Eva PerÃ³n, one of the most powerful women in the world at the time of her death in 1952, rose from humble origins to international renown as First Lady of Argentina and the force behind the throne of her husband Juan PerÃ³n. Despite her immense popularity, she was inaccessible to the people of Argentina, and so images were constructed around her to fill that void. According to Julie M. Taylor, these "myths" around Eva PerÃ³n reflect Argentine culture and political history at the time of her seven-year reign. With a brief biography of Eva PerÃ³n serving as a backdrop, Taylor offers a detailed analysis of the principle myths that grew around this enigmatic woman. "Taylor shows that she is remembered by different classes and political factions as saint, a revolutionary, or a whore, depending on whether she was interpreted as an embodiment or as a violation of the Argentine feminine ideal."â€”Booklist "Highly commendable . . . it deliberately eschews the sensationalism that characterizes earlier [biographies]. . . . Taylor instead concentrates on the myths that have lingered since her death. . . . [This book] transcends biography."â€”Gentlemen's Quarterly "[A] concise and brilliant examination of the legends that arose in Argentina during the lifetime . . . of a woman who broke with Argentine tradition and became a political figure in her own right."â€”New Yorker

Eva Perón: The Myths of a Woman

Biographies & Memoirs

Taylor, Julie

Historical

University of Chicago Press

Eva Perón, one of the most powerful women in the world at the time of her death in 1952, rose from humble origins to international renown as First Lady of Argentina and the force behind the throne of her husband Juan Perón. Despite her immense popularity, she was inaccessible to the people of Argentina, and so images were constructed around her to fill that void. According to Julie M. Taylor, these "myths" around Eva Perón reflect Argentine culture and political history at the time of her seven-year reign. With a brief biography of Eva Perón serving as a backdrop, Taylor offers a detailed analysis of the principle myths that grew around this enigmatic woman. "Taylor shows that she is remembered by different classes and political factions as saint, a revolutionary, or a whore, depending on whether she was interpreted as an embodiment or as a violation of the Argentine feminine ideal."—Booklist "Highly commendable . . . it deliberately eschews the sensationalism that characterizes earlier [biographies]. . . . Taylor instead concentrates on the myths that have lingered since her death. . . . [This book] transcends biography."—Gentlemen's Quarterly "[A] concise and brilliant examination of the legends that arose in Argentina during the lifetime . . . of a woman who broke with Argentine tradition and became a political figure in her own right."—New Yorker

Community & Culture

Kylie Brennan is psyched that her boring sophomore year at Jefferson Memorial is finally over. She can't wait to go on her Adventure Trails trip, where she'll canoe, hike, pitch a tent, and be worlds away from obnoxious Ryan Baron, the smart aleck who lives to torture her. But when Kylie arrives at the Adventure Trails' meeting point, her worst nightmare comes true--Ryan Baron is on her trip! Kylie would rather sit in chemistry class all summer than spend five weeks in very close quarters with Ryan. As the trip gets going, Kylie's surprised to see that Ryan isn't quite as irritating in these new surroundings. He's even sort of...cute. Could Kylie be falling for her worst enemy?

Falling for Ryan (Love Stories No. 30)

Children's Books

Bantam Books for Young Readers

Aiming to develop the confidence and reading ability of struggling readers aged 11-14, the "Impact" series encompasses a wide range of genres and writing styles. This is one of the fiction titles in Set C.

Impact, Set C: Tall Tales: Set C (Impact)

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Heinemann Educational Books - Secondary Division

Aiming to develop the confidence and reading ability of struggling readers aged 11-14, the "Impact" series encompasses a wide range of genres and writing styles. This is one of the fiction titles in Set A.

Impact, Set A: The Beast Under My Bed (Impact)

Tired of wandering through the uncharted territory of guys and dating? Are you in need of the ultimate roadmap to this foreign landscape? Want to get pointed in the right direction by someone other than your mother or your trusty (but inexperienced) friend? When it comes to guys, relationship expert Julie Taylor has all the answers -- and she'll give 'em to you straight. Think of her as an older sister (a fun older sister) who will tell it like it is, one who knows that you aren't a little kid anymore, especially when it comes to the opposite sex. Julie will guide you through the highs and lows of a killer crush, help you conquer first-date jitters, advise you when it is time to promote him to official "boyfriend" status, reveal the realities of a summer fling, and more. Plus, each chapter ends with a quiz to help you determine the answers to a variety of questions essential for any girl with a one-way ticket to Guyville, such as: Who's your dream date? Is he second date material? Are you ready to commit? Is it time to give him the boot? And if the stud turns out to be a dud, Julie preps you on when and how to dump him or how to survive when you're the one getting dumped. After all, they're just guys, and dating should be fun! So, read up....Next stop, Guyville!

