Growing up in rural Ontario, Erin Zimmerman became fascinated with plants - an obsession that led to a life in academia as a professional botanist. But as her career choices narrowed in the face of failing institutions and subtle, but ubiquitous, sexism, Zimmerman began to doubt herself. Unrooted: Botany, Motherhood, and the Fight to Save an Old Science is a scientist's memoir, a glimpse into the ordinary life of someone in a fascinating field. This...

"Según el país de nacimiento, nacer niña no ofrece las mismas oportunidades... Descubre la vida de cinco muchachas del mundo: Kaneila, Jade Mahnoosh, Makena y Luisa. Las injusticias y la violencia pesan sobre su vida cotidiana. A su alrededor, personas comprometidas se movilizan en pro de la igualidad y aportan esperanza."--

In Poem for Black Boys, she writes: "Where are your heroes, my little Black ones / You are the Indian you so disdainfully shoot / Not the big bad sheriff on his faggoty white horse / You should play run-away-slave or Mau-Mau / These are more in line with your history." By the author of Cotton Candy on a Rainy Day.

"This provocative, deeply personal book explores how women experience mental health care differently than men--and lays out how the system must change for women to flourish." -- "Why are so many women feeling anxious, stressed out, and depressed, and why are they not getting the help they need? Over the past decade, mood disorders have skyrocketed among women, who are twice as likely to be diagnosed as men. Yet in a healthcare system steeped in gender...

As a child of two military parents, Deb Haaland moved around a lot when she was young before finally settling in Albuquerque to be near family. But she persisted, studying hard and eventually earning a law degree. An enrolled member of the Pueblo Laguna nation, Deb was one of the first two Native American women to be elected to Congress, where she represented New Mexico's 1st District. In 2021, when the Senate confirmed her as President Biden's secretary...

"A richly illustrated guide to inspire & empower the next generation of women & girls to be Boss Beauties--to be fierce, to be fearless, to be confident, to be ready for greatness--and to become anything. With real-world wisdom, kick-ass knowhow, and practical advice from Boss Beauties everywhere (including professional athletes, actors, astrophysicists, CEOs, and more) to: " Harness your inner grit " Make an impact in the world " Learn when to say...

Simple, nutritious, and delicious--stress-free recipes for a healthy pregnancy Whether it's your first, fourth, or you're planning for a pregnancy, The Feel-Good Pregnancy Cookbook takes the guesswork out of knowing what to eat so you can enjoy flavorful recipes with all the nutrients you and your baby need to feel great. The Feel-Good Pregnancy Cookbook provides tasty, balanced meals geared towards mothers with a variety of dietary needs, including...