Sexism undermines a woman's value. Unfortunately, it is a common experience many women share. Studies show that sexism can shape how women think, feel, and behave. It can also influence a woman's self-esteem and lead to feelings of shame and insecurity. This important resource will help young people recognize sexism and sexist language, learn how to respond when they find themselves on the receiving end of sexist comments, and where they can go to report sexist behaviors or to get help. This text features a list of suggested questions to ask an expert and myths and facts about discrimination.
This book has helped me immensely to conquer my acid reflux issues. Practical advice based on science clearly explained and filled with down to earth, common sense help!" "This book saved me!" -- If you live with acid reflux, you know how painful it can be--the burning, nausea, bloating, and sleepless nights. But there's good news! You can reduce and even eliminate your symptoms with a few healthy diet and lifestyle changes and enjoy eating again! Packed with tips for treating and relieving your acid reflux--plus over 140 delicious recipes that won't aggravate your symptoms--this helpful guide gives you everything you need to know to be free of acid reflux for good. In The Acid Reflux Diet, you get: • Over 140 mouthwatering recipes for acid reflux-free living, from breakfast to dessert • A look at how your digestive system works, what causes acid reflux, and common symptoms • Advice on keeping a food journal to help identify and eliminate your trigger foods • Nutritional notes on the proteins, carbohydrates, and fats you need and how they can help--or hurt--in your battle against acid reflux • Tips for preparing digestion-friendly foods quickly and easily at home, plus suggestions for avoiding reflux when dining out
People who are single are changing the face of America. Did you know that: * More than 40 percent of the nation's adults---over 87 million people---are divorced, widowed, or have always been single. * There are more households comprised of single people living alone than of married parents and their children. * Americans now spend more of their adult years single than married. Many of today's single people have engaging jobs, homes that they own, and a network of friends. This is not the 1950s---singles can have sex without marrying, and they can raise smart, successful, and happy children. It should be a great time to be single. Yet too often single people are still asked to defend their single status by an onslaught of judgmental peers and fretful relatives. Prominent people in politics, the popular press, and the intelligentsia have all taken turns peddling myths about marriage and singlehood. Marry, they promise, and you will live a long, happy, and healthy life, and you will never be lonely again. Drawing from decades of scientific research and stacks of stories from the front lines of singlehood, Bella DePaulo debunks the myths of singledom---and shows that just about everything you've heard about the benefits of getting married and the perils of staying single are grossly exaggerated or just plain wrong. Although singles are singled out for unfair treatment by the workplace, the marketplace, and the federal tax structure, they are not simply victims of this singlism. Single people really are living happily ever after. Filled with bracing bursts of truth and dazzling dashes of humor, Singled Out is a spirited and provocative read for the single, the married, and everyone in between. You will never think about singlehood or marriage the same way again. Singled Out debunks the Ten Myths of Singlehood, including: Myth #1: The Wonder of Couples: Marrieds know best. Myth #3: The Dark Aura of Singlehood: You are miserable and lonely and your life is tragic. Myth #5: Attention, Single Women: Your work won't love you back and your eggs will dry up. Also, you don't get any and you're promiscuous. Myth #6: Attention, Single Men: You are horny, slovenly, and irresponsible, and you are the scary criminals. Or you are sexy, fastidious, frivolous, and gay. Myth #7: Attention, Single Parents: Your kids are doomed. Myth #9: Poor Soul: You will grow old alone and you will die in a room by yourself where no one will find you for weeks. Myth #10: Family Values: Let's give all of the perks, benefits, gifts, and cash to couples and call it family values. "With elegant analysis, wonderfully detailed examples, and clear and witty prose, DePaulo lays out the many, often subtle denigrations and discriminations faced by single adults in the U.S. She addresses, too, the resilience of single women and men in the face of such singlism. A must-read for all single adults, their friends and families, as well as social scientists and policy advocates." ---E. Kay Trimberger, author of The New Single Woman
Gamma warrior Mia is unmatched in her strength and stealth, a protector by calling and a fierce pack member by nature. Sent on a mission to guard Jake, a seemingly ordinary human, her world is upended when she uncovers his true identity—a wolf without the ability to shift. As summer heat swelters, her loyalty is torn between the allure of Jake and her longstanding yearning for Logan, the pack's Beta whose position hangs by a thread. Deception and desire intertwine when she discovers a startling power of her own—she can vanish into thin air. But with love and duty clashing, and enemies circling closer, will Mia's newfound abilities be enough to rescue the lost and decide where—or with whom—her heart truly lies?