The Girls' Guide to Guys: Straight Talk for Teens on Flirting, Dating, Breaking Up, Making Up & Finding True Love

Self-Help

Three Rivers Press

Hey, girlfriend! Would you just die if your best friend moved away? Or what if that guy chatting you up in science class turns out to have a crush on your pal and not you? Are you fighting with a friend because she is constantly breaking plans with you to hang with her “cooler” buddies? Do you wish you could come up with more creative ways to spend time with your friends that don’t involve shopping, or watching television? Well, if you are like most girls, your friends are the most important people in the world and you can’t imagine life without them—even when they are working your last nerve. In The Girls’ Guide to Friends, relationship expert Julie Taylor gives you the inside scoop on creating real friendships that will last.Filled with the wisdom of a cool big sister who truly understands your feelings, The Girls’ Guide to Friends offers advice on making the most of the time you spend with your friends, and how to deal with tough issues, too. With a quiz at the end of every chapter, The Girls’ Guide to Friends will help you realize your true friend potential with insightful questions like:* Are you a friend magnet or a push-away pal?* Do you resort to the silent treatment or go ballistic when a friend makes you mad?* Are you a wild child who loves a huge bash or do you prefer sleepovers with only your closest pals?Celebrate the amazing power of friendship with The Girls’ Guide to Friends as your guide and become the best pal you can be.

The Girls' Guide to Friends: Straight Talk for Teens on Making Close Pals, Creating Lasting Ties, and Being an All-Around Great Friend

Teen & Young Adult

Social Issues

Her name is Abbie. She is nineteen and she has had it with guys. Especially the wrong guys. 'Cause that's all she ever seems to meet. Oh, she likes guys just fine -- and they are kind of necessary, in a Mother Nature sort of way -- but she is just over it with the ones who drink all the time, and are forever taking pills and drifting off into their own little private Idaho. Abbie will just concentrate on getting through this final year of schooling in fashion design, because once outta here she is off to make her name. She's got her roommate Georgette and her best friend Pat, and they will be all the companionship she needs.
And then she meets Franco.
Dream on, Abbie. Dream on.
In a style so fresh and original that it seems to practically reinvent prose, and with an energy that grabs the reader from the very outset, first-time novelist Julie Taylor succeeds with Franco American Dreams in bringing to life characters that defy you not to love them, no matter what your age. They and their story are funny, fabulous, far-out ... and so very, very real.

Franco American Dreams

Literature & Fiction

Contemporary

Simon&Schuster

Muslims in Medieval Italy: The Colony at Lucera

Muslims in Medieval Italy: The Colony at Lucera is the history of a Muslim colony in the southern Italian city of Lucera during the Middle Ages. Author Julie Taylor draws on a vast array of primary sources, unpublished manuscripts, and archeological data to provide a detailed account of the lives of Muslims against the backdrop of the social and political complexities of medieval Lucera. Taylor's work illuminates the legal and social status of Muslims in Christendom and the contributions made by Muslims to the economy and defense of the kingdom of Sicily, and it also yields noteworthy insights into Muslim-Christian relations. Muslims in Medieval Italy is a thoroughly researched and absorbing account.

History

Europe

Lexington Books

Muslims in Medieval Italy is the history of a Muslim colony established at Lucera in southern Italy during the Middle Ages. It examines MuslimChristian Relations, the legal and social status of Muslims in Christiandom, and the contributions made by Muslims to the economy and defense of the Kingdom of Sicily.

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Books by Taylor, Julie

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Eva Perón: The Myths of a Woman

Eva Perón: The Myths of a Woman

Falling for Ryan (Love Stories No. 30)

Impact, Set C: Tall Tales: Set C (Impact)

Impact, Set A: The Beast Under My Bed (Impact)

The Girls' Guide to Guys: Straight Talk for Teens on Flirting, Dating, Breaking Up, Making Up & Finding True Love

The Girls' Guide to Friends: Straight Talk for Teens on Making Close Pals, Creating Lasting Ties, and Being an All-Around Great Friend

Franco American Dreams

Muslims in Medieval Italy: The Colony at Lucera

Muslims in Medieval Italy: The Colony at Lucera