The company of women
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The catalogue of women, ascribed to hesiod, one of the greatest figures of early hexameter poetry, maps the greek world, its evolution and its heroic myths through the mortal women who bore children to the godsindividual chapters examine the organization and structure of the poem, its social and political context, its relation to other early epic and hesiodic poetry, its place in the development of a pan-hellenic consciousness, and attitudes to womenthis collection provides a significant approach to the study of the cataloguesee oxfam website for delivery information read morein this collection a team of international scholars offers an attempt to explore the poem's meaning, significance and receptionthe wider influence of the catalogue is considered in chapters on pindar and the lyric tradition, on hellenistic poetry, and on the poem's reception at rome
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Pride in the work of womenpride in the creation of exceptional garmentsshe leads readers through the history of fair isle knitting to an examination of the style's techniques, explicating not only the unique colorways and pattern, but such valuable details as ways to hold the yarnthroughout these wonderful colors and glowing patterns, the art of fair isle knitting conveys an unending sense of pricesee oxfam website for delivery information read morea chapter on knitting math is both easy to follow and invaluable for planning sizes and patterns, while a glossary of shetland knitting terms links a way of life that is largely gone with the knowledge and skills that the art of fair isle knittinghelps to preservepride in the dedication of shetland knittersan accomplished knitter herself, feitelson presents twenty-three original fair isle designs, and encourages readers to create their ownoxfam shop rosemount viaduct from the first small items sold to fishermen and tourists in the nineteenth century, to the highly fashionable androgynous sweaters of the s, to the large starry norwegian patterns popular after world war ii, to the hand- and machine-made yoke sweaters of the s and s, ann feitelson applies ardent dedication to her researchpride in a knitting style known throughout the world
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And mma makutsi at last seems to have found someone special1 ladies' detective agency and speedy motors the staff are not mixing in a perfectly peaceful mannersee oxfam website for delivery information read more1 ladies' detective agency seriesthe one where mma makutsi finds a dancing partneroxfam shop clitheroe the sixth book in the beloved nomatekoni have finally settled down, at the shared premises of the nobut in the course of investigating her latest case, mma ramotswe's tiny white van comes into contact with a man on a bicycle who might be able to restore harmonyalthough mma ramotswe and mr j
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Other ideas appeared afterwards, some at the last moment, as the author enjoyed the company of friends, who frequently and generously lend their time to discuss with me their own opinionsalthough it is quite possible that many will consider this book irreverent or disrespectful of ideas or institutions, the author is certain that they will also perceive it as a defender of women and their unquestionable transcendence throughout historysee oxfam website for delivery information read morethe author believes that there is a universal feminine principle just as there is a masculine one, the difference remains in the fact that, from the very beginning of creation, everything about man has already been said and nothing continues to be undisclosed, whereas woman, is an untold story yet to be discoveredoxfam books & music totnes sub title “a psychoanalytic essay on femininity”the main ideas the author now shares publicly, are ones the author has considered for many years: the classification of the 'eves', the masochistic character of women, the concept of giraffe women, etckarnac paperback with no marks and good binding
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women prove to be more effective in the public sphere; they are stronger, more intelligent, and better educatedthey gradually become less manly, and many adopt the submissive look of earlier victorian women, whereas women become assertive and domineeringit presents a dystopian vision of a female-dominated society of the 22nd century, where women keep men in complete subordination after the historic transfer of powerwomen gradually take over the traditional men's occupations and privileges, having become judges, doctors, lawyers, businesswomen and artists, whereas effeminate men are allowed to live and perform simple work in complete passivity, submission and obedience to the triumphant femalesas a result, men must change their rough nature and adjust to new gender roles leather bound boards are in fair condition with edges and corners that are worn downsee oxfam website for delivery information read moretraditional masculine qualities and behaviour have become unacceptable in the new societymodern art reflects change in new stereotypical forms of masculinity and femininityoxfam bookshop carlisle the revolt of man () reads like an anti-suffragette novel and the critique of the new woman ideology which emerged in england in the ssome foxing on some pages and a few pencil lines on some page borderspages are in fair condition for its agepen inscription and stamp mark on title pagethe novel comically reverses victorian gender roles
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However, those women visionaries who conformed could effectively fulfil their divine mandate to communicate their revelationsvisions and prophecy offered medieval women one of the few pathways to the religious and, in some cases, the political life of their time, but were subject to stringent checks due to the combination of women (deceitful by nature) and deceiving visionsoxfam bookshop glossop road very good condition, only very mild shelf wear to dust cover awareness of the ecclesiastical doctrine of discretio spirituum (the means of testing whether visions were truly of divine origin) was vital for medieval women visionariessee oxfam website for delivery information read morethis book explores discretio spirituum in the works of a number of female visionaries: they include st bridget of sweden, who was eager to present her experiences as impeccably orthodox and valid; margery kempe, whose ambivalent reception is shown to be due to her inconsistent conformity to the doctrine; and marguerite porete and joan of arc, whose deaths by burning at the stake demonstrate the severe consequences of their failure to conform, their visions being deemed of demonic originprofessor rosalynn voaden teaches in the department of english at arizona state university
