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Indispensible for Understanding Adolescent Girls.......2002-02-05
If you're public health professional, a teacher, a social worker, or even a politician, dealing with teen pregnancy at any level, you don't really understand what's going on, unless you've walked the walk, or read Kristin Luker's Dubious Conceptions, Judith Musick's Young, Poor and Pregnant, or Norine Johnson et al's (Eds.) Beyond Appearance: A New Look at Adolescent Girls. If you haven't been in their (adolescent mothers') shoes, but you have the social conscience and sense of social justice to want to help these kids, these three works are, in my view, indispensible reading. If you depend on organizations like The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy for your good ideas, you have really been missing the boat. Come down to earth and discover their real world.
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From the beauty experts at Essence Magazine comes a must-have book for the African-American woman. Every woman wants to be told, You look absolutely fabulous! and this guide to looking your best easily shows you how. The Essence Beauty Book celebrates beauty both on the inside and the outside, and provides step-by-step advice to the best hair, skin and make-up for the African-American woman. Discover the how-to on flawless complexions, makeup shades that are right for your skin tone, natural and relaxed hair, the best hair color for you, and other techniques that maximize your strengths and minimize your flaws, the classic looks that will never go out of style....and more! Includes beauty advice from the editors of Essencebeauty is one of the most popular sections of this monthly magazine. Essences Total Makeover (1999, Crown) was a popular seller; this book includes updated beauty tips and more, including a section on hair. Essence Magazine sells over 1 million copies per issue and has approximately 8 million loyal monthly subscribers. Essence Magazine has provided a national voice for the African-American community for over 30 years.
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Beautiful Book.......2007-04-15
Presnets to the reader various images of black women and not only those with lighter skin or eurpopean features. Provides excellent information on hair care (relaxed, natural, locks), skin care and nutrition. The pictures are stunning and show the beauty of black skin. The advise and recommendations are excellent. Great book also to show to little black girls so that they can also learn how to take care of their skin. Enjoy!
I also recommend:
Kinki Kreations: A Parent's Guide to Natural Black Hair Care for Kids
I Love My Hair!
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Carol's Daughter Almond Cookie
Lovin' It.......2006-08-17
I didn't purchase this book for its beauty tips and secrets. I love having it on my coffee table for visiting family and friends to look at. Its a joy watching their facial expressions as they look at the beautiful pictures. They only have admiring comments to share.
I love this book!!!.......2006-03-24
This book is incredible with the information and helpful tips they provide for maintaining healthy hair and caring for your skin, etc. I love Essence Magazine and I was not dissappointed at all in this book!!
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"Timely and easy to read...will prevent individuals from making image mistakes."
--Bill Bagley, Human Resource & Recruiting Director
Deloitte & Touce--Cincinnati
"Everybody whose appearance matters could benefit from reading this book."
--James R. Canova, President
Tech Electronics, Inc.
"This book answers all the questions college students are afraid to ask and even some they didn't know they had."
--Angelle Bujol, Executive Director
Pi Sigma Epsilon, Inc.
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A Good Read!.......2001-02-24
Self-help books tend to be either insightful or dumb. Author Ann Marie Sabath manages to accomplish both results in the same book. At times, the book provides useful examples on topics that are truly unclear, but other times it tells you to wear your goulashes in the snow. If you are willing to shift through some incredible obviousness, then you will find enough pearls. The lists of common mistakes that start each chapter are particularly helpful. If you do nothing else, read these lists and find out if you are committing a dressing gaff. If you can honestly say that you have not or never will commit any of the mistakes on the lists then you are ready to navigate the business casual workplace confidently.
A decent overview.......2000-09-20
This book is certainly easy to read and presents some very solid advice. It covers a wide variety of topics from heel heights to skirt lengths, from the rules about wearing cologne to protocol for wearing nose rings at work(don't!). However, I was disappointed that it contained not a single illustration, as I would think that a book purporting to help people learn how to dress for work might include a few sketches or photos...a picture being worth a thousand words, you know. In addition, several topics (the skirt length issue, for example) were repeated numerous times, which was annoying to say the least. Finally, I found the pagination system to be deceptive at best. The text STARTS on page 15 and the last few pages of the book are devoted to things like "about the author" and an index. By my count, you really only get 185 pages of text.
