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Book Dead Famous

    Book Details:
  • Author : Greg Jenner
  • Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
  • Release : 2021-08-19
  • ISBN : 9781780225661
  • Pages : 416 pages

Download or read book Dead Famous written by Greg Jenner and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 2021-08-19 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrity, with its neon glow and selfie pout, strikes us as hypermodern. But the famous and infamous have been thrilling, titillating, and outraging us for much longer than we might realise. Whether it was the scandalous Lord Byron, whose poetry sent female fans into an erotic frenzy; or the cheetah-owning, coffin-sleeping, one-legged French actress Sarah Bernhardt, who launched a violent feud with her former best friend; or Edmund Kean, the dazzling Shakespearean actor whose monstrous ego and terrible alcoholism saw him nearly murdered by his own audience - the list of stars whose careers burned bright before the Age of Television is extensive and thrillingly varied. Celebrities could be heroes or villains; warriors or murderers; brilliant talents, or fraudsters with a flair for fibbing; trendsetters, wilful provocateurs, or tragic victims marketed as freaks of nature. Some craved fame while others had it forced upon them. A few found fame as small children, some had to wait decades to get their break. But uniting them all is the shared origin point: since the early 1700s, celebrity has been one of the most emphatic driving forces in popular culture; it is a lurid cousin to Ancient Greek ideas of glorious and notorious reputation, and its emergence helped to shape public attitudes to ethics, national identity, religious faith, wealth, sexuality, and gender roles. In this ambitious history, that spans the Bronze Age to the coming of Hollywood's Golden Age, Greg Jenner assembles a vibrant cast of over 125 actors, singers, dancers, sportspeople, freaks, demigods, ruffians, and more, in search of celebrity's historical roots. He reveals why celebrity burst into life in the early eighteenth century, how it differs to ancient ideas of fame, the techniques through which it was acquired, how it was maintained, the effect it had on public tastes, and the psychological burden stardom could place on those in the glaring limelight.

Book The Science of Black Hair  A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair

Download or read book The Science of Black Hair A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair written by Audrey Davis-Sivasothy and published by SAJA Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-04-11 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Science of Black Hair is the ultimate consumer textbook on black hair care. Technically oriented and detailed throughout, this book was written with the serious hair care consumer in mind. Hair science, research and testimony combine in this carefully written text designed to examine black hair on a deeper level. With its light academic style it is truly the last hair book you'll ever need. Readers will learn how to: * Maintain chemically-treated or natural hair in optimal health. * Stop hair breakage with a novel, protein/moisture balancing method. * Regulate product pH balance for shinier, more manageable hair. * Grow their hair longer, stronger and healthier for life! Additional Features * Regimen Builder with extensive product listings * Ingredients glossary * Interviews * Real photos of hair at the microscopic level Are you ready to stop battling your hair? Win the war against breakage. Forever. The Science of Black Hair: A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair Care combines research with testimony in an authoritative reference text dedicated to the care of black hair- relaxed or natural. This powerful book introduces readers to a comprehensive healthy hair care strategy for achieving beautifully radiant hair regardless of hair type. Black hair structure, properties, and maintenance methods are carefully outlined throughout this go-to reference book to give you the tools you need to improve the health and look of your hair, TODAY. The Science of Black Hair Chapter 1: Scalp and Hair Structure, Function, and Characteristics Chapter 2: Textured Hair Properties & Principles Chapter 3: Understanding Hair Growth and Damage for Healthier Hair Care Chapter 4: What's Your Hair Care Regimen? Chapter 5: Hair Product Selection Basics Chapter 6: Protein & Moisture Balancing Strategies for Breakage Correction and Defense Chapter 7: Getting Started with a Healthy Hair Care Product Regimen Chapter 8: Low-Manipulation Hair Maintenance Strategies Chapter 9: Coloring Textured Hair Chapter 10: Chemically Relaxing Textured Hair Chapter 11: Transitioning from Relaxed to Natural Hair Chapter 12: Regimen-Building Considerations for Kids Chapter 13: How Our Health Affects Our Hair Chapter 14: Working Out on a Healthy Hair-Care Regimen Chapter 15: Final Thoughts

