25 Women

25 Women
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Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Total Pages : 204
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ISBN-10 : 9780226333168
ISBN-13 : 0226333167
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis 25 Women by : Dave Hickey

Newsweek calls him “exhilarating and deeply engaging.” Time Out New York calls him “smart, provocative, and a great writer.” Critic Peter Schjeldahl, meanwhile, simply calls him “My hero.” There’s no one in the art world quite like Dave Hickey—and a new book of his writing is an event. 25 Women will not disappoint. The book collects Hickey’s best and most important writing about female artists from the past twenty years. But this is far more than a compilation: Hickey has revised each essay, bringing them up to date and drawing out common themes. Written in Hickey’s trademark style—accessible, witty, and powerfully illuminating—25 Women analyzes the work of Joan Mitchell, Bridget Riley, Fiona Rae, Lynda Benglis, Karen Carson, and many others. Hickey discusses their work as work, bringing politics and gender into the discussion only where it seems warranted by the art itself. The resulting book is not only a deep engagement with some of the most influential and innovative contemporary artists, but also a reflection on the life and role of the critic: the decisions, judgments, politics, and ethics that critics negotiate throughout their careers in the art world. Always engaging, often controversial, and never dull, Dave Hickey is a writer who gets people excited—and talking—about art. 25 Women will thrill his many fans, and make him plenty of new ones.

Wonder Women

Wonder Women
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Publisher : Quirk Books
Total Pages : 241
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ISBN-10 : 9781594749261
ISBN-13 : 1594749264
Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Synopsis Wonder Women by : Sam Maggs

A fun and feminist celebration of the forgotten women in science, technology, and beyond—from the bestselling author of The Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy. You may think you know women’s history pretty well. But have you ever heard of: • Alice Ball, the chemist who developed an effective treatment for leprosy—only to have the credit taken by a man? • Mary Sherman Morgan, the rocket scientist whose liquid fuel compounds blasted the first U.S. satellite into orbit? • Huang Daopo, the inventor whose weaving technology revolutionized textile production in China—centuries before the cotton gin? Smart women have always been able to achieve amazing things, even when the odds were stacked against them. In Wonder Women, author Sam Maggs tells the stories of the brilliant, brainy, and totally rad women in history who broke barriers as scientists, engineers, mathematicians, adventurers, and inventors. Plus, interviews with real-life women in STEM careers, an extensive bibliography, and a guide to women-centric science and technology organizations—all to show the many ways the geeky girls of today can help to build the future. Table of Contents: Women of Science Women of Medicine Women of Espionage Women of Innovation Women of Adventure

25 Women Who Ruled

25 Women Who Ruled
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Publisher : Capstone
Total Pages : 65
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ISBN-10 : 9780756558512
ISBN-13 : 0756558514
Rating : 4/5 (12 Downloads)

Synopsis 25 Women Who Ruled by : Rebecca Stanborough

Discover 25 women who shattered the glass ceiling, each in their own way. In politics, government, the business world, and more, these women show us that ambition, perserverance, and hard work go a long way.

25 Women Who Thought of It First

25 Women Who Thought of It First
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Publisher : Capstone
Total Pages : 65
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ISBN-10 : 9780756558529
ISBN-13 : 0756558522
Rating : 4/5 (29 Downloads)

Synopsis 25 Women Who Thought of It First by : Jill Sherman

Discover 25 women who were trailblazers in science, technology, architecture, engineering, and more. Learn about some of the women who defied expectations and introduced the world to new ideas and creations big and small.

