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Successful Women Ceramic and Glass Scientists and Engineers

100 Inspirational Profiles

By: Lynnette Madsen

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Successful Women Ceramic and Glass Scientists and Engineers

100 Inspirational Profiles

By: Lynnette Madsen

Presents a diverse perspective of successful, inspirational and progressive women in science and engineering Women of today from 29 countries provide overviews of their successful careers, the challenges they faced, and offer advice. They have lived in the same era, and perhaps also the same environment as you. Successful Women Ceramic and Glass Scientists and Engineers: 100 Inspirational Profiles features women born in the 1920’s to 1970’s. Reflecting a diversity of backgrounds and different sectors of the workforce, their profiles include: ̶- Affiliation, points of contact, accomplishments (most-cited publication, most prestigious recognitions/awards, etc.), personal insight on her best career moment ̶ Brief biography, highlights of her successes, images from her career ̶ Personal commentary on her own career and pointers for younger scientists building careers This book provides novelty, inspiration, motivation and a bright perspective for the next generation of scientists and engineers seeking exciting and fulfilling careers. This book will be invaluable to mentors/professors, students and prospective students in science and engineering, scholars of gender studies, and scientific and engineering societies and organizations. “Lynnette Madsen has done a great service in writing this book, not just for women, but for society at large, because in the twenty-first century, we can no longer underutilize or ignore that half of the best." ̶ Rita Colwell, Director, United States National Science Foundation 1998-2004, Distinguished University Professor, University of Maryland, College Park, and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health "The book shows that opportunities in science exist in many countries around the world. Reading about the ways that took those women to their current positions is an exciting adventure." ̶ Yury Gogotsi, Professor, Drexel University "In addition to chronicling careers of great scientists, this book presents an array of career paths to young women and men -- a must read." ̶ Dr. Rainer Waser, Professor, Aachen University, Germany “It is inspiring to see that the successful women highlighted in this work are approaching life with courage and joy; they are changing paradigms and serving as voices for young girls. They are passionate about making a difference and breaking barriers; they are classy and fabulous." ̶ Dr. Olivia Graeve, Professor, University of California, San Diego

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118733592

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A Secret Arrangement

A 2-in-1 Collection

By: Lynnette Kent,Cathy Gillen Thacker

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A Secret Arrangement

A 2-in-1 Collection

By: Lynnette Kent,Cathy Gillen Thacker

Find your Happily Ever After with two feel-good stories of dogs unleashing romance in small-town settings. For now or forever? A Convenient Proposal Arden Burke doesn’t want a husband. The world-renowned violinist has her devoted rescue dog, Igor, for company. But she would like a child. All she has to do is be Griff Campbell’s fiancée for a few weeks. In return, the small-town Georgia vet will give Arden the baby she wants. It’s hardly the love match of the year, but they’ll both get what they need, right? The Secret Seduction Lily Madsen is determined to lose her reputation as the “ice princess” of Holly Springs. She’s bet her friends that she can land a date with a visiting TV star, and all she needs is a little help from gorgeous vet Fletcher Hart. But Fletcher has promised to watch out for Lily, and he makes a secret wager of his own… The game is on! But how far will they go to win?

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Harlequin

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1488035768

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9781488035760

Unsung Heroes of The Lord of the Rings

From the Page to the Screen

By: Lynnette Porter

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Unsung Heroes of The Lord of the Rings

From the Page to the Screen

By: Lynnette Porter

Most criticism of The Lord of the Rings trilogy emphasizes the most likely heroes in the tales: Aragorn, Frodo, Gandalf, and even Sam. From popular to scholarly literature, the women and smaller characters often go overlooked. But our notions of what makes a hero have altered since September 11, and sometimes the most unlikely people can come to embody all that we look up to and admire in a person. Here, Lynnette Porter examines what we mean when we talk about heroes, and for the first time illustrates the heroic qualities that can be found in the women and other beloved, though less-celebrated, characters in the The Lord of the Rings books and movies. She takes a critical look at the importance of literary and cinematic heroes in general, emphasizing the roles of Merry, Pippin, Galadriel, Eowyn, Arwen, Legolas, and Gimli, who can all be considered heroes despite their relatively smaller roles. She shows, ultimately, that our attraction to and celebration of heroes does not have to be limited to the leading man, but rather that women and youth often display essential characteristics of true heroes. Bringing together a discussion of both the books and the movies, Porter reveals for readers the heroic nature of several characters in The Lord of the Rings who have been ignored in terms of their status as heroes. Nevertheless, these female and youthful characters have received incredible popular acclaim and illustrate the shift in the way the Western movie-going public identifies and glorifies heroes. While other stars may have outshone the likes of Merry and Pippin, Arwen and Galadriel, Porter redirects the spotlight on these favorites of the books and movies to show us how the roles they play, the actions they take, and the behaviors they display are worthy of our praise and admiration. This unique and refreshing perspective adds dimension to our understanding of The Lord of the Rings phenomenon.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313041946

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9780313041945

Successful Women Ceramic and Glass Scientists and Engineers

100 Inspirational Profiles

By: Lynnette Madsen

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100 Inspirational Profiles

By: Lynnette Madsen

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1118733606

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Book's by Lynnette Madsen

Successful Women Ceramic and Glass Scientists and Engineers

Successful Women Ceramic and Glass Scientists and Engineers

A Secret Arrangement

A Secret Arrangement

Unsung Heroes of The Lord of the Rings

Unsung Heroes of The Lord of the Rings

Successful Women Ceramic and Glass Scientists and Engineers

Successful Women Ceramic and Glass Scientists and Engineers

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