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World in their Hands recounts the remarkable events that led to a
group of friends from south-west London staging the inaugural
Women's Rugby World Cup in 1991. The tournament was held just 13
years after teams from University College London and King's
contested a match that catalysed the growth of the women's game in
the UK, and the organisers overcame myriad obstacles before, during
and after the World Cup. Those challenges, which included ingrained
misogyny, motherhood, a recession, the Gulf War and the collapse of
the Soviet Union, provide a fitting framing device for a book that
celebrates female achievement in the face of adversity. Although
ostensibly a story about women's rugby, this is a tale that has
rare crossover appeal. It is not only the account of a group of
inspirational women who took on the institutional misogyny that
existed in rugby clubs across the globe to put on a first ever
Women's Rugby World Cup. It is also the compelling and relatable
tale of how those women, their peers and others in the generations
before them, reshaped the idea of what it means to be a woman,
finding acceptance and friendship on boggy rugby pitches. At the
time, with the men's game tying itself up in knots about
professionalism and apartheid, these women were a breath of fresh
air. Three decades on, their achievements deserve to be highlighted
to a wider audience.
If there is one thing we know about men and sex it is that men are
always in the mood. Any time, any place. Right? Wrong. Men's sexual
desire has long been depicted as high, simple, and unwavering. But
the new research around men's desire tells us this is far from
true; and that good sex and relationships are suffering from these
long-held misconceptions. In Not Always in the Mood: The New
Science on Men, Sex, and Relationships sex researcher and
relationship therapist Sarah Hunter Murray presents a lively,
timely, and critical exploration of the newest, most surprising
science on men and sex, shattering myths about men's sexuality and
helping today's couples connect more deeply and authentically than
ever before. One-by-one, Murray examines the most detrimental,
deep-held beliefs we as a society promote around men and their
desire, and dive into how they affect our intimate relationships
daily - and what to do about it. Do men actually crave and enjoy
sex more than women? Do men "do the wanting" and prefer the chase?
Where do they stand on sexual rejection? What's the deal with porn?
Answering these questions and more, this is a book for modern women
and men alike. Moving beyond typical "here's what he likes" sexual
tips, the book empowers readers and offers a completely new
perspective on sexuality that will validate men's experiences and
help their partners to a greater understanding of the psychology
and emotions surrounding them.
If there is one thing we know about men and sex it is that men are
always in the mood. Any time, any place. Right? Wrong. Men's sexual
desire has long been depicted as high, simple, and unwavering. But
the new research around men's desire tells us this is far from
true; and that good sex and relationships are suffering from these
long-held misconceptions. In Not Always in the Mood: The New
Science on Men, Sex, and Relationships sex researcher and
relationship therapist Sarah Hunter Murray presents a lively,
timely, and critical exploration of the newest, most surprising
science on men and sex, shattering myths about men's sexuality and
helping today's couples connect more deeply and authentically than
ever before. One-by-one, Murray examines the most detrimental,
deep-held beliefs we as a society promote around men and their
desire, and dive into how they affect our intimate relationships
daily - and what to do about it. Do men actually crave and enjoy
sex more than women? Do men "do the wanting" and prefer the chase?
Where do they stand on sexual rejection? What's the deal with porn?
Answering these questions and more, this is a book for modern women
and men alike. Moving beyond typical "here's what he likes" sexual
tips, the book empowers readers and offers a completely new
perspective on sexuality that will validate men's experiences and
help their partners to a greater understanding of the psychology
and emotions surrounding them.
Between 2014 and 2016, Quarantine produced the first iteration of
Summer. Autumn. Winter. Spring., an epic quartet comprising three
live performances and one film. The full quartet premiered at the
Old Granada Television Studios in Manchester in March/April 2016.
This illustrated volume is both a case study of the work, and an
investigation into the various themes surrounding it. At the heart
of the work is the human life cycle and our relationship with time:
the processes of living and dying, the experience of looking
backwards and forwards, of being in the present, and of reflection
on the stags of life. This volume collects together a range of
artists, producers and thinkers who have significant things to say
about these important themes. -- .
Living in a secluded village, Maija must break the rules to search
for her missing mother; what she finds instead will change
everything she has ever known about mermaids, her village, and her
self.
Living in a secluded village, Maija must break the laws to search
for her missing mother; what she finds instead will change
everything she has ever known about her village, mermaids, and
herself.
'He felt as though he were on the brink of achieving a perfect
understanding; that just outside his reach was something infinitely
precious, a happiness of a magnitude he had not known existed.'
Mervyn Walkinshaw is a successful barrister whose career is going
from strength to strength. He appears to have it all, yet his life
is marred by dissatisfaction and restlessness. An encounter with a
young woman facing drugs charges turns his emotional life upside
down and, as his professional life unravels, he must decide what
really matters to him. From the defendant who is accused of
breaking the law, and whose guilt or innocence must be decided, to
those whose livelihoods depend on him, policeman, barrister, and
judge, the whole panoply of the criminal justice system is here.
The drama unfolds and the seemingly disparate worlds of the
characters collide in an intense and troubling climax.
Describes best commercial practices for purchasing services that
are analogous to services the Air Force purchases to support its
installations The authors examine whether and how well-respected
commercial firms apply performance-based practices within their
facilities and food services contracts. Communication between
buyers and providers is critical; a small set of metrics is helpful
for performance management; and incentives and a flexible contract
can be of value.
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