Download or read book Of Beards and Men written by Christopher Oldstone-Moore and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2017-03-21 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beards—they’re all the rage these days. Take a look around: from hip urbanites to rustic outdoorsmen, well-groomed metrosexuals to post-season hockey players, facial hair is everywhere. The New York Times traces this hairy trend to Big Apple hipsters circa 2005 and reports that today some New Yorkers pay thousands of dollars for facial hair transplants to disguise patchy, juvenile beards. And in 2014, blogger Nicki Daniels excoriated bearded hipsters for turning a symbol of manliness and power into a flimsy fashion statement. The beard, she said, has turned into the padded bra of masculinity. Of Beards and Men makes the case that today’s bearded renaissance is part of a centuries-long cycle in which facial hairstyles have varied in response to changing ideals of masculinity. Christopher Oldstone-Moore explains that the clean-shaven face has been the default style throughout Western history—see Alexander the Great’s beardless face, for example, as the Greek heroic ideal. But the primacy of razors has been challenged over the years by four great bearded movements, beginning with Hadrian in the second century and stretching to today’s bristled resurgence. The clean-shaven face today, Oldstone-Moore says, has come to signify a virtuous and sociable man, whereas the beard marks someone as self-reliant and unconventional. History, then, has established specific meanings for facial hair, which both inspire and constrain a man’s choices in how he presents himself to the world. This fascinating and erudite history of facial hair cracks the masculine hair code, shedding light on the choices men make as they shape the hair on their faces. Oldstone-Moore adeptly lays to rest common misperceptions about beards and vividly illustrates the connection between grooming, identity, culture, and masculinity. To a surprising degree, we find, the history of men is written on their faces.

Download or read book The Fear Beard written by Katelan Balah and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-04-07 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maggie lives in a little town that holds a secret. They are hiding an old magic man away in a tall tower. The tower is rumoured to hold a persons fears, so one day Maggie decides to tell it her worries. Instead she discovers the old man, and after hearing his story decides to help him out. Maggie descends the tower and grabs her quest by its fluffy beard!

Download or read book The Harrowing Human Gallery written by John Wood and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2020-07-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Try to conjure up an idea of the most horrifying Halloween witch and then imagine that she's real. For those with wiccaphobia, which is a fear of witches, this horror goes a step further by lasting all year long. From genuphobia, or the fear of knees, to odontophobia, or the fear of dentists and teeth, the phobias in this book run the gamut of fears having to do with people. Vibrant photographs and graphics engagingly display each vivid description like a museum exhibit. Including the nervous system's response to fear and other strangely scientific information, this book is more than interesting...it's unbelievable!

Download or read book The Bearded Identity written by Willow R. and published by Xspurts.com. This book was released on 2024-03-13 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Bearded Identity: How Facial Hair Influences Psychology"Ever wondered how your facial hair influences your thinking, personality, and the way people perceive you? Get ready to dive deep into the fascinating world of beards with "The Bearded Identity: How Facial Hair Influences Psychology". Using a mix of psychological research, sociological insights, and eclectic beard lore, this groundbreaking book will change the way you view your whiskers - and the way others do too.From the evolutionary basis of beards to their impact on pop culture, "The Bearded Identity: How Facial Hair Influences Psychology" opens a window into the world of beards you've never seen. Explore the fascinating theories of masculinity and beards, learn about beard personalities and how they affect first impressions, and delve into the surprising connection between beards and leadership.But, it's not all serious - we also uncover the romantic side of the unshaven man, the inter-beard dynamics of envy, mockery and the fear of beards (Pogonophobia). We even have a section dedicated to the "bare-faced" men navigating through a bearded world, and another to the confidence that comes with the lion's mane phenomenon - keeping the beard groomed and maintaining the confidence.Media's influence on beards, impact of beards in Hollywood, and how they're changing stereotypes are other interesting topics we delve into. We also challenge the age-old concept of "bearded equals wise", discuss the psychological journey of growing a beard, and uncover the zen of beard maintenance and the therapeutic benefits of grooming.With its last chapter dedicated to 'The Power of A Bearded Influence: Beards in Leadership', this book asserts the commanding presence of a bearded leader in society.This book is an in-depth exploration of the unique lifestyle, psychology, and sociocultural implications of being a bearded man. Whether you're a bearded man yourself, contemplating growing a beard, or simply intrigued by the mystique of the bearded world, "The Bearded Identity: How Facial Hair Influences Psychology" will delight, inform and spur thoughtful conversation and introspection. Pick up your copy today!

