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This fascinating book examines the myriad influences that shape our understanding of human gender and sexuality. Drawing from scientific findings past and present and from a wide range of personal experiences, Olive Skene Johnson explores questions such as: Is sexual diversity new? Why do men and women think differently? Apart from sexual preference, are homosexuals and heterosexuals different? Why do some people change gender? Johnson’s clear, accessible, and entertaining answers provide a wealth of information about a complicated subject.

As one of the world's leading experts on disaster, Lucy Easthope has been at the centre of the most seismic events of the last few decades - advising on everything from the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami to the 7/7 bombings, the Salisbury poisonings, the Grenfell fire and the COVID-19 pandemic. She has travelled across the world in this unusual role, seeing the very worst that people have to face and finding that even the most extreme of situations, we find the very best of humanity. In her moving memoir, she reveals what happens in the aftermath.

A bestseller in Malayalam when it was first published in 2019 as Karthavinte Namathil, In the Name of the Lord is a harrowing account of Sister Lucy Kalapura's life as a nun and her spirited fight for justice. Cast out for writing a poem, for owning a car, for talking about the sexual harassment...

In this enchanting romance by the beloved author of Anne of Green Gables, we follow Eric, a schoolteacher visiting Prince Edward Island, who encounters a beautiful yet enigmatic girl named Kilmeny. Why is she silent? What secrets do her guardians keep? As Eric delves deeper into her mysterious world, he finds himself irresistibly drawn to Kilmeny. Will she ever reveal her voice to him? Join us for a tale of love, mystery, and the power of connection. Summary by Beth Thomas

A few years ago I thought I had a migraine, but it turned out what I actually had was a low pressure headache thanks to a spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leak. Seemingly overnight, I went from “it’s fixable” to “medical mystery.” This podcast is all about life as that medical mystery. From outpatient appointments to diagnostic procedures, hospital admissions to tears and trauma, and invasive treatments to sarcasm and coping strategies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Hour takes you into the lives of Lucy and Nikki, the co-creators of @lucy_and_nikki_ and fashion label Jagger & Stone. They'll discuss starting a business, relationships, wild party stories and all the s**t that's on every 20 somethings mind.

Ready to get over your ex, heal from the heartbreak, and create a life that is meaningful and fulfilling? In each episode you will gain practical, no-BS guidance to turn your breakup into your breakthrough. Host: Lucy Price www.shiftyourstory.net www.Instagram.com/lucy.m.price

Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942), a Canadian author, is well known for her work Anne of Green Gables (1908). She is the author of over 500 short stories, poems, and essays. This title offers a sneak peek into some of her work with 22 of her best short stories that range from delightful Christmas tales to heartwarming seaside romance.

“A Nazi resistance story like none you’ve ever heard or read.” —Hampton Sides, author of Ghost Soldiers and On Desperate Ground "Every page is gripping, and the amount of new research is nothing short of mind-boggling. A brilliant book for the ages!” —Douglas Brinkley, author of...

Lucy Maud Montgomery was a beloved and prolific Canadian author, best known for her Anne of Green Gables series. She was also the author of over 500 short stories, poems, and essays. This delightful collection includes 20 of her earliest short stories, ranging from tales of fated romance to school friendships to Christmas miracles, all touching on the narrative themes of class, family, belonging, and romance that characterize her work.

In the rotunda of the nation's Capital a statue pays homage to three famous 19th-century American women suffragists: Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Lucretia Mott. "Historically", the inscription beneath the marble statue notes, "these three stand unique and peerless." In fact, the statue has a glaring omission: Lucy Stone.

We all know that at some point in life, we will experience pain, uncertainty and loss. Widowhood, redundancy, a life-changing diagnosis, pregnancy loss, or a global pandemic. So how can we weather the storms, and cope with whatever comes next? No one can answer this better than Lucy Easthope, an emergency planner whose job is to support survivors of major disasters. She has been there after countless earthquakes, fires and floods. Time and again she has watched how people rebuild: the work, the pitfalls and the fragile joy.

Becoming Lucy is real life stories with real people where real change happens. It's where healing meets humour, and where Lucy and Hana turn life's chaos into connection.

“Be curious, not judgemental.” – Walt WhitmanSitting down with professionals, victims and survivors who are open and honest, and talking frankly about the challenges faced by those impacted by domestic abuse and post-separation abuse. This podcast opens up the discussion and turns it into a conversation.From Cyber Stalking to Domestic Homicide, Lucy leaves no stone unturned.No intimidation…..just conversation!DIP in and out with Lucy Intro and Outro Music Song ➡ Look At Me Words & Music by ➡ P.J. Denton Performed by ➡ Elrose

Women in the War beautifully weaves together the oral histories of 10 remarkable women who dedicated their young adulthood to the war effort. From aiding codebreaking at Bletchley Park to plotting the Battle of the Atlantic and working alongside Churchill in the War Rooms below Whitehall, these are the women who helped to defend the Home Front and kept Britain going. Now with the wisdom of age, they look back at how they coped with danger, trauma and stress, and tell how their spirits were fortified by friendship, fellowship and romance.

It followed every major military victory in ancient Rome: the successful general drove through the streets to the temple of Jupiter on the Capitoline Hill; behind him streamed his raucous soldiers; in front were his prisoners, as well as the booty he'd captured, from enemy ships and precious statues to plants and animals from the conquered territory. Occasionally there was so much on display that the show lasted two or three days. A radical reexamination of this most extraordinary of ancient ceremonies, this book explores the magnificence of the Roman triumph, but also its darker side.

Welcome to Her Wisdom Collective — a sanctuary for stories, truth, and transformation.This is a space for deep conversation, radical authenticity, and the celebration of being unapologetically ourselves.Hosted by Lucy Ibarra, this podcast honors the journeys we often keep hidden — the bold, the messy, the healing, the too-muchness and the ever-unfolding evolution of who we are.Each week, Lucy sits down with guests from all walks of life to explore the moments that shape us: growth, relationships, self-trust, creativity, and the power of showing up fully.Together, we sit with women who are ...

Journey to Prince Edward Island with Lucy Maud Montgomery Audiobooks, featuring her most beloved novels, including Anne of Green Gables and Emily of New Moon. Experience the beauty of nature, the warmth of friendship, and the joys of growing up through the eyes of Montgomery’s unforgettable heroines.

The Lucy Maud Montgomery Works Collection includes her complete novels and short stories, offering a full experience of her timeless literary contributions. Perfect for fans of Anne of Green Gables and beyond.

Gyles Brandreth presents the quiz show with scandal on its mind Hosted by the least discreet man in Britain, broadcaster and national treasure Gyles Brandreth, Whispers is the panel game that celebrates all things scurrilous and salacious. Running the gauntlet of gossip are two teams of two...