Book Better Than Good Hair

Download or read book Better Than Good Hair written by Nikki Walton and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-01-29 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fresh new handbook on how to achieve and maintain stylish natural hair, from the savviest and most revered expert on coils and curls These days there's a revolution going on. Relaxers are out. Weaves are so yesterday. Tired of damage from expensive chemical treatments and artificial enhancers, women of color are going natural thanks to Nikki Walton of CurlyNikki.com, the natural hair blogger and online hair therapy expert. In Better Than Good Hair, this gifted "curl whisperer" educates women on how to transition from relaxed to completely natural hair, with advice and styles for every length—from Fierce Braid-and-Curls to Fancy Faux Buns. She also counsels those considering the "big chop"—cutting it all off at once to sport a bold and beautiful "teeny weeny afro." Here, too, is essential guidance for parents of mixed-race children dealing with new and unfamiliar hair textures and styles. Combining Walton's expansive knowledge with tips from other experts in the field, Better Than Good Hair includes: Product recommendations Home hair care recipes Advice for parents on how to manage their children's natural hair Tips for using henna on gray hair Guidance on dealing with detractors Step-by-step illustrated directions for nearly two dozen hairdos, from frohawks to twist-outs Full of indispensable information, as empowering as it is accessible, and with a foreword by actress and comedian Kim Wayans, Better Than Good Hair is a must-have natural hair care bible that will help women of all ages and styles achieve their natural beauty.

Book Water Witchcraft

Download or read book Water Witchcraft written by Annwyn Avalon and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 2019-03 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible in-depth guide to Celtic water lore, including spells, rituals, water spirits, and merfolk Let Annwyn Avalon, a practicing water witch herself, take you into the world of water magic. The water magic and lore in this book focuses on the Celtic tradition, but draws on other water magic traditions as well, and features rainwater, as well as lakes, rivers, oceans, canals, swamps, and other watery locations, together with the folk and magical customs that have been and are still practiced at these places. The book teaches the reader how to set up a water altar at home, how to connect with water spirits, and how to gather or create water witch tools. Readers are encouraged to visit local water sites but will also find an abundance of material to perform at home. Included are practical examples, visualizations, and exercises so any reader can start to take up spell work and establish their spiritual connection to water.

Book Don   t Wash My Hair

Download or read book Don t Wash My Hair written by Tara F. Mozee and published by Sevenhorns Publishing. This book was released on 2017-03-28 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gracie's excitement over bath time comes to a screeching halt when Mommy says the unthinkable: "Gracie, I have to wash your hair." Gracie endlessly asks why, and the whole family stops by the bathroom door to persuade her. Every night Gracie delays, and as the weekend rounds the corner her strands are dirtier than ever. Everyone in the family has a reason for Gracie to let Mommy wash her hair, except Gracie...or so it seems! Will she ever let her mommy wash her hair? Follow Gracie and her family in this uniquely illustrated children's book about a little girl learning to make decisions one small choice at a time. Watch your child's self-confidence grow while learning the days of the week, names of family relationships, and taking the first steps to making great choices on his or her own. Children learn to make big decisions in little steps. Give your early learner a strong start on the path to developing confident decision-making skills. Kindergarten teacher and mother of three strong-willed girls, Tara F. Mozee brings humor to a frustrating situation in this heartwarming story about a little part of life that could turn into big drama. Don't Wash My Hair! will captivate the hearts of children and resonate with families all too familiar with this bath time battle.

Book Waste Not

    Book Details:
  • Author : Erin Rhoads
  • Publisher : Hardie Grant Publishing
  • Release : 2018-07-01
  • ISBN : 1743585489
  • Pages : 493 pages

