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In Order to Live

A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom

par Yeonmi Park, Maryanne Vollers ...

**“I am most grateful for two things: that I was born in North Korea, and that I escaped from North Korea.” —Yeonmi Park“One of the most harrowing stories I have ever heard—and one of the most inspiring.” —The Bookseller**In In Order to Live, Yeonmi Park shines a light not just into the darkest corners of life in North Korea, describing the deprivation and deception she endured and which millions ... En savoir plus

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**“I am most grateful for two things: that I was born in North Korea, and that I escaped from North Korea.” —Yeonmi Park“One of the most harrowing stories I have ever heard—and one of the most inspiring.” —The Bookseller**In In Order to Live, Yeonmi Park shines a light not just into the darkest corners of life in North Korea, describing the deprivation and deception she endured and which millions
... En savoir plus
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

par Rebecca Skloot ...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “The story of modern medicine and bioethics—and, indeed, race relations—is refracted beautifully, and movingly.”—Entertainment WeeklyNOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM HBO® STARRING OPRAH WINFREY AND ROSE BYRNE • ONE OF THE “MOST INFLUENTIAL” (CNN), “DEFINING” (LITHUB), AND “BEST” (THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER) BOOKS OF THE DECADE • ONE OF ESSENCE’S 50 MOST IMPACTFUL BLACK ... En savoir plus

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “The story of modern medicine and bioethics—and, indeed, race relations—is refracted beautifully, and movingly.”—Entertainment WeeklyNOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM HBO® STARRING OPRAH WINFREY AND ROSE BYRNE • ONE OF THE “MOST INFLUENTIAL” (CNN), “DEFINING” (LITHUB), AND “BEST” (THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER) BOOKS OF THE DECADE • ONE OF ESSENCE’S 50 MOST IMPACTFUL BLACK
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Dying of Politeness

A Memoir

par Geena Davis ...

From two-time Academy Award winner and screen icon Geena Davis, the surprising tale of her “journey to badassery”—from her epically polite childhood to roles that loaned her the strength to become a powerhouse in Hollywood.At three years old, Geena Davis announced she was going to be in movies. Now, with a slew of iconic roles and awards under her belt, she has surpassed her childhood dream—but ... En savoir plus

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From two-time Academy Award winner and screen icon Geena Davis, the surprising tale of her “journey to badassery”—from her epically polite childhood to roles that loaned her the strength to become a powerhouse in Hollywood.At three years old, Geena Davis announced she was going to be in movies. Now, with a slew of iconic roles and awards under her belt, she has surpassed her childhood dream—but
... En savoir plus
Women Who Run With the Wolves

Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype

par Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D. ...

"Within every woman there is a wild and natural creature, a powerful force, filled with good instincts, passionate creativity, and ageless knowing. Her name is Wild Woman, but she is an endangered species. Though the gifts of wildish nature come to us at birth, society's attempt to 'civilize' us into rigid roles has plundered this treasure, and muffled deep, life-giving messages of our own souls. ... En savoir plus

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"Within every woman there is a wild and natural creature, a powerful force, filled with good instincts, passionate creativity, and ageless knowing. Her name is Wild Woman, but she is an endangered species. Though the gifts of wildish nature come to us at birth, society's attempt to 'civilize' us into rigid roles has plundered this treasure, and muffled deep, life-giving messages of our own souls.
... En savoir plus
Come As You Are: Revised and Updated

The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life

par Emily Nagoski, Ph.D. ...

A revised and updated edition of Emily Nagoski’s game-changing New York Times bestseller Come As You Are, featuring new information and research on mindfulness, desire, and pleasure that will radically transform your sex life.For much of the 20th and 21st centuries, women’s sexuality was an uncharted territory in science, studied far less frequently—and far less seriously—than its male counterpart ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

A revised and updated edition of Emily Nagoski’s game-changing New York Times bestseller Come As You Are, featuring new information and research on mindfulness, desire, and pleasure that will radically transform your sex life.For much of the 20th and 21st centuries, women’s sexuality was an uncharted territory in science, studied far less frequently—and far less seriously—than its male counterpart
... En savoir plus
Transgender History, Third Edition

A Resource for Today's Struggle—and Tomorrow's

par Susan Stryker ...