In the shadows of dense autumn forests, Isla stands beside her indifferent Alpha husband Mark—but it is Alex, from the enemy lines of a rival pack, who truly cherishes her spirit. As nature's symphony heralds the season of decay and renewal, Isla confronts an unexpected twist: she possesses the extraordinary ability to converse with nature itself. Caught in a web of unspoken desires as two vastly different suitors vie for her affection, Isla must unravel where her loyalties lie. With each leaf that tumbles to the ground, Mark’s dormant feelings for Isla begin to stir while Alex's true identity as his pack's heir threatens more than just their hearts. Will Isla's newfound power determine her fate or upend the delicate balance of power? Embark on a journey of passion and revelation where love defies tradition and every choice comes with a price.
Peace, Beauty and Joy: Come to the Paradise! is a colorful journey with an extraordinary, supernatural, loving God. Shining and beautiful, he reaches out to us in dreams and visions. He gives us words, images, instructions, and adventures on a need-to-know basis. His greatest desire is that we know him and his fathomless love for us. Imagine a world surrounded by swirling winds of change. As the winds blow, the firmament shifts and shakes. The scene is drab and scary. Now, imagine a granite boulder placed in the landscape. A rock that cannot be moved, and is encrusted with sparkling jewels. Solid and precious, just the right size for a person to climb up onto and be safe. An unwavering refuge in the midst of uncertainty and change. This book encompasses a spiritual journey filled with dreams, visions, words of knowledge, images of grace and lessons gifted to us by God. Vibrant illustrations bring beauty to messages that share faith, hope and love. Herein lies an adventure, and an invitation, to experience God's love and presence in the realm of peace, beauty and joy. Step into the book, and come to the paradise! You can contact the author at: peacebeautyandjoy4all@gmail.com
Electrical distribution and transmission systems are complex combinations of various conductive and insulating materials. When exposed to atmospheric corrosive gases, contaminants, extreme temperatures, vibrations, and other internal and external impacts, these systems deteriorate, and sooner or later their ability to function properly is destroyed. Electrical Power Transmission and Distribution: Aging and Life Extension Techniques offers practical guidance on ways to slow down the aging of these electrical systems, improve their performance, and extend their life. Recognize the Signs of Aging in Equipment—and Learn How to Slow It A reference manual for engineering, maintenance, and training personnel, this book analyzes the factors that cause materials to deteriorate and explains what you can do to reduce the impact of these factors. In one volume, it brings together extensive information previously scattered among manufacturers’ documentation, journal papers, conference proceedings, and general books on plating, lubrication, insulation, and other areas. Shows you how to identify the signs of equipment aging Helps you understand the causes of equipment deterioration Suggests practical techniques for protecting electrical apparatus from deterioration and damage Supplies information that can be used to develop manuals on proper maintenance procedures and choice of materials Provides numerous examples from industry This book combines research and engineering material with maintenance recommendations given in layperson’s terms, making it useful for readers from a range of backgrounds. In particular, it is a valuable resource for personnel responsible for the utilization, operation, and maintenance of electrical transmission and distribution equipment at power plants and industrial facilities.
Beneath the relentless winter sky, Ava—a warrior born—stands ready to defend her pack against nature's cruelest tests. Yet it's not fangs or claws that threaten to unravel her resolve; it's the return of Ryan, the Beta she's bound to by history and heartache—and Ethan, the magnetic rogue wolf who tempts her with forbidden adventure. As Ava grapples with desires both old and new amidst dwindling resources and growing discord within her pack, hidden powers emerge from within. With each revelation—including Ethan’s shocking true identity—Ava is forced to question where her devotion truly lies. Torn between duty and passion, can Ava carve out her destiny before fate decides for her?
Aria's life as a fire-manipulator and fierce warrior takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of spring - a time for new beginnings. Torn between her unwavering love for Ethan, her imposing Alpha, and the newfound affection from Dylan, Shadow Claw's compassionate Gamma, Aria steps into a whirlwind of forbidden romance. As passionate dances under blossoming trees give way to heartfelt confessions among shadows, she must grapple with shocking twists and life-altering decisions. The pack's safety teeters on a knife-edge as love clashes with loyalty until Aria faces one ultimate test – choosing between a destined mate and an enduring love. Dive into this tale of fiery passions and wild hearts where only one can claim victory – but at what cost?
Nectarine pound cake. Creamy blackberry pie. Baked pears and raspberry fondue. Zesty peach soup. Apple harvest casserole. Watermelon Slush. Is your mouth watering yet? It should be! Fruit Gems: A Collection of Fruit Recipes contains more than 100 recipes featuring raw, baked, chilled, and grilled fruits in the following categories: • Cakes • Bars and Cookies • Pies • Puddings and Mousses • Soups and Compotes • Baked and Broiled Fruit Dishes • Breakfast Fruit Treats • Smoothies, Sorbets, and Drinks • Relishes and Salads • Miscellaneous Desserts and Snacks Try a new recipe today! Your friends and family will thank you when they taste these refreshing and delicious fruit dishes!
