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To name the bigger lie : a memoir in two stories / by Viren, Sarah,1979-author.;
"Part coming-of-age story, part psychological thriller, part philosophical investigation, this unforgettable memoir traces the ramifications of a series of lies that threaten to derail the author's life--exploring the line between truth and deception, fact and fiction, and reality and conspiracy. Sarah's story begins as she's researching what she believes will be a book about her high school philosophy teacher, a charismatic instructor who taught her and her classmates to question everything--in the end, even the reality of historical atrocities. As she digs into the effects of his teachings, her life takes a turn into the fantastical when her wife, Marta, is notified that she's been investigated for sexual misconduct at the university where they both teach. Based in part on a viral New York Times essay, To Name the Bigger Lie follows the investigation as it upends Sarah's understanding of truth. She knows the claims made against Marta must be lies, and as she uncovers the identity of the person behind them and then tries, with increasing desperation, to prove their innocence, she's drawn back into the questions that her teacher inspired all those years ago: about the nature of truth, the value of skepticism, and the stakes we all have in getting the story right. A compelling, incisive journey into honesty and betrayal, this memoir explores the powerful pull of dangerous conspiracy theories and the pliability of personal narratives in a world dominated by hoaxes and fakes. To Name the Bigger Lie reads like the best of psychological thrillers-made all the more riveting because it's true"--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Viren, Sarah, 1979-; Conspiracy theories; Sex crimes.; Teachers; Truth.; Truthfulness and falsehood.;
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Grown : a novel / by Jackson, Tiffany D.;
"When legendary R&B artist Korey Fields spots Enchanted Jones at an audition, her dreams of being a famous singer take flight. Until Enchanted wakes up with blood on her hands and zero memory of the previous night. Who killed Korey Fields? Before there was a dead body, Enchanted's dreams had turned into a nightmare. Because behind Korey's charm and star power was a controlling dark side. Now he's dead, the police are at the door, and all signs point to Enchanted"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Mystery fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Suspense fiction.; African American women singers; Rhythm and blues musicians; African American singers; Murder; Abused women; Psychological abuse; Sex crimes; Concert tours;
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Drop the ball : achieving more by doing less / by Dufu, Tiffany,author.; Steinem, Gloria,writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A bold and inspiring memoir and manifesto from a renowned voice in the women's leadership movement who shows women how to cultivate the single skill they really need in order to thrive: the ability to let go. Once the poster girl for doing it all, after she had her first child, Tiffany Dufu struggled to accomplish everything she thought she needed to in order to succeed. Like so many driven and talented women who have been brought up to believe that to have it all, they must do it all, Dufu began to feel that achieving her career and personal goals was an impossibility. Eventually, she discovered the solution: letting go. In Drop the Ball, Dufu recounts how she learned to reevaluate expectations, shrink her to-do list, and meaningfully engage the assistance of others--freeing the space she needed to flourish at work and to develop deeper, more meaningful relationships at home. Even though women are half the workforce, they still represent only eighteen per cent of the highest level leaders. The reasons are obvious: just as women reach middle management they are also starting families. Mounting responsibilities at work and home leave them with no bandwidth to do what will most lead to their success. Offering new perspective on why the women's leadership movement has stalled, and packed with actionable advice, Tiffany Dufu's Drop the Ball urges women to embrace imperfection, to expect less of themselves and more from others--only then can they focus on what they truly care about, devote the necessary energy to achieving their real goals, and create the type of rich, rewarding life we all desire"--
Subjects: Dufu, Tiffany; Women professional employees; African American women; Mothers; Leadership in women; Women in the professions; Work-life balance; Sex role; Self-actualization (Psychology);
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How girls are made / by McGinnis, Mindy,author.;
"Fallon is a fixer. From planning prom to organizing her college applications, she's got it all figured out ... except for when her younger sister comes to her with very basic questions about sex. Shocked that she knows so little -- and her fellow classmates even less -- Fallon decides some practical education is in order. And Fallon isn't above practicing a little civil disobedience by creating a secret underground off-campus group. Shelby is a fighter. Having her nose broken is nothing new in her semiprofessional career ... but this time it's her boyfriend who threw the punch. Now her phone is blowing up with texts from a new guy who tells her she's perfect, she's special, she's everything he's ever wanted ... except for a few small details. Shelby's happy to adjust for him, because isn't that what a healthy relationship is about? Jobie is a failure. She doesn't have enough followers and her posts never go viral, no matter how hard she crushes challenges and applies exactly the right filter. But a friendly DM from a good girl just like her points her in the direction of a whole new audience of admirers. Guys who just want to talk. Guys who give her the attention she's always wanted. The lives of all three girls intersect in Fallon's secret class, rumors of which have parents up in arms. Fallon needs to keep herself anonymous, Shelby needs to keep her new boyfriend happy, and Jobie needs to keep her followers ... who keep asking for more. Each girl finds herself trapped in an inescapable situation -- that will leave one of them dead"--
