Download or read book Warrior Girls written by Michael Sokolove and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-06-03 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amy Steadman was destined to become one of the great women's soccer players of her generation. "The best of the best," Parade magazine called her as she left high school and headed off to the University of North Carolina. Instead, by age twenty, Amy had undergone five surgeries on her right knee. She had to give up the sport she loved. She walked with a stiff gait, like an elderly woman, and found it painful to get out of bed in the morning. Warrior Girls exposes the downside of the women's sports revolution that has evolved since Title IX: an injury epidemic that is easily ignored because we worry that it will threaten our daughters' hard-won opportunities on the field. From teenage girls playing local soccer, basketball, lacrosse, volleyball, and other sports to women competing at the elite level, female athletes are suffering serious injuries at alarming rates. The numbers are frightening and irrefutable. Young female athletes tear their ACLs, the stabilizing ligament in the knee, at rates as high as eight times greater than their male counterparts. Women's collegiate soccer players suffer concussions at the same rate as college football players. From head to toe, female athletes suffer higher rates of injury, and many of them play through constant pain. Michael Sokolove gives us the most up-to-date research on girls and sports injuries. He takes us into the homes and hearts of female athletes, into operating theaters where orthopedic surgeons reconstruct shredded knees, and onto the practice field of famed University of North Carolina soccer coach Anson Dorrance. Exhaustively researched and strongly argued, Warrior Girls is an urgent wake-up call for parents and coaches. Sokolove connects the culture of youth sports -- the demands for girls to specialize in a single sport by age ten or younger, and to play it year-round -- directly to the injury epidemic. Devoted to the ideal of team, and deeply bonded with teammates, these tough girls don't want to leave the field even when confronted with serious injury and chronic pain. Warrior Girls shows how girls can train better and smarter to decrease their risks. It makes clear that parents must come together and demand changes to a sports culture that manufactures injuries. Well-documented, opinionated, and controversial, Warrior Girls shows that all girls can safeguard themselves on the field without sacrificing their hard-won right to be there.
Download or read book Warrior Girl written by Pauline Chandler and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2006-01-31 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although surrounded by treachery, Mariane, a young mute, battles alongside her cousin, Joan of Arc, for the liberation of France from the English.
Download or read book Chelsea Girls written by Eileen Myles and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2015-09-29 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Available once again for a new generation of readers, the groundbreaking and candid coming-of-age novel in-real-time from one of America's most celebrated poets that is considered a cult classic. In this breathtakingly inventive autobiographical novel, Eileen Myles transforms life into a work of art. Told in her audacious voice, made vivid and immediate in her lyrical language, Chelsea Girls cobbles together memories of Myles’ 1960s Catholic upbringing with an alcoholic father, her volatile adolescence, her unabashed “lesbianity,” and her riotous pursuit of survival as a poet in 1970s New York. Suffused with alcohol, drugs, and sex; evocative in its depictions of the hardscrabble realities of a young artist’s life; and poignant with stories of love, humor, and discovery, Chelsea Girls is a funny, cool, and intimate account of a writer’s education, and a modern chronicle of how a young female writer shrugged off the chains of a rigid cultural identity meant to define her.
Download or read book Running Eagle the Warrior Girl written by James Willard Schultz and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Partial summary. The fictionalized account of a Blackfoot horse raid on a Kalispel band camped by Flathead Lake. Probably based on a true incident. Running Eagle, a Blackfoot warrior girl, was a member of the war party. The incident would have occured in the 1840's.
Download or read book Girl Warriors written by Rachel Sarah and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It gives me true hope to read about the phenomenal young women of Girl Warriors. Their fierce commitment to the future of our precious planet is as inspiring as it is vital." —Kate Schatz, New York Times bestselling author of Rad American Women A-Z and Rad Women Worldwide 2021 Skipping Stones Honors Book in Nature and Ecology Girl Warriors: How 25 Young Activists Are Saving the Earth& tells the stories of 25 climate leaders under age 25.& They've led hundreds of thousands of people in climate strikes, founded non-profits, given TED talks, and sued their governments. These young eco-activists& present& a hopeful picture of the future of environmentalism These fearless girls and young women from all over the world are standing up to demand change when no one else is.
Download or read book Warrior Girl written by Britney Brianne Taylor and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-12-19 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a book meant to inspire, and empower. The book is a symbol of strength for its readers. It is one of survival and perseverance. This book is about being a warrior in your life. Read it and pass it along, and inspire others to be warriors in their lives.
