A feminist exploration of single motherhood and a passionate call to reclaim the power of mothering In the United States, one child in five is raised by a single mother. Yet the single mom is still cast as victim or welfare queen, sexually irresponsible or too independent for her own (or her children’s) good. In Doing It All,journalist and single mother Ruby Russell tells a different story, of single mothering not defined by loss but whole and powerful in its own right. She finds narratives of liberation in Victorian brothels and postwar British slums, in Black feminist theory and the grassroots activism of women fighting for welfare rights. Doing It All is a personal quest for empowerment, a fierce critique of the systems that leave single moms marginalized and exhausted, and a call to reclaim mothering as the life force of sustainable, connected, and radically responsible communities.
From the Constitution to civil rights, from women's rights to the four freedoms, this kid-friendly picture book filled with fun facts and historical trivia shows how America got the nickname "land of the free." It’s a “free country”! Why? Because in America we're free speak our minds, choose our leaders and set the rules. Since way back when Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, Americans have stood up for freedom again and again – but it wasn’t always easy! Did you know that Henry “Box” Brown escaped slavery by shipping himself north in a box? Or that Susan B. Anthony was arrested when she tried to vote? Did you know that even young kids protested for the right to go to school? This entertaining, fact-filled book celebrates how, with every generation, more and more Americans won the right to be free. Find out how they did it and why standing up for the “land of the free” is such a big deal! Perfect for fans of The One and Only Declaration of Independence, John, Paul, George & Ben, and Shh! We're Writing the Constitution – and a great way to talk about America, its values, and the rights we all enjoy. Praise for What's the Big Deal About Freedom: "Bolstering the upbeat tone of the writing while emphasizing the racial and religious diversity of Americans, the lively watercolor-and-pencil illustrations are consistently engaging and occasionally endearing. A hopeful, idealistic portrayal of freedom in America." --Booklist "An effective place for children to begin learning about the concept of freedom." --School Library Journal
Allow Adversity to Refine You, Not Define You "[Britney Ruby Miller] is a change agent who brings the possibility of transformation to all those she leads and influences. From hostess to CEO, Britney leads with courage and humility and impacts the lives of her employees, family members, community, and beyond." —Ford Taylor, Founder, Transformational Leadership Crisis rarely comes with a warning. When blindsided by trauma, betrayal, or soul-crushing news, it’s natural to want to give up. Is it possible to rise above calamity and even thrive despite the turmoil? Britney Ruby Miller, entrepreneur and CEO of a nationally ranked, family-owned restaurant group, says yes, it absolutely is. Having faced family tragedy, peer rejection, infidelity, infertility, and a pandemic that threatened not only to close her family’s business but also to decimate the restaurant industry, Britney battled back with the winning combination of faith and fight that has led to her five-star life. Britney demonstrates what it means to live authentically and effectively as a strong woman in leadership. With captivating stories and practical applications to lead you deeper into principles for success, this book will show you how to increase your faith and hope in the midst of challenges, setbacks, and even tragedy as you persevere to attain your own Five-Star Life. “Every battle [Britney] has faced has been hard won. The scars she has received have become the stars she has earned…. Sit down. Relax. Enjoy. Savor. You’re about to experience a delicious meal.” —Kathie Lee Gifford
This bible verse lined notebook is perfect for anyone to record ideas, or to use for writing and note-taking. It can be used by kids, school and college students and even adults. Specifications: - Big Size: 8x10 Inches wide lined pages-Soft cover with matte lamination for durability and classy look- with inspirational quote on cover-134 page wide ruled college pages-High-quality white paperThis composition book or notebook is ideal for: -Birthday Gifts for kids and adults-Special occasions -Christmas Gifts for all ages-Student's gifts-Stationery gift pack-Office workers and friends -Use as a journals or notepadAnd for capturing ideas and much more........
