Books published by Seal Press

A reporter chases the biggest story of her life-her husband's descent into mental illness

With smart and sassy eloquence, veteran blogger Jes Baker calls on women to be proud of their bodies, fight against fat-shaming, and embrace a body-positive worldview

Two dozen women describe the country they love and why they have fallen under its spell

An easy-to-follow, all-in-one guide to powering through the perils of divorce and returning to solid emotional ground

The most up-to-date comprehensive guide for body art enthusiasts

An eye-opening glimpse into real women's experiences in the throes of the rigorous faith and rituals of extreme religion

A ground-breaking exploration of bisexual politics by a revolutionary thinker provides the missing piece of the puzzle for readers who identify as bisexual

best-selling Loose Girl author Kerry Cohen offers an alternative view on autism to the millions of families with special needs children-one focused on acceptance over recovery

Jacqueline Mroz's Scattered Seeds explores the personal, social, and psychological changes and consequences of living in the sperm donor generation

A powerful story of sexual identity, mental illness, forgiveness, and love

An incredibly important and one-of-a-kind resource for girls and young women who have suffered sexual abuse

Twenty-two original essays by first-generation women caught between two worlds

In a culture where plastic surgery has become nearly as routine as a root canal, this expanded and updated edition of fresh and incisive commentary challenges the media's standard notions of beauty with honesty and humour.

This updated and expanded edition provides an overview of first-, second-, and third-wave feminist movements in the US

The years between 1943 and 1954 marked the magical era of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League - which proved beyond doubt that women can play hardball. With skill and style, more than 500 women took to the baseball diamonds of the Midwest dazzling fans and becoming a visible and supported part of our national pastime. In the words of "Tiby" Eisen, leadoff batter for the Fort Wayne Daisies: "We played ball just like the big boys, we broke up double plays with spikes held high and we stole bases in our skirts. We did whatever it took to win". Among those cheering was ten-year-old Susan Johnson, a loyal fan of the Rockford Peaches. Four decades later she has gone back to meet her girlhood heroines and remember a sensational baseball series: the 1950 championship between the Rockford (Illinois) Peaches and the Fort Wayne (Indiana) Daisies - two of the League's most winning and dynamic teams. Filled with colorful stories and anecdotes by the women who played in that spectacular series, When Women Played Hardball offers an entertaining look at the culture the league created - and the society it reflected. This is a story about memories, about dreams fulfilled and dreams denied. It is a celebration of a brief yet remarkable period when women truly had "A League of Their Own".

A recently bereft daughter seeks to honor her father's memory by performing one thousand acts of kindness, and offers others inspiration and guidance to follow in her footsteps

A bold and beautiful memoir that delves into the dark side of Paris

Provides young people (ages 10-18) with the tools they need to combat homophobia and understand their own experiences

A touching, reflective look at one girl's struggle with the dichotomies of class, culture, and sexuality

A practical how-to guide for women with to-do lists

This latest Seal Studies title explores a new discourse of feminism within ethnic studies

Powerful stories from real teens and counsel for families dealing with eating disorders

With tips, advice, and inspiration, My So-Called Freelance Life is an invaluable guide to living a creative life

The first book devoted to the history of the first lesbian rights organization-Daughters of Bilitis-which shattered the silence around lesbianism beginning in the 1950s and brought lesbian political concerns for the first time to the women's movement

Women and Violence stirs the reader to consider the impact of violence in her life and on a global scale

A diverse collection of critique, prose, and poetry responds to-and rails against-the violent injustice that women worldwide sustain in their daily lives

From the author of Indecent comes Sex and Bacon, a sensual, and at times raunchy, book of essays celebrating the intersection of sex and food

Loaded is a poignant, gut-wrenching memoir of one woman's complicated relationship with multiple addictions

This book helps women outsmart procrastination and bust through a creative roadblock. More expansive than The Artist's Way , this guide leads women to greater creativity and productivity.