Three Faces of Beauty: Casablanca, Paris, Cairo
ISBN: 9780822328964 / Angielski / Miękka / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Three Faces of Beauty" offers a unique approach to understanding globalization and cultural change based on a comparative, ethnographic study of a nearly universal institution: the beauty salon. Susan Ossman traces the images and words of the beauty industry as they developed historically between Paris, Cairo, and Casablanca and then vividly demonstrates how such images are embodied today in salons located in each city.
By examining how images from fashion magazines, film, and advertising are enacted in beauty salons, Ossman demonstrates how embodiment is able to display and rework... "Three Faces of Beauty" offers a unique approach to understanding globalization and cultural change based on a comparative, ethnographic study of a ne...
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103,69 zł |
The American Body in Context: An Anthology
ISBN: 9780842028592 / Angielski / Miękka / 335 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. From Marilyn Monroe to the Spice Girls, from Grover Cleveland to President Clinton, to one's naked form reflected in the mirror each morning, Americans are taught to read bodies as symbols displaying and revealing hidden truths about the individual and his or her behaviours. Any discussion of the body becomes complex and muddled as one tries to analyze how and why certain body types are attributed certain meanings.
From Marilyn Monroe to the Spice Girls, from Grover Cleveland to President Clinton, to one's naked form reflected in the mirror each morning, American...
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207,48 zł |
Dress and Gender: Making and Meaning
ISBN: 9780854968657 / Angielski / Miękka / 303 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Dress is one of the most significant markers of gender identity, yet is only rarely explored in depth. This volume addresses the relationship between gender and dress, opening up fascinating aspects by covering a great variety of ethnographic areas reaching from Asia, Europe and Africa to North and South America. The time span is equally wide-ranging and offers present-day material as well as studies based on historical data. Dress is one of the most significant markers of gender identity, yet is only rarely explored in depth. This volume addresses the relationship betwe... |
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207,43 zł |
Mutilating The Body: Identity In Blood And Ink
ISBN: 9780879727109 / Angielski / Miękka / 172 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Kim Hewitt explores self-mutilation through history and across cultural divisions, finding these acts "positive expressions of social custom, individualism and resourcefulness . . . symptomatic of crises of identity, religious faith, or modern social structures." In modern contexts, such ancient rituals continue to function as an avenue of symbolic death and rebirth. In her analysis of the origins and motivations of body modification, the author draws upon psychological, medical, and cultural theories on self-inflicted pain-tattooing and scarification as well as fasting, bulimia, and some...
Kim Hewitt explores self-mutilation through history and across cultural divisions, finding these acts "positive expressions of social custom, individu...
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82,17 zł |
The Natural Soap Book: Making Herbal and Vegetable-Based Soaps
ISBN: 9780882668888 / Angielski / Miękka / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Making your own soap is fun, easy, and rewarding. In this introductory guide, Susan Miller Cavitch shows you how to craft your own all-natural, wonderfully smelling soaps. Illustrated directions take you through the whole process, from buying supplies to cutting the final bars. With easy-to-follow recipes that range from classics like oatmeal and honey soap to more adventurous combinations using goat milk and borage, you'll be inspired to make uniquely personal soaps that are gentle on your skin and a pleasure for your nose.
Making your own soap is fun, easy, and rewarding. In this introductory guide, Susan Miller Cavitch shows you how to craft your own all-natural, wonder...
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65,01 zł |
The Soapmaker's Companion: A Comprehensive Guide with Recipes, Techniques & Know-How
ISBN: 9780882669656 / Angielski / Miękka / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this comprehensive guide, Susan Miller Cavitch covers everything you need to know to make your own soaps. Learn the basic techniques for crafting oil-, cream-, and vegetable-based soaps, and then start experimenting with your own personalized scents and effects. Cavitch provides tips for making more than 40 different specialty soaps, showing you how to design colorful marbled bars and expertly blend ingredients to create custom fragrances. You'll soon be making luxurious soaps at a fraction of the cost of boutique products.
Important Notice Early printings of this... In this comprehensive guide, Susan Miller Cavitch covers everything you need to know to make your own soaps. Learn the basic techniques for crafting o...
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96,24 zł |
The Art of Fashion Accessories
ISBN: 9780887404610 / Angielski / Twarda / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This gorgeous work takes a sentimental journey through 100 years of fashion accessories that have added individuality to each "new look." Hundreds of hats, shoes, gloves, scarves, jewelry, handbags, and more are presented in a decade-by-decade progression of fashion styles. The 478 glorious color photographs, original drawings, and extensive text bring the century to life-for "what" people wore reflects the tenor of the times that tells us "why " This book is nostalgic, informative and a feast for the eyes. Collectors of vintage clothing will covet the information and outstandingly beautiful...
This gorgeous work takes a sentimental journey through 100 years of fashion accessories that have added individuality to each "new look." Hundreds of ...
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300,25 zł |
Vintage Fashions for Women: 1920s-1940s
ISBN: 9780887409868 / Angielski / Miękka / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. There is always another old dress lurking around the corner, waiting to be "rescued," says Kristina Harris. A cornucopia of 403 full-color photographs, of fun, sophisticated, frivolous, and glamorous fashions on live models include rich satin evening gowns, fun flapperish beaded dresses, sleek and classic suits, knickered and skirted bathing suits, distinctive cloche hats, beaded bags, elaborate shoes, and a splendid host of accessory items. From whimsical anecdotes to wonderful historical details that help bring the era alive, this book conveys a vivid picture of the women of Jazz and Big...
There is always another old dress lurking around the corner, waiting to be "rescued," says Kristina Harris. A cornucopia of 403 full-color photographs...