Download or read book Waste Not written by Erin Rhoads and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2018-07-01 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This is a much-needed guidebook from a true agent of change.’ Sarah Wilson The one book you need to reduce waste at home and in everyday life. We need to talk about waste. Shrink-wrapped vegies, disposable coffee cups, clothes and electronics designed to be upgraded every year: we are surrounded by stuff that we often use once and then throw away. Globally, many individual households produce enough rubbish to fill a three-bedroom home every year. This includes thousands of dollars worth of food and an ever-increasing amount of plastic, which takes hundreds of years to break down and often ends up in our oceans or our food chain. But what to do about such a huge problem? Is it just the price we pay for the conveniences of modern life? What if it were possible to have it both ways – to live a modern life with less waste? That’s where Erin Rhoads, aka The Rogue Ginger, comes in. Erin went from eating plastic-packaged takeaway while shopping online for fast fashion, to becoming one of Australia’s leading eco-bloggers. Erin knows that small changes can have a big impact. In Waste Notshe shares everything she’s learnt from her own funny, inspiring – and far-from-perfect – journey to living with less waste, to help you tackle your own war on waste. Learn how to: switch out the disposable plastics from your shopping trolley make simple cleaning solutions free from harmful chemicals find your favourite beauty products without all the packaging give a baby shower present that won’t end up in the charity shop bag plan your own zero-waste wedding (and what ‘zero waste’ even means!) Edited, produced and printed using low-waste principles on sustainably sourced paper with soy inks

Book Natural Hair For Beginners

Download or read book Natural Hair For Beginners written by Sabrina Perkins and published by Next Chapter. This book was released on 2022-02-10 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ”Sabrina is a shining pillar in the world of Black beauty, and this book is a testament to her knowledge and years of service. A decade in the making, “Natural Hair for Beginners” is a true gift to women and girls, whether they are newly natural, or life-long naturals looking to reclaim their healthy hair.” - Nikki Walton, Best Selling Author and Founder of CurlyNikki With the hugely successful natural hair movement, Black women have been embracing their natural textures in full force within the last decade. This has caused an increase of information on natural hair from styling to caring but most information is scattered around the web in blogs, vlogs and some books. Finding step by step direction and accurate information is hard for most and downright difficult for others. It was time to bring a one stop shop of accurate and detailed information to make the process easier and up close and personal. In this comprehensive guide to training once-processed hair to return to its original state, Natural Hair For Beginners, is a must-read for women of color or any woman with the desire to achieve the evolutionary results they seek. This book is unique as it is a comprehensive and user-friendly read, complete with expertly explained definitions along with providing essential tools and techniques for maintaining strong, well-nourished hair. There is no book on the market that has all of that information along with educating women on natural hair terms, brands, and even the mindset needed to attain a positive experience. With extensive background information, step-by-step directions, and answers to the most frequently asked questions, readers will find all the information they need to accomplish their hair styling goals from hair growth, thinning edges to common ingredients to look for and to steer clear

Book Why Should I Wash My Hair

Download or read book Why Should I Wash My Hair written by Louise Spilsbury and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2003 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how skin and hair provide protection, how to take care of them, and how they function.

Book If in Doubt  Wash Your Hair

Download or read book If in Doubt Wash Your Hair written by Anya Hindmarch and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2022-03-03 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Curly Girl

    Book Details:
  • Author : Lorraine Massey
  • Publisher : Workman Publishing Company
  • Release : 2011-01-13
  • ISBN : 0761164022
  • Pages : 201 pages

Download or read book Curly Girl written by Lorraine Massey and published by Workman Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-01-13 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate the beauty of curls in a buoyant how-to, manifesto, and curly girl support group all in one. Say no to shampoo, unplug the dryer, and kiss frizz and bad hair days good-bye. Curly Girl is the surprising bible for those with naturally curly or wavy hair and a desire to celebrate it, from Lorraine Massey, owner of the Devachan salons and products. It’s all here: Daily routines for corkscrew, Botticelli, fractal, and wavy curls. Homemade lotions and potions for locking in moisture. Expert tips on caring for African American hair. Fabulous dos for weddings and special occasions. How to trim your hair yourself, step-by-step. (Remember: It’s not what you take off; it’s what you leave on.) Recommendations for chemical-free products. And so much more: the care, the styling, the products, the remedies, the empowering, pro-curl attitude. Includes: Ten things to do before you dye You are what you eat—and so are your curls Getting kids to love their curls Curly guys Lorraine’s 12-step recovery program And check out Lorraine’s video tutorials on YouTube.