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Interpersonal relations; Psychological abuse; Perfectionism (Personality trait); Social media; Sex instruction; Secrecy; Teenage girls; Interpersonal relations; Psychological abuse; Perfectionism; Social media; Sex instruction; Secrets; Teenage girls;
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Out of the woods : a girl, a killer, and a lifelong struggle to find the way home / by Olsen, Gregg,author.;
"In May 2005, authorities discovered the Groene family murdered in their Idaho home. The family's youngest members-eight-year-old Shasta and her brother, nine-year-old Dylan-were nowhere to be found. As a community prayed for their return, Shasta and Dylan were already miles away in the woods of Montana at the hands of serial killer Joseph Edward Duncan. After a harrowing forty-eight day ordeal, Shasta was rescued. In many ways, her survival story was only beginning. In the following years, while Shasta struggled to outrun her trauma, a pattern of self-destructive behavior shadowed her like an ever-worsening thunderstorm. She still had hope buried deep inside. Every bit as much as the little girl who had been held captive in the woods. This would be an all-new battle for Shasta. And she was determined not to lose"--
Subjects: True crime stories.; Child sexual abuse; Kidnapping victims; Kidnapping; Murder victims' families; Murder; Psychic trauma.; Rape victims; Serial murder investigation; Serial murder investigation.; Serial murderers; Sex offenders; Sexually abused children.; Sexually abused girls; Survival.;
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Soft core : a novel / by Newell, Brittany,1994-author.;
"A stripper's madcap search for her missing ex-boyfriend takes her over the edge in this whip-smart, wildly funny novel about love, sex, work, and sex work"--
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Love; Missing persons; Sex workers;
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Smart sex : how to boost your sex IQ and own your pleasure / by Morse, Emily,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.From the host of the #1 podcast Sex with Emily, Emily Morse, comes a revolutionary new book that reframes our relationship to pleasure and teaches us how to have the best sex of our lives. Dr. Emily Morse has been dubbed "the Dr. Ruth of a new generation" (New York Times) and has helped millions of people navigate the world of sex and relationships. In Smart Sex, she condenses all she's learned as a doctor of human sexuality and offers a groundbreaking framework that will change the way you think about sex and pleasure--regardless of your gender or sexual orientation. In this essential book you'll uncover: A new sexual intelligence that will allow you to connect deeply with your body, your desires, and the psychological and physical blocks that are keeping you from experiencing the pleasure that is your birthright; Communication hacks to talk to your partner about topics ranging from oral sex to open relationships and everything in between; The truth about orgasms and how to start having more plentiful, powerful, and satisfying orgasms; Everything you need to know to be a good lover, from collaboration to technique. (Hint: it's not what you think.); And so much more. Drawing from science, research, and lived experience, and written in a voice that's entertaining and inclusive, Smart Sex will help you radically improve your sex life, your confidence, and your relationships, including your relationship with yourself.
Subjects: Communication and sex.; Sex instruction.; Sex.; Sexual attraction.; Sexual ethics.; Sexual health.;
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Sextinction : The Decline of Sex and the Future of Intimacy. by Soh, Debra.;
Theres a strange paradox in todays developed world: society has never been more sexualized, but people across all age groups and demographics are having less sex than ever before. And nobody seems to know why or what to do about it. In 'Sextinction', Dr. Debra Soh leaves no stone unturned as she searches for science-backed answers. She takes us on a roller-coaster journey through ideological debates, new technological frontiers, and modern dating to understand the whys and hows of this issue. Soh lives in Toronto, ON.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: POLITICAL SCIENCE / Commentary & Opinion; PSYCHOLOGY / Human Sexuality; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Sexuality;
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Sex, Drugs and String Quartets. by Thackrah, Carla,film director.; Ronin Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Ronin Films in 2003.The Landau String Quartet comes together to rehearse. Each player has travelled a very different path to become a musician. In this dramatised documentary, the musicians reveal the story of that journey. In their own words, they talk of abusive teachers, loss of innocence, seductions, fear and attempts to escape the pressure of discipline. The filmmaker, Carla Thackrah, herself a professional musician, comments: “I’ve always been fascinated by the strong psychological correspondence between a musicians’ self-definition and their instrument. This film is essentially a dramatised documentary around this theme.”Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Social sciences.; Music.; Psychology.; Documentary films.; Artists.;
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The book of radical answers : real questions from real kids just like you / by Taylor, Sonya Renee.;
"A nonfiction guide to growing up rooted in radical self-love and body empowerment that answers real questions from kids about health, sex, gender, race, justice, and more"--
Subjects: Children's questions and answers.; Child psychology; Children; Children; Psychology; Conduct of life; Self-esteem; Health;
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