary Lyon and Others : A Book for Girls (Hardcover)

This inspiring book tells the stories of several remarkable women who overcame poverty and adversity to achieve great success. Written for young girls it offers practical advice and inspiring role models making it an essential resource for anyone... more

Pre-Owned Pioneer Women: The Lives of Women on the Frontier (Oklahoma Paperbacks Edition) Paperback

Pioneer Women provides a rare look at frontier life through the eyes of the pioneer women who settled the American West. Linda Peavy and Ursula Smith vividly describe the hardships such women endured journeying west and making homes and communities on... more

Multicultural History & Heroes Collection: Trailblazing Women!: Amazing Americans Who Made History (Hardcover)

120 biographies of history-making women Explores ground-breaking achievements in politics religion science art music literature sports education civil rights the military and more. From a scholar and researcher distilling and presenting the latest and... more

Pre-Owned Flapper : A Madcap Story of Sex Style Celebrity and the Women Who Made America Modern 9781400080533

Through the madcap lives of Zelda Fitzgerald Lois Long Coco Chanel Clara Bow and other Jazz Age luminaries Flapper tells the fascinating story of the new woman and the making of modern culture. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better... more

Talking Back : Native Women and the Making of the Early South (Hardcover)

A pathbreaking look at Native women of the early South who defined power and defied authority more

Studies in Canadian Military History: Making the Best of It : Women and Girls of Canada and Newfoundland during the Second World War (Hardcover)

Many women who lived through the Second World War believed it heralded new status and opportunities but scholars have argued that very little changed. How can these interpretations be reconciled? Making the Best of It examines the ways in which gender... more

Studies in Canadian Military History: Making the Best of It : Women and Girls of Canada and Newfoundland during the Second World War (Paperback)

Many women who lived through the Second World War believed it heralded new status and opportunities but scholars have argued that very little changed. How can these interpretations be reconciled? Making the Best of It examines the ways in which gender... more

Women s Professional Basketball: WNBA Young Stars (Hardcover)

In basketball players waiting for a court say We got next! This book reveals the WNBA players who are next to become famous superstars. Meet the young players making their marks on the league and aiming for a WNBA title. Additional features to enhance... more

Making the Middle Ages: Medievalism in the Modern World : Essays in Honour of Leslie Workman (Series #1) (Hardcover)

The twenty-six essays in this volume examine the process of creating the Middle Ages. In doing so they honour Leslie Workman who has led the revival of the study of medievalism in the past two generations and leads this sub-discipline towards the... more

Modern British Histories: Working-Class Raj: Colonialism and the Making of Class in British India (Hardcover)

Focusing on the military men railway workers and wives and children of the British working-class who went to India after the Rebellion of 1857 Working-Class Raj explores the experiences of these working-class men and women in their own words. Drawing... more

From Africa to Jamaica: The Making of an Atlantic Slave Society 1775-1807 (Paperback)

From Africa to Jamaica offers a new look at the Atlantic slave trade in its final years fleshing out the historical portrait of the African men women and children who were sold in Jamaica and were thus among the last of the enslaved to put their stamp... more

To Raise Up a Nation : John Brown Frederick Douglass and the Making of a Free Country (Paperback)

The Sweeping Story of the Men and Women Who Fought to End Slavery in America “In his fast-paced and deeply researched To Raise Up a Nation William S. King narrates the coming of the Civil War the war itself and the emancipation process through the... more

To Raise Up a Nation : John Brown Frederick Douglass and the Making of a Free Country (Hardcover)

The Sweeping Story of the Men and Women Who Fought to End Slavery in America “In his fast-paced and deeply researched To Raise Up a Nation William S. King narrates the coming of the Civil War the war itself and the emancipation process through the... more

Texas Dames : Sassy and Savvy Women Throughout Lone Star History

These are the Texas Dames women who sallied forth to run sprawling ranches build towns helm major banks and shape Lone Star history. These Dames broke gender and racial barriers in every facet of life. Some led the way as heroines while others slid... more

Great Americans a Photobiography: Eleanor Roosevelt (Hardcover)

Here in her words and the words of those who knew her is a look at one of the great First Ladies of the 20th century who with her husband led the U.S. through a war championed the rights of the less fortunate and as a widow became her country s... more