Beneath a relentless desert sun, Beta Lily is torn between loyalty and desire. Bound to her Alpha, she struggles with forbidden dreams of freedom—a freedom that rogue wolf Jake seems to offer. But as their arid world teeters on the edge, Lily discovers she is at the center of an ancient prophecy that could quench their thirst for good. Tangled in a web of passion, power, and secrets that extend far beyond her bond with Ryan, Lily faces a choice that could change everything. With betrayal lurking in every shadow and her heart at war with destiny, will she succumb to the temptation that roams outside her bonds?
Under the harvest moon's glow, Lily, an empath werewolf cast out from her pack, finds herself torn between two worlds—and two wolves. Alpha Roman, a beacon of justice, and Beta Cade, a warrior shrouded in battle scars, vie for her heart amidst a mystical forest alive with autumn's breath. As Lily navigates the precarious path of forbidden love, she uncovers a power within that could shift the tides of pack dominion. Yet with danger lurking in every shadow—rogue wolves yearning for her unique abilities and past accusations snapping at her heels—her choice carries the weight of war and whispers of peace. Will the winds of change allow Lily to heal wounds and reveal her true mate, or will secrets buried beneath the fallen leaves doom their unity?
A close-up examination and exploration, How We Live Now challenges our old concepts of what it means to be a family and have a home, opening the door to the many diverse and thriving experiments of living in twenty-first century America. Across America and around the world, in cities and suburbs and small towns, people from all walks of life are redefining our “lifespaces”—the way we live and who we live with. The traditional nuclear family in their single-family home on a suburban lot has lost its place of prominence in contemporary life. Today, Americans have more choices than ever before in creating new ways to live and meet their personal needs and desires. Social scientist, researcher, and writer Bella DePaulo has traveled across America to interview people experimenting with the paradigm of how we live. In How We Live Now, she explores everything from multi-generational homes to cohousing communities where one’s “family” is made up of friends and neighbors to couples “living apart together” to single-living, and ultimately uncovers a pioneering landscape for living that throws the old blueprint out the window. Through personal interviews and stories, media accounts, and in-depth research, How We Live Now explores thriving lifespaces, and offers the reader choices that are freer, more diverse, and more attuned to our modern needs for the twenty-first century and beyond.
Drones go where humans fear or are unable to tread. This remains true for drones in the military and law enforcement sphere, but also for venues that could popularize drones: the entertainment and media sectors. This book covers the background of drone technology with detailed explorations of how drones may both revolutionize (and complicate) the fields of newsgathering, film and television production, sports and special event broadcasts, photography, and much more. Readers will also benefit from the book's in-depth look at drones' implications for personal privacy, copyright, and other legal implications, such as the regulatory environment surrounding drone use itself.
Melting her boss's frozen heart… Shy computer expert Lauren Taylor can handle any tech issue—it's the clients she finds more challenging! Especially when she realizes her new boss, brooding tycoon Matt Dalton, is the first man she ever kissed… Haunted by his parents' infidelities, Matt's mission was to save his ailing father's company, then leave. Except Lauren's compassion begins to melt his defenses. He never planned on sticking around, but another earth-shattering kiss later, could Lauren give him a reason to stay?
This book provides a thoughtful overview of the different kinds of household abuse, whether it's at the hands of partners, parents, or siblings. It will help those who are suffering and looking for help as well as those who know someone living in an abusive home.
The revised edition presents, extends, and updates a thorough analysis of the factors that cause and accelerate the aging of conductive and insulating materials of which transmission and distribution electrical apparatus is made. New sections in the second edition summarize the issues of the aging, reliability, and safety of electrical apparatus, as well as supporting equipment in the field of generating renewable energy (solar, wind, tide, and wave power). When exposed to atmospheric corrosive gases and fluids, contaminants, high and low temperatures, vibrations, and other internal and external impacts, these systems deteriorate; eventually the ability of the apparatus to function properly is destroyed. In the modern world of "green energy", the equipment providing clean, electrical energy needs to be properly maintained in order to prevent premature failure. The book’s purpose is to help find the proper ways to slow down the aging of electrical apparatus, improve its performance, and extend the life of power generation, transmission, and distribution equipment.