Download or read book Rumble Girls written by Lea Hernandez and published by Nantier Beall Minoustchine Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The popular warrior girl series is at last collected into one handy pocket-sized format! Raven Tansania Ransom is a promising pilot-in- training to personal armour Hardskin', at the exclusive girl's school academy Juliet. Carmen Cameron, another pilot-in-training, reveals to the school Raven's shady background, making her the butt of gossip and cruel pranks. Conniving and combat ensue between Raven and Carmen; meanwhile sexy media celebrity Crimson August faces a crisis as well: his popularity is slipping due to a young, innocent female new to the scene...'
Download or read book Warrior Girl written by Ivy Cleveland and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The enemy spends his time prowling around like a lion, looking for someone to devour. Even on our best days, life can be hard, thanks to his carefully played schemes. But the truth is, we have a Savior who has already defeated the enemy. He is the one true Warrior King--a king who stands undefeated and holds all the power. He desires for every woman to walk in complete freedom all the days of her life. That's why it's critical for every sister in Christ to put on her armor, fix her hair, reapply her lipstick and prepare for full-on war. In Warrior Girl, author and speaker Ivy Cleveland provides a blueprint for fighting spiritual warfare. With practical application and biblical insight, step by step, Ivy walks readers through a spiritual bootcamp that will prepare them for battle. Throughout her book, Ivy shares personal stories, hilarious anecdotes and heart-to-heart moments--all with a heavy dose of sass--to encourage her fellow female soldiers to sign up for a sisterhood that is committed to waging war on Satan. Along the way, she equips every woman with the tools necessary to unlock her inner Warrior Girl and become the fierce fighter God created her to be.
Download or read book Who Was the Girl Warrior of France Joan of Arc written by Sarah Winifred Searle and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-01-11 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the story behind Joan of Arc and her journey to triumph in the Hundred Years' War in this captivating graphic novel -- written by Sincerely, Harriet author Sarah Winifred Searle and illustrated by award-winning cartoonist Maria Capelle Frantz. Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting new addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series! Follow Joan of Arc on her journey to convince the Dauphin to let her lead the French army in the Battle of Orleans and win the Hundred Years' War. A story of faith, courage, and determination, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves in the life of the teenage French heroine -- brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page.
Download or read book Girl Warriors written by Svenja Hohenstein and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2019-06-07 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quest narratives are as old as Western culture. In stories like The Odyssey, The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars and Harry Potter, men set out on journeys, fight battles and become heroes. Women traditionally feature in such stories as damsels in need of rescue or as the prizes at the end of heroic quests. These narratives perpetuate predominant gender roles by casting men as active and women as passive. Focusing on stories in which popular teenage heroines--Buffy Summers, Katniss Everdeen and Disney's Princess Merida--embark on daring journeys, this book explores what happens when traditional gender roles and narrative patterns are subverted. The author examines representations of these characters across various media--film, television, novels, posters, merchandise, fan fiction and fan art, and online memes--that model concepts of heroism and girlhood inspired by feminist ideas.
Download or read book Beauty Bites Beast written by Ellen Snortland and published by Trilogy Publications. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women have been sold a bill of goods -- that they are helpless in the face of attack. This is nonsense, asserts author Ellen Snortland, and proceeds to trace her discovery of self-defense techniques and how they changed her life. In the process, she delves into some provocative questions. Why, for example, are the females of other species fierce regardless of size, and are usually the ones who train their offspring, male and female, in defense and hunting? Why do most human parents fail to teach their daughters what to do if confronted by violence? And with the alarming statistics on violence against women, why aren't more women learning self-defense techniques? Here is an often irreverant, but deadly serious look at how family, religion, history, news and entertainment keep women thinking they are helpless, and how the author and other women have vanquished this self-defeating attitude. Foreword by Gavin de Becker, Author of The Gift of Fear, Survival Signals That Protect Us From Violence.
Download or read book March Forward Girl written by Melba Beals and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2018 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A member of the Little Rock Nine shares her memories of growing up in the South under Jim Crow.
Download or read book Warrior Princesses Strike Back written by Sarah Eagle Heart and published by Feminist Press at CUNY. This book was released on 2023-01-17 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In Warrior Princesses Strike Back, Lakhota twin sisters Sarah Eagle Heart and Emma Eagle Heart-White recount growing up on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and overcoming odds throughout their personal and professional lives. Woven throughout are self-help strategies centering women of color, that combine marginalized histories, psychological research on trauma, perspectives on "decolonial therapy," and explorations on the possibility of healing intergenerational and personal trauma"--
Download or read book The Prince Warriors written by Priscilla Shirer and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2016-04-27 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on Ephesians 6:10–18, The Prince Warriors is the first book in an epic middle reader series that brings to life the invisible struggle occurring in the spiritual realm.
