From award-winning journalist Beth Ashley comes a groundbreaking investigation into the history of slutshaming, how it continues to affect us today and what we can do to fight it.

Whore. Hoe. Jezebel. Harlot. Slut. Five words. One meaning.

But what exactly is a slut? How has the concept changed over time? And why is slutshaming so dangerous?

In this groundbreaking investigation, Beth Ashley reveals the truth about slutshaming, gives us the tools to fight it, and encourages us all to have better conversations about sex.

The fight starts now.

I am an African. I owe my being to the hills and the valleys, the mountains and the glades, the rivers, the deserts, the trees, the flowers, the seas and the ever-changing seasons that define the face of our native land.' Thabo Mbeki, 16 June 1999 Thabo Mbeki was elected President of South Africa in 1999. But little is known about the earlier years of this great statesman of Africa and the world. This book traces the life and adventures of Thabo Mbeki. You can read about his childhood years looking after his mother's store in the Transkei, his desperate escape into exile, the years spent in Europe and Africa, to the day he came to occupy the president's office. And you can find out something more about who this man is. They Fought for Freedom tells the life stories of southern African leaders who struggled for freedom and justice. In spite of the important roles they played in the history of southern Africa, most of these leaders have been largely ignored by the history books. The series tells their stories in an entertaining manner, in clear language and aims to restore them to their rightful place in history.

Young children become confused and hurt when their parents constantly argue, then decide to divorce. This sensitively written book assures boys and girls that children are in no way responsible for their parents' inability to get along together. It lets kids know that although one parent chooses to move away from the home, both parents continue to love their little boy or girl. Both Mom and Dad will continue to spend happy times with them. Even very young children have concerns and anxieties, and Let's Talk About It! books are written and illustrated especially for them. Parents are advised to read these books aloud while their preschooler listens and looks at illustrations of the boys and girls in each story. Many children in early grades will be able to read the stories for themselves. Let's Talk About It! books encourage children to explore their feelings, and then to speak openly about things that trouble them.

Learn more about Alzheimer's disease, its effects on those who have it, and how to show love to someone living with it.

This is a kids’ book about Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer's can be a big and scary-sounding word, especially if you know someone who has it. It's a disease that affects every part of daily life and impacts everyone: those who have it and the people close to them.

This book was made to help kids aged 5-9 understand what Alzheimer's is and what it can look like, and to offer support and encouragement for kids (and grownups) who love someone with Alzheimer's.

A Kids Book About Alzheimer’s features:

The life of the eighteenth-century African prince who, after being captured by slave traders, was brought to Massachusetts where he was a slave until he was able to buy his freedom at the age of sixty.

Let’s open up the complicated but important conversation about addiction, so kids can better understand why it happens and how to cope with witnessing it.

This is a kids’ book about addiction. It's difficult when someone you know or love experiences addiction, but it's a reality many kids are confronted with and need help understanding.

This book was made to help kids aged 5-9 understand what addiction is, and to help all readers cope with and validate the many feelings that come when experiencing someone else's addiction.

A Kids Book About Addiction features: