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Smart, successful & abused : the unspoken problem of domestic violence and high-achieving women / by Mailis, Angela,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."In 2016, neuroscientist Angela Mailis, a world-renowned expert on chronic pain management, was brought face to face with domestic violence when an accomplished colleague was murdered by her equally accomplished husband. It was familiar territory for Dr. Mailis, who herself had been involved in an abusive relationship for twenty-seven years. She immediately redirected her research towards what is perhaps the most puzzling form of domestic violence: the abuse endured by high-achieving women who to all appearances have everything required to stand up for themselves. These victims spend their days as the powerhouses of boardrooms, universities, clinics, and law courts. They have educations, talent, resourcefulness, and financial competence. Yet they allow themselves to be mentally dominated and emotionally and/or physically beaten by the men in their lives. How does it happen? What can be done about it? Smart, Successful & Abused is the result of Dr. Mailis' search for answers to these questions, a search that has taken her to the frontiers of medical research, into the homes and offices of successful career women caught in violent relationships, and deep into her own experience as an abused spouse. Her conclusions and advice will help entrapped women recognize and deflate the delusions that prevent them from acting in their best interests."--
Subjects: Abused women.; Women in the professions.; Spousal abuse.; Family violence.;
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FDR drive : a crime novel / by Comey, James,1960-author.;
"After a stint in the private sector, working at the largest hedge fund in the world, Nora Carleton has returned to her former role as a New York City federal prosecutor. And she's arrived just in time to face one of the most dangerous domestic terror attacks in the history of the city. A threat is building in the city, with far right extremism powered by internet demagogues and funded by shadowy organizations. Together with legendary investigator Benny Dugan and aided by colleagues at the FBI, Nora builds a case against one of the key players in this burgeoning movement, arguing before a jury that some speech is actually a deadly crime. But the menace taking root is far bigger than any courtroom, and as the militants target an upcoming United Nations rally, Nora and her team must race to disrupt the plans and minimize casualties."--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Legal fiction (Literature); Novels.; Carleton, Nora (Fictitious character); Domestic terrorism; Public prosecutors; Women lawyers;
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Everything I never dreamed : my life surviving and standing up to domestic violence / by Glenn, Ruth M.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."The raw, uplifting, and unforgettable memoir from the CEO and president of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence chronicling her personal battle against abuse, violence, and even a murder attempt. Ruth M. Glenn wasn't surprised the first time her husband beat her. She was hurt and disappointed but after a childhood in a broken and violent home, she was not surprised. After all, this was just the way things were, right? It was only after she lay bleeding in a carwash parking lot, after being shot three times by him, that Glenn resolved-if she managed to survive-to spend the rest of her life combating domestic violence. Now, she brings her full story to the forefront with this survivor's tale crossed with a rousing call to action. She reveals her difficult but ultimately rewarding journey from that parking lot to sacrificing everything to obtain her GED, followed by her JD. With her evocative and thoughtful voice, Glenn explores the reasons why men beat and kill women, why women and children are seen as lesser in our society, how to stop victim blaming, and how to demystify domestic violence to stop it once and for all. A memoir of resilience and courage, Everything I Never Dreamed is a necessary book that proves that abuse does not have to define a survivor's entire life"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Glenn, Ruth M.; National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (U.S.); Abused wives; Family violence; Women; Women;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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The coast road : a novel / by Murrin, Alan,author.;
"A poignant debut novel about the lives of women, set in a claustrophobic coast town. How can they find independence in a society that seeks to limit it?"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Estranged families; Female friendship; Husband and wife; Married people; Nineteen nineties; Separated women; Villages; Visitation rights (Domestic relations); Women authors;
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A Killer Motive : A Novel. by McKinnon, Hannah Mary.;