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Lakeside classics are only made available to rr donnelley employees, clients and other associated with the companythe tradition began in by thomas e donnelley, son of the founder and president of company at the timerr donnelley & sons company, the lakeside press, the logbook of the captain's clerk: adventures in the china seathus because of their extremely limited distribution lakeside classics are a true collectors gemand this one is in mint condition and sealedwhile the basic format has remained the essentially the same since inception - hardcover, cloth wrapped and gold embossed, the cover material and type style are adjusted every 25 years in order to stay current with development in fine bookmakingthe lakeside classics are never sold by the company, but some have found their way into the rare book marketthe week before christmas each employee is given one copy of that year's volumeother production methods are updated as manufacturing improvements are introducedlakeside classics is a series printed at christmas-time by commercial printer rr donnelley
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Books spine maybe slightly creased due to age and wearwe take pride in serving youpublication dateitem information:author: chisholm, kateother details:condition: good
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The criminal conversation of mrs nortonis the extraordinary story of one woman's fight for the rights of women everywherefor the next thirty years caroline campaigned for women and battled male-dominated victorian society, helping to write the infant custody act (), and influenced the matrimonial causes (divorce) act () and the married women's property act (), which gave women a separate legal identity for the first timeafter a trial lasting twelve hours, the jury's not guilty verdict is immediate, unanimous and sensationalangry and humiliated he cuts caroline off, as was his right under the law, refuses to let her see their three sons, seizes her manuscripts and letters, her clothes and jewels, and leaves her destituteten years older, he is a dull, violent and controlling lawyer but caroline is determined not to be a traditional wifesee oxfam website for delivery information read morein westminster hall that day is a young charles dickens, who would, just a few months later, fictionalise the event as 'bardell vcrowds are gathering at the court of common pleasoxfam bookshop cheltenham westminster, london, 22 juneon trial is caroline sheridan, a beautiful and clever young woman who had been manoeuvred into marrying the honourable george norton when she was just nineteenher beauty and wit attract many male admirers, including the prime minister, lord melbournepickwick' inthe pickwick papersit is a fine, fresh morning that will become hot as the day progressesnorton is a laughing stockafter years of simmering jealousy, norton accuses caroline and the prime minister of a 'criminal conversation' (adultery) precipitating 'the scandal of the century'by her early twenties, caroline has become a respected poet and songwriter, clever mimic and outrageous flirt
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Although this anthology inevitably represents only a fraction of the archive, it offers contemporary insight into the experiences and perceptions of women during the war period, and includes extracts from personal diaries, letters and detailed questionnairesoxfam shop colne road just how far did women's experience of world war ii help to liberate them? was it the opportunity they had expected, or was it simply six years of deprivation and hard work? this volume considers these and other questions through the writings of women living through the war yearstanning to page edges see oxfam website for delivery information read moreit has been compiled from the archive at the university of sussex, which houses the papers of mass-observation, an organization which was set up in with the aim of recording everyday life in britain
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Later restrictions and impositions on women such as the veil were never, she finds, the intention of the prophetshe portrays how, far from being the oppressor of women that his detractors have claimed, the prophet upheld the equality of all true believersoxfam books & music lancaster in this book the author, who is both a feminist and a muslim, aims to shed light on the status of women in islam by examining and reassessing the literary sources as far back as seventh-century islamsee oxfam website for delivery information read moresifting through the mass of literature surrounding the life, works and teachings of muhammad, some surprising facts emerge such as descriptions of how the wives of the prophet discussed politics with him, and even went to war
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Since , the numbers of women in us prisons have increased tenfoldoxfam bookshop hampstead too much time: women in prison by jane evelyn atwood this is a groundbreaking documentary survey of the experience of women in prison by award-winning photojournalist jane evelyn atwoodsimilar statistics apply to the other countries around the world (france, russia, eastern europe) where atwood penetrated the prison systems-photographing, interviewing women prisoners and their guards, and gathering testimonyfirst edition published insee oxfam website for delivery information read morein good conditionlight shelf wear on top and bottom of the spine edge