The groundbreaking guide to trans history in America, revised and updated for a new political era**.**Transgender History is the modern classic on transgender life in America since the nineteenth century, encompassing the major movements, writings, and events that shape today’s gender revolution.Susan Stryker’s sweeping, intersectional account charts more than a century of history, showing how ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $21.99 CAD Maintenant $1.99 CAD

The groundbreaking guide to trans history in America, revised and updated for a new political era**.**Transgender History is the modern classic on transgender life in America since the nineteenth century, encompassing the major movements, writings, and events that shape today’s gender revolution.Susan Stryker’s sweeping, intersectional account charts more than a century of history, showing how
... En savoir plus
Kill Not the Butterfly

A Memoir

par Ken Wyder ...

In this harrowing first-person memoir, a family besieged by trauma, infighting, and financial collapse sets the stage for a son’s own cycles of mental and physical abuse that he must confront or be destroyed by.Ken Wyder was one of many children of the Bentall dynasty, which made its riches in British Columbia through construction and real estate. Acclaimed for their prosperity, philanthropy, and ... En savoir plus

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In this harrowing first-person memoir, a family besieged by trauma, infighting, and financial collapse sets the stage for a son’s own cycles of mental and physical abuse that he must confront or be destroyed by.Ken Wyder was one of many children of the Bentall dynasty, which made its riches in British Columbia through construction and real estate. Acclaimed for their prosperity, philanthropy, and
... En savoir plus
Le boys club

Nouvelle édition revue et augmentée

par Martine Delvaux ...

Ils sont tournés les uns vers les autres. Ils s’observent et s’écoutent. Ils s’échangent des idées, des armes, de l’argent ou des femmes. Dans cet univers clos réservé aux hommes, le pouvoir se relaie et se perpétue à la façon d’une chorégraphie mortifère. Le boys club n’est pas une institution du passé, il est terriblement actuel et tentaculaire : État, Église, armée, université, fraternités, ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

Ils sont tournés les uns vers les autres. Ils s’observent et s’écoutent. Ils s’échangent des idées, des armes, de l’argent ou des femmes. Dans cet univers clos réservé aux hommes, le pouvoir se relaie et se perpétue à la façon d’une chorégraphie mortifère. Le boys club n’est pas une institution du passé, il est terriblement actuel et tentaculaire : État, Église, armée, université, fraternités,
... En savoir plus
The Will to Change

Men, Masculinity, and Love

par bell hooks ...

From New York Times bestselling author, feminist pioneer, and cultural icon bell hooks, an evergreen treatise on how patriarchy and toxic masculinity hurts us all.Feminist writing did not tell us about the deep inner misery of men.Everyone needs to love and be loved—including men. But to know love, men must be able to look at the ways in which patriarchal culture keeps them from understanding ... En savoir plus

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From New York Times bestselling author, feminist pioneer, and cultural icon bell hooks, an evergreen treatise on how patriarchy and toxic masculinity hurts us all.Feminist writing did not tell us about the deep inner misery of men.Everyone needs to love and be loved—including men. But to know love, men must be able to look at the ways in which patriarchal culture keeps them from understanding
... En savoir plus
Only Ever Yours

the bestselling first novel by Louise O'Neill, author of Asking For It

par Louise O'Neill ...

