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Leila Seth was the first woman to top the Bar examinations in London, the first woman judge of the Delhi High Court, and the first woman to become chief justice of a state High Court. She was appointed as a judge in 1978 and retired as Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh in 1992.

How can you create an unshakeable business? My name is Leila Hormozi and I crossed $100M by the age of 28. Now I’m growing acquisition.com into a billion-dollar portfolio. In this podcast, I share the lessons I’ve learned in scaling big businesses and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, Let's BUILD. New Episodes Every Monday & Wednesday!

This pioneering study of the social and political lives of Muslim women has shaped a whole generation of scholarship. In it, Leila Ahmed explores the historical roots of contemporary debates, ambitiously surveying Islamic discourse on women from Arabia during the period in which Islam was founded to Iraq during the classical age to Egypt during the modern era. The book includes a new foreword by Kecia Ali situating the text in its scholarly context and explaining its enduring influence.

This audio course introduces Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) in a clear and accessible way, focusing on basic conversation and useful expressions. MSA is used in formal settings, media, and writing throughout the Arabic-speaking world, making it a great foundation for further study. The course uses practical dialogues to teach common phrases, greetings, and everyday questions without overwhelming learners with grammar or dialectal differences. You’ll hear native pronunciation and practice key vocabulary through repetition and context-based learning.

It’s not news that women have been denied the same educational and institutional opportunities, resources, and access as men, and that science’s history is often told through the stories of great men, with a few great women making an appearance here and there. But that approach misses the big picture. The history of science isn’t complete without women.

A year ago, my best friend received an exclusive invitation to join an elite brotherhood at Kingston University. He went into Hawthorne Hall for his initiation—but never came out. I intend to find out why. The brotherhood would never knowingly invite a female into their ranks. So what if I forged my father's signature on the recommendation? With a name like Elliot Ashford, they'll never see me coming. I'll endure whatever hell these brutal brothers put me through because I have no intention of backing down or bowing out gracefully. It won't be pretty.

Want to end poverty for good? Entrepreneur and Samasource founder Leila Janah has the solution—give work, not aid. “An audacious, inspiring, and practical book. Leila shows how it’s possible to build a successful business that lifts people out of poverty—not by giving them money but...

Como bruja experta de la cocina, Dina Whitlock domina cualquier receta de repostería. De hecho, dirige su propia cafetería en Londres y sirve pasteles mágicos a todos sus clientes. Pero solo unos pocos amigos conocen sus extraordinarias habilidades y el maleficio que atormenta su vida amorosa. Tras irse de viaje por el mundo para recuperarse de una brutal ruptura, Scott Mason ha regresado a Londres y la boda de su mejor amigo está a la vuelta de la esquina.

This charming story about three California sisters spending the summer on Cape Cod is perfect for fans of The Penderwicks—as a starred ALA Booklist review raved—and The Mother-Daughter Book Club. Though Marigold, Zinnia, and Lily Silver couldn’t be more different, they’re all excited...

Figuring out how to make a living from your creative work poses unique challenges and obstacles. From choosing the right business model to building a brand, from managing your time to scaling up your production—starting your own creative business often means doing it all yourself. Enter The Creative Business Handbook by Alicia Puig and Ekaterina Popova, the dynamic duo behind Create! Magazine. With its conversational tone and accessible advice, this handbook lays an essential foundation for anyone wanting to earn a living with their art—no fancy business degree required!

In 2011, many Syrians took to the streets of Damascus to demand the overthrow of the government of Bashar al-Assad. Today, much of Syria has become a war zone where foreign journalists find it almost impossible to report on life in this devastated land. Burning Country explores the horrific and complicated reality of life in present-day Syria with unprecedented detail and sophistication, drawing on new first hand testimonies from opposition fighters, exiles lost in an archipelago of refugee camps, and courageous human rights activists among many others.

Mia, erfolgreiche Schriftstellerin in Paris, kämpft mit »brain fog«, einem Gehirnnebel, der ihre Erinnerungen und ihre Arbeit beeinträchtigt. Auf Anraten ihres Arztes reist sie nach Marokko, in das Land ihrer Kindheit, das sie als junge Frau verlassen hat. Als sie auf der Farm ihrer Großeltern in Meknès eintrifft, hat sie das Gefühl eine Fremde zu sein. Sie fragt sich, wer sie ohne die Erinnerungen an ihre Familie ist. Und taucht ein in ihre eigene Geschichte. Eine Geschichte, die auf ganz eigene Weise vom Kampf gegen gesellschaftliche Grenzen erzählt – und von dem Streben nach Freiheit.

Le 29 décembre 1976, à Buenos Aires, Silvia Labayru est séquestrée par ordre de la dictature militaire à l’ESMA, l’un des pires centres clandestins de détention du pays. Elle a 20 ans, elle est membre du groupe armé montoneros et elle attend un enfant. C’est sur une table de torture qu’elle accouchera, avant de devenir le « butin de guerre » de l’un des commandants. Deux ans plus tard, elle s’envole pour Madrid, convaincue que l’enfer est derrière elle. Mais un autre calvaire l’attend : ses compatriotes exilés la bannissent comme traître à la cause.

En enero del año 2011, la periodista argentina Leila Guerriero viajó hasta un pueblo de seis mil habitantes, en el interior de su país, con la intención de contar la historia de una competencia de baile folklórico tan secreta como prestigiosa que se lleva a cabo allí desde 1966: el Festival Nacional de Malambo de Laborde.

Lia, Pescoço, Tavão e Cabeça decidiram que Fernando é um bebezão e por isso deve ser isolado. Ai de quem falar com o garoto. O pobre Fernando não sabe bem o que fazer. A menina de quem ele gosta, Luzia, até parece gostar dele também, mas os seus perseguidores não dão trégua. Fazer trabalho em grupo, então... Os únicos que estão ao seu lado são sua Vó Bisa e sua mãe, que trabalha bastante.

Nu släpper Leila Lindholm och stjärnkocken Niklas Ekstedt sin gemensamma podcast Eat this! I deras kaxiga podcast avhandlar de och nystar i ämnen som mansdomineringen i kockbranchen, varför Leila hittade Melker Andersson sovandes i en tvätthög, hur man bäst löser vardagsmaten som småbarnsförälder. De avslöjar även hur det går till bakom kulisserna när man spelar in matlagningsprogram.Leila och Niklas är båda utbildade kockar med en rad stjärnkrogar i ryggen, båda är kokboksförfattare, tv-kockar och entreprenörer. I podden kommer ni att få höra un- derhållande historier...

Less than three weeks ago, my life flipped on its axis. After infiltrating a world designed for men, my role in the brotherhood became more than I ever dared it could be. I had a mission: find out what happened to my best friend and destroy everyone who was involved with his disappearance. Falling for them was never the plan. After my worst nightmare became my reality, and the past I thought I'd escaped came knocking at our door, the feelings we shared became something far beyond anything I could have anticipated.

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Welcome to "Under the Covers", the show that takes you behind the scenes of some of the biggest game changers shaping culture and entertainment today. Join Leila Pari as she explores the risks taken, mountains climbed, and victories achieved by Max Lugavier, Mari Llewellyn, Glenn Coco, and Scott Hanson. This trailer gives you a sneak peek of what's to come in Season 1. Don't miss out on the action! Follow and hit the notification bell to stay updated on new episodes. New videos every Wednesday! Much love & believe you can ♥️✨