Many female journalists came to the fore during the first & second world wars & their perspective was very different to that of their male peers who were reporting from the field. Specifically they often wrote about war from the perspective of those left at home struggling to keep the household afloat. & with How It Feels to Be Forcibly Fed (1914)" by Djuna Barnes one of the world's very first experiential or 'gonzo' journalists came a new age of reporting. Since then women have continued to break new ground in newspapers & magazines redefining the world as we see it. Many of the pieces here feel almost unsettlingly relevant today
- the conclusions Emma ' Red' Goldman drew in her 1916 " The Social Aspects of Birth Control" Maddy Vegtel's 1930s article about becoming pregnant at 40 Eleanor Roosevelt's call for greater tolerance after America's race riots in 1943. Many have pushed other limits: Naomi Wolf's " Beauty Myth" brought feminism to a new generation; Helen Fielding's " Bridget Jones" caused a media revolution; Ruth Picardie's unflinchingly honest column about living with cancer in 1997 brought a wave of British candour & a host of imitators; & when two iconic women come face to face we have at one end Dorothy Parker on Isadora Duncan (1928) & at the other Julie Burchill on Margaret Thatcher (2004). This collection of superlative writing selected by " The Sunday Times'" most senior female editor brings together the most influential incisive controversial affecting & entertaining pieces of journalism by the best women in the business. It covers: war; crime; politics & society; sex & romance; body image & health; family friendship & birth; emancipation & having it all; hearth & home; & icons & interviews. It
Includes:: Lynn Barber Djuna Barnes Julie Burchill Angela Carter Marie Colvin Jilly Cooper Joan Didion Margaret Drabble Helen Fielding Zelda Fitzgerald Kathryn Flett Martha Gellhorn Nicci Gerrard Emma Goldman Germaine Greer Nicola Horlick Erica Jong Jamaica Kincaid India Knight Christina Lamb Daphne du Maurier Nancy Mitford Suzanne Moore Camille Paglia Sylvia Pankhurst Dorothy Parker Allison Pearson Ruth Picardie Erin Pizzey Eleanor Roosevelt Zadie Smith Susan Sontag Gloria Steinem Martha Stewart Mary Stott Jill Tweedie Rebecca West Zoe Williams Jeanette Winterson & Naomi Wolf."

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A sweet stylish set for coordinated cooks! Get this cute cakes apron & oven glove set for a chef with a sweet tooth- & perhaps to give them some inspiration! This pretty gift

Includes:: one oven glove in blue with pink cake pattern & one apron in blue/white stripes with giant cupcakes on the front! Wash before first use. Wash similar colours together. Keep away from fire.

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A deliciously indulgent read from a hot debut writer & first in a series of books set in Carrington's Department Store
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Get this pretty cakes ceramic mug for someone with a sweet tooth. Perfect for hot drinks on the go! Double walled ceramic for maximum insulation & a protective silicone lid. Wash thoroughly before use. Dishwasher & microwave safe.

Height: 13.5cm

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This pretty zip round filled Cupcakes pencil case is great for school or home.

Includes:: 4 printed cupcake

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This is a masterclass on how to make simple stylish little cakes that bring joy to children & adults alike. Martha & Lisa concentrate on the basics with separate chapters on how to make basic sponge recipes how to ice a cupcake properly using decorations
- as well as exploring seasonal & special occasions. More & more people are opting for cupcakes for their wedding cake & so this is covered in detail as well as ideas for birthdays festive & summery variations. From Halloween inspired Pumpkin Cupcakes with Spiced Cream Cheese Icing to seductive White Amaretto Cupcakes decorated with sweet pea flowers Cupcakes from the Primrose Bakery" shows you how to make utterly delicious cupcakes with a sophisticated twist."
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Never fear a fever again with this adorable pink hot water bottle. Its cosy sweater design will be sure to keep you cosy through the winter months. Warning: hot water bottles can cause burns. Avoid prolonged direct contact with the skin. Not Suitable for children under 36 months. Hand wash only. ...

Never forget your shopping again! This pretty cakes shopping list & pen is ideal for sticking on your kitchen fridge to brighten up the room. This very handy gift has a magnetic backing board for fridge mounting a pen in an elasticated band so that you dont have to hunt for one & a pad with ruled perforated edges. ...

Get this pretty cakes mug coaster & tray for a tea or coffee lover with a sweet tooth! This stylish set makes a great gift featuring the cakes motif & a polka dot & stripes design in pink & green. Mug: Wash thoroughly before use. Dishwasher & microwave safe. Coaster: Heat resistant to 90 degrees wipe clean with a damp cloth only do not immerse in water. ...

Get this pretty cakes organiser with attached pen! Very feminine & perfect for the home. Never forget your important dates again with its birthdays & diary sections & also

Includes:: space for you addresses & notes! It features a green & white striped cover with cupcake pattern. Not suitable for children under 3 years

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