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Author
Publisher
Morrow Junior Books
Pub. Date
c1999
Physical Desc
80 p. : col. ill., map ; 29 cm.
Description
A collection of twelve traditional tales about female military leaders, war goddesses, women warriors, and heroines from around the world, including such countries as Japan, Ireland, and Zimbabwe.
Author
Publisher
New World Library
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
xii, 432 pages ; 26 cm
Description
"Documents goddesses and mythological heroines from cultures around the world, covering Africa, the eastern Mediterranean, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, including the pantheons of the world's religious traditions. By a pioneer in women's spirituality"--
5) Blood red
Author
Series
Publisher
DAW Books, Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
312 pages ; 24 cm.
Description
"Little Red Riding Hood's real name is Gretchen Schwarzwald, and she is from the Schwarzwald (the Black Forest) in Germany. Ten years ago, she was orphaned by an evil Earth Master who wanted her parents' land and killed them all with the werewolves he created. She was rescued by a Fire Master, a member of the Woodsman's Lodge, and taught how to use her own Fire Powers. Now another werewolf pack is ravaging Exmoor, and she has come to help London's...
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
xii, 339 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Description
"Women in Dark Times shows us how these visionary women offer a new template for feminism. Taking their stand against the iniquities of our times, they tread a path between public and private pain, confronting us with what we need most urgently but also often cannot bear to see. Jacqueline Rose's heroines could not appear more different from each other: revolutionary socialist Rosa Luxemburg; German-Jewish painter Charlotte Salomon, persecuted by...
7) Damsel
Author
Publisher
Random House Worlds
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
356 pages ; 22 cm
Description
Elodie never dreamed of a lavish palace or a handsome prince. As she grew up in the famine-stricken realm of Inophe, her deepest wish was to help her people survive each winter. So when a representative from a rich, reclusive kingdom offers her family enough wealth to save Inophe in exchange for Elodie’s hand in marriage, she accepts without hesitation. Swept away to the glistening kingdom of Aurea, Elodie is quickly taken in by the beauty of the...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
c2007
Physical Desc
xvii, 299 p. ; 24 cm.
Description
"In this sequel to Intellectuals and Creators, Paul Johnson continues his engaging history series, approaching the subject of heroism with stirring examples of men and women from every age, walk of life and corner of the world who have inspired and transformed not only their own cultures but the whole world as well. Heroes includes Samson, Judith and Deborah, Alexander and Julius Caesar, Henry V and Joan of Arc, Thomas More, Lady Jane Grey, Mary Queen...
Author
Series
Women's war volume 2
Publisher
Del Rey
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
575 pages : illustration ; 21 cm.
Description
"In this feminist fantasy series, the ability to do magic has given women control over their own bodies. But as the patriarchy starts to fall, they must now learn to rule as women, not men. Alys may be the acknowledged queen of Women's Well--the fledglingcolony where women hold equal status with men--but she cares little for politics in the wake of an appalling personal tragedy. It is grief that rules her now. But the world continues to turn. In a...
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
160 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Description
"Delve into a world of key female figures from all over the world in this thrilling compendium of goddesses and heroines. With more than 30 stories about goddesses and powerful women, this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in femalefigures from different cultures. The enthralling stories introduce famous figures from around the world, while a handy reference section is packed with information about the goddesses and heroines...
11) Mother of all
Author
Series
Woman's war volume 3
Publisher
Del Rey
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
640 pages : illustration ; 21 cm.
Description
"The third and final book in Jenna Glass's riveting feminist fantasy, following The Women's War and Queen of the Unwanted. In the once male-dominated world of Seven Wells, women now control their own reproduction, and two special women now sit two thrones, but the battle for equality is very far from over. Those men still in power are determined to revert the world to the way it was before women gained an edge, whereas the women know there are many...
12) Mulan II
Publisher
Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 79 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The magnificent legend of Mulan continues in an all-new movie. The courageous heroine is back, along with favorite characters and some new friends, including the mischievous Mushu, who wants to keep Mulan single so he can retain his job as her guardian.
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
xi, 354 pages ; 24 cm
Description
An anthology of historical fiction and fantasy short stories features a diverse array of daring heroines making their way in often-hostile lands, using every weapon in their arsenals to face down everything from murderers to marriage proposals.
Author
Series
Formats
Description
Plagued by the voices of Avatars before her for as long as she can remember, Yangchen travels to Bin-Er in the Earth Kingdom where she partners with an informant named Kavik and soon learns to rely on her own wisdom and continue her journey from uncertainyoung woman to revered leader.
16) Stories for kids who dare to be different: true tales of amazing people who stood up and stood out
Author
Publisher
RP Kids
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
159 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Description
Profiles over seventy people who broke the rules and smashed stereotypes, including such figures as Emma Gonzalez, Andy Warhol, Bjork, Hans Christian Andersen, and Sally Ride.
17) Ladycastle
Author
Publisher
Boom! Studios
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Description
"When all the men in Mancastle get eaten by a dragon, the women take over! Now the blacksmith's wife Merinor is King, Princess Aeve is the Captain, and the only remaining (and least capable) knight Sir Riddick is tasked with teaching the ladies of the castle how to defend against all manner of monsters!" -- provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
DC Comics
Pub. Date
c2005
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : chiefly col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Description
Seeking an escape from Gotham City, Selina and Holly take off on a road trip, but get more than they bargained for when some mysterious and dangerous Egyptian thieves keep crossing their path. Guest starring Batman, Wildcat, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, and Captain Cold.
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
5 DVDs (1320 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Ridding National City of Queen Rhea and her Daxamite army was a major win for Supergirl, but one that came at a significant cost, as Kara was forced to sacrifice her budding relationship with Mon-El. As season three returns with all-new supercharged adventures, Kara and team will come up against a new threat in the form of DC world killer Reign.
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