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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days The year is 1927, and in America, Britain and Russia, three young girls share a dream: to fly. But it won't be easy... Against the odds, Hazel, Marlene and Lilya follow their hearts, enrolling in pilot courses (sometimes in secret) and eventually flying for their countries in World War II. Follow the adventures of these young women as they battle not only enemies in the skies but sexism and inequality in their own teams. Risking their lives countless times in feats of incredible bravery, the female air pilots of the Second World War are honoured in this beautiful book, illustrated in Sally Deng's raw, dynamic style. Features Summary An exciting book based on historical figures, readers follow three women across the United States, England, and Russia at the outbreak of World War 2 as they pursue their dreams of becoming pilots. Author Sally Deng Publisher Flying Eye Books Release date 20180503 Pages 88 ISBN 1-911171-51-8 ISBN 13 978-1-911171-51-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days At nineteen, Ashley Fiolek is already the top female competitor in a tough men's sport: motocross, one of the most dangerous extreme sports in the world. Since going pro in late 2007, Fiolek has taken gold at the X Games, twice won the American Women's Motocross Championship, and become the first woman in American motocross history to be signed to a factory team--the highest echelon of industry backing. These remarkable achievements seem even more extraordinary because Fiolek was born profoundly deaf, a handicap that makes everyday life difficult... and competition on the track downright treacherous. But Fiolek has never let her disability stand in the way of her dreams, nor has she allowed her gender to limit her career. One of the sport's most talked-about stars, she's changing the way the industry views women. Kicking Up Dirt is the remarkable true story of Ashley Fiolek's ride to greatness--the inspiring tale of a courageous young woman's determination to succeed in the face of truly challenging obstacles. Features Summary At nineteen, Ashley Fiolek is already the top female competitor in a tough men's sport: motocross, one of the most dangerous extreme sports in the world... Author Ashley Fiolek Publisher HarperCollinsPublishers Release date 20110604 Pages 191 ISBN 0-06-194648-6 ISBN 13 978-0-06-194648-6

  Free Postage Within SA for Orders Over R900! Softcover. 2009. First edition. Publisher: Human & Rousseau. 384 pages. Near fine condition (mild scuffing/shelf wear). This gripping novel is the fascinating and true story of Hatshepsut, the female pharaoh who ruled over Egypt for two decades around 1500 BC. A vibrant and poignant portrayal of an ambitious and courageous woman and the betrayals she faces, both as a woman and a ruler. Historical Fiction / History Additional photos on request. Please ask any questions before placing your order. Many more books on sale, click here to browse!

Jane Raphaely unedited true tales of a fun fearless female. Memoir, Signed copy A heart-warming story and a history of pioneering women in journalism the past 50 years. Photos. Signed on title page: “Dear Colleen, enjoy Jane” Associated Media Publishing, 2012.  312p.  Condition:   soft cover, very good condition.   Packaging and Postage R55 (in S.A.)   POSTING WILL ONLY BE DONE ON MONDAYS IN ORDER TO CUT OVERHEAD COSTS SUCH A S TRAVELLING (FUEL), PARKING FEES, PACKAGING AND POSTAGE, IN ORDER TO KEEP MY PRICES LOW AND REASONABLE. Should you wish to make other arrangements or need a book(s)/item(s) urgently, please let me know. N.B.: It is cheaper to purchase more than one book at a time, as postage for the first 1 kg remains R55 and R8 per extra book after 1 kg. So do browse through my PoggioBooks BOB page.

Paperback. English. Human & Rousseau. 2009. ISBN: 9780798150361. 384pp. Good condition in paperback. This novel is the true story of Hatshepsut, the female pharaoh who ruled over Egypt for two decades around 1500 BC. The 'double crown' referes to her reign over Upper and Lower Egypt, but also the dual nature of her life as pharaoh and woman in one person. Book No: 465844

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Sharks are among the most persecuted animals on Earth. Nicole's block-buster story lifts the lid on the shocking details of the trade in shark fins, and raises awareness of the plight of sharks in the 21st century. In November 2003 a female Great White Shark was tagged near Dyer Island in South Africa. Her tag popped up in February 2004, just south of Western Australia. The shark, later to be named Nicole (after shark enthusiast Nicole Kidman), had swum an epic 11,000 km. Scientists were even more surprised when she was identified back in South Africa in August 2004 — she had covered 22,000 km in less than nine months, using pinpoint navigation both ways. Since then, many Great Whites have been tagged and have shown a propensity for undertaking long migrations — but none has yet matched Nicole's amazing feat. This story incorporates a blend of science, actual events and real people, along with conjecture as to what might have happened on Nicole's momentous journey. Features Summary Sharks are among the most persecuted animals on Earth. Nicole's block-buster story lifts the lid on the shocking details of the trade in shark fins, and raises awareness of the plight of sharks in the 21st century. Author Richard Peirce Publisher Mapstudio Release date 20170731 Pages 136 ISBN 1-77584-534-6 ISBN 13 978-1-77584-534-8

