Download or read book Pity Party written by Kathleen Lane and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2021-01-19 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover an "absurd, funny, and thought-provoking" book perfect for "anyone who has ever felt socially awkward or inadequate" (Louis Sachar, author of Holes and the Wayside School series). Dear weird toes, crooked nose, stressed out, left out, freaked out Dear missing parts, broken hearts, picked-on, passed up, misunderstood, Dear everyone, you are cordially invited, come as you are, this party's for you Welcome to Pity Party, where the social anxieties that plague us all are twisted into funny, deeply resonant, and ultimately reassuring psychological thrills. There's a story about a mood ring that tells the absolute truth. One about social media followers who literally follow you around. And one about a kid whose wish for a new, improved self is answered when a mysterious box arrives in the mail. There's also a personality test, a fortune teller, a letter from the Department of Insecurity, and an interactive Choose Your Own Catastrophe. Come to the party for a grab bag of delightfully dark stories that ultimately offers a life-affirming reminder that there is hope and humor to be found amid our misery.
Download or read book Styling Masculinity written by Kristen Barber and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2016-08-24 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The twenty-first century has seen the emergence of a new style of man: the metrosexual. Overwhelmingly straight, white, and wealthy, these impeccably coiffed urban professionals spend big money on everything from facials to pedicures, all part of a multi-billion-dollar male grooming industry. Yet as this innovative study reveals, even as the industry encourages men to invest more in their appearance, it still relies on women to do much of the work. Styling Masculinity investigates how men’s beauty salons have persuaded their clientele to regard them as masculine spaces. To answer this question, sociologist Kristen Barber goes inside Adonis and The Executive, two upscale men’s salons in Southern California. Conducting detailed observations and extensive interviews with both customers and employees, she shows how female salon workers not only perform the physical labor of snipping, tweezing, waxing, and exfoliating, but also perform the emotional labor of pampering their clients and pumping up their masculine egos. Letting salon employees tell their own stories, Barber not only documents occasions when these workers are objectified and demeaned, but also explores how their jobs allow for creativity and confer a degree of professional dignity. In the process, she traces the vast network of economic and social relations that undergird the burgeoning male beauty industry.
Download or read book Shakespeare on the Ropes written by Carol Leonard and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2021-07-12 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shakespeare on the Ropes By: Carol Leonard Told in a series of journal entries, Shakespeare on the Ropes chronicles the true events in the humorous, chaotic, and entertaining life of Carol Leonard. As a woman with big dreams stuck in a seemingly dead-end job, Carol takes us on her journey through the frustration of finding a publisher, the jealousy within her writing group, the quirky adventures of her best friend and coworker, and how it all affects her overarching journey and the relationships with people she loves the most.
Download or read book Beauty Reinvented written by Nikol Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-07 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Going gray in your thirties is not easy. It's not what society says is right or OK. I wanted to share my journey with women all over the world and let you know by example that it's OK to be your authentic self no matter what society says. It's time to break the beauty rules Ladies and embrace your authentic self. It's time that we stop making excuses, stop being insecure and buying into the advertisements, glossy magazines, and commercials that only show women with colored hair. In this book, I will show you how to conquer your fear of the unknown and taboo world of going gray, build self-confidence that stands out in a crowd and embrace your authentic self. You will be one strong, fierce, bold woman ready to welcome your gorgeous gray once you finish this book. I will hold your hand through all of the emotional ups and downs because I have been there, I will give you the strength to keep moving forward when you are down and feeling "frumpy and old" I will pick you up and make you feel alive and beautiful again. Packed with self-assessments, humor, and grit. I will share my expert beauty secrets that will help you with your transition into new makeup color palettes, and of course, the best skin care and hair care tips to keep you on point. I am sharing interviews with real women that have gone gray and what their experiences have been and great advice for you in your gray hair journey. Sit back, get comfortable and celebrate yourself with one of my signature cocktails at the beginning of each chapter. I am not going to tell you that going gray will be an easy journey but I am here for you every step of the way, and together you will be able to get encouraging new advice that will allow you to push through the bumps in the uncomfortable gray road ahead. Are you ready to say YES to your gray hair journey? Well then, Ladies. Let's Get This Beauty Started.
Download or read book Glamour written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 1104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Longing for a Child written by Kathe Wunnenberg and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2005 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My story is different from yours, but the pages of our lives share a common theme. Silent suffering. The longing for a child. Think of my book as your companion of hope, a ray of sunshine, to shine truth, encouragement, and perspective on your situation. ---Kathe Wunnenberg Infertility is a deeply private pain that is often misunderstood by those who have not experienced its seasons of longing and loss. Whether you recently tried to have a child or have struggled for years to conceive, Longing for a Child is a compassionate companion full of hope, healing, and practical help. Offering biblical perspectives and moving stories of others who have struggled with infertility, sixty heartfelt devotions connect you securely to God during this time of waiting, heartbreak, and questioning. Each devotion contains a Scripture, short thematic story, prayer, reflective questions, and a space for journaling. Meditations for special occasions, such as Mother's Day, are also included. An encouraging devotional companion that can be used by individuals, couples, or groups, Longing for a Child speaks directly to the heart, meeting you wherever you are on your journey through infertility.