Excellent resource for today's professional.......2000-09-14
Sabath has done an excellent job of condensing a potentially huge body of advice into a readable book that's not at all pretentious or sermon-like. She covers the gamut of issues from how NOT to dress in a business casual environment to how TO dress in an environment that's not business casual. She also spends some useful time on what to wear on casual Friday's in an otherwise professionally-dressed work environment. I highly recommend this book to both corporate and government professionals, and definitely to anyone preparing for interviews in either environment.
Very highly recommended "dress for success" reference........2000-08-04
Beyond Business Casual: What To Wear To Work If You Want To Get Ahead explains what to wear on the job when there's no written dress code; the dress faux pas most commonly made in the business world today; what "business casual" really is; how to add clout to what you say by what you wear; and how to dress when you're in doubt about what to wear. Very highly recommended for anyone concerned with "dressing for success", Beyond Business Casual is formatted as a series of questions and answers, and offers a wealth of real-life examples and illustrations drawn from Ann Marie Sabath's business attire workshops and her years of experience in consulting with members of the business community on how to look professional.
Who couldn't benefit from this book?.......2000-05-28
Ann Marie Sabath has written an excellent guide to one of the thorniest issues in business today--what to wear to work. The advent of business casual in the 1990's created a dilemma that lives on in the business world. Everyone from the CEO of the company to the lowliest clerk is trying to figure out how to dress. Ms. Sabath, with her 13 years of experience, has written on this subject in her uasual direct and easy-to-read approach. Her question and answer style takes the reader through all aspects of workplace attire from defining business casual to deciding what to wear to the holiday party. This book is appropriate for everyone entering the business world as well as those who have been on the job for years.
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Whether she's a new grandmother, newly single, or just looking for inspiration, Hot Granny offers lighthearted yet practical advice for staying fit and fabulous. Author Mel Walsh knows her stuff. She's a syndicated columnist, gerontologist, grandmother of 12, and newlywed. She offers tips on how to stay active, dress well, relate to mates or first dates (in and out of bed), and generally feel great. A section on relationships covers everyone from girlfriends to grandkids, and advice on how to excavate old dreams and pursue new hobbies. Hot Granny is the perfect gift book for any woman who's passed the Big Five Oh.
Customer Reviews:
The Perfect Guide to Becoming a Hot Granny.......2007-07-31
Hot Granny is a fun and funny view of issues aging women may face and and be able to accept graciously. Mel's writing is thoughtful as in her previous works. She has a way with words that is wonderful: witty, clear and wise. Her down-to-earth common sense and practicality are helpful. My 76 year old husband thinks it should be required reading for all Hot Grannies and their partners. It is a perfect gift!
This book reflects her warmth and humor as a wife, mother and grandmother. I am happy to be amongst her Sister Listers, a classmate, friend and admirer!
Mary Lenihan
Customer Reviews:
Not Much Beyond the Title.......2000-01-17
The book has good intentions but it leaves you wanting more. A decent book that glosses over male topics but never really gives you the details that I have come to expect from other books.
Form vs Content.......2000-01-15
A great looking book, which however fails to follow through by providing equally good content. Too often specifics are passed over in favour of vague generalities.
Great gift book!.......1999-11-28
This is a wonderful book for the man in your life! Every woman should buy one this Christmas for your man that needs a little polish.
Breezy, informative text with first rate photographs........1999-02-26
Excellent presentation. Unlike many publications of this type that appear intimidating, this book is jam packed with non judgemental insights.
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Moving Beyond Appearances and Living for God
Paul, Heier
Manufacturer: Lulu.com
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ASIN: 143030247X |
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You're spending your influence and your affluence in ways that you probably don't realize. God has gifted you and you may not realize it. After working in Central America for only a few weeks I realized the gift that God had given me by being an American. I have access to people, places, things, and money because I'm an American. I realized that being an American was a tremendous gift that carries with it influence and affluence in most cases. You don't have to be rich to be affluent. And, you don't have to be famous to be influential. What theology runs your life? What do you really believe about God? What do you really believe about "them"-the less fortunate, the down-and-out, the have-nots in life? What do you believe God believes about them? How are you using your influence? What are you doing with your affluence? What could you do for the kingdom?
