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
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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.

The First Lady and the Rebel

The First Lady and the Rebel
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Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages : 340
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ISBN-10 : 9781492647096
ISBN-13 : 1492647098
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis The First Lady and the Rebel by : Susan Higginbotham

From celebrated author Susan Higginbotham comes an incredible book about Abraham Lincoln's First Lady and, on the other side of the Civil War, her sister. A Union's First Lady As the Civil War cracks the country in two, Mary Lincoln stands beside her husband praying for a swift Northern victory. But as the body count rises, Mary can't help but fear each bloody gain. Because her beloved sister Emily is across party lines, fighting for the South, and Mary is at risk of losing both her country and her family in the tides of a brutal war. A Confederate Rebel's Wife Emily Todd Helm has married the love of her life. But when her husband's southern ties pull them into a war neither want to join, she must make a choice. Abandon the family she has built in the South or become a true rebel woman fighting against the sister she has always loved best. With a country's legacy at stake, how will two sisters shape history? A Civil War book about two women determined to do the right thing, The First Lady and the Rebel is sure to inspire fans of Marie Benedict and Stephanie Dray.

Lady Renegades

Lady Renegades
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 274
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ISBN-10 : 9780698173989
ISBN-13 : 0698173988
Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

Synopsis Lady Renegades by : Rachel Hawkins

From the New York Times bestselling author of Hex Hall comes the sparkling finale in the beloved Rebel Belle series. Just as Harper Price starts coming to terms with her role as David Stark's battle-ready Paladin, protector, and girlfriend—her world goes crazy all over again. Overwhelmed by his Oracle powers, David flees Pine Grove and starts turning teenaged girls into Paladins—and these young ladies seem to think that Harper is the enemy David needs protecting from. Ordinarily, Harper would be able to fight off any Paladin who comes her way, but her powers have been dwindling since David left town, which means her life is on the line yet again. Now, it’s a desperate race for Harper to find and rescue David before she backslides from superhero to your garden-variety type-A belle. New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins brings the fun once again in the finale of this pitch-perfect romantic paranormal comedy series.

Damn' Rebel Bitches

Damn' Rebel Bitches
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Publisher : Random House
Total Pages : 264
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ISBN-10 : 9781780572963
ISBN-13 : 1780572964
Rating : 4/5 (63 Downloads)

Synopsis Damn' Rebel Bitches by : Maggie Craig

Damn' Rebel Bitches takes a totally fresh approach to the history of the Jacobite Rising by telling fascinating stories of the many women caught up in the turbulent events of 1745-46. Many historians have ignored female participation in the '45: this book aims to redress the balance. Drawn from many original documents and letters, the stories that emerge of the women - and their men - are often touching, occasionally light-hearted and always engrossing.

Highland Rebel

Highland Rebel
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Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages : 479
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ISBN-10 : 9781402242366
ISBN-13 : 1402242360
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis Highland Rebel by : Judith James

A love story set against the backdrop of Restoration England, Jacobite Scotland and Ireland, and the rise and fall of kings, by an award-winning author. Amidst the upheaval of the first Jacobite war in 17th century Britain, Jamie Sinclair's wit and military prowess have served him well. Leading a troop in Scotland, he impetuously marries a captured maiden, saving her from a grim fate. A Highlands heiress to title and fortune, Catherine Drummond is not the friendless woman Jamie believed her to be. When her people effect her rescue, and he cannot annul the marriage, Jamie determines to recapture his hellcat of a new wife. In a world where family and creed cannot be trusted, where faith fuels intolerance and war, Catherine and Jamie test the bounds of love, loyalty, friendship, and trust...

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
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Publisher : Penguin UK
Total Pages : 332
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ISBN-10 : 9780141986012
ISBN-13 : 0141986018
Rating : 4/5 (12 Downloads)

Synopsis Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by : Elena Favilli

THE SENSATIONAL NO.1 BESTSELLER 'The definitive book of the year in our house, for both parents and offspring' Maggie O'Farrell, Guardian Books of the Year 'Absolutely beautiful - get one for yourself and one to inspire a woman in your life' Stylist 'In an ideal world, not only would mothers read this aloud to their daughters, but teachers would read it to schoolboys' Sunday Times What if the princess didn't marry Prince Charming but instead went on to be an astronaut? What if the jealous step sisters were supportive and kind? And what if the queen was the one really in charge of the kingdom? Illustrated by sixty female artists from every corner of the globe, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls introduces us to one hundred remarkable women and their extraordinary lives, from Ada Lovelace to Malala, Amelia Earhart to Michelle Obama. Empowering, moving and inspirational, these are true fairy tales for heroines who definitely don't need rescuing.

