The most honest and sane book ever written on love, sex and relationships. A manifesto for the 21st century, aimed at helping people overcome guilt and regret and find true contentment as they embark on their unique love journey. Based on extensive research and including vignettes from around the world, The Relationship Manifesto provides detailed descriptions of the different types of love; lists the relationship vows guaranteed to make a marriage work; explains why sex is not always abou...

How does one arrive at the harbour of inner peace, security and happiness which they are looking for? Self-Love for Women identifies the biggest barrier that women must overcome in order to reach a state of true happiness: toxic femininity. It explains what self-love really is, how to achieve it, and how to use it to triumph over suffering in order to acquire self-validation, self-worth, self-sufficiency and self-understanding.Within these pages, we meet twelve ordinary women and hear of t...

An insightful, bold and creative exploration that challenges the foundations of gender and sexualityWritten by one of the world's leading experts on gender identity and men and masculinities, this landmark book explains why women and men are not just living apart, but growing apart - a gender divergence now impacting not just marriage, birth rates and divorce, but all sexual relationships.Weaving a personal narrative with global evidence and research, Stephen Whitehead charts the gender re...

“A truly ground-breaking, empowering book and an essential read for any woman who ever felt overwhelmed by the competing demands made on her by society; any woman who sought love and found only disappointment; any woman who doubted she was strong enough to pursue her dreams.”Toxic Femininity is a misunderstood, misused concept and this unique book explodes the myths which surround it. Drawing on twelve powerful stories of women around the world their hopes, dramas, disappointments, tragedi...

The true story of how one British man chose castration and a new identity as a woman, rather than continue to live his life as a man. But before he eventually submits to the knife, Alan Taylor's life is as a policemen and eventually as a senior manager at Heathrow Airport, is an intense and often lonely sexual odyssey, a journey which includes most every type of sexual practice, many you couldn't imagine, and, not least, true love.

The definitive guide to the female species. The 16 Faces of Women is the first book to unveil the hidden character which makes up modern woman. The book really gets below the surface of femininity and exposes just what it means to be a woman today - the positives and the negatives. From sex to love, family to career, relationships to appearances, this book candidly and honestly tells it all. Written by sociological experts on gender studies and based on extensive research, The 16 Faces of ...

What if the part of you that never quite fit in was actually the key to your greatest success?In Resonance in the Noise: Becoming the 5th Hammer, Stephen H. Whitehead, founder of 5th Hammer Innovation, invites you to see your difference not as a flaw, but as your greatest strength. Drawing from decades of leadership experience across the military, higher education, and entrepreneurship, Whitehead blends personal stories with practical lessons to help reade...

Practical and easy-to-access, this comprehensive guide provides insight into one of the biggest, and most exciting, career transitions and life adventures many teachers ever make.Written in plain English by experienced international educators, the book covers:What international schooling is, why it exists and what makes these schools different. how to secure employment (and promotion).Contracts, regulations, and qualification requirements.The skill...

This book introduces the concept and practices of Total Inclusivity to universities around the world. It is written to help universities contend with increasing public scrutiny and uncertainty around issues of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice now at the forefront of global higher education.Providing a guide and template to higher education leaders, the book addresses such issues as work culture, free speech, student wellbeing, racism, LGBT+ identities, managerialism or ‘sim...

Despite inclusivity’s importance and most people’s desire for it, understanding inclusivity can be tricky. This book introduces the concept of Total Inclusivity to organisations, their leaders and employees around the world. It aims to help organisations and those people who create them to become Totally Inclusive Communities, wherein diversity is valued, healthy identities are enabled, respect for difference prevails and every member counts – regardless of their identity mix.The b...

Educators are at a crossroads and the global call for institutions to address their inequitable structures is ringing loudly. For teachers and school leaders who are hearing that call, this book offers knowledge and guidance for becoming a Totally Inclusive school.Each chapter delves into key ideas that are fundamental to addressing the complex challenge of achieving Total Inclusivity – one which encompasses and values racial diversity, gender equality, LGBTQ+ inclusivity, neurodiv...

In the 1990s, considerable changes in the political and social world have impacted on the character of both public and private organizations. At a time of increased uncertainty and insecurity in these organizations, new ways of managing and being managed have emerged. Recognising that organizational life is part reflective and determined by dominant social discourses, factors of gender will inevitably be central to the dynamics of organizational change. This book addresses theoretical idea...