Download or read book Ahead of the Game written by Suzann Ledbetter and published by Don Mills, Ont. : MIRA Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Zoey Jones' life is downsized by a divorce and a pink slip, she returns to her hometown. As if keeping her rebellious daughter in line and working overtime tending bar isn't enough, her old flame, cop Hank Westlake, charges Zoey's father with murder. Original.
Download or read book Enough Discovering the Blessings of My Daughter s Addiction in Twelve Easy Steps written by Maryscarlett Amaris and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-07-17 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Goddess, grant me the serenity to accept how fucked up this is Give me strength to face myself in the mirror, the courage to swallow my pride, and a glass of champagne to wash it all down." After her 18 year old daughter survives a heroin overdose, which caught her by complete surprise, MaryScarlett Amaris tries everything, including a fearless examination of her own life and mores, to answer the haunting question: why did this happen? Funny, poignant, honest, and wise, Amaris both bears and heals her soul in the hope that no one who experiences a loved one's addiction will ever feel too angry, too ridiculous, or too alone.
Download or read book Secrets Kids Know That Adults Oughta Learn written by Allen Klein and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-08-22 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Best New Book Award of 2017 from the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor! Kids have a fantastic way of looking at the world, and they are often kind, curious, and completely honest about the things they experience. We tend to lose those natural traits as we get older, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In Allen Klein’s new book, people share stories of the lessons they’ve learned from children, from the hilarious anecdotes that make you think to the out-of-nowhere, insightful thoughts on modern issues. Secrets Kids Know. . . That Adults Oughta Learn will help you get back to your unbiased childhood mind, all the while entertaining you with the incredible things that could only come out of the mouth of a child.
Download or read book The Belonging Project Women s Bible Study Guide with Leader Helps written by Amberly Neese and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover true community. Has the pursuit of the “perfect life” left you feeling depleted, disappointed, dissatisfied, and disconnected? Are you tired of being lonely and left out at work, home, church, and online? Are you hungry for true community, deeper connection with God, and friendships that are greater than just “likes” on social media? Are you ready for real connections with those around you? In this four-week Bible study, Amberly Neese provides biblical and practical help for cultivating meaningful relationships that glorify God through an exploration of four “one another” sayings in the New Testament: Love one another Serve one another Build up and strengthen one another Forgive one another In her trademark style, Amberly combines Bible study with delightful humor to create a refreshing and engaging experience that will encourage and equip women to pursue deeper relationships and true belonging. Other components for the Bible study, available separately, include a DVD. Bible Study Features: A shorter, four-week study is ideal for in-between or busy times. Accessible and friendly format. DVD features the amazing Amberly Neese, who masterfully combines solid Bible teaching and delightfully funny humor (in four 20-minute segments). Inspires and encourages women to pursue deeper relationships and true belonging for a more fulfilled, purposeful life. Helps women grow in their capacity to love, serve, and forgive. Study guide with leader helps includes group session guides, discussion questions, prayers, video viewer guides, and more.
Download or read book Going Gray written by Anne Kreamer and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2007-09-10 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anne Kreamer considered herself a youthful 49 until a photo of herself with her teenage daughter stopped her in her tracks. In one unguarded moment she saw herself for what she really was -- a middle-aged woman with her hair dyed much too harshly. In that one moment Kreamer realized that she wasn't fooling anyone about her age and decided it was time to get real and embrace a more authentic life. She set out for herself a program to let her hair become its true color, and along the way discovered her true self. Going Gray is Kreamer's exploration of that experience, and a frank, warm and funny investigation of aging as a female obsession. Through interviews, field experiments, and her own everywoman's chronicle, Kreamer probes the issues behind two of the biggest fears aging women face: Can I be sexually attractive as a gray-haired, middle-aged woman? Will I be discriminated against in the work world? Her answers will surprise you. In searching for the balance between attractiveness and authenticity, Kreamer's journey of middle-aging illiminates in a friendly, useful, and entertaining way the politics and personal costs of this generation's definition of "aging gracefully".