The Rebel Bride

The Rebel Bride
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 346
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ISBN-10 : 9781101210611
ISBN-13 : 1101210613
Rating : 4/5 (11 Downloads)

Synopsis The Rebel Bride by : Catherine Coulter

Revisit a classic-Catherine Coulter's second novel. The #1 New York Times bestselling author has transformed her second novel from a Regency to full-fledged historical romance. Katherine Brandon is a hoyden who bewitches a powerful, sophisticated nobleman, but can't hide her terrifying secret from him...

Rebel Spy

Rebel Spy
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Publisher : Delacorte Press
Total Pages : 370
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ISBN-10 : 9781524771225
ISBN-13 : 1524771228
Rating : 4/5 (25 Downloads)

Synopsis Rebel Spy by : Veronica Rossi

A reimagining of the story behind Agent 355--a New York society girl and spy for George Washington during the Revolutionary War--perfect for fans of Tatiana de Rosnay's Sarah's Key and the novels of Julie Berry. Rebellious Frannie Tasker knows little about the war between England and its thirteen colonies in 1776, until a shipwreck off her home in Grand Bahama Island presents an unthinkable opportunity. The body of a young woman body floating in the sea gives Frannie the chance to escape her brutal stepfather--and she takes it. Assuming the identity of the drowned Emmeline Coates, Frannie is rescued by a British merchant ship and sails with the crew to New York. For the next three years, Frannie lives a lie as Miss Coates, swept up in a courtship by a dashing British lieutenant. But after witnessing the darker side of the war, she realizes that her position gives her power. Soon she's eavesdropping on British officers, risking everything to pass information on to George Washington's Culper spy ring as agent 355. Frannie believes in the fight for American liberty--but what will it cost her? Inspired by the true "355" and rich in historical detail and intrigue, this is the story of an unlikely New York society girl turned an even unlikelier spy.

The Lady Gets Lucky

The Lady Gets Lucky
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Publisher : HarperCollins
Total Pages : 319
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ISBN-10 : 9780063044036
ISBN-13 : 006304403X
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Synopsis The Lady Gets Lucky by : Joanna Shupe

USA Today Bestselling Author Following the book called “an alluring blend of love and playfulness” (PW) The Heiress Hunt, beloved author Joanna Shupe continues her new Fifth Avenue Rebels series with a scandalous romance about a good girl desperate to rebel and the rebel desperate to corrupt her. A first-rate scoundrel. A desperate wallflower. Lessons in seduction. The woman no one notices . . . Shy heiress Alice Lusk is tired of being overlooked by every bachelor. Something has to change, else she’ll be forced to marry a man whose only desire is her fortune. She needs to become a siren, a woman who causes a man’s blood to run hot . . .and she’s just met the perfect rogue to help teach her. He’s the life of every party . . . Christopher “Kit” Ward plans to open a not-so-reputable supper club in New York City, and he’s willing to do whatever it takes to hire the best chef in the city to guarantee its success. Even if it requires giving carnal lessons to a serious-minded spinster who has an in with the chef. Their bedroom instruction grows passionate, and Alice is a much better pupil than Kit had ever anticipated. When the Society gentlemen start to take notice, Kit has to try to win Alice in other ways . . . but is he too late to win her heart?

Love a Rebel ... Love a Rogue

Love a Rebel ... Love a Rogue
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Publisher : Leisure Books
Total Pages : 452
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ISBN-10 : 0843944064
ISBN-13 : 9780843944068
Rating : 4/5 (64 Downloads)

Synopsis Love a Rebel ... Love a Rogue by : Shirl Henke

American patriot Quintin Blackthorne and his half-Indian, half-brother Devon Blackthorne are bound by blood, but torn apart by choice. They're swept from Savannah's ballrooms to Revolutionary War battlefields. But with the women they love, they learn that the faithful heart could overcome even the fortunes of war.