Download or read book The Girl with Braided Hair written by Rasha Adly and published by American University in Cairo Press. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF THE SAIF GHOBASH BANIPAL PRIZE FOR ARABIC LITERARY TRANSLATION LONGLISTED FOR THE 2022 DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD LONGLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL PRIZE FOR ARABIC FICTION The lives of two women living centuries apart are connected by an enigmatic painting in this mesmerizing debut based on historical events Art historian, Yasmine, is restoring an unsigned portrait of a strikingly beautiful girl from the Napoleonic Era, when she discovers that the artist has embedded a lock of hair into the painting, something highly unusual. The mysterious painting came into the museum’s possession without record, and Yasmine becomes consumed by the secret concealed within this captivating work. Meanwhile, at the close of the French Campaign in Egypt, sixteen-year-old Zeinab, the daughter of a prominent sheikh, is drawn into French high society when Napoleon himself requests her presence. Enamored by the foreign customs of the Europeans, she finds herself on a dangerous path, one that may ostracize her from her family and culture. Seamlessly merging fiction with history, art, and politics, modern day Cairo with its opulent past, this compelling story of two women caught between worlds and entangled in matters of the heart launches an entrancing new literary voice.
Download or read book Braids Buns Ponies Pigtails written by Jenny Strebe and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2016-02-23 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essential resource for little girls and their parents features 50 fun styles to wear to school, parties, and playdates. Each style is accompanied by chic photography, easy-to-follow illustrations, and cross-references to other similar styles to try. This comprehensive guide also includes tips for junior hair care and advice on accessories such as clips and ribbons. From a Minnie Mouse bun for a themed birthday party to a French braid perfect for trampolining with friends, Braids & Buns, Ponies & Pigtails includes all the information parents need to create pretty styles any little girl will love.
Download or read book Bintou s Braids written by Sylvianne Diouf and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2004-10-07 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Bintou, a little girl living in West Africa, finally gets her wish for braids, she discovers that what she dreamed for has been hers all along.
Download or read book The Braid Book 20 fun and easy styles written by Sarah Hiscox and published by Kyle Books. This book was released on 2018-08-13 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having tried and failed to braid her 8-year-old daughter's hair into an intricate fishtail plait, Sarah Hiscox had to admit she had no idea what she was doing. When she realised a trip to the hairdressers was both expensive and time consuming, Sarah decided to fill a gap in the market and she started a pop-up braid bar with family friend Willa Burton. Now you can learn to style intricate braids in your own hair with The Braid Bar book, featuring designs from a plaited halo and elaborate fishtail to an intricate Mohican style braid. Sarah and Willa also share how to adorn your hair with accessories like clips, pompoms and bands as well as other temporary styling tools such as hair chalk and glitter. Secret tips, tricks and advice onlooking after your braids, as well as answers to frequently asked questions, ensures you can immerse yourself in the latest hair trend. 'All the girls look so cool when they come out of The Braid Bar.' Kate Moss
Download or read book Badass Braids written by Shannon Burns and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recreate the braids, buns, and twists of your favorite historical, sci-fi, and fantasy heroes and heroines with Badass Braids. Step-by-step, illustrated instructions will show you how to make the hairstyles from Game of Thrones, The Hunger Games, Star Trek, Star Wars, The Legend of Zelda, Vikings, The Lord of the Rings, and more. When she’s not studying for her PhD in social neuroscience, Silvousplaits (a.k.a. Shannon Burns) is creating and posting weekly instructional videos on her YouTube channel of DIY hair art that mimics the hairstyles of valiant men and women in the best historical, sci-fi, and fantasy shows and movies. In Badass Braids, Shannon shows you how to transform your hair, step by step. The book covers braids and styles from a full spectrum of fantasy worlds (and galaxies), from ancient adversaries and viking warriors to romantic renegades and sci-fi heroines. With an introduction to the styling techniques for different kinds of basic braids, interviews with behind-the-scenes stylists and actors, and original styles inspired by fan-favorites, you will learn to recreate the hairstyles of Katniss Everdeen (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay), Anne Boleyn (The Tudors), the Norse king Ragnar Lothbrok (Vikings), Daenerys Targaryen (Game of Thrones), and many more. Badass Braids is the perfect gift for geeky men and women of all ages!
Download or read book Braid Crazy written by Carla Sinclair and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains through text and illustrations how to create different hairstyles using braids.
Download or read book Hairtalk written by Duyan James and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a guide to the art of braiding, providing a sense of the history of the many braiding styles that have become a staple in American culture. Also included are styles for adults and children and basic braiding techniques.