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“The meaning of your existence is primarily to realize your true nature, that you are not just an ‘individual,’ so that your life may stand in service of the world as a whole and make it a little less miserable. All else is mere entertainment, without ultimate meaning, as Nisrgadatta put it so poignantly.
“But once you have realized your true nature, when individuality has been seen for the illusion it is and so has been transcended once and for all, there is only one Totality. Now where could the Totality go? It is at once everything, completely fulfilled–it is fulfillment itself. Therefore, the question of meaning cannot apply for one, or more accurately, for That which has realized Itself. We can only talk of ‘meaning’ when there is intentionality, direction, a movement from here to there, from incomplete to complete, applying to a fragment, the false image of an ‘entity.’ It could not possibly apply to that which by definition is Everything, Complete and Perfect in Itself.”
- Robert Powell
Customer Reviews:
A wonderful book.......2006-08-29
I cannot speak highly enough of this little known book and of its author. I would thoroughly recommend it not just to those interested in Advaita Vedanta but to anyone interested in looking beyond the confines of traditional religious dogma and to those who are in search of a greater truth of our existence
Book Description
A "highly recommended" (Library Journal) examination of how cultural differences are implicit within visual forms. Discussions in Contemporary Culture is an award-winning series copublished with the Dia Center for the Arts in New York City. These volumes offer rich and timely discourses on a broad range of cultural issues and critical theory. The collection covers topics from urban planning to popular culture and literature, and continually attracts a wide and dedicated readership.
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Mysteries of Strange Appearances From Beyond (Strange Unsolved Mysteries)
Phyllis Raybin Emert
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Are we visited by spirits from the past?Do they come to harm us, or do they need our help?Ghosts returning to re-enact a suicide, spirits avenging their deaths and beings from the past returned to complete unfinished business on earth can be found in Mysteries of Strange Appearances from Beyond!Read about the ghosts of Ancient Rome and the spirit of the man trapped in a cage.Fly with the World War II bomber that made its way home with no fuel and no living crew members.Meet the two women who were suddenly transported into the eighteenth century while wandering the French palace of Versailles.All these and more mysteries lurk in the pages of Mysteries of Strange Appearances from Beyond.
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Beyond All Appearances
Paul Weiss
Manufacturer: Southern Illinois University
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Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0809306174 |
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An internationally renowned philosopher propounds a way to advance beyond appearance to ultimate realities and a final ideal.
“One of philosophy’s main functions is to arouse thought, to awaken and redirect. It asks others to think through, to assess, and at the same time to be flexible and steady. Author and reader must, despite the printed page, despite differences in age and experience, training and knowledge, philosophize together,” writes Paul Weiss in his brilliant new book. And this is exactly what the reader will find himself doing as the eminent speculative philosopher directs his attention to that which is beyond appearance—beyond daily living and, ultimately, beyond life itself.
In this perhaps richest and finest of Mr. Weiss’s books, the average reader who daily confronts the various aspects of our complicated lives will find an enlivening answer to persisting fundamental questions. Mr. Weiss’s searching analysis of matter and his thought-provoking answers to questions raised provide a thoroughly enlightened examination of the realities of man’s inalienable rights, his identity over the course of a changing career, and his possible immortality.
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- Beyond Chutzpah: On the Misuse of Anti-Semitism and the Abuse of History
- Big Girl Knits : 25 Big, Bold Projects Shaped for Real Women with Real Curves
- Breaking the Silence: Art Therapy with Children from Violent Homes
- Chasing Matisse: A Year in France Living My Dream
- Chicken Soup for the Breast Cancer Survivor's Soul: Stories to Inspire, Support and Heal (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
- Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology
- Considering Doris Day
- Courageous Souls: Do We Plan Our Life Challenges Before Birth?
- Dark Desire (The Carpathians (Dark) Series, Book 2)
- Developing and Administering a Child Care and Education Program
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