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Herland takes the listener on a fascinating journey into a utopian society comprised entirely of women. A society with no men also means no conflict, resulting in a war-free existence. It is a perfect world, but only if you are female. Three men set out on a journey into uncharted territory to discover for themselves if the legend of an all-female society is a myth or actually a reality. Tracking down the mythical realm of women poses plenty of challenges, but what they ultimately find is both enchanting and frightening.

We are all driven by needs, desires, ambitions and many other forces. Life runs as normal with the obligatory ups and downs. In this volume such literary leviathans as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Nikolai Gogol, Edgar Allan Poe, Charlotte Perkins Gilman and many others provide tales from pens that seep with wisdom and worry.

Bakery owner Jolene Mackenzie is pleased that her business is booming and her life seems to be back on track. She no longer feels like a newcomer in the small town of Beavers Point, North Carolina. When young Kelly York comes to her asking for help, Jolene realizes that solving a cold case will be no easy task. As she begins her inquiries she finds herself deeply embroiled in some of the town's secrets from long ago. Will her snooping put her in grave danger? Determined to locate a missing mother but not sure where to start, Jolene turns to her friends Zoe and Kaelyn to help find the ...

In this Newbery Medal–winning novel, Debbie Pelbry wishes something would happen. So do her friends in their small hometown of Seldem. And things do happen: they meet new people (people with possibilities), they learn to do new things (like play the guitar or drive a car), and they spend time...

In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about storytelling, from the basic elements to the nuances of sharing your stories for maximum impact. The book begins with an introduction to the concept of storytelling, exploring its history and significance in today's world. From there, you'll delve into the essential elements of storytelling, including plot, characters, setting, and more.

A prominent sociologist, lecturer, and writer of the late nineteenth century, Charlotte Perkins Gilman's unorthodox concepts and lifestyle helped shape future generations of feminists. This audiobook includes her most enduring work, The Yellow Wallpaper as well as her 1913 article, "Why I Wrote The Yellow Wallpaper." The Yellow Wallpaper told as a series of secret diary entries, the story is about a young woman, confined to her room and denied all creative outlets, who gradually suffers a mental breakdown.

It’s time to batten down the hatches because Hurricane Gunther is expected to hit the coastal town of Quinby Haven any day now. The women of Rousseau’s Retreat are scrambling to make preparations to weather the storm. And everyone is moving into the main house until the danger passes, including Ann’s mother. Stress levels are on the rise. What’s more, the B&B is fully booked with a most unusual group of guests. There’s the married couple that suspect each other of being unfaithful. A young woman who will do most anything for love. A travel writer who regrets his past decisions. A ...

An anthology of chilling, classic horror stories, including "The Tale-Tell Heart", "The Pit and the Pendulum", and "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe; "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving; "The Hand", "Was it a Dream?", and "The Horla" by Guy de Maupassant; "The Red Room" by H.G. Wells; "Moon-Face" by Jack London; "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.

Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860-1935) was an influential feminist author. This short story, "If I Were a Man" reveals the subconscious thoughts of Mollie Mathewson, a young woman who yearns to become a man. Then suddenly she becomes her husband, Gerald, and experiences various strange and different perspectives.

Dementia caregivers cope with repetitive questions, mood swings, lost personal space, and live with exhaustion, frustration, and anger. You may not know how to prepare. Dementia Home Care will help you maintain your humor and your emotional connection with your loved one longer.

When Lillie Tillman went out that morning, she never expected to find herself in the middle of another murder investigation. She discovers a dead body near the Seafood Shack in Quinby Haven. Not only does she know the murder victim, she’s found covered in blood and leaning over the body. There’s a witness accusing her of the murder. And according to rumors spreading like wild fire around the town, the man’s death is the result of a lover’s quarrel. Are they only rumors? Was the murder the result of a vicious argument? Jealousy? Greed? Was the victim just in the wrong place at the ...

In these hilarious stories by some of the top authors of middle grade fiction today, each young character is coping with a minor superpower—while also discovering their power to change themselves and their community, find their voice, and celebrate what makes them unique. Everyone knows that...

A debut manifesto by Rinny Perkins (@RinnyRiot) about what she's learned as a queer Black woman through the art of self-validation. In this collection of mini essays, comedian Rinny Perkins illustrates her experiences as the owner of a popular online shop while she figures out antidepressant...

Here is living proof that White and Black Christians can live together. When Spencer Perkins was 16 years old, he visited his bloodied and swollen father (Pastor John Perkins) in jail. Police had beaten the Black activist severely, and Spencer never forgot the moment. He couldn't imagine living in community with a White person after that. But his plans were changed.

No Fear draws you inside the stories of young, ordinary believers who, despite incredible opposition, courageously stood up for God’s truth. Tony Perkins pairs each story with a biblical example and gives practical ideas for building a “no fear” perspective every day. Today, followers of Jesus Christ face more opposition to their beliefs than any generation in American history. Yet even in such a hostile cultural and political environment, it is an exciting time to stand firm in the faith.

*EDICIÓN REVISADA A 10 DE AGOSTO DE 2017. El Papel de Pared Amarillo (The Yellow Wallpaper), de Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Nueva traducción. Incluye reseña biográfica. Charlotte Perkins escribió El Papel de Pared Amarillo como una advertencia sobre los efectos de la cura de reposo en las personas diagnosticadas con depresión. Ella misma había sufrido los efectos de esa cura tras una depresión posparto que la mantuvo inactiva durante tres meses. De hecho, le envió una copia de la obra al médico que la había tratado para que fuese consciente de su experiencia. Hay algún dato ...

Regardless of whether you’re in recovery, work to help others in their recovery, or just love great movies, Addicted in Film manages to take the sometimes difficult conversation about addiction and recovery and render it accessible, informative, engaging, and at times laugh-out-loud funny.

This isn’t just a book. It’s your blueprint for building unbreakable wellness from the inside out. If you’ve ever battled anxiety, hit a wall with your workouts, or felt stuck in the loop of stress and burnout, this book is for you. Fit Mind, Strong Body fuses real stories, science-backed tools, and actionable steps to show you how physical fitness and mental health are not two separate journeys—they’re one powerful path.

Some 80 percent of Christians believe that the church is now the recipient of God's original promise to Israel. But is that in Scripture? Dave Succinctly dismantles this absurd doctrine while showing the awful ramifications of its tentacles.

Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s haunting chronicle of crippling depression, “The Yellow Wallpaper,” is a cornerstone of weird fiction. First published in 1892, it has now been given an unsettling yet empathetic treatment courtesy of Robert Hunter (original score) and Linda Jones (narration) who skillfully brings the listener into the tale’s interiority and demonstrates its timelessness.