This bible verse lined notebook is perfect for anyone to record ideas, or to use for writing and note-taking. It can be used by kids, school and college students and even adults. Specifications: - Big Size: 8x10 Inches wide lined pages-Soft cover with matte lamination for durability and classy look- with inspirational quote on cover-134 page wide ruled college pages-High-quality white paperThis composition book or notebook is ideal for: -Birthday Gifts for kids and adults-Special occasions -Christmas Gifts for all ages-Student's gifts-Stationery gift pack-Office workers and friends -Use as a journals or notepadAnd for capturing ideas and much more........
Teller magazine brings together new writing, photography and graphic art to tell great stories. This spring Teller builds on the success of issue 1 - described by Sean O'Hagan in the Guardian as "sure to become a collector's item" - with a new collection of strange and intriguing tales. In a special themed section of issue 2, we explore the bizarre moments in history when animals become entangled in the very human affairs of politics. Investigative journalist and criminal barrister Amber Marks, author of Headspace, the definitive guide to smell surveillance, takes us through the history of animal spies from sniffer dolphins to the recent case of squirrels accused of spying in Iran. Artist and comedian Miriam Elia introduces Il Fascisto Dog, photographer Amy Stein recreates human and animal encounters in small-town Pennsylvania, and Ruby Russell and Bronwen Parker-Rhodes report on Ceausescu's legacy to the dogs of Bucharest. In other stories, artist Anna Hughes depicts delicate moments of narrative in an obscured conversation and writer Salena Godden leads us into a grimy London underworld. Merging documentary and fiction, artists Anton Koslov Mayr and Mark Boswell enact an irreverent work of performance art at the General Assembly of the United Nations, in which world leaders become the unwitting protagonists in a work of gonzo photo reportage, while photographer David Gray and poet Paul Summers take to the road on America's West Coast.
Does every second wife look like Julia Roberts? Lu Klein certainly doesn't, and her life is anything but glamorous. When she married a man with children, Lu had no idea that she was also marrying his shrewish ex-wife, Beatrix. And Beatrix had no idea that making a new home with her second husband would mean welcoming her wicked teenage stepdaughter, Liv. And Liv's mother Roxie had no idea that so many new and exciting boyfriends could make her long for the stable life she and her ex had too eagerly left behind. In this tightly interconnected collection of ten short stories, author Laura Ruby chronicles the progress of Lu, Beatrix, Roxie and their various steps and exes as they take the perilous plunge into the maelstrom of the so-called "blended family." Both ruefully funny and wickedly insightful, I Am Not Julia Roberts offers finely-observed, honest and affecting takes on kids, step-kids, divorce, remarriage...and the movie Stepmom.
Ranges from the hackers at MIT in the 1960s to professional "cyberathletes," in an up-close and personal look at the egos, battles, and one-upmanship of the mavericks, geniuses, and geeks behind the videogame revolution. Reprint.
How a legendary woman from classical antiquity has come to embody the threat of transcendent beauty in movies and TV Helen of Troy in Hollywood examines the figure of the mythic Helen in film and television, showing how storytellers from different Hollywood eras have used Helen to grapple with the problems and dynamics of gender and idealized femininity. Paying careful attention to how the image of Helen is embodied by the actors who have portrayed her, Ruby Blondell provides close readings of such works as Wolfgang Petersen’s Troy and the Star Trek episode “Elaan of Troyius,” going beyond contextualization to lead the reader through a fundamental rethinking of how we understand and interpret the classic tradition. A luminous work of scholarship by one of today’s leading classicists, Helen of Troy in Hollywood highlights the importance of ancient myths not as timeless stories frozen in the past but as lenses through which to view our own artistic, cultural, and political moment in a new light. This incisive book demonstrates how, whether as the hero of these screen adaptations or as a peripheral character in male-dominated adventures, the mythic Helen has become symbolic of the perceived dangers of superhuman beauty and transgressive erotic agency.
Twelve-year-old bookworm Penelope becomes an unlikely hero when the iceberg she calls home starts to melt, and she must save it from a sinister force. "A marvelous and magical debut!"--Pseudonymous Bosch, New York Times-bestselling author of the Secret Series. 5 1/2 x 8 5/16.
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