'Utterly magnificent . . . gripping, accomplished and dark' Marian KeyesWINNER: Newcomer of the Year at the IBAsWINNER: Bookseller YA PrizeWINNER: CBI Eilis Dillon AwardBuzzfeed's Best Books Written by Women in 2014The bestselling novel about beauty, body image and betrayaleves are designed, not made.The School trains them to be prettyThe School tr... ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $5.99 CAD Maintenant $0.99 CAD

'Utterly magnificent . . . gripping, accomplished and dark' Marian KeyesWINNER: Newcomer of the Year at the IBAsWINNER: Bookseller YA PrizeWINNER: CBI Eilis Dillon AwardBuzzfeed's Best Books Written by Women in 2014The bestselling novel about beauty, body image and betrayaleves are designed, not made.The School trains them to be prettyThe School tr...
... En savoir plus
The Woman They Could Not Silence

The Shocking Story of a Woman Who Dared to Fight Back

par Kate Moore ...

From the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Radium Girls comes another dark and dramatic but ultimately uplifting tale of a forgotten woman whose inspirational journey sparked lasting change for women's rights and exposed injustices that still resonate today."Moore has written a masterpiece of nonfiction."—Nathalia Holt, New York Times bestselling author ... En savoir plus

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From the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Radium Girls comes another dark and dramatic but ultimately uplifting tale of a forgotten woman whose inspirational journey sparked lasting change for women's rights and exposed injustices that still resonate today."Moore has written a masterpiece of nonfiction."—Nathalia Holt, New York Times bestselling author
... En savoir plus
Wordslut

A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language

par Amanda Montell ...

“As funny as it is informative, this book will have you laughing out loud while you contemplate the revolutionary power of words.” —Camille Perri, author of The Assistants and When Katie Met CassidyA brash, enlightening, and wildly entertaining feminist look at gendered language and the way it shapes us.The word bitch conjures many images, but it is most often meant to describe an unpleasant woman ... En savoir plus

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“As funny as it is informative, this book will have you laughing out loud while you contemplate the revolutionary power of words.” —Camille Perri, author of The Assistants and When Katie Met CassidyA brash, enlightening, and wildly entertaining feminist look at gendered language and the way it shapes us.The word bitch conjures many images, but it is most often meant to describe an unpleasant woman
... En savoir plus
The Feminist Killjoy Handbook

The Radical Potential of Getting in the Way

par Sara Ahmed ...

A renowned feminist thinker makes an argument for interrupting happiness—our own and other people’s—to build a more just world."Simultaneously inspiring and practical—a wonderful guide for becoming a more powerful and thoughtful social justice activist in everyday situations.” -Julia Serano, author of Whipping GirlDo you refuse to laugh at offensive jokes? Have you ever been accused of ruining ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $22.99 CAD Maintenant $1.99 CAD

A renowned feminist thinker makes an argument for interrupting happiness—our own and other people’s—to build a more just world."Simultaneously inspiring and practical—a wonderful guide for becoming a more powerful and thoughtful social justice activist in everyday situations.” -Julia Serano, author of Whipping GirlDo you refuse to laugh at offensive jokes? Have you ever been accused of ruining
... En savoir plus
Les Filles et les Monstres

par Elizabeth Lemay ...

Dans une boutique, Elizabeth Lemay remarque un écriteau accroché au-dessus de la tête de la caissière. L’employée est une personne, peut-on y lire. Ces mots la sidèrent. Comment diable en est-on venu à devoir rappeler aux gens que les corps ont une âme ?Chacun des sept textes de ce recueil invite le lecteur à retrouver cette humanité trop souvent perdue de vue. Car contre la déshumanisation, les ... En savoir plus

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Dans une boutique, Elizabeth Lemay remarque un écriteau accroché au-dessus de la tête de la caissière. L’employée est une personne, peut-on y lire. Ces mots la sidèrent. Comment diable en est-on venu à devoir rappeler aux gens que les corps ont une âme ?Chacun des sept textes de ce recueil invite le lecteur à retrouver cette humanité trop souvent perdue de vue. Car contre la déshumanisation, les
... En savoir plus
Literal Madness

3 Novels: Kathy Goes to Haiti, My Death My Life by Pier Paolo Pasolini, and Florida

par Kathy Acker ...