Download or read book Moments of Victory written by Jason Roberts and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2006-04 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find hope and encouragement in short, easy-to-read chapters that specifically address obstacles prevalent in today's society. Also includes devotions from Roberts's "Moments of Victory" radio ministry, arranged by topic.

Download or read book Objective English For Competitive Examinations written by Shradha kaul and published by Oswal Publishers. This book was released on 2020-05-06 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are proud to present Objective English which is divided into three sections: Grammar, Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension. The explanation makes learning of English grammar easier , especially for the students who come from the Hindi Heartland of India. This book is an useful resource for students appearing for Banking, Insurance, SSC, AFCAT, CTET, Railways , State Level Examinations , Managementm aptitude test , and other Entrance exams

Download or read book The Magnificent 12 The Power written by Michael Grant and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-08-27 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Grant, author of the New York Times bestselling Gone books, shows his funny side in this fantasy-adventure series, which concludes with this fourth book. Monty Python–like humor makes the Magnificent 12 perfect for fans of funny, action-filled series like Dan Gutman's Genius Files. The characters travel across the world, which also makes this series a great pick for readers and teachers with an interest in geography. In The Magnificent 12: The Power, time is running out for Mack MacAvoy and the Magnificent Twel—er—Seven! In just a few short days, the Pale Queen will emerge from her earthly prison to destroy the world. If Mack and the Magnificent Twel—er—Seven can convince the traitor Valin to switch sides, and then assemble the other four Magnifica, the Pale Queen won't stand a chance. It will all be over! Maybe.

Download or read book One Thousand Beards written by Allan Peterkin and published by arsenal pulp press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every man has the capacity to grow facial hair, but the decision to do so has always come with layers of meaning. Facial hair has traditionally marked a passage into manhood, but its manifestations have been determined by class, religion, history and occupational status. In the end, the act of displaying facial hair is still regarded as a form of ultimate cool. With wit and insight, One Thousand Beards delves into the historical, contemporary and cultural meaning of facial hair in all of its forms, complete with numerous photographs and illustrations.

Download or read book We Did That written by Sophie Stirling and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2020-05-19 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buckle up for a very odd ride through history with entertaining trivia about the odd things humans have done . . . This book is packed with fun facts about: Quirky inventions: Everyone knows about mousetraps, but did you know they were originally inspired by burglar alarms? Bizarre beauty and fashion fads: Discover wooden bathing suits, breast enhancers in the shape of toilet plungers, and death-inducing cosmetics. Strange superstitions and folklore: Do you know about the centuries-old Banana Curse, the origin of the Tooth Fairy, or our weird obsession with shoes? Covering these and other subjects from very odd jobs to gross medical cures, this collection of our species’ accomplishments is likely to leave you wondering, We did that?

Download or read book The Book of the Bizarre written by Varla Ventura and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From enchanted animals to bizarre rock-and-roll stories, discover hundreds of far-out facts guaranteed to give your trivia game a whole new twist. Did you know duck dander is hallucinogenic? Or that Katherine Hepburn had a phobia of dirty hair? Have you ever wondered about the Magical Skull of Doom or contemplated the mysterious Transylvanian Tablets? The Book of the Bizarre is a veritable treasure trove of startling and stranger-than-fiction trivia that spans history, continents, even worlds. Never before have so many truly frightful facts been gathered together in one place. Teeming with the strange, the shocking, and the downright fantastic, The Book of the Bizarre’s thirteen chapters include: Something Wicked: Mysterious Objects & Haunted Homes, Tender Murderers and Malevolent Males: Killingly Good Tales of Terror, and Morbid Writers and Tortured Artists: From Edgar Allan Poe to Vincent Van Gogh. Terrifying topics range from Corpses on Campus to Strange Rock and Roll Stories to Medical Maladies, Conspiracy Theories, Superstitions, Hexes, and even UFOs. The Book of the Bizarre is designed for the depraved, outlandish enough for the eccentric, and freaky enough for even the hardest trivia nut.