Download or read book The Warrior Girl Way written by Meika Hines and published by Katana Press. This book was released on 2019-09-23 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inside the heart of every girl lives a fierce, mighty warrior just waiting to spring into action. You are your own biggest hero. You are a Warrior Girl. Warriors like you are born with a powerful fighting spirit to help you overcome your life's challenges. You carry it with you everywhere you go, and it's always available when you need it. You don't need anyone to make you tough--you're already tough. When you choose to believe in your own strength, you arm yourself with courage and confidence. There's no challenge too big to tackle once you embrace the warrior power you hold inside you! Inspired by the discovery of her beloved grandmother's family connection to Japanese samurai--and the eight virtues of samurai warriors, called bushido--Meika Yates Hines shows girls of all ages simple ways to get in touch with the resilient, powerful fighting warrior spirits that live in their hearts. Part message of love and guidance from a mother to her three daughters and part girl-power manifesto, The Warrior Girl Way encourages girls to battle through their fears, cultivate their grit, and trust their instincts as they face the obstacles of adolescence and beyond. As the author's stirring full-color mixed-media images illustrate, no two Warrior Girls are alike--each possesses her own unique skills and talents. The Warrior Girl Way--it's like getting an awesome pep talk from a trusted girl-power sensei.
Download or read book Sparta Rise Of The Warrior City State written by A.J.Kingston and published by A.J.Kingston. This book was released on 2023 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you fascinated by the legends of ancient Greece and the incredible warriors who once roamed the land? If so, then Sparta: Rise Of The Warrior City-State is the perfect book bundle for you! This 4-in-1 collection is a comprehensive exploration of the legendary city-state of Sparta, which rose to prominence as one of the most powerful military forces in the ancient world. With books dedicated to the city-state's warriors, queens, armies, and society, this bundle is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to learn more about the fascinating history of Sparta. Book 1, Sparta: The Warrior City-State, takes readers on a journey through the unique culture of the Spartans, exploring their brutal training methods and legendary victories on the battlefield. Learn about the tactics, weapons, and fighting techniques that made the Spartans some of the most feared warriors in history. In Book 2, Spartan Women: Mothers, Warriors, And Queens, readers will discover the powerful and influential women who helped shape Spartan society. From the queens who held sway over Spartan politics to the fierce warriors who fought alongside their male counterparts, Spartan women played a vital role in the city-state's success. Book 3, The Spartan Army: Elite Warriors Of The Ancient World, provides an in-depth look at the military might of Sparta. Discover the tactics and strategies that made the Spartan army a force to be reckoned with, and learn about the battles and campaigns that helped establish the city-state as a dominant force in the ancient world. Finally, in Book 4, Spartan Society: Power, Politics, And Identity, readers will explore the political and social structures that made Spartan society so unique. From the powerful Gerousia council to the dual kingship system, Spartan society was a complex web of power and influence that helped shape the course of history. Whether you're a history buff, a lover of ancient cultures, or simply interested in the stories that make history great, Sparta: Rise Of The Warrior City-State is the ultimate book bundle for anyone looking to learn more about the incredible world of ancient Greece. Don't miss out on this chance to explore the fascinating world of Sparta and its legendary warriors!
Download or read book The Woman Warrior written by Maxine Hong Kingston and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD WINNER • NATIONAL BESTSELLER • With this book, the acclaimed author created an entirely new form—an exhilarating blend of autobiography and mythology, of world and self, of hot rage and cool analysis. First published in 1976, it has become a classic in its innovative portrayal of multiple and intersecting identities—immigrant, female, Chinese, American. “A classic, for a reason” – Celeste Ng via Twitter As a girl, Kingston lives in two confounding worlds: the California to which her parents have immigrated and the China of her mother’s “talk stories.” The fierce and wily women warriors of her mother’s tales clash jarringly with the harsh reality of female oppression out of which they come. Kingston’s sense of self emerges in the mystifying gaps in these stories, which she learns to fill with stories of her own. A warrior of words, she forges fractured myths and memories into an incandescent whole, achieving a new understanding of her family’s past and her own present.