Lyndall, Schreiner's articulate young feminist, marks the entry of the controversial New Woman into nineteenth-century fiction. Raised as an orphan amid a makeshift family, she witnesses an intolerable world of colonial exploitation. Desiring a formal education, she leaves the isolated farm for boarding school in her early teens, only to return four years later from an unhappy relationship. Unable to meet the demands of her mysterious lover, Lyndall retires to a house in Bloemfontein, where, delirious with exhaustion, she is unknowingly tended by an English farmer disguised as her female nurse. This is the devoted Gregory Rose, Schreiner's daring embodiment of the sensitive New Man. A cause celebre when it appeared in London, The Story of an African Farm transformed the shape and course of the late-Victorian novel. From the haunting plains of South Africa's high Karoo, Schreiner boldly addresses her society's greatest fears - the loss of faith, the dissolution of marriage, and women's social and political independence.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Advocate Thuli Madonsela has achieved in her seven years as Public Protector what few accomplish in a lifetime; her legacy and contribution cannot be over-stated. In her final days in office she compiled the explosive State Capture report and, before that, the report on President Jacob Zuma's Nkandla residence. Praised and vilified in equal measures, Madonsela has frequently found herself at centre stage in the increasingly fractious South African political scene. Yet, despite the intense media scrutiny, Madonsela remains something of an enigma. Who is this soft-spoken woman who stood up to state corruption? Where did she develop her views and resolve? This book attempts to answer these questions, and others, by exploring many aspects of Madonsela's life: her childhood years and family, her involvement in student politics, her contribution to the constitution, her life in law. Madonsela once described her role as Public Protector as being akin to that of the Venda traditional spiritual female leader, the Makhadzi, who whispers truth to the ruler. When the sounds of the exchanges between the ruler and the Makhadzi grow loud, Madonsela said, that is when the whispering has failed. No Longer Whispering to Power is about Thuli Madonsela's tenure as Public Protector, during which the whisper grew into a cry. It is the story of the South African people's attempt to hold power to account through the Office of the Public Protector. More significantly, this important book stands as a record of the crucial work Madonsela has done, always acting without fear or favour. Features Summary Advocate Thuli Madonsela has achieved in her seven years as Public Protector what few accomplish in a lifetime; her legacy and contribution cannot be over-stated... Author Thandeka Gqubule Publisher Jonathan Ball Publishers SA Release date 20181017 ISBN 1-86842-938-5 ISBN 13 978-1-86842-938-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days This is the first paperback edition to bring out in one volume Kate Chopin's extraordinary novel The Awakening (1899), along with the complete text of her two collections of short stories, Bayou Folk (1894) and A Night in Acadie (1897), and twelve uncollected tales. The Awakening is a strikingly modern, evocative story of self-discovery and female emancipation, set in the sensuous environment of Southern Louisiana, where the young Edna Pontellier reclaims her own individuality, refusing to be defined by her roles of wife and mother. Chopin's stories are brilliantly observed, compassionate and often humorous, alert to the foibles, weaknesses and small triumphs of her characters. Overshadowed by the relatively recent fame of The Awakening, they contain some of the best work of this remarkably original author. Features Summary Widely censured at the time of its publication in 1899, Kate Chopin's The Awakening is an evocative story of self-discovery and female emancipation that has since become one of the most popular classics in the American canon. Author Kate Chopin (Author), Keith Carabine (Series editor), Stefania Ciocia (Introduction by) Publisher Wordsworth Editions Ltd Release date 20150910 Pages 544 ISBN 1-84022-584-X ISBN 13 978-1-84022-584-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days A bracing and hypnotic portrait of the complexities of female friendship from the New York Times bestselling author of The Woman Upstairs.Julia Robinson and Cassie Burnes have been friends since nursery school. They have shared everything, including their desire to escape the stifling limitations of their birthplace, the quiet town of Royston, Massachusetts. But as the two girls enter adolescence, their paths diverge: while Julia comes from a stable, happy, middle-class family, Cassie never knew her father, who died when she was an infant, and has an increasingly tempestuous relationship with her single mother, Bev. When Bev becomes involved with the mysterious Anders Shute, Cassie feels cruelly abandoned. Disturbed, angry and desperate for answers, she sets out on a journey that will put her own life in danger, and shatter her oldest friendship. Compact, compelling, and ferociously sad, The Burning Girl is at once a story about childhood, friendship and community, and a complex examination of the stories we tell ourselves about childhood and friendship. Claire Messud brilliantly mixes folklore and Bildungsroman, exploring the ways in which our made-up stories, and their consequences, become real. Features Summary A bracing and hypnotic portrait of the complexities of female friendship from the New York Times bestselling author of The Woman Upstairs. Author Claire Messud Publisher Fleet Release date 20170907 Pages 224 ISBN 0-7088-9863-7 ISBN 13 978-0-7088-9863-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days This volume of the hit series focuses on the WWE Women's Evolution, and the groundbreaking female Superstars who have taken the wrestling world by storm. Sasha Banks. Charlotte Flair. Becky Lynch. Bayley. The Four Horsewomen.Their run in NXT ushered in a new era for women in WWE, and earned them a spot on Monday Night Raw. But what happens when one of the Horsewomen gets left behind? Follow Bayley's attempt to ascend to the heights of her former sisters-in-arms in the untold story of the Women's Evolution! Writer Dennis Hopeless (Jean Grey, Spider-Woman) and artist Serg Acuna take readers through one of the most exciting runs in WWE history in the fourth volume of the hit series. Features Summary This volume of the hit series focuses on the WWE Women's Evolution, and the female Superstars who have taken the wrestling world by storm. Author Dennis Hopeless (Author), Serg Acuna (Illustrator), Doug Garbark (As told to) Publisher Boom! Studios Release date 20190124 Pages 112 ISBN 1-68415-283-6 ISBN 13 978-1-68415-283-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Elizabeth Warren shares the incredible story of the first female senator of Massachusetts. Elizabeth came from a struggling middle-class family in Oklahoma City. After a heart attack put Elizabeth's father out of work, she helped out by babysitting, waitressing, and sewing, all while shining as a star member of her school's debate team. Debate taught Elizabeth how to fight with her words, a skill that eventually won her a state championship and a college scholarship. As a lawyer and law professor, Elizabeth learned why it was so difficult for working-class families like her own to advance economically, and today she continues to fight (with her words) for the poor and middle-class in her role as a senator. Releasing in time for the 2018 election season, Elizabeth Warren emphasizes the importance of being outspoken-of using your words to fight for both yourself and for those who need your help. Features Summary A picture-book biography of Elizabeth Warren, the first female senator of Massachusetts and a feminist icon Author Susan Wood Publisher Abrams Books for Young Readers Release date 20180807 Pages 48 ISBN 1-4197-3162-9 ISBN 13 978-1-4197-3162-4

