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Battle of Brothers

Battle of Brothers

by Robert Lacey
400 Pages · 2015 · 51 MB · 62 Downloads · New!
" Happiness doesn't result from what we get, but from what we give. ” ― Ben Carson
Gods of the Upper Air
by Charles King
448 Pages · 2015 · 28 MB · 55 Downloads · New!
The “Gods of the Upper Air: How a Circle of Renegade Anthropologists Reinvented Race, Sex, and Gender in the Twentieth Century” is a popular book of American’s history. The author of this best-selling book is Charles King. Charles is the author of seven books, including Midnight at the Pera Palace and Odessa, winner of a National Jewish book award. His articles have appeared in The New York Times, Foreign Affairs, Washington, and The New Republic. Charles is a professor of international affairs and government at Georgetown University. In Gods of the Upper Air, Charlesallows the lives and work of his characters to evolve against a backdrop of world war and social conflict. He doesn’t shy away from describing some of the less than satisfactory aspects of his heroes, as the word heroes suggest. He also describes their effort as a heroic struggle. Those who are critical of some of their approaches may find the hero worship somewhat abrasive. The people in this story are all fascinating as individuals as well as players in an intellectual and sociopolitical drama.
From Miniskirt to Hijab
by Jacqueline Saper
240 Pages · 2015 · 3 MB · 52 Downloads · New!
The “From Miniskirt to Hijab: A Girl in Revolutionary Iran” is an informative book that captures a difficult time in Iranian history with honesty and candor. The author of this great book is Jacqueline Saper. Jacqueline is a CPA, educator, translator, and public speaker. She is an expert on Iranian subject matter, her opinion columns and articles regularly appear in national and international publications. In this book, Jacqueline tells her love for the country of her birth. She was born in Tehran to Iranian and British parents. Saper describes her childhood in prerevolutionary Iran and how she gradually became aware of the paradoxes in her life and community. She loves to wear modern clothes and doing a job in modeling. But Iran was not giving permission to her for modeling. In 1987, she eventually fled to the United States with her husband and children. In the United States, now she has broad environment, so she can easily do what she wants. To know more, read this best-selling biography book of Saper.
No Stopping Us Now
by Gail Collins
432 Pages · 2019 · 27  MB · 66 Downloads · New!
No Stopping Us Now is the gender studies, women history and history book which tells the contribution of the women in our society. Gail Collins is the author of this fabulous book. She is the New York Times columnist who has a different eye to look at the word. Gail thinks that we are not getting elders but we are aging. Aging is always a crucial thing for the women and they deal with it unwillingly. Americans always have a different perspective to deal with it. There are many cases such as defer it, deny it, embrace it and women are always the ones who suffer through aging. Gail defines the contribution of women in society. The women centuries have no respect in the society and they cannot take part in the progress of society. They stay at home, treated as slaves and got no respect from her family. Women have no rights, treated as minorities and only help to make babies. Now, America is giving equal rights to women and they have their role to play in society. Today, women are seen in every department of the country and they help the country to promote their economy. A remarkable book for all the readers.
Becoming Guanyin
by Yuhang Li
312 Pages · 2020 · 17 MB · 46 Downloads · New!
Becoming Guanyin is the self-help, history, Buddhist and spiritual book that contains tips and techniques for women to become the best version for yourself. Yuhang Li is the author of this tremendous book. Li tells the reader about the life of Buddhist women at an early age and how they forge the connection with the subject of their own devotion. What is the difference between the mentality of men and women? How to be the best version of yourself and what are the secrets of Buddhist women. What are the challenges that every woman faces in her life? Discover the practices that made women strong. How women can live a fuller life without sacrificing their dreams? What is the best way to conquer dreams? How to feel connected, rich, and emotionally fulfilled. Li provides the answers to all these questions. She describes the history of Buddhist women in detail and how these women are trained from their childhood. What are the rituals that are practiced by these women in their childhood? How to be strong mentally, and what makes a woman strong. This book is full of techniques and practices that are both interesting and essentials to become best.
A Victorian Lady’s Guide to Fashion and Beauty
by Mimi Matthews
168 Pages · 2015 · 22 MB · 43 Downloads · New!
The “A Victorian Lady’s Guide to Fashion and Beauty” is a must-read book for those who are interested in Victorian fashion. Mimi Matthews is the author of this women’s fashion history book. She writes both historical nonfiction and award-winning proper Victorian romances. She has written numerous fiction novels and all of them are interesting. In this book, Mimi Matthews describes Victorian women fashion, how they care about their hair, face, and clothes. A Victorian Lady’s Guide to Fashion and Beauty is organized into three parts. The first part of this book takes the reader through the Victorian era, decade by decade. With the help of the second part, you will learn about dressing for every occasion, every season, and so on. The third part provides almost excruciating details about skincare, haircare, and so on. Furthermore, it is filled with information on all facets of a lady’s wardrobe and interspersed with fascinating social history and entertaining quotes. This book has an excellent resource for historical fiction authors and enjoyable read for those curious about women’s Victorian dress. All in all, A Victorian Lady’s Guide to Fashion and Beauty is a must-read book for anyone interested in Victorian fashion.
The Equivalents
by Maggie Doherty
400 Pages · 2015 · 24 MB · 44 Downloads · New!
“The Equivalents: A Story of Art, Female Friendship, and Liberation in the 1960s” is a great book that reveals a story of five brilliant passionate women. Maggie Doherty is the author of this good book. Maggie teaches writing at Harvard, where she earned a Ph.D. in English. Her writing has appeared in many publications and engages the readers from first to the last page of the book. In 160, Harvard’s sister college announced a Ph.D. scholarship for women. Five women’s names are who received fellowships, Barbara Swan, Maxine Kumin, Anne Sexton, Sculptor Mariana Pineda, and writer Tillie Olsen. They all are very intelligent and creative minds of women. Furthermore, Maggie Doherty tells a forgotten story of friendship and triumph, falling out tragedy. She also reveals about friendship and ambition, art and activism, and shows how the institute spoke to the condition of women on the cusp of liberation. To know about further of these women, read this book. Once somebody starts reading this amazing book, it is very tough to leave it without finishing, every page keeps users on the edge of the seat. To sum it up, The Equivalents is an interesting and informative book for the readers.

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