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Intersectional Feminist Readings of Comics collects several theoretically informed close reading of comics and graphic literature that apply an intersectional feminist lens to the interpretation of several contemporary North American graphic narratives.The essays examine use a range of interpretive lenses drawn from theoretical models used in contemporary aesthetics, media studies, and literary criticism to analyze mainstream figures like DC’s Catwoman and Marvel’s Miss America and Doctor Strange, to contextualize historical and speculative comics by Indigenous American illustrators, and to explicate autography by critically lauded Jewish, queer and female cartoonists. In the first half of the book, the chapters examine ways in which superhero comics and the cinematic and televisual adaptations thereof, reify, revise and reject gender parity, systemic misogyny and heteropatriarchy through visual and textual rhetorics of representation. In the second part of the volume, the chapters look at the ways that feminist interpretive practices illuminate the radical work undertaken by cartoonists from historically marginalized communities in the U.S. and Canada. Across both halves, readers will find applications of longstanding feminist critical traditions, like ecofeminism, as well as new intersectional extrapolations of narratology, autobiographical studies, and visual rhetoric, which have been applied to the selected comics in insightful and innovative ways. This is a lively and varied collection suitable for students and scholars in gender studies, cultural studies, media studies and literary studies.

Intersectional Feminist Readings of Comics collects several theoretically informed close reading of comics and graphic literature that apply an intersectional feminist lens to the interpretation of several contemporary North American graphic narratives.The essays examine use a range of interpretive lenses drawn from theoretical models used in contemporary aesthetics, media studies, and literary criticism to analyze mainstream figures like DC’s Catwoman and Marvel’s Miss America and Doctor Strange, to contextualize historical and speculative comics by Indigenous American illustrators, and to explicate autography by critically lauded Jewish, queer and female cartoonists. In the first half of the book, the chapters examine ways in which superhero comics and the cinematic and televisual adaptations thereof, reify, revise and reject gender parity, systemic misogyny and heteropatriarchy through visual and textual rhetorics of representation. In the second part of the volume, the chapters look at the ways that feminist interpretive practices illuminate the radical work undertaken by cartoonists from historically marginalized communities in the U.S. and Canada. Across both halves, readers will find applications of longstanding feminist critical traditions, like ecofeminism, as well as new intersectional extrapolations of narratology, autobiographical studies, and visual rhetoric, which have been applied to the selected comics in insightful and innovative ways. This is a lively and varied collection suitable for students and scholars in gender studies, cultural studies, media studies and literary studies.

Queer Narratives in Contemporary American Comics: Gutter Smut examines how comics reveal evolving perspectives on gender, sex and sexuality in the United States. Tracing moral panics from the mid-20th century to present-day radical cartoonists, this volume analyzes works from established creators like Alison Bechdel and Kelly Sue DeConnick alongside emerging cartoonists such as Laura Gao and Isabella Rotman. Through various feminist theoretical lenses, the book provides timely cultural criticism of both fiction and nonfiction comics, revealing how social mores related to gender have—and haven’t—shifted over time. Queer Narratives in Contemporary American Comics: Gutter Smut serves as an invaluable resource for students of gender studies, cultural studies, media studies and other many other disciplines.

Queer Narratives in Contemporary American Comics: Gutter Smut examines how comics reveal evolving perspectives on gender, sex and sexuality in the United States. Tracing moral panics from the mid-20th century to present-day radical cartoonists, this volume analyzes works from established creators like Alison Bechdel and Kelly Sue DeConnick alongside emerging cartoonists such as Laura Gao and Isabella Rotman. Through various feminist theoretical lenses, the book provides timely cultural criticism of both fiction and nonfiction comics, revealing how social mores related to gender have-and haven't-shifted over time. Queer Narratives in Contemporary American Comics: Gutter Smut serves as an invaluable resource for students of gender studies, cultural studies, media studies and other many other disciplines.

Queer Narratives in Contemporary American Comics: Gutter Smut examines how comics reveal evolving perspectives on gender, sex and sexuality in the United States. Tracing moral panics from the mid-20th century to present-day radical cartoonists, this volume analyzes works from established creators like Alison Bechdel and Kelly Sue DeConnick alongside emerging cartoonists such as Laura Gao and Isabella Rotman. Through various feminist theoretical lenses, the book provides timely cultural criticism of both fiction and nonfiction comics, revealing how social mores related to gender have-and haven't-shifted over time. Queer Narratives in Contemporary American Comics: Gutter Smut serves as an invaluable resource for students of gender studies, cultural studies, media studies and other many other disciplines.

Isabella Tremaine's credo: Always look your best even when you're running from the bad guys.Bella is the possessor of an ancient amulet empowered by the gods with creativity and beauty. Unfortunately a madman has discovered her secret and is determined to gain possession of it, even if he must kill her to do so. It will take every wile in her formidable arsenal of tricks to outwit the megalomaniac who is after her.At the same time the madman is trying to steal her amulet, a ranch hand is trying to steal her heart. Bella is determined not only to stay alive but to keep her size five stilettos footloose and fancy-free.

Makita must use her second life to return to earth and take care of her pal, Bennie the Boxer. But finding Bennie is only the beginning. After they're reunited, Makita and Bennie stumble upon a dog fighting ring. Now the fearless feline must use her considerable cunning to breakout the hapless creatures that have been stolen to use as bait for the fighting dogs.

FLOWER GARDENS AND MORE gives basic information on flowers, different gardens, planting instructions and composting. This book also details uses for flowers after they bloom that include: aromatherapy, pressing, and recipes for edibles. In addition there's information on carnivorous plants, floriography and a quick reference chart. Wondering about zones? Which flowers are poisonous to your pets? Find the answers in this handy little book. There's even a florascope personality test.

