Elaine Bernstein Partnow

Author

The Quotable Woman, The First 5,000 Years

"Anyone who spends any time on the World Wide Web will appreciate the 'vast quarry' imagery and the 'pious work of salvage'¹--and organization--that Partnow's books provide....What makes Partnow's works especially appealing as reference works is that she provides source information for every single one of the 19,000 quotations, which are from 3,657 women."
-- Feminist Collections (v.22, nos. 3-4, Spring/Summer 2001), (¹from Melancholy Objects, On Photography, by Susan Sontag, 1977)

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Your True Age

Are you younger—or older—than you think?

Nobody wants to acknowledge that dreaded number on their driver's license, yet chronological age is only one aspect of what determines a person's "true age. " Just as we all possess multiple intelligences, we also have multiple ages that make up our "true age. " Expert authors Partnow and Hyman explain just what factors make up these multiple ages, and provide practical insight on ways to improve the scores in each area.

Includes easy quizzes to help readers determine their "true age profile"
Addresses medical, educational, sexual, familial issues — and many more
A fun and engaging take on cultivating optimal health and well-being

Co-authored with Judith Partnow Hyman, Ph.D. She has run a family practice of psychotherapy and psychoanalysis in Encino, California for 25 years.

The Quotable Jewish Woman

"The book . . . is like having your grandmother's wisdom tucked in your back pocket."
-- Managing Editor Irish Ruth Pastor, The American Israelite (Cincinnati), July 29, 2004

The Female Dramatist

"It is marvelous to see so many creative and influential women gathered in one spot...fills an empty niche for biographical material on women dramatists and is recommended for both public and academic libraries." - American Reference Books Annual

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Great Quotes for Any Occasion

Say the right thing at the right time.

This essential reference brings together well-known (and not-so-well-known!) speakers—including those from the Bible, actors, poets, humorists, scientists, and literary and political figures—whose ideas, activism, services, talent, and labor have influenced society. Perfect for speeches for every occasion, including graduations, weddings, retirement parties, anniversaries, public speaking engagements, and so on.

Presented in an intuitive, cross-referenced organization
Includes hilarious anecdotes and a short bio of each author, a brief contextual note for each quote, and an index of keywords to help you find the appropriate words for any occasion quicklyn

Performance Scholar

"A smashing success...Conference participants were talking about you all day."
-- Moorpark College, CA

"Expert at tailoring her program to a wide range of audiences..."
--Washington Commission for the Humanities

"An excellent job!" -- Jess Marlow, NBC News

"A standout..." --Jewish Times

Performances

Lectures & Workshops

Speak Like A Star
The Female Dramatist
Breaking Into Print: How to Write a Book Proposal
Getting It Together: How to Organize and Do Research
Heroes & Sheroes: Creating Your Own Living History Portrayal