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The inspiration for the original television seriesIt was the 1960s- a time of economic boom and social strife. Young women poured into the workplace, but the Help Wanted" ads were segregated by gender and the Mad Men" office culture was rife with sexual stereotyping and discrimination. Lynn Povich was one of the lucky ones, landing a job at Newsweek , renowned for its cutting-edge coverage of civil rights and the Swinging Sixties." Nora Ephron, Jane Bryant Quinn, Ellen Goodman, and Susan Brownmiller all started there as well. It was a top-notch job- for a girl- at an exciting place.But it was a dead end. Women researchers sometimes became reporters, rarely writers, and never editors. Any aspiring female journalist was told, If you want to be a writer, go somewhere else."On March 16, 1970, the day Newsweek published a cover story on the fledgling feminist movement entitled Women in Revolt," forty-six Newsweek women charged the magazine with discrimination in hir...

The much anticipated follow up to "Pariah" is here! In the mysterious city of Queen Mab, the forces of light and darkness are locked in a murderous struggle for truth. The dedicated agents of the Holy Inquisition battle with their shadowy counterparts, the infamous Cognitae, to discover the encrypted identity of the enigmatic, all-powerful King in Yellow. Caught at the heart of this struggle is the pariah Alizebeth Bequin. Will she stand with the Inquisition, or with the Cognitae that raised her? And if she chooses the Inquisition, will it be the wise but ruthless Ravenor, or his rival, the denounced heretic Eisenhorn? Bequin must withstand an onslaught of angels and daemons, and even the monstrous warriors of the Traitor Legions, to unpick the greatest riddle of her life. The beloved characters of Eisenhorn and Ravenor return, as implaccable adversaries in a novel of esoteric mystery, macabre intrigue and vivid action, where the revelation of true identity could mean death.....

In the modern world, with the loss of a sense of absolutes regarding not only belief, but also daily living, Christians don't always act the way they should act. The Christian faith is more than a set of doctrines, it also provides blueprints for successful living in relation to God and one another. In How Christians Behave, the second volume of The Foundation Series, Kenneth Myers revisits the Ten Commandments, presenting an engaging yet easy-to-read overview of what it means to behave like Christians. Saturated in Scripture and grounded in the historic faith of the Church, this book promises to be an eye-opening and enriching study for individual readers, small groups and classes. Product details Format Paperback | 238 pages ...

STOP! Before you hold your next garage sale, you MUST read this book! Its simple, fun, easy steps will help you make the MOST money possible, while you become lighter and happier in the process! Written in a warm, friendly, supportive, and conversational style by garage sale guru Kathy Ozzard Chism, you will easily learn her secrets for: * choosing a date and time frame for your event * easily organizing what you are going to sell * what to purchase for your event to make it a success * how to advertise to get the most bang for your buck * how to price and display your items * how to work with helpers * how to easily and successfully sell your wares * staying sane and cheerful throughout the process ...and a whole lot more! A quick reference "Timeline Guideline" is included, as well as a special bonus section for those who would like to take their sales skills even further. This book is the KEY to achieving true garage sale success. Again, don't hold your next event witho...

An attorney argues the inspired New Testament consists of Jesus' words only. Paul's status is questioned. First, Paul never made a valid prophecy. Second, Paul must be rejected under Deut. 13:5 because he taught the Law of Moses was nullified. Lastly, Jesus most likely intended we understand Paul was the person in Rev. 2:2 whom the Ephesians put on trial and proved was a false apostle. This Ephesus trial is alluded to in Acts ch. 19. Paul refers to it several times as well. Product details Format Paperback | 580 pages Dimensions 140 x 213 ...

offers children some of the worlds best-loved tales in a collection of timeless classics. Top children's authors and talented illustrators work together to bring to life our literary heritage for a new generation, engaging and delighting children. and The Red Badge of Courage. Product details For ages 12-17 Format Paperback | 64 pages Dimensions 131 x 198 x 30mm ...

Tens of thousands of professionals have attended David W. Merrill's acclaimed "Style Awareness Workshops" The goal: improvement of interpersonal effectiveness skills-inspiring better communication, improved productivity, and a more harmonious working environment. Students preparing for business, management, or sales careers can also benefit from Merrill's techniques, presented in Personal Styles & Effective Performance. Merrill's approach emphasizes the interrelationships between behavior and social style-encouraging students to consider how their own actions influence responsiveness from others. Those actions tend to be rooted in one of four primary social styles: Analytical, Amiable, Driving, and Expressive-which readers are invited to compare and contrast with their own styles, as a starting point for potential improvement. First published in 1981, Personal Styles & Effective Performance continues to be a popular resource for the self-improvement ...