Margo Lewers was a leading exponent of Abstraction and Abstract Expressionism during the 1950s - 70s, yet her work, like that of many 20th century female artists, is not well-known today. This book restores her position as a significant and unique artist who worked in a variety of media that few others would attempt to tackle. These included painting, mosaics, plexiglass sculpture, installations with hand painted fabrics, ceramics, gardens and interior design.

… For we wrestle not against flesh and blood ~ cf. Ephesians 6:12Faith Gentry knows something dark and foreboding lurks in the forest of Damascus, North Carolina. She can feel it creeping like a weed up each street, curling its vines into the very heart of the town.Archaeologist Larkin Gentry believes he unwittingly released an entity in Weyden Woods. A supernatural entity now determined to kill everyone Larkin loves. The proof? His mother is murdered less t...

An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.But where do these ideas and stories come from? A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form? An inspiration from a Muse? A suggestion from an everyday event?Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work. They help to nourish single words into sentences and paragraphs that ease themselves from the shadows and are sudden...

Diese außergewöhnliche Edition präsentiert einige der faszinierendsten weiblichen Hauptfiguren, die sich über gesellschaftliche Schranken und moralische Konventionen ihrer Zeit hinwegsetzten. Im Zentrum stehen Frauen, die nach Unabhängigkeit, Leidenschaft und Selbstverwirklichung streben – und dafür bereit sind, alte Regeln zu brechen. Die Anthologie vereint fünfzig außergewöhnliche Frauenfiguren, die ihre ganz eigenen Wege zwischen gesellschaftlichen Vorgaben, persönlichen Leidenschaften ...

Diese Sammlung vereint die bedeutendsten Klassiker des Feminismus – bahnbrechende Romane, Essays und persönliche Berichte, die gängige Normen infrage stellten, unmissverständliche Stärke und Entschlossenheit offenbarten und uns einen Blick in die wundersamen wie auch gefährlichen Welten hinter den scheinbar schüchternen Augen der Frauen gewährten. Diese Werke förderten die aufkommende Revolution mit dem ungezügelten Brüllen nach Gleichheit und Veränderung: Romane: Jane Eyre (Charlotte Bron...

The Lady Is a Spy is the audacious and riveting true story of Virginia Hall, America's greatest spy and unsung hero, brought to vivid life by acclaimed author Don Mitchell.When Hitler invaded Poland on September 1, 1939, Virginia Hall was traveling in Europe. Which was dangerous enough, but as fighting erupted across the continent, instead of returning home, she headed to France.In a country divided by freedom and fascism, Virginia was determined to do her part for the All...

Revised and updated to reflect the most current science, and including 30 new species, this authoritative and comprehensive volume is the definitive guide to the amphibians and reptiles of the Carolinas and Virginia. The new edition features 189 species of salamanders, frogs, crocodilians, turtles, lizards, and snakes, with updated color photographs, descriptions, and distribution maps for each species. It is an indispensable guide for zoologists, amateur naturalists, environmentalists, ba...

An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.But where do these ideas and stories come from? A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form? An inspiration from a Muse? A suggestio

Diese Sammlung enthält die größten Klassiker der Weltliteratur, allesamt von Frauen verfasst. Sie ist jenen außergewöhnlichen Autorinnen gewidmet, die Generationen von Frauen inspirierten, sie sichtbar machten und die ersten Funken der Rebellion und des Kampfes entzündeten. Die Anthologie versammelt die beliebtesten Romane und Geschichten, Gedichte, religiöse und philosophische Studien, autobiografische Werke und politische Essays: Jane Eyre (Charlotte Brontë) Shirley (Charlotte Brontë) St...

The Greatest Feminist Classics in One Volume' encapsulates an extraordinary array of feminist voices, weaving together a rich tapestry of literary styles from the pens of some of the most influential writers from the 18th to the early 20th century. This collection offers a panoramic view of the evolving themes of gender equality, social reform, and the personal struggles and triumphs of women. From the eloquent advocacy of Mary Wollstonecraft to the poignant narratives of Kate Chopin, and ...

The Greatest Feminist Classics in One Volume presents a rich tapestry of literary innovation, drawing from centuries of sharp intellect and bold narratives that challenged societal norms. This anthology spans a staggering range of styles and genres, from Mary Wollstonecraft'Äôs revolutionary prose to the intricate social critiques of Virginia Woolf and Henrik Ibsen'Äôs dramatic realism. Embedding stories that stir and essays that provoke, the collection reflects the collective strength of ...

The clothes we wear tell stories about us—and are often imbued with cultural meanings specific to our ethnic heritage. This concise A-to-Z encyclopedia explores 150 different and distinct items of ethnic dress, their history, and their cultural significance within the United States.The clothing artifacts documented here have been or are now regularly worn by Americans as everyday clothing, fashion, ethnic or religious identifiers, or style statements. They embody the cultural histo...