 What My Best Friend Did by Lucy Dawson    A smart, chilling look at women’s lives in the tradition of  Single White Female, What My Best Friend Did  by Lucy Dawson is an intricate story, taut and thrilling, that will keep readers guessing. The author of  The Other Lover, Dawson explores what happens when female friendship takes a turn for the worse, in this masterwork of edgy suspense in the popular vein of Sophie Hannah, Elizabeth Brundage, and Pam Lewis.  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Written from the point of view of the child of a female police officer, My Mum the Police Officer follows a day in the life of their mother - and how it makes them feel. The story begins at the start of the officer's day and focuses on the many varied tasks a police officer might do over the course of their shift, from finding lost cars to protecting some very important people. The method is simple, but not simplistic, as it captures the innocence yet highly intuitive skill of a young child who may be just a little afraid that Mummy might not come home... Features Summary Written from the point of view of the child of a female police officer, My Mum the Police Officer follows a day in the life of their mother - and how it makes them feel... Author Isabel Girgis Publisher Matador Release date 20180804 Pages 20 ISBN 1-78803-256-X ISBN 13 978-1-78803-256-8

Book looks brand new and unread to me.   >>>    The story of the women of Bletchley Park, Britain's top secret code-breaking school, is told through exclusive interviews with the women who served their country, and the impact that their service had on the rest of their lives.   Based on extensive interviews conducted specifically for this book, Tessa Dunlop tells the story of the Bletchley Girls through the lives of 15 women who were all selected to work in Britain's most secret World War II organization—Bletchley Park.  Many were just school girls at the outbreak of war; the next six years would change their lives forever.  This vivid portrayal of their experiences, sacrifices, and memories is a poignant reminder that without the work of thousands of young women Bletchley Park's extraordinary achievements would not have been possible.  By meeting and talking to these fascinating female secret-keepers who are still alive today, Tessa Dunlop captures their extraordinary journeys into an adult world of war, secrecy, love, and loss.  Through the voices of the women themselves, this is the story of life at Bletchley Park beyond the celebrated code-breakers;  it's the story of the girls behind Britain's ability to consistently outsmart the enemy.  . *N.B.*   If you buy more than one book from me you only pay R 6 postage on each additional book - see what else I have to offer, it might be worth your while.