From language and clothes, to toys and the media, society inflicts unwritten rules on each gender from birth. Aiming to make people aware of the way gender is constructed and constantly reinforced, this diary chronicles the differences two parents noticed while raising their son and daughter.Adapted from tweets and blogs the couple kept throughout parenthood, this collection shows how culture, family and even the authors themselves are part of the 'gender police' that can influence...

While few of us enjoy “networking,” we all crave authentic conversations with peers, clients, and key stakeholders. The pace of change is accelerating, and we need peer networks more than ever to understand what others are thinking and doing. The most successful executives often have the best networks—to share insights, provide support, and pursue common interests. But strong peer interactions rarely happen on their own. Time, trust, and low expectations too often get in the way.

Have you ever wondered what needs to change to achieve a thriving world that is more compassionate, caring and inclusive? A world that works for everyone, not just the elite 1%? After all, what's the definition of madness - to keep doing the same thing and expect different results?This novel is the story of a woman of Inca heritage called Angélica who embarks on a quest to understand what global frameworks need to change to realise her vision of a fairer, more humane global communi...

By turns informative and irreverent this book takes a new approach to tackling gender inequality in the home and at work, focusing on dads being entitled to a bigger role in parenting. It presents the barriers men face to being active dads – from sexist security guards to Tory MPs and even Homer Simpson - and, crucially, it outlines how to tackle them for the good of men, women and children. In Dads Don’t Babysit two dads outline some of the biggest problems facing families that want dad t...

The Pan Theatre presents to your attention tales from the peoples of Central Asia. Story No. 2 features a Uyghur fairy tale. Unforgettable moments await you in the enchanting world of these mysterious and intriguing lands. Make yourself comfortable, and let the journey begin now. Enjoy listening!

The Pan Theatre presents to your attention tales from the peoples of the Far East. Story No. 2 includes a Japanese fairy tale. You can expect encounters with mysterious and mystical beings, journeys to the coldest corners of the earth. Enjoy listening!

The Pan Theatre presents to your attention a fairy tale from the folklore of Bosnia. You will encounter winged dragons and strange creatures hiding in a magical cave. What will our hero find within it, and how will this mysterious object change his fate? Are you curious to find out? Then listen to our enchanting story. Enjoy!

The Pan Theatre presents to your attention tales from African peoples. Story No. 2 includes a zanzibar tale. Immerse yourself in the rhythm and atmosphere of the peoples of the African continent. Enjoy listening!

James K. Baxter (1926-1972) is one of the twentieth-century's most remarkable poets, yet he has been too little regarded of outside his native New Zealand. In this innovative selection, Paul Millar, the expert on Baxter, gathers his most powerful and celebrated poems - political, lyrical and spiritual - with some of his more unexpected writings, including previously unpublished work. The book is in four sections, representing the stages from Baxter's early published work to his last vivid,...

1912 was an incredible year, marking the height of the Heroic Age of Exploration. Curiosity about Antarctica was at fever pitch, and between 1910 and 1914 five teams of intrepid explorers embarked on the greatest race of the era, to travel beyond the edges of the known world and conquer this last great frontier.Pitted against each other were Captain Robert Falcon Scott for Britain, Roald Amundsen for Norway, Sir Douglas Mawson for Australasia, Wilhelm Filchner for Germany and Nobu ...

You are eager to find out where Pan Theatre will take you, aren't you!? Do you hear the sound of the sea waves, the gentle breeze coming from the desert, the whispers of sea corals, and the bright sun rays that caress your hair? You are not mistaken; Theatre Pan will transport you to the mysterious Arab lands nestled in the Arabian Peninsula. Countries of ancient and rich culture, lands of parables and legends passed down from generation to generation. You can expect encounters with enchan...

National Book Award FinalistShortlisted for the 2013 Man Booker PrizeFrom the Pulitzer Prize-winning, best-selling author of The Namesake comes an extraordinary new novel, set in both India and America, that expands the scope and range of one of our most dazzling storytellers: a tale of two brothers bound by tragedy, a fiercely brilliant woman haunted by her past, a country torn by revolution, and a love that lasts long past death.