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A real "stinker" of a book that takes a light-hearted look at the history of cleanliness. Cleanliness is next to godliness. At least that was the point of view espoused by John Wesley in 18th century England. But accounts of people bathing go back to the Bronze Age in the Indus Valley. All the Dirt on Getting Clean is a lively, informative exploration of the evolution of keeping clean. Starting with a number of myths about cleanliness, the author...
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “This book is a gift! I’ve been practicing their strategies, and it’s a total game-changer.”—Brené Brown, PhD, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Dare to Lead
This groundbreaking book explains why women experience burnout differently than men—and provides a simple, science-based plan to help women minimize...
This groundbreaking book explains why women experience burnout differently than men—and provides a simple, science-based plan to help women minimize...
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"Being a girl isn't always easy, and growing up is far from a walk in the park. This time of transition is particularly confusing without a confidante to help. Meet Sarah O'Leary Burningham, a real-life big sister here to coach preteens through all of life's big moments, from first bras to first periods."--Amazon.com.
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2016.
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"Picture this. Your hair is a mess and you feel like a nut. You open your Drybar book and you feel better already! The Drybar Guide to Good Hair for All is the ultimate handbook for at-home hairstyling. Author Alli Webb, a long-time stylist and life-long curly hair girl, founded Drybar in 2010 as an affordable luxury--offering women a great blowout in a beautiful and fun atmosphere. Today, there are more than 6 0 Drybars across the country, with...
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[2015]
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"Cofounder of the international beauty company Caudali;e shares the simple, natural, time-tested beauty secrets she learned growing up in France that any woman can use to look younger, healthier, and more radiant without harsh products or drastic procedures. When Mathilde Thomas moved from her native France to the United States to expand her skin-care company, Caudali;e, she wanted to find out what American women wanted from their beauty routines....
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A lighthearted skin-care guide denounces the practices of commercial products while revealing the secrets that have rendered her a successful Hollywood beauty expert, outlining a four-week plan for eliminating blemishes, losing weight, and minimizing wrinkles.
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2018.
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The Wonder Down Under explains everything you ever wanted to know about the vagina but didn't dare ask. Learn the truth about the clitoris' inner life, the menstrual hormone dance and whether the vaginal orgasm really exists. The book helps you understand how different types of contraception work in the body, what a "normal" vulva looks like and how wearing socks can change your sex life. Medical students and sex educators Nina Brochmann and Ellen...
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"Whether you're experiencing "normal" mental and emotional burnout or wrestling with diagnosed illness, The Healthy Brain Book can help you thrive. It explains: - How what we think can change how well we think - The role of inflammation in the brain, and how food and activity can reverse it - What drugs enhance and suppress the brain's ability to heal itself - Actionable advice to improve your memory, promote learning, and prevent common brain ailments...
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