A collection of three novels from the experimental feminist writer: " Literal Madness is Acker at her most powerful, disturbing, and provocative." —Catherine Texier, author of VictorineKathy Goes to Haiti, the first of three novels in Literal Madness, "speaks to us out of a delightful mock-naivete that reminds one at times of the Dick and Jane readers rewritten as manuals for politics and sex . . ... En savoir plus

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A collection of three novels from the experimental feminist writer: " Literal Madness is Acker at her most powerful, disturbing, and provocative." —Catherine Texier, author of VictorineKathy Goes to Haiti, the first of three novels in Literal Madness, "speaks to us out of a delightful mock-naivete that reminds one at times of the Dick and Jane readers rewritten as manuals for politics and sex . .
... En savoir plus
Durable Inequality

par Charles Tilly ...

Charles Tilly, in this eloquent manifesto, presents a powerful new approach to the study of persistent social inequality. How, he asks, do long-lasting, systematic inequalities in life chances arise, and how do they come to distinguish members of different socially defined categories of persons? Exploring representative paired and unequal categories, such as male/female, black/white, and citizen ... En savoir plus

$35.19 CAD

Charles Tilly, in this eloquent manifesto, presents a powerful new approach to the study of persistent social inequality. How, he asks, do long-lasting, systematic inequalities in life chances arise, and how do they come to distinguish members of different socially defined categories of persons? Exploring representative paired and unequal categories, such as male/female, black/white, and citizen
... En savoir plus
Mechanic Shop Femme’s Guide to Car Ownership

Uncomplicating Cars for All of Us

par Chaya M. Milchtein ...

A comprehensive guide to car ownership and maintenance intended for anyone—regardless of age, gender or experience.When did you last pick up a book about cars? Typically written for men, particularly automotive enthusiasts and mechanics, these books rarely appeal to the everyday car owner. Mechanic Shop Femme’s Guide to Car Ownership is different. Automotive educator, journalist, and social media ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $15.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

A comprehensive guide to car ownership and maintenance intended for anyone—regardless of age, gender or experience.When did you last pick up a book about cars? Typically written for men, particularly automotive enthusiasts and mechanics, these books rarely appeal to the everyday car owner. Mechanic Shop Femme’s Guide to Car Ownership is different. Automotive educator, journalist, and social media
... En savoir plus
(Un)kind

How Kindness Culture Punishes Women

par Victoria Smith ...

'Tackles the pervasive tide of unbridled misogyny masquerading as kindness' Julie Bindel'Victoria Smith is a brilliant writer who every feminist should read' Sharron Davies'This brilliant book shows how demands for compassion and generosity can be a mask for sexist ideology' Susanna Rustin(Un)kind is a coruscating account of the ways in which deeply-held beliefs about women's 'kind' nature ... ... En savoir plus

$6.99 CAD

'Tackles the pervasive tide of unbridled misogyny masquerading as kindness' Julie Bindel'Victoria Smith is a brilliant writer who every feminist should read' Sharron Davies'This brilliant book shows how demands for compassion and generosity can be a mask for sexist ideology' Susanna Rustin(Un)kind is a coruscating account of the ways in which deeply-held beliefs about women's 'kind' nature ...
... En savoir plus
Living the Life Unexpected

How to find hope, meaning and a fulfilling future without children

par Jody Day ...

‘The book to recommend to patients when they face coming to terms with unavoidable childlessness.' – British Medical JournalIn Living the Life Unexpected, Jody Day addresses the experience of involuntary childlessness and provides a powerful, practical guide to help those negotiating a future without children come to terms with their grief; a grief that is only just beginning to be recognized by ... En savoir plus

$16.79 CAD

‘The book to recommend to patients when they face coming to terms with unavoidable childlessness.' – British Medical JournalIn Living the Life Unexpected, Jody Day addresses the experience of involuntary childlessness and provides a powerful, practical guide to help those negotiating a future without children come to terms with their grief; a grief that is only just beginning to be recognized by
... En savoir plus
Prison Born

Incarceration and Motherhood in the Colonial Shadow

par Robin F. Hansen ...