In 'A Killer Motive', a manipulative kidnapper gives a true crime podcaster one week to locate her brothers best friend. If she succeeds, shell learn the truth about her brothers disappearance six years ago, but if she fails, his friend will die. Hannah Mary McKinnon lives in Oakville, ON.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); FICTION / Crime; FICTION / Family Life / Marriage & Divorce; FICTION / Family Life / Siblings; FICTION / General; FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Amateur Sleuth; FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths; FICTION / Thrillers / Crime; FICTION / Thrillers / Domestic; FICTION / Thrillers / General; FICTION / Thrillers / Psychological; FICTION / Thrillers / Suspense; FICTION / Thrillers / Technological; FICTION / Women;
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The aviator and the showman : Amelia Earhart, George Putnam, and the marriage that made an American icon / by Shapiro, Laurie Gwen,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The riveting and cinematic story of a partnership that would change the world forever. In 1928, a young social worker and hobby pilot named Amelia Earhart arrived in the office of George Putnam, heir to the Putnam & Sons throne and hitmaker, on the hunt for the right woman for a secret flying mission across the Atlantic. A partnership -- professional and soon otherwise -- was born. The Aviator and the Showman unveils the untold story of Amelia's decade-long marriage to George Putnam, offering an intimate exploration of their relationship and the pivotal role it played in her enduring legacy. Despite her outwardly modest and humble image, Amelia was fiercely driven and impossibly brave, a lifelong feminist and trailblazer in her personal and professional life. Putnam, the so-called "PT Barnum of publishing" was a bookselling visionary -- but often pushed his authors to extreme lengths in the name of publicity, and no one bore that weight more than Amelia. Their ahead-of-its time partnership supported her grand ambitions -- but also pressed her into more and more treacherous stunts to promote her books, influencing a certain recklessness up to and including her final flight. Earhart is a captivating figure to many, but the truth about her life is often overshadowed by myth and legend. In this cinematic new account, Laurie Gwen Shapiro emphasizes Earhart's human side, her struggles, and her authentic aspirations, the truths behind her brave pursuits and the compromises she made to fit into societal expectations. With a trove of new sources including undiscovered audio interviews from those closest to Amelia, Amelia and George presents her as a multifaceted woman -- complete with flaws, desires, and competitive drive. It is a gripping and passionate tale of adventure, colorful characters, hubris, and a complex and a vivid portrait of a marriage that shaped the trajectory of an iconic life"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Earhart, Amelia, 1897-1937; Putnam, George Palmer, 1887-1950; Domestic relations.; Publishers and publishing; Women air pilots;
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The Burning Library : A Novel. by Macmillan, Gilly.;
In this dark academic tale of murder, obsession and ruthless ambition, set in remote St Andrews, Scotland, a woman's death is tied to two secret organizations of women, who are working secretly to pull strings and put women into positions of power, and connected by secrets from an ancient manuscript.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Amateur Sleuth; FICTION / Mystery & Detective / International Crime & Mystery; FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths; FICTION / Psychological; FICTION / Thrillers / Domestic; FICTION / Thrillers / Psychological; FICTION / Thrillers / Suspense; FICTION / World Literature / England / 21st Century;
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The Burning Library [text (large print)] : A Novel. by Macmillan, Gilly.;
In this dark academic tale of murder, obsession and ruthless ambition, set in remote St Andrews, Scotland, a woman's death is tied to two secret organizations of women, who are working secretly to pull strings and put women into positions of power, and connected by secrets from an ancient manuscript.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Amateur Sleuth; FICTION / Mystery & Detective / International Crime & Mystery; FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths; FICTION / Psychological; FICTION / Thrillers / Domestic; FICTION / Thrillers / Psychological; FICTION / Thrillers / Suspense; FICTION / World Literature / England / 21st Century;
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The Ashford affair / by Willig, Lauren.;
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Family secrets; Self-realization in women; Women lawyers;
© 2013., St. Martin's Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Women in sunlight : a novel / by Mayes, Frances,author.;
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Americans; Friendship; Middle-aged women; Single women;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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