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152,83 zł |
Clothing and Textile Collections in the United States: A CSA Guide
ISBN: 9780896725720 / Angielski / Miękka / 422 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Clothing is the most personal expression of a culture. Objects of dress and adornment reveal so much about the individuals who wore them and the cultures and times in which they lived. History, art, technology, psychology, culture, social systems, customs--all are reflected in people's clothing. Countless treasures exist in clothing and textile collections across the U.S., but until now no comprehensive directory to the collections was available. Clothing and Textile Collections in the United States is the first guide to list information on more than 2,600 American collections. Included in...
Clothing is the most personal expression of a culture. Objects of dress and adornment reveal so much about the individuals who wore them and the cultu...
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173,24 zł |
Cortisol Control and the Beauty Connection: The All-Natural, Inside-Out Approach to Reversing Wrinkles, Preventing Acne and Improving Skin Tone
ISBN: 9780897934794 / Angielski / Miękka / 218 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The metabolic process known as aging can t be stopped, but its effects on the skin can be slowed and even diminished. This breakthrough plan, developed by an author known for research into the links between cortisol, stress, and aging, harnesses the latest advances in nutritional biochemistry and physiology to finally make the process optional. The easy-to-follow FACE (Free radicals; Advanced glycation; Cortisol; Eicosanoids) program incorporates diet, exercise, and natural products to control the cellular basis of aging and prevent and even reverse wrinkles, acne, and other skin problems....
The metabolic process known as aging can t be stopped, but its effects on the skin can be slowed and even diminished. This breakthrough plan, develope...
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43,14 zł |
Barberosophy-Hair We Go Again
ISBN: 9780965966214 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Having been in human resources for 25 years, I found Terry's book to be a refreshingly simple, yet entertaining reminder of what's really important to people, relationships, and success."--Mary Villareal, Senior VP, Remington Hotel Corporation.
"Having been in human resources for 25 years, I found Terry's book to be a refreshingly simple, yet entertaining reminder of what's really important t...
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56,15 zł |
Beautiful Black Hair: Real Solutions to Real Problems
ISBN: 9780970222466 / Angielski / Miękka / 254 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. It is the classic guide that has the answers to all your questions about the care of your hair whether it is natural, relaxed or color-treated. Written by Shamboosie, a twenty-year veteran of the hair care industry BEAUTIFUL BLACK HAIR TEACHES you everything you need to know about: growing your hair long and healthy, stopping your hair from breaking overnight, getting rid of dryness and preventing it forever, applying chemical relaxer properly with no burning ever, choosing the best conditioners for your hair and using a daily maintenance program for maximum effectiveness. Chapters include:...
It is the classic guide that has the answers to all your questions about the care of your hair whether it is natural, relaxed or color-treated. Writte...
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82,32 zł |
Face the Facts: The Truth About Facial Plastic Surgery Procedures That Do and Don't Work
ISBN: 9780977917112 / Angielski / Miękka / 132 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Through easy-to-runderstand text, helpful analogies, descriptive illustrations and before and after photos of his patients, Dr. Jacono shares his unique knowledge of the face and its underlying structures to help readers understand the truth about the latest procedures and products available to improve the inevitable signs of aging.
Through easy-to-runderstand text, helpful analogies, descriptive illustrations and before and after photos of his patients, Dr. Jacono shares his uniq...
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69,16 zł |
Milady's Hair Removal Techniques: A Comprehensive Manual
ISBN: 9781401815554 / Angielski / Miękka / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Explains the evolution of methods of hair removal, with anecdotal historical information; tells how each method works to remove hair, including the length of time before regrowth. Step-by-step procedures are shown with photographs and illustrations for each stage.
Explains the evolution of methods of hair removal, with anecdotal historical information; tells how each method works to remove hair, including the le...
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322,09 zł |
Secrets of Counting Colors: A Simple Plan to Your Dress Code
ISBN: 9781410711410 / Angielski / Miękka / 136 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For readers who get mixed up trying to dress first thing in the morning, this book suggests they try this--lay out the entire outfit the night before and hang it on the closet door. This book gives this and other timesaving tips. (Self Help)
For readers who get mixed up trying to dress first thing in the morning, this book suggests they try this--lay out the entire outfit the night before ...
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59,08 zł |
Secrets of Counting Colors: A Simple Plan to Your Dress Code
ISBN: 9781410711427 / Angielski / Twarda / 136 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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113,27 zł |
Albinism in the Family: Albinismo en la Familia
ISBN: 9781410792037 / Angielski / Miękka / 76 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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61,67 zł |
How to Treat Your Skin Naturally!
ISBN: 9781411636644 / Angielski / Miękka / 148 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is a hot new "How to" Book with Skin Care Recipes Using Everyday Food Products found in your kitchen. Now you can make your own at home using oatmeal, eggs, fruits and vegetables. Fast, Fun, and an Easy way to have all the skin care treatments you need for just pennies a day. Makes a great gift for everyone. Enjoy twelve chapters full of exciting information with easy to follow instructions. There are no complicated herbs or hard ingredients to locate. You will find treatments for your eyes, face, hands, feet, bath and your entire body. Be sure to check out the special chapters for men...
This is a hot new "How to" Book with Skin Care Recipes Using Everyday Food Products found in your kitchen. Now you can make your own at home using oat...
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113,27 zł |
Get a Whiff of This: Perfumes (fragrances) - the Invisible Chemical Poisons
ISBN: 9781414008455 / Angielski / Miękka / 184 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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74,82 zł |
Gravity Sucks Or Does It?
ISBN: 9781414076188 / Angielski / Miękka / 196 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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90,31 zł |