Gamer Girls

Gamer Girls
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Publisher : Running Press Kids
Total Pages : 307
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ISBN-10 : 9780762474554
ISBN-13 : 0762474556
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis Gamer Girls by : Mary Kenney

Discover the women behind the video games we love—the iconic games they created, the genres they invented, the studios and companies they built—and how they changed the industry forever. Women have always made video games, from the 1960s and the first-of-its-kind, projector-based Sumerian Game to the blockbuster Uncharted games that defined the early 2000s. Women have been behind the writing, design, scores, and engines that power one of the most influential industries out there. In Gamer Girls, now you can explore the stories of 25 of those women. Bursting with bold artwork, easy-to-read profiles, and real-life stories of the women working on games like Centipede, Final Fantasy, Halo, and more, this dynamic illustrated book shows what a huge role women have played—and will continue to play—in the creation of video games. With additional sidebars about other influential women in the industry, as well as a glossary and additional resources page, Gamer Girls offers a look into the work and lives of influential pixel queens such as: Roberta Williams (one of the creators of the adventure genre) Mabel Addis Mergardt (the first person to write a video game) Muriel Tramis (the French "knight" of video games) Keiko Erikawa (creator of the otome genre) Yoko Shimomura (composer for Street Fighter, Final Fantasy, and Kingdom Hearts) Rebecca Heineman (first national video game tournament champion) Danielle Bunten Berry (creator of M.U.L.E. and early advocate for multiplayer games) and more! Whether you’re a gamer girl who plays video games, a gamer girl who makes video games, or a parent raising a gamer girl, this entertaining, inspiring book will have you itching to pick up a controller or create your own video games!

What Would She Do?

What Would She Do?
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1338216406
ISBN-13 : 9781338216400
Rating : 4/5 (06 Downloads)

Synopsis What Would She Do? by : Kay Woodward

Profiles twenty-five female trailblazers who overcame huge obstacles, including Catherine the Great, Zaha Hadid, and Valentina Tereshkova.

Code Girls

Code Girls
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Publisher : Hachette Books
Total Pages : 524
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ISBN-10 : 9780316352550
ISBN-13 : 0316352551
Rating : 4/5 (50 Downloads)

Synopsis Code Girls by : Liza Mundy

The award-winning New York Times bestseller about the American women who secretly served as codebreakers during World War II--a "prodigiously researched and engrossing" (New York Times) book that "shines a light on a hidden chapter of American history" (Denver Post). Recruited by the U.S. Army and Navy from small towns and elite colleges, more than ten thousand women served as codebreakers during World War II. While their brothers and boyfriends took up arms, these women moved to Washington and learned the meticulous work of code-breaking. Their efforts shortened the war, saved countless lives, and gave them access to careers previously denied to them. A strict vow of secrecy nearly erased their efforts from history; now, through dazzling research and interviews with surviving code girls, bestselling author Liza Mundy brings to life this riveting and vital story of American courage, service, and scientific accomplishment.

Amazing Iowa Women

Amazing Iowa Women
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Total Pages :
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ISBN-10 : 1649450664
ISBN-13 : 9781649450661
Rating : 4/5 (64 Downloads)

Synopsis Amazing Iowa Women by : Katy Swalwell

Inspired by 'Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls' and 'Rad Women A to Z,' Iowa State education professor Katy Swalwell worked with over 25 Iowa women artists and RAYGUN to create an illustrated children's book that celebrates the incredible accomplishments through short biographies of a diverse set of women throughout Iowa's history. The book is available at raygunsite.com.

Rebel Girls Lead: 25 Tales of Powerful Women

Rebel Girls Lead: 25 Tales of Powerful Women
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Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Total Pages : 67
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ISBN-10 : 9798889640158
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis Rebel Girls Lead: 25 Tales of Powerful Women by : Rebel Girls

Rebel Girls Lead: 25 Tales of Powerful Women celebrates the incredible and inspiring stories of 25 women leaders in politics, business, sports, activism, and more, all written in fairy tale form. It is part of the award-winning Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series. Reach for new heights with Vice President Kamala Harris. Organize voter registration with Stacey Abrams. Spread messages of kindness with Lady Gaga. And captain a team of Olympic gymnasts with Aly Raisman. This collection of 25 stories includes the most beloved stories of leadership from the first three volumes of the New York Times best-selling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. And also features 11 brand new tales of women's activism, bravery, and vision. Rebel Girls Lead celebrates the leadership of women from Michelle Obama to Malala Yousafzai. It is illustrated by female and nonbinary artists from around the world.

Women of Granite

Women of Granite
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0972341048
ISBN-13 : 9780972341042
Rating : 4/5 (48 Downloads)

Synopsis Women of Granite by : Janet Buell