Author: P. ReganPublisher:
ISBN: 9781844800438
Category : Hair
Languages : en
Pages : 75
Book Description
The Book of Skin
Author: Steven ConnorPublisher: Reaktion Books
ISBN: 1861896409
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 570
Book Description
It is the largest and perhaps the most important organ of our body—it covers our fragile inner parts, defines our social identities, and channels our sensory experiences. And yet we rarely give a thought. With The Book of Skin, Steven Connor aims to change all that, offering an intriguing cultural history of skin. Connor first examines physical issues such as leprosy, skin pigmentation, cancer, blushing, and attenuations of erotic touch. He also explains why specific colors symbolize certain emotions, such as green for envy or yellow for cowardice, as well as why skin is the focus of destructive rage in many people’s violent fantasies. The Book of Skin then probes into how skin has been such a powerfully symbolic terrain in photography, religious iconography, cinema, and literature. From the Turin shroud to Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man to plastic surgery, The Book of Skin expertly examines the role of skin in Western culture. A compelling read that penetrates well beyond skin-deep, The Book of Skin validates James Joyce’s declaration that “modern man has an epidermis rather than a soul.” “Richly conceived and elaborately thought out. No flicker of meaning has escaped Connor’s ferocious, all-seeing eye.”—Guardian
Author: Ward, Lock and co, ltdThe Thrift Book
Author: India KnightPublisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141903295
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
The Thrift Book is a guide to how to live well while spending less by bestselling writer India Knight. Feeling poor because of the credit crunch? Feeling guilty because of global warming? Feeling like you'd like to tighten your belt, but aren't ready to embrace DIY macramé handbags? No need to panic. Put down the economy mince and buy this book instead - it's a blueprint for living beautifully, while saving money and easing your conscience. India Knight will show you: - How to make wonderful dinners with every little money - How to dress on a budget and still look fabulous - How to make friends and start sharing with your neighbours - How to holiday imaginatively - with barely a carbon footprint Try it - you have nothing to lose but your overdraft. 'A blueprint for living well, however broke you are, with thrifty tips on looking fab, cooking, pampering and partying' Cosmopolitan 'The Thrift Book might be the only sure-fire investment out there' Harper's Bazaar 'A triumphant treat and a useful and sensible manual' Independent India Knight is the author of four novels: My Life on a Plate, Don't You Want Me, Comfort and Joy and Mutton. