Spanning the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, this fascinating history explores the lives and achievements of great women in science across the globe.

An innovative anthology showcasing Asian American and Pacific Islander women’s histories.

A rich and intimate exploration of how women have used textile work to create meaningful lives, from ancient mythology to our current moment.

You wont be familiar with every one of the huge array of women featured in this book, but all, familiar or not, leave unanswered questions behind them. The range is extensive, as was the research, with its insight into the lives and minds of women in different centuries, different countries, with diverse cultures and backgrounds, from the poverty stricken to royalty.

An engaging work of cultural history that reveals the stories behind one of the world’s most coveted and beloved ceramic.