No longer just a cult classic, Gilmore Girls is a cultural staple for TV fans.Airing from 2000–2007, Gilmore Girls focused on the relationship between thirty-something single mom Lorelai and her teenage daughter, Rory. While exploring themes of family, romantic love, friendship, and life’s choices, this quirky show featured fast-paced dialogue, funny quips, and a steady stream of pop-culture references. Created by Amy Sherman-Palladino (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Gilmore Girls ser...

This edited volume examines mass media portrayals of women leaders and other powerful women in popular culture. Contributors argue that increased media visibility and representation can lead to more widespread acceptance of women as societal leaders.The book employs an interdisciplinary, intersectional, and international approach to its coverage of these portrayals and their meanings for society and gender norms. Through a feminist lens, contributors examine these ...

Maternal Narratives in Public Contexts: Shaping Perspectives and Enacting Identities brings together critical research on the construction and enactment of mothering and motherhood in public spheres. The book is divided into two parts – in the first part, authors examine how prevailing ideals of motherhood influence twenty-first century culture by exploring iterations of maternal identity in various media forms, from Dr. Spock’s self-help guide to film and small-screen entertainme...

One touch can stop time, but can it heal a broken heart?Luke Aday is grieving the loss of his sister when he discovers he can stop time. But this newfound power only complicates his already messy life. His best friends, Dee and Marcos, are supportive but confused. And then there's Eddie, the enigmatic new kid who seems to understand Luke better than anyone else.As Luke navigates his powers, his grief, and his growing feelings for Eddie, he uncovers secrets ...

A campaign volunteer is assigned to assist his high school's Gay Straight Alliance for the Pride Parade, forcing him to face the students he had previously avoided, and the truth about himself. Beautiful Monsters is a short story originally published in Summer Love, an LGBTQ young adult collection published by Duet, an imprint of Interlude Press.

Will left a lot behind when he died. His childhood best friend. His alcoholic sidekick, his stoner confidant. His girlfriend, the girl he loved, his little brother, and, of course, his bucket list. It comes alive with his passing, along with the idea to finish it. Some items prove to be a bit more difficult than others. Antelope Canyon-right in their backyard. The Maldives, on the other hand-halfway across the world. Luckily, they have Will's entire college fund at their disposal, which sh...

In The Avenging-Woman On-Screen: Female Empowerment and Feminist Possibilities, Lara C. Stache and Rachel D. Davidson demonstrate how the on-screen character of the avenging-woman offers a complex construction of femininity that serves as a representation of cultural conversations about female empowerment, female agency, and feminism. This character is both woman and hero, typically both physically appealing and physical aggressive—a dichotomy that goes against traditional gendered norms o...

Gender, Race, and Social Identity in American Politics: The Past and Future of Political Access explores the ways in which cultural expression is represented in American politics as it intersects with issues of gender, race, and the construction of social identity. Specifically, this body of work examines how representations in the media and larger culture can establish and diminish the status of diverse communities of American politicians. Contributors analyze the rhetorical and performat...

This book highlights stories of women who have felt invisible at some point and now open up to share how they went from invisible to INVINCIBLE.Not all of the stories are about domestic violence, but it is rampant throughout the world and we want to put a spotlight on some of the staggering statistics relating to domestic violence. Here's one thing to consider, not all domestic violence is against women. Men are abused in their relationships, too.This book ...

Goats For Kids Amazing Animal Books For Young ReadersBestselling author John Davidson presents "Goats For Kids – Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers". Beautiful Pictures and easy reading format will help children fall in love with Goats. This is one of over 30 books in the Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Series. http://AmazingAnimalBooks.comThe series is known as one of the most beautiful on the kindle. The pictures look great even in black and white and are excel...

Rabbits For Kids Amazing Animal Books For Young ReadersTable of ContentsIntroductionWhat are rabbits?What do rabbits eat?Rabbits and their appearanceHow do rabbits act?Rabbits as petsEuropean RabbitsCottontail RabbitsVolcano RabbitsPygmy RabbitsAmami RabbitsAustralian RabbitsPikasHaresConclusionAuthor BioIntroductionRabbits are adorable animals that many pe...

Fish For Kids - Amazing Animal Books For Young ReadersTable of ContentsIntroductionWhat are fish?What do fish eat?How do fish breathe?Fish and appearanceFish and each otherWhat do fish do?Saltwater versus freshwater fishSharksGoldfishMarlinsLungfishMud skippersCoelacanthsConclusionAuthor BioIntroductionThe name 'fish' is a very broad term, meaning that it r...