Akasha is a pretty little calico who, along with two of her kittens, has drowned and passed on to Catarau. Now she must journey back to earth to save the kitten left behind.

Maureen Sinclair has a secret that could rock the modern world. More than just a charming antique set with unusual stones, the copper band she wears on her forearm is an ancient amulet forged by the gods with healing powers. Her world is turned upside down by danger and betrayal when two men discover her secret. One a scholar. One a madman. Now Maureen must fight for her life and that of the man she loves while protecting that secret.

Captain the Honorable Richard Greyston, future Earl of Meade is on the road to a friend's house when he takes a wrong turn at a fork in the road. Instead of finding himself at Carnworth Hall, Greyston finds himself in an old cemetery in the dead of night, where he encounters three ghostly inhabitants.After Greyston gets his mount—and his racing heart—under control, he discovers that his spectral apparitions are three young English women. At least two appear to be young, the third is much too sharp-tongued to be mistaken for a schoolroom miss. She's well hidden in an oversized mobcap and night rail, leading Greyston to the brilliant, if mistaken, deduction that the shrew is governess to the two young ladies.The rake and the harridan squabble until it's abruptly ended, when the heavens open and the protagonists along with the fascinated onlookers must needs seek shelter, the closest being the Redmond Manor Five Oaks, the young ladies' home.Seeing that Greyston is drenched to the skin the 'governess' insists that Greyston spend the night. At breakfast the next morning, Richard is dismayed to discover that the light of day has done little to improve the shrewish spinister's looks. Quite the reverse.After a hasty meal, where dishes are being whisked out from under his very nose, Richard is sent unceremoniously on his way.At Carnworth Hall Richard begins to get an inkling that his prude-of-a-governess is not all, or possibly less, than she seems, when Tony Carnworth breaks into incredulous howls of laughter at Greyston's description of the she-dragon named Pembra.With the unchristian hopes of seeing his friend's face when he encounters his nemesis for the first time without her disguise—oops, spectacles and mobcap—Tony piously suggests they return to Five Oaks and personally thank the inhabitants for their hospitality. Such as it was, Greyston thinks sourly.­On the way to the manor, a bedraggled deerhound darts in front of Richard's mount and is struck by the stallion's flailing hooves. It is love at first sight between man and beast.Since Pembra's nursing skills are known throughout the parish they take the animal with them. As luck would have it, the eldest Miss Redmond is not at home when they arrive so they leave the injured dog in her stables and return to Carnworth Hall.When Pembra finally arrives home late at night, tired, and out of sorts from delivering a tenant's baby, she is greeted with the less than pleasant information that thanks to Tony and his rakish friend her long day and evening have still to reach an end.In the large cavernous barn, she not only discovers the injured deerhound but the arrogant Captain Greyston as well. Sparks fly as heated words end in fevered kisses.Pembra is determined to have nothing more to do with the overbearing rakehell of a captain, but Greyston is of another bent entirely having abruptly decided to marry the tiresome sharp- tongued wench.But the way of love is never smooth as Richard discovers, especially when both parties are too stubborn to admit to more than a passing attraction.Throw into this Kentish bumble broth: an unscrupulous neighbor who also wants to marry the beauteous Miss Redmond and will stop at nothing to accomplish his goal including kidnapping. A cousin who continually puts his foot in Greyston's mouth. A bogus engagement. A former mistress. A duel. A gypsy. And a warning. Stir the simmering pot with passion and the bumble broth gradually turns into a seething caldron of emotion in the Gypsy's Warning.

Sabina Comte has two passions — singing and Adam Morelly. One has brought her fame and fortune. The other just might get her killed. Sabina possesses a power amulet given to her by the gods. Megalomaniac Victoria Price not only wants the amulet, she wants Adam as well. Killing Sabina would give her both. If dealing with Victoria isn't enough, Sabina discovers Adam's uncle belongs to the mafia. She becomes increasingly suspicious of Adam when he keeps showing up right after someone's tried to kill her. Sabina begins to wonder if Adam and his uncle know about her amulet and are after it too. But even doubt and suspicion cannot alter the growing attraction she has for Adam. When he is badly injured, Sabina puts her heart on the line and races to his side, determined to save him. She is about to find out if love will send her careening toward the celestial heavens or plant her six feet under.

Gutsy, kick-ass Suzanne James has no intention of complicating her life by falling in love…especially with a vampire. But it's hard to stay objective when a drop-dead gorgeous male rescues her from three assailants in a dark alley. All but unconscious, she could swear her hero has glowing red eyes and two sharp, pointed teeth.Adrian Caine has spent the past hundred years, in vampire parlance, a vegetarian. When he rescues a beautiful blonde in a dark alley, it takes all of his formidable control not to backslide. Attraction turns to desire. Even though it's not in Suzanne's best interest, he can't stay away.

Logan Hunter is a bestselling author with a penchant for the ladies. Kendall Theron, his efficient publicist is prim and colorless—at least on the surface. Beneath the proper facade is a woman who will do anything to protect her family, even if it's not quite legal. Kendall, knowing her boss's propensity for the fair sex, has replicated herself into a lady who should hold no appeal for the charismatic charmer she works for. She's even added a Mrs. in front of her name for an extra layer of protection. If her boss ever turns those sharp eyes on her, if his curiosity is unleashed and he digs up her secrets, the results could mean jail time. It's taken Logan Hunter nearly three years to discover there's more to his employee than meets the eye. An unplanned kiss that ignites them both has him looking at his publicist in a whole new light. He soon learns that the woman he thought he knew doesn't exist, her persona an illusion. Everything she's told him is a lie and he's determined to find out why.