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"From the acclaimed editor of Our Women on the Ground comes a dazzling exploration of the intersections of beauty and power around the globe, told through the lens of an iconic cosmetic. From the distant past to the present, with fingers and felt-tipped pens, metallic powders and gel pots, humans have been drawn to lining their eyes. The aesthetic trademark of figures ranging from Nefertiti to Amy Winehouse, eyeliner is one of our most enduring cosmetic...
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"Everyone has a foot problem or a question about their feet. Ask the Foot Doctor answers 210 of the most commonly asked questions with suggestions and solutions for just about every foot problem imaginable, from getting rid of a pesky plantar wart to avoiding complications from diabetes. With a question-and-answer format, easy-to-understand explanations, real-life patient stories, and a sense of humor, Dr. Doug Tumen, a podiatrist, gives readers vital...
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The Swedish bestseller that will revolutionize the way you treat your skin. Beautiful, healthy skin is a holy grail for teens with acne and adults with wrinkles alike, and multi-step beauty routines are all the rage. But we know surprisingly little about our largest organ. Think drinking water will replenish your skin? Think again. More products, better skin? Nope. And an expensive product doesn't guarantee reliable results. You don't need to cleanse...
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"A beautifully designed practical guide to creating luxurious, safe, and effective natural beauty products in your own home. In this charming book you'll discover how to prepare a huge range of products using plants, some of which you'll be able to find around you or grow yourself. It includes comprehensive, easy-to-follow recipes for: Rich moisturizing cream with daisy extract; Shampoo with chamomile for glossy hair; Body scrub with sugar and honey;...
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The simple secrets to growing your curls healthy and long. Tightly curly hair isn't like any other type of hair, and it needs totally different care to make it happy. Do you spend countless hours-and untold dollars-on weaves, perms, salon visits, and products that promise to change, heal, or make your hair more manageable, only to end up even more frustrated? Do you wrestle daily with hair you can't get a brush through? Do you struggle to keep from...
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"Meet Jelaya (jeh-LAY-uh.) She hates wash day. The tugs! The scrubs! The pinching and pulling! Jelaya can't think of a worse way to spend the day. That is, until her big sister Jasmine explains that this wash day will be different. Jeylaya is going to wash Jasmine's hair instead! Offering gentle guidance for both hair health and mental health, this book is a must-have for any kid who struggles with their hair." -- dust cover.
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"Harness the best of nature by making your own organic, natural skincare. Maru Godas celebrates nature and self-care in this beautifully illustrated guide. Decide what goes on your skin while loving both yourself and the planet. Conscious care: learn about how the different properties of the products we use can affect our bodies. Natural ingredients: discover the benefits that organic, plant-derived products can have on our skin. Recipes: make masks,...
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"Two leading experts walk you through everything you need to know about how to take care of your foot, ankle, and toenails and handle problems that may come up. This book provides guidance on how to recognize and care for issues, including medications, exercises, inserts (orthotics), and surgery"--
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"I'M NOT BRUSHING MY TEETH! What would happen if you took it to the extreme and never brushed? This humorous, fact-based cautionary tale shows the effects of bad dental hygiene on your mouth--and your social life! Fun facts, tips for proper brushing, a glossary, and further resources enhance learning in this illustrated narrative nonfiction title.--
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Bye-bye, cavities! --Back cover.
Got a kid who's a bit rusty with brushing their teeth? Here's something that'll get 'em laughing and brushing: Cavities. vs Toothpaste, the sequel to the bestselling Germs vs. Soap. Who are the culprits behind cavities? Why, bacteria are! And they love nothing more than hanging around teeth, munchin' on anything sugary (especially on holidays), and stinky morning breath. What they reeeeally don't want is you brushing...