The apparent glamour of the Indian Raj continues to fascinate long after the British quit the subcontinent. But along with the beauty of the Indian landscape & the privilege of servants & holidays in hill stations, British women in that vanished world faced challenges & fears that came from being an alien ruling minority. These women were at the heart of the imperial enterprise. It was their role to support the men’s work, raise the children & attempt to replicate British society thousands of miles from home. They struggled in the face of heat, illness, loneliness & boredom as well as different customs, languages & religions. The distinguished historian & bestselling author Margaret Mac Millan, drawing on letters & memoirs, novels & interviews, brings vividly to life their experiences – humdrum, extraordinary, light-hearted, tragic – at the height of the Raj, from the 1850s to Indian independence in 1947. ...

Throughout the twentieth century & long before, hundreds of determined British women defied the social conventions of their day in order to seek adventure & influence on the world stage. Some became travellers & explorers; others business-owners or buyers; others still devoted their lives to worthy international causes, from anti-slavery & women`s suffrage to the League of Nations & world peace. Yet until 1946, no British woman could officially represent her nation abroad. It was only after decades of campaigning & the heroic labours performed by women during the Second World War that diplomatic careers were finally opened to both sexes. Women of the World tells this story of personal & professional struggle against the dramatic backdrop of war, super-power rivalry & global transformation over the last century & a half. From London to Washington, Geneva to Tehran, & in the deserts of Arabia, the souks of Damascus & the hospitals of Sarajevo, resolute women undaunted by intransigent officials & hostile foreign governments proved their worth. Moved by a longing to escape domestic redundancy, to follow in the footsteps of fathers or brothers, to build a more peaceful world, to discover cultures other than their own or simply to serve the nation which denied them full equality, these women were extraordinary individuals fighting prejudice in high places. Drawing on letters, memoirs, personal interviews & government records, these heroines caught up in the larger endeavours of the world`s greatest empire are brought vividly to life to enrich our understanding of Britain`s global history in modern times. ...

Women photographers have produced many of National Geographic`s most powerful photo-narratives of the past decade. These talented photojournalists are celebrated in this captivating photography book, covering places & subjects around the globe & sharing the same passion & commitment to storytelling that has come to define National Geographic magazine, with more than 31 million readers worldwide. Women of Vision is a tribute to the spirit & the ambition of these journalists & artists who have created riveting, visual experiences through the insightful, sensitive & strategic use of a camera. With an introduction by Chris Johns, editor-in-chief of National Geographic magazine, & a thoughtful foreword by acclaimed journalist Ann Curry, this book presents both personal reflections & stunning selections of photographic assignment work from the past decade, setting a new standard for excellence that will continue to inspire for decades to come. From the elegant landscapes of the Mongolian steppes to the war-torn battlefields of Iraq; from the last great wildernesses of Africa to the flash & tumult of the Jersey Shore, these stories explore the realities of our world & the depths of what it means to be human in the 21st century. ...

Many of us are happily familiar with Indian curries, but Curries of the World widens the feast with curries from all over Asia, including Thail&, Malaysia, Indonesia & Vietnam. There are slow-cooked rich curries that only taste better on the second or even the third day, & fresh light curries with surprising new flavours. Add to that an array of tantalising accompaniments & home-made curry pastes to delight the taste buds & you have the complete curry source book. ...

Women`s London is the only guidebook that focuses on the women who have shaped London through the centuries & the legacy they have left behind. This new book provides the perfect opportunity to explore sights, statues, plaques & buildings associated with famous & some not so famous women who have left their mark on London`s heritage, culture & society. Their stories include scientists & suffragettes, reformers & royals, military & medical pioneers, authors & artists, fashion & female firsts.. . & more. The author, a popular London tour guide & lecturer, specialises in women`s history & has provided a series of original self-guided walking tours taking you to historic areas where important women lived, worked & are commemorated. Illustrated with new full-colour photography & specially commissioned maps, Women`s London will inspire visitors & Londoners alike to discover how much London owes to women. ...

From the bright red & blue of Wonder Woman`s costume to the rich greens & yellows of her homel&, Themyscira, the adventures of this Amazonian Super Hero are awash in colour. Filled with classic covers & stunning scenes, this action-packed colouring book contains ready-to-colour illustrations of one of DC Comics` most iconic characters. Featuring many of the greatest artists in DC Comics` history & their interpretations of Wonder Woman`s memorable adventures, this incredible book offers hours of creative fun. ...

The world`s most popular female super hero returns to the big screen in Wonder Woman. This kit captures the huge audience for the enduring icon of empowerment for girls & women of all ages. It

Includes:: a 3 1/2” Wonder Woman figure featuring audio of 10 different motivational phrases, plus a 48-page book titled The Wonder Woman Way, complete with full-colour artwork. Kit
Includes:: * 3-1/2” Wonder Woman bust * Audio of 10 different empowering phrases * 48-page book titled The Wonder Woman Way with full-colour illustrations throughout


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Team up Serena Williams with Simone Biles, match Amelia Earhart with Valentina Tereshkova, join Malala Yousafzai with Emmeline Pankhurst. Collect illustrated cards of 44 of the most inspirational women of all time & place them into groups including aviation, sport, activism, art, science & fashion. See which of your friends knows the most about awesome women! Based on Happy Families, this game will inspire girls (and boys) who already know that there`s more to life than being a princess! ...

Remarkable... It has the power to move hearts & change minds
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` That`s brutal violence on a defenceless person, & quite unnecessary, declares Sophie, & she pulls with an audible tearing sound at the hair of the man lying in an untidy heap on the ground. What`s unnecessary is best of all, says Rainer, who wants to go on fighting. We agreed on that.` It is the late 1950s. A man is out walking in a park in Vienna. He will be beaten up by four teenagers, not for his money, he has an average amount, nor for anything he might have done to them, but because the youths are arrogant & very pleased with themselves. Their arrogance is their way of reacting to the maggot-ridden corpse that is Austria where everyone has a closet to hide their Nazi histories, their sexual perversions & their hatred of the foreigner. Elfriede Jelinek, who writes like an angel of all that is tawdry, shows in ” Wonderful, Wonderful Times” how actions of the present are determined by thoughts of the past. ...