Download or read book Million Dollar Stylist written by Marquetta Breslin and published by . This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marquetta Breslin teaches hair stylists and beauty professionals from around the world how to build a successful business, gain the freedom they deserve, and live life on their own terms. Million Dollar Stylist® is about taking your skills and love for doing hair and creating a future you never thought possible. It's about enjoying a level of freedom you've never experienced before.It's not a concept or a get-rich-quick strategy. It's about developing a completely new mindset and a brand new way to approach being a hair stylist. This book will change the way you attract clients, the way you think about your career, and the way you go about being a stylist for the rest of your life.Gone are the days of constantly chasing new clients and relying on a single stream of income from standing behind the chair for hours on end. You were made to create and do more! Million Dollar Stylist® teaches you a new way to look at being a stylist. It shows you that doing hair is just one way to create income and freedom for yourself.Marquetta Breslin reveals how you can finally live life on your own terms and have the freedom you've always wanted while still doing what you love: hair!
Download or read book Fearless Beauty written by Mikey Moran and published by Lioncrest Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mikey Moran had only a single advantage when he started his hair and beauty business: his idea was different from anything he'd seen in the industry. Seven years later, Mikey has expanded his original idea into ten different brands, five retail locations, and one partnership with global e-commerce giant Shopify. Now Mikey wants to share what he's learned so burgeoning entrepreneurs have a bigger advantage than he had. In Fearless Beauty, Mikey provides you with a roadmap to achieve success easier, faster, and more efficiently than you ever thought possible. He shows you how to think like an entrepreneur by introducing you to practical theories that should guide every decision, then presents a step-by-step plan for taking action and getting started. You'll learn core marketing techniques that yield the biggest impact, how to select the best web platform for your business, and why consistency-or a lack of it-can make or break you. No matter your industry or where you are in the process of becoming an entrepreneur, you'll gain insightful strategies for maximizing returns and enjoying every step in the journey of your business.
Download or read book Hair Loss Handbook written by David Salinger and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Salon Jedi written by Caroline Sanderson and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-16 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "After reading just one chapter, I've gone straight into the salon and made some tweaks. This book has really helped me to refocus and reinforced the benefits of a positive mindset." Karine Jackson, London Hairdresser of the Year 2007, President of the Fellowship for British Hairdressing 2017-2019"I, personally, am a big believer in the idea that you can hold yourself back by your own narrative. Caroline explores this concept extensively with some great ideas on how you can challenge and change that." Jack Howard, award-winning Global Colour Educator and Podcast HostWritten for salon owners struggling to find a way to step off the salon floor and put more energy into growing and building a profitable business, The Salon Jedi contains the industry secrets and success strategies usually reserved exclusively for award-winning salon owner and author, Caroline Sanderson's elite training academy. Now, for the first time ever, Caroline is making that information available to all who need it. Providing practical and actionable steps to help you achieve the same results that Caroline and so many of her students have, this book teaches:MINDSET and why this is the foundation of any strong businessMARKETING and how to use it effectively to grow your businessMANAGEMENT, including how recruit and train an effective team AND increase salesMAINTENANCE, which is essential if you want to experience lasting success. Endorsed by some of the biggest names in business, Caroline Sanderson has created a multi-award winning salon and international training academy for salon owners by following what she shares. Her personal story and success demonstrate what is possible. She holds nothing back, even disclosing her own figures and her personal story from single motherhood and struggling to 7-figure business success, so you can see the exact path she followed and create your own fulfilling future. Believe in what you're capable of and take the first steps towards building a more successful salon business.
Download or read book Cracking the Coconut Code written by Mary Jo McCabe and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After 25 years of helping other people find their life purpose, Mary Jo McCabe has compiled her experience and knowledge into this fascinating book, which will help you take control of your future by understanding your past and present. By following Mary Jo's sage advice, you'll learn how to "get to the milk in the coconut," hence, Cracking the Cocunut Code. Mary Jo, in her seven life-transforming steps, will teach you what has been within your reach all along and how to hear your soul's voice. Each page of this book is a serious invitation to begin breaking the silence that exists between your self and your soul. Mary Jo engages the topic of finding the beauty of life and challenges you to go within yourself to grasp the undiscovered blessings waiting for you, that is, to take control of your life and future. This book is for all of you who truly seek God, and thus, peace.
Download or read book Tracey Cunningham s True Color written by Tracey Cunningham and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A photo-packed exploration of the world of hair color and a guide to making it work for you, as told by Hollywood’s most influential hair colorist Tracey Cunningham is the world’s most in-demand hair colorist, working with Hollywood’s biggest celebrities, and her influence on the beauty industry is unparalleled. In this book, Tracey traces the history of hair color and its global cultural influence and provides a practical manual for transforming your hair into its perfect true color—or even trying your hand at being an actual colorist. Tracey equips you with nutrition and lifestyle habits for healthy hair (the canvas for any good dye job), your essential pre-salon checklist, countless sources of hair color inspiration (including exclusive personal photos from and interviews with her A-list clients), and much more. She also takes you inside the mind of an expert colorist and shares her own epic entrepreneurial journey in the process. With Tracey Cunningham’s True Color as your guide, you’ll never look at hair the same way—and never leave the salon anything but happy again.