Book Naturally Inspired

Download or read book Naturally Inspired written by Krissy Ballinger and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Its undeniable that society's reliance on the quick-and-easy fix is causing mayhem for human health, our planet, and future generations. Naturally Inspired is the perfect resource for those on a mission to live a natural life free from avoidable toxins. By replacing a few store-bought products with DIY alternatives, not only will you improve your overall health and wellbeing, youll also save money and reduce waste. With her gentle and realistic approach, Krissy Ballinger will help you reduce your bodys toxic burden with recipes for common day-to-day essentials like deodorant, sunscreen, magnesium oil, dishwasher tablets, cleaning sprays and much more. Its easy to be inspired by the simplicity of the recipes and the stunning photography, along with the inclusion of thermal appliance methods and seemingly endless ideas on how to use essential oils. Natural DIY has never been so easy and rewarding.

Book How to Be a Grown Up

    Book Details:
  • Author : Daisy Buchannan
  • Publisher : Urano World
  • Release : 2023-09-05
  • ISBN : 9781953027115
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book How to Be a Grown Up written by Daisy Buchannan and published by Urano World. This book was released on 2023-09-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who feels like a grown up when they're twenty-one? Or, well, ever? With a significant birthday fast approaching, journalist and agony aunt Daisy Buchanan found herself worrying about whether or not she was a 'proper' adult yet. Her twenties had been a familiar tale of bad boyfriends, worse jobs, money worries, and mistakes. But was she getting it so wrong? Or was she learning vital life lessons along the way? In her unstintingly honest and hilarious account of a defining decade, Daisy shares her personal highs and lows in order to show us that there is no perfect path to adulthood - but we're all far stronger, smarter, and closer to being a grown-up than we realise...

Book Wash Your Hair with Whipped Cream

Download or read book Wash Your Hair with Whipped Cream written by Joey Green and published by Hyperion. This book was released on 1997-09-04 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The successor to Paint Your House with Powdered Milk and Polish Your Furniture with Panty Hose offers unorthodox, slightly illicit uses for brand-name products and reveals their secret histories. Original."

Book I Quit Plastics

    Book Details:
  • Author : Kate Nelson
  • Publisher : Lost the Plot
  • Release : 2020
  • ISBN : 9781925700602
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book I Quit Plastics written by Kate Nelson and published by Lost the Plot. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kate Nelson has been disposable-plastic free for a decade. She started small: stopping her use of plastic bags and water bottles, refusing straws and carrying a reusable cup for takeaway coffee. But unhappy with how much plastic she still handled in her day-to-day life, she knew she had to do more. It took years, but Kate has developed effective strategies that others can easily adopt. This inspiring and practical guide to reducing your use of plastic is packed with information, how-to's and tips to help you cook, clean, shop, wear, and live plastic-free. Kate shows how to reduce your waste and live more simply and sustainably, no matter where you're starting from. With over 60 recipes--covering nutrition, bodycare, hygiene and cleaning--Kate Nelson provides the tools you need to make small personal changes that have lasting global impact. Includes dual measures.

Book The Hair Washing Zorba

    Book Details:
  • Author : Erik Ohlsen
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2016-08-31
  • ISBN : 9780997520200
  • Pages : pages

Download or read book The Hair Washing Zorba written by Erik Ohlsen and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes its hard for children to get their hair washed. Zorba is here to help! See how The Hair Washing Zorba creates magical hairdos for kids inspired by animals. Your kids will want to join the fun, making bath time that much easier. Enjoy!

Book Ada s Wash Day

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sharnette Donacien
  • Publisher : Conscious Dreams Publishing
  • Release : 2021-11-30
  • ISBN : 9781913674786
  • Pages : 42 pages

Download or read book Ada s Wash Day written by Sharnette Donacien and published by Conscious Dreams Publishing. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's "Ada's Wash Day" but with a wonderful twist. Join Ada and Mama as they go through their weekly Sunday morning hair washing ritual. Their special mother-daughter bond is brilliantly captured and illustrated in this fun, and sweet story about grooming and self-acceptance. Read and see how Mama teaches Ada to care for her hair and Ada learns to love and accept herself just the way she is. Mama also learns a little bit about herself too!

Book Why Should I Wash My Hair   And Other Questions about Healthy Skin and Hair

Download or read book Why Should I Wash My Hair And Other Questions about Healthy Skin and Hair written by Louise A. Spilsbury and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 2003-09-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mysteries of sneezes, sunburns, toothaches, and more are solved in this colorful series about the human body. Accessible questions and fascinating facts introduce the reader to how the body works, what can go wrong with it, and how it repairs itself.