USA Today bestselling author Bella Jewel has captivated readers with her sizzling hot tales. Here together for the first time in a convenient ebook bundle is the full Alpha Hearts series: Hard to Fight Grace is a bounty hunter who wants to be taken seriously, but her boss refuses to believe that a woman can bring down a dangerous criminal. She finally gets a chance to prove herself when she's given the case of a lifetime: capture Raide Knox and bring him to justice. Raide is a dangerous fugitive on the run...and the sexiest man Grace has ever met. Catching Raide won't be easy. He's not the kind of man to go down without a fight. Raide is more intense and frustrating than any man she's ever had to deal with, and the instantaneous attraction that sparks between them is undeniable. One thing is for sure...it's going to be a case they will never forget. Hard to Break Quinn has spent her whole life working in her dad's garage, leaving her more comfortable with a carburetor than a curling iron. Her world is turned upside down when her beloved garage is bought by none other than world famous, sexy as sin, custom car builder, Tazen Watts. He's the one man she can't stand...even though he makes her hotter than a high performance engine in top gear. Tazen has no use for Quinn, at least not professionally, and he's making sure she knows it. But there's a spark between them that she's finding hard to ignore. She's determined to prove her talent is as impressive as her sassy mouth. When she finds out Tazen is hiding a secret that could bring down his career and everyone involved in it, she wonders: is falling for him is going to be worth the risk? Hard to Forget Delaney is a professional bodyguard who's spent years trying to prove herself in a male dominated industry. Now she's facing her greatest challenge yet. Bad boy billionaire Jax Shields has made plenty of enemies on his climb to the top, and now his life is at risk. When he hires a bodyguard, he never expected to put his life in the hands of a petite woman with a big attitude. Jax demands the best in everything, and he doesn't think Delaney has what it takes to protect him. He'd rather have her on her back than covering his. Will Delaney be able to prove herself to the most arrogant—and devastatingly handsome—man she’s ever met?
Fanfiction at its best, from your favorite Wattpad authors! In this collection drawn from the Imagines anthology headlined by Anna Todd (After, Nothing More) comes six stories putting “YOU” alongside your favorite action heroes—Tom Hardy (Mad Max), Nick Bateman, Charlie Hunnam (Sons of Anarchy), Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead), Matt Damon (Jason Bourne), and Jamie Dornan (Fifty Shades of Grey). A unique and daring series of imagines in which you get to uncover the real men behind the big screen hotties! Told in the second-person, “you” get to step into these swoonworthy and unpredictable adventures. In a post-apocalyptic world, Tom Hardy appears to rescue you. During a massive blizzard, Charlie Hunnam stops into your store, and romance ensues. Norman Reedus is your loving husband. Nick Bateman runs your dojo, and soon your heart. Matt Damon and Jamie Dornan, they’re, well, up to something. Dive into the fantasy worlds of your favorite stars now! Note: Although this book mentions many real celebrities, they have not participated in, authorized, or endorsed its creation.
Before they became legendary writers, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, and Anne Brontë were detectors in this charming historical mystery... Yorkshire, 1845. A young wife and mother has gone missing from her home, leaving behind two small children and a large pool of blood. Just a few miles away, a humble parson’s daughters—the Brontë sisters—learn of the crime. Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë are horrified and intrigued by the mysterious disappearance. These three creative, energetic, and resourceful women quickly realize that they have all the skills required to make for excellent “lady detectors.” Not yet published novelists, they have well-honed imaginations and are expert readers. And, as Charlotte remarks, “detecting is reading between the lines—it’s seeing what is not there.” As they investigate, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne are confronted with a society that believes a woman’s place is in the home, not scouring the countryside looking for clues. But nothing will stop the sisters from discovering what happened to the vanished bride, even as they find their own lives are in great peril...
A restless London wife escapes to the Arizona desert to find passion and danger in an “impassioned blockbuster” of a love story (The Independent). Jumping at the chance to spend a year away from her claustrophobic marriage to a workaholic British developer, Alice Coleman takes her two small children to the American desert lands between Arizona and the Mexican border. But the unpredictable southwest has room for the dreams of more than one fugitive. There’s Benjamin, the kindly Mexican caretaker of an abandoned mining town; the desperate immigrants who risk their lives to cross the border; and the laconic cowboy Henry Duval, whose rugged charms are as irresistible to Alice, as his secrets are dark. But when Alice’s husband arrives, the sun-scorched sanctuary turns dangerous. Now Alice must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice in order to preserve not only her freedom, but Benjamin and Duvall’s as well. Both a perilous love story and a compelling exploration of the tension between unrealized ambitions and the pull of family, Midnight Cactus is an “absorbing . . . lively meditation on how far people will go to escape the past” (Entertainment Weekly).
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