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Oxfam bookshop hove from architects and product designers to textile artists and digital innovators, women design profiles a selection of the most dynamic female designers from the modern era, showcasing their finest work and celebrating their enduring influencethrough 21 engaging profiles, women design rediscovers and revels in the work of pioneers such as eileen gray, lora lamm and lella vignelli, while shining a spotlight on modern-day trailblazers including kazuyo sejima, hella jongerius and neri oxmansee oxfam website for delivery information read morerichly illustrated with archival imagery, this is a rare glimpse into the working worlds of some of the most influential forces in contemporary designbut in a narrative that eagerly promotes their male counterparts, their contributions are all too often overlookeddesign throughout history has been profoundly shaped and enhanced by the creativity of women; as practitioners, commentators, educators and commissioners
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A superb look at the changing demands on the ceo summary: almost everyone has an idea at some point in their lives for a great new companya take-away from this book is to think about all of the roles in which you have to change in your lifethe reason is that many such founder ceos remain stuck in the roles and habits that were essential to getting off to a good startwhen an improved product or service ignites rapid growth, it is typical for the growth to exceed that of the ceo's ability to learnwhile no book can teach you everything you need to know, you can use this book as a road map to tell you where you need to go nextthose habits in turn become the limitations that keep the enterprise from growingyou need to make those transitions along the way, or you lose the connection to their most urgent emotional, psychological, and physical needsin rapid growth, it is leading the marketso that you can play any role on a moment's notice! read moreduring initial growth, it's driving sales forwardthis book is an invaluable resource for ceos who want to understand how they need to grow with the jobthe material in the book is greatly improved by sections called "red flags" where warning signs of the need to change are identifiedthe book's title is an outstanding one for its subjectbut when you children are 25, they need something differentthe board eventually finds a replacement who already has those lessons under her or his beltand in continuous growth it is dominating the industrythe ceo's ability to learn is a key limit to a company's successfor example, as a parent, you are initially a loving adult and caregiver for babiesof those who go forward with those ideas, few actually get to stick around to enjoy all of the benefits of the eventual successduring start-up, it's developing new products and servicesthe book also addresses what the company's focus should belearn the art of improvisation
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Love, jealousy, family, freedom, commitment, and above all friendship: these are signs under which both women live out this phase in their storiesyet the two young women share a complex and evolving bond that is central to their emotional lives and is a source of strength in the face of life's challengesshe writes vividly about a specific neighborhood of naples from the late-s through to the current day and about two remarkable young women who are very much the products of that place and timethe story of a new name is the second book in this seriesoxfam bookshop ealing in , elena ferrante's my brilliant friend introduced readers to the unforgettable elena and lila, whose lifelong friendship provides the backbone for the neapolitan novelssee oxfam website for delivery information read morewith these books, which the new yorker's james wood described as "large, captivating, amiably peopleda beautiful and delicate tale of confluence and reversal," ferrante proves herself to be one of italy's most accomplished storytellersmarriage appears to have imprisoned lila, and the pressure to excel is at times too much for elenayet in doing so she has created a world in which readers will recognize themselves and has drawn a marvellously nuanced portrait of friendshipin these neapolitan novels, elena ferrante, the acclaimed author of the days of abandonment, gives readers a poignant and universal story about friendship and belongingin the story of a new name, lila has recently married and made her entrée into the family business; elena, meanwhile, continues her studies and her exploration of the world beyond the neighbourhood that she so often finds stifling
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The north face women's evolve ii women's outdoor jacketsize - medium colour - weimaraner brown as new, only worn a couple of timespaid ÂŁ200, selling for ÂŁ100
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Reduction per small band authorised by the company giovanni ricordi which stipulates that the rights of execution belong to the company of the authorsare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeverdi on the opera "il trovatore - atto iii aria"please click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitewith the stamps of the giacomo cocchi music shop in florencecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablebeautiful reduction by g
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And it was here that women achieved a quiet but permanent revolution, by proving beyond question they could do anythingoxfam bookshop cheltenham lyn macdonald's the roses of no man's land is a compelling look at the women who risked their lives on the western frontsee oxfam website for delivery information read more'on the face of it,' writes lyn macdonald, 'no one could have been less equipped for the job than these gently nurtured girls who walked straight out of edwardian drawing rooms into the manifest horrors of the first world warher books are based on the accounts of eyewitnesses and survivors, told in their own words, and cast a unique light on the first world warit was here that young doctors frantically forged new medical techniques - of blood transfusion, dentistry, psychiatry and plastic surgery - in the attempt to save soldiers shattered in body or spiritall this is superbly captured in the roses of no man's land, a panorama of hardship, disillusion and despair, yet also of endurance and supreme couragemost are published by penguin' yet the volunteer nurses rose magnificently to the occasionin leaking tents and draughty huts they fought another war, a war against agony and death, as men lay suffering from the pain of unimaginable wounds or diseases we can now cure almost instantly'lyn macdonald wrirtes splendidly and touchingly of the work of the nurses and doctors who fought their humanitarian battle on the western front' sunday telegraph over the past twenty years lyn macdonald has established a popular reputation as an author and historian of the first world war