Download or read book Braids Buns and Twists written by Christina Butcher and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2013-11-19 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step up your style with this illustrated guide to runway-ready hair: “This book should be every hair hopper’s new bible” (BUST Magazine). Changing your hairdo is a fun and easy way to get a fresh new look. Whether you’re headed for a big night out or just adding a little style to your day, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for in Braids, Buns, and Twists. This guide features tutorials and simple, step-by-step illustrations for 82 classic and contemporary styles. Plus, full-color fashion photographs demonstrate how to tailor and accessorize each ’do. With advice for different hair types and lengths as well as product tips and fun variations, Braids, Buns, and Twists! is the must-have beauty resource for showstopping hair.
Download or read book DIY Braids written by Sasha Coefield and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-12-06 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From daytime braids to elegant date night looks, this guide provides readers with 30 braided hairstyles they can create at home.
Download or read book Braids written by Robert Munsch and published by Scholastic Canada. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ashley loves her beautiful hair-- but braiding it takes FOREVER. Maybe Grandma can help?
Download or read book Braids Bunches and Pigtails for Little Girls written by Jenny Strebe and published by Apple Press. This book was released on 2016-03-03 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Braids, Bunches & Pigtails For Little Girls is an essential resource for little girls and their parents, with 50 fun styles for all occassions. Each style is accompanied by stylish and easy-to-follow illustrations, and includes cross references to other similar styles that you might like to try. You will also find tips for junior hair care, and advice on accessories such as clips and ribbons. Whether your little girl would like a 'Minnie Mouse' bun for her birthday party or a French braid for trampolining with friends, Braids, Bunches & Pigtails includes all the information you need to give her a pretty style that she'll be proud of.
Download or read book Plaited Glory written by Lonnice Brittenum Bonner and published by Three Rivers Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Colored Girls Who've Considered Braids, Locks, and Twists
Download or read book Bear s Braid written by Joelle Bearstail and published by Mascot Books. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bear and his friend Ben feel like they are living two lives: one, where native traditions--like long hair--are a crucial part of their identities, and the other, where indigenous expressions are mocked and treated with ignorance. When the boys encounter bullying because of the braids they wear, these two worlds collide. Seeking guidance from his beloved grandma, Bear confides his doubts and questions himself and his heritage. Bear's grandma knows about the strength it takes to overcome hardships, and with her help, Bear and Ben develop a plan to strengthen their connection to their roots while also bridging the gap between their schoolmates and their families. Seamlessly blending discussions of modern indigeneity and universal experiences of bullying and resilience, Bear's Braid is an essential and of-the-moment book that belongs on every bookshelf, and fits in easily with the classics of social justice children's literature.
Download or read book Braid it written by Jessy Linton and published by Hardie Grant. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stylish and edgy braids, up-dos, twists, knots, and more for long and short hair There's no denying it, braids are back; from 90s icons such as Gwen Stefani and TLC to Aaliyah this retro hairstyle is once again cool. Featuring over 25 intricate hair-braid designs from the classic French plait to the more elaborate halo fishtail or even a Mohican style twist, Braid It! is your guide to the most cutting-edge hairstyles around. Perfect for any occasion, from festivals to weddings, parties or even the office, braids are an easy and stylish way to glam up any outfit. In their step-by-step tutorials, Jessy and Taiba share industry tips and tricks and ways to adorn your hair with accessories like clips, ribbons and jewels as well as other temporary styling tools such as colored hair extensions and glitter. More than just a braid book, Braid It! is a celebration of heritage, youth culture, and Girl Power.
Download or read book The Good Braider written by Terry Farish and published by Amazon Children's Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follows Viola as she survives brutality in war-torn Sudan, makes a perilous journey, lives as a refugee in Egypt, and finally reaches Portland, Maine, where her quest for freedom and security is hampered by memories of past horrors and the traditions
Download or read book Erandi s Braids written by Antonio Hernandez Madrigal and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-03-19 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The yellow dress Erandi wants for her birthday will look beautiful with her long, thick braids. But Mama's fishing net is full of holes, and there isn't enough money to buy both a new net and a birthday dress. The only solution lies with the hair buyers from the city. But Mama's hair isn't nearly as beautiful as Erandi's. Will Erandi have to choose between her birthday present and her braids? This touching tale of love and sacrifice is sprinkled throughout with Spanish words and expressions.
Download or read book When Mama Braids My Hair written by Monique Duncan and published by Sweet Pea Books. This book was released on 2018-06 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Mama Braids My Hair captures a young girl's experience of having her hair braided and the bond it creates with her mother. The tradition of African hair braiding is more than just a Sunday routine. Come join Nikki on an adventure as she is transformed into an Egyptian queen, a Nigerian goddess, a Zulu warrior, and a Maasai girl. While young girls throughout the African Diaspora can relate to getting their hair braided in intricate styles, it is also an ancient ritual that is a large part of their history. Readers will enjoy going on an adventure with the main character and learning about the origins of popular braided hairstyles worn today.
