Elizabeth Martyn

This book examines women's activism in the early years of independent Indonesia when new attitudes to gender, nationalism, citizenship and democratization were forming. It questions the meaning of democratization for women and their relationship to national sovereignty within the new Indonesian state, and discusses women's organizations and their activities; women's social and economic roles; and the different cultural, regional and ethnic attitudes towards women, while showing the failure of political change to fully address women's gender interests and needs. The author argues that both the role of nationalism in defining gender identity and the role of gender in defining national identity need equal recognition.

No matter how much we love our cats, they always remain slightly elusive characters. For all their furry feline cuteness, they retain a stubborn, independent streak that often leaves their owners baffled. Now, find out everything you ever wanted to know about cats and their world. This delightful and easy-to-read compendium of cat facts, folklore, humor, and quotations offers insights into what it's like to be a cat. You'll find plenty of cat-inspired amusement: Notable cats in literature?from Hemingway to Shakespeare. Sure signs that Fizzy needs to shed a few pounds (Mice get caught in her gravitational pull). The difference between cats and dogs: "Dogs have owners. Cats have staff." And plenty of practical advice and tips on a range of catcare questions, including: When to call the vet What cats hate the most How to retrain a fussy eater How to make boarding bearable How to prevent Christmas "cat-astrophes" This is essential reading for cat owners who want a deeper understanding of their feline friends. Quite simply, this is the book your cat wants you to read.

This book examines women's activism in the early years of independent Indonesia when new attitudes to gender, nationalism, citizenship and democratization were forming. It questions the meaning of democratization for women and their relationship to national sovereignty within the new Indonesian state, and discusses women's organizations and their activities; women's social and economic roles; and the different cultural, regional and ethnic attitudes towards women, while showing the failure of political change to fully address women's gender interests and needs. The author argues that both the role of nationalism in defining gender identity and the role of gender in defining national identity need equal recognition.

Are you thinking about marriage, but afraid of ending up in the divorce statistics? Before You Say 'I Do' recognises that marriage takes courage, energy and self-knowledge, and leads you through a series of key questions about your relationship to help you discover if you have what it takes to make your marriage a lifelong success.

For parents who have forgotten what it's like to be a couple because their children have taken over their lives. The experiences of pregnancy and parenthood can be wonderful but they put a lot of strain on a relationship. This book recognizes the pressures and provides advice on what to do.