A scathing critique of the colonial legal system’s denial of children’s rightsOne afternoon in 2016, law professor Robin Hansen receives a call. On the other end of the line is “Jacquie”—a pregnant Indigenous woman, nine weeks from her due date and terrified for the welfare of her unborn son. Jacquie has been sentenced to a custodial prison sentence and her son will be automatically separated from ... En savoir plus

$26.39 CAD

A scathing critique of the colonial legal system’s denial of children’s rightsOne afternoon in 2016, law professor Robin Hansen receives a call. On the other end of the line is “Jacquie”—a pregnant Indigenous woman, nine weeks from her due date and terrified for the welfare of her unborn son. Jacquie has been sentenced to a custodial prison sentence and her son will be automatically separated from
... En savoir plus
Good Witch

In Search of Our Lost Feminine Power

par Lucianne Tonti ...

A paradigm-shifting book that asks what the world might be like if divine feminine power had never been devalued. And shows us how it is being reclaimed.Gardener. Gossip. Spinster. Healer. Nymph . . . Witch.For centuries, the work of women was viewed with suspicion. Their knowledge – of bodies, nature, and community – posed a threat to a masculine order. To men who saw them as something to be ... En savoir plus

$17.52 CAD

A paradigm-shifting book that asks what the world might be like if divine feminine power had never been devalued. And shows us how it is being reclaimed.Gardener. Gossip. Spinster. Healer. Nymph . . . Witch.For centuries, the work of women was viewed with suspicion. Their knowledge – of bodies, nature, and community – posed a threat to a masculine order. To men who saw them as something to be
... En savoir plus
Things We Say in the Dark

par Kirsty Logan ...

'Gripping . . . You won't put it down' Sunday TelegraphA shocking collection of dark stories, ranging from chilling contemporary fairytales to disturbing supernatural fiction.Alone in a remote house in Iceland a woman is unnerved by her isolation; another can only find respite from the clinging ghost that follows her by submerging herself in an overgrown pool. Couples wrestle with a lack of ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

'Gripping . . . You won't put it down' Sunday TelegraphA shocking collection of dark stories, ranging from chilling contemporary fairytales to disturbing supernatural fiction.Alone in a remote house in Iceland a woman is unnerved by her isolation; another can only find respite from the clinging ghost that follows her by submerging herself in an overgrown pool. Couples wrestle with a lack of
... En savoir plus
Cathedral, Forge, and Waterwheel

Technology and Invention in the Middle Ages

par Frances Gies, Joseph Gies ...

Collections series Medieval Life
An illuminating look at the monumental inventions of the Middle Ages, by the authors of Life in a Medieval Castle. ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

An illuminating look at the monumental inventions of the Middle Ages, by the authors of Life in a Medieval Castle.
... En savoir plus
Every Man

Why Violence Against Women Is a Men's Issue, and How You Can Make a Difference

par Dr. Jackson Katz ...

A paradigm-shifting book about men's violence against women, how it affects us all, and what men especially can do to stop it.Pervasive misogyny-magnified by “manosphere” figures like Andrew Tate and his many imitators-is not a fringe problem but rather a cultural crisis that crosses all lines of ethnicity, race, and socioeconomics and does enormous damage to women, girls, and men themselves. It ... En savoir plus

$21.29 CAD

A paradigm-shifting book about men's violence against women, how it affects us all, and what men especially can do to stop it.Pervasive misogyny-magnified by “manosphere” figures like Andrew Tate and his many imitators-is not a fringe problem but rather a cultural crisis that crosses all lines of ethnicity, race, and socioeconomics and does enormous damage to women, girls, and men themselves. It
... En savoir plus

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