Download or read book Fear the Beards written by Christmas Publishing and published by . This book was released on 2019-11 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features: 120 blank, wide-lined white pages Duo-Sided, lined paper, with line at top for date entry 6" x 9" dimensions. Perfect size for your desk, tote bag, backpack, or purse at school, home, and work For use as a notebook, journal, diary, or composition book Perfectly suited for taking notes, writing, organizing lists, brainstorming, or journaling The perfect gift for kids and adults on any gift giving occasion

Download or read book Concerning Beards written by Alun Withey and published by . This book was released on 2022-08-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Through an exploration of the history of male facial hair in England, Alun Withey underscores its complex meanings, medical implications and socio-cultural significance from the mid-17th to the early 20th century. Withey charts the gradual shift in concepts of facial hair, and shaving - away from 'formal' medicine and practice - towards new concepts of hygiene and personal grooming"--

Download or read book Spiders Clowns and Great Mole Rats written by Andrew Thompson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-08-20 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An encyclopedia of over 160 frightening phobias from the bestselling author of Can Holding in a Fart Kill You? It is human nature to be curious about things that scare us—that’s why we love scary movies and true crime podcasts. But what about our deepest, most specific phobias? Spiders, Clowns and Great Mole Rats presents a fascinating, friendly and even funny look at 160 fears, from the irrational to the truly terrifying. This book will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about fears and phobias like blennophobia (fear of slime), globophobia (fear of balloons), phasmophobia (fear of ghosts), taphophobia (fear of being buried alive), and over 150 more!

Download or read book Poets Ranked by Beard Weight written by Upton Uxbridge Underwood and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2011-10-05 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: humour.

Download or read book Women with Mustaches and Men Without Beards written by Afsaneh Najmabadi and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2005-04-25 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is groundbreaking, at once highly original, courageous, and moving. It is sure to have a tremendous impact in Iranian studies, modern Middle East history, and the history of gender and sexuality."—Beth Baron, author of Egypt as a Woman "This is an extraordinary book. It rereads the story of Iranian modernity through the lens of gender and sexuality in ways that no other scholars have done."—Joan W. Scott, author of Gender and the Politics of History

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Phobias written by Gregory Korgeski, Ph.D. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-11-03 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible book on phobias and how to overcome them. Phobia: an irrational, intense, persistent fear of certain situations, activities, things or people. Here, a psychologist discusses over 100 phobias. Beginning with the current theories about phobias, the book has a complete listing of the most common phobias, each with a full history and description, with the most effective ways to cope. Interesting, jargon-free and full of insight, it sheds light on this widespread condition. ? Informal and informative ? Combination of reading and dictionary format for quick reference ? Full advice on how to cope with phobias

Download or read book Beards and Texts written by Sebastian Coxon and published by UCL Press. This book was released on 2021-09-08 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beards and Texts explores the literary portrayal of beards in medieval German texts from the mid-twelfth to the early sixteenth centuries. It argues that as the pre-eminent symbol for masculinity the beard played a distinctive role throughout the Middle Ages in literary discussions of such major themes as majesty and humanity. At the same time beards served as an important point of reference in didactic poetry concerned with wisdom, teaching and learning, and in comedic texts that were designed to make their audiences laugh, not least by submitting various figure-types to the indignity of having their beards manhandled. Four main chapters each offer a reading of a work or poetic tradition of particular significance (Pfaffe Konrad’s Rolandslied; Wolfram von Eschenbach’s Willehalm; ‘Sangspruchdichtung’; Heinrich Wittenwiler’s Ring), before examining cognate material of various kinds, including sources or later versions of the same story, manuscript variants and miniatures and further relevant beard-motifs from the same period. The book concludes by reviewing the portrayal of Jesus in vernacular German literature, which represents a special test-case in the literary history of beards. As the first study of its kind in medieval German studies, this investigation submits beard-motifs to sustained and detailed analysis in order to shed light both on medieval poetic techniques and the normative construction of masculinity in a wide range of literary genres.