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Worn once for a skiing holiday and then put away £50, can post at buyers cost pp via f&f or else buyer pays the fees or bacs read moredri-lex® fleece lined collars and tongues - warm and moisture wickingdelivering warmth right down to a very impressive -32°c, the boots are packed with advanced primaloft® eco insulation, both thermally efficient and constructed from post-consumer materials for environmental peace of mindprimaloft eco insulation - thermal protectionthis is superbly complimented by the boots' fully waterproof and seam-sealed construction which will keep you comfortable whatever the elements throw at your feetdri-lex® fleece lined collars and tongues meanwhile provide extra warmth and moisture-wicking qualitiesthe north face women's chillkat winter boots size 5 made for winter's most testing conditions, the women's chilkat snowboots from the north face will have you taking on the harshest temperatures and frozen ground with easetnf™ winter grip™ soles - excellent traction on icy surfacesfeatures fully waterproof and seam sealed - keeps feet dry
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A passing black cat revives the spirits of the fallen women and transforms them into shape-shifting ghosts who proceed to wreak revenge on the samurai class by luring them into the surrounding bamboo grovesbut one day the warrior gintoki (kichiemon nakamura) returns home to find his wife and mother gone and is assigned to rid the country of the murderous ghostsoxfam shop nether edge kaneto shindĂ´ writes and directs this japanese horrorsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreset in the ancient heian era, yone (nobuko otowa) and her 20-year-old daughter-in-law shige (kiwako taichi) are scratching a meagre living in the forest when a band of marauding, depraved samurai rape and slay the two women, leaving their hut in ashes, and the blood-covered bodies splayed nearby
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Oxfam bookshop st albans when the taliban took control of kabul, kamila sidiqi and all the women of kabul saw their lives transformedlittle did she know that the tailoring business she started to help her siblings would be the beginning of a dressmaking business that would create jobs and hope for one hundred neighbourhood women and would come to mean the difference between starvation and survival for hundreds of families like her ownsee oxfam website for delivery information read moredesperate to help her family and support her five brothers and sisters at home, kamila began sewing cothes in her living roomthe economy collapsed and young men left the city in search of work and securityovernight, they were banned from schools and offices and even forbidden from leaving their front doors on their own
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Tea pot, sugar bowl and milk jug by company of friends, there is a small chip on the rim of the milk jug (picture 2)price ÂŁ10 for the 3 pieces
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The promise of patriarchy women and the nation of islam by ula yvette taylor (paperback, ) delivery uk delivery is usually within 10 to 12 working daysinternational delivery varies by country, please see the wordery store help page for details
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Oxfam bookshop cheltenham john wells writes and directs this drama chronicling a year in the life of three executives whose jobs come under threat from a round of corporate downsizing by their employers, a large and long-established shipbuilding companykevin costner and maria bello co-starben affleck, tommy lee jones and chris cooper play the three employees, who struggle to redefine their existence and adjust their perspective on life as they come to terms with the abrupt end of their job, salary, status and identitysee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Oxfam bookshop harrogate a first edition copy of this exploration of the changing status of women as reflected in the detective story and the spy thriller, from the s to the ssee oxfam website for delivery information read moreburgundy cloth, gilt; unmarked252 pp; 13 b&w illusdustwrapper unclipped, very slight shelfwearinternally unmarked
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Satisfaction how every great company listens to the voice of the customer by chris denove (paperback, ) delivery uk delivery is usually within 6 to 8 working daysinternational delivery varies by country, please see the wordery store help page for details
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The gender of the gift: problems with women and problems with society in melanesia see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop hove good condition, slight shelf wear and minor spotting to page edges, appears only lightly read
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For sale is a brand new pair of women's clarks trainers size 5i purchased the trainers for a family member, however, they have changed their mind so this is why i am selling themclarks describe the trainers as being tri active blackthe trainers will need to be collected in person
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Mad bad and sad: a history of women and the mind doctors fro new hardback bookdispatched with royal mail 1st classcondition is new
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This puzzle is a piece jigsaw, called a company of cats, it comes in a space saving box, but has a full size picture insideso thank you for lookingthe puzzle size is 27inthis puzzle has been donated to us, to sell, and help raise funds for our local cats protection adoption centreand it is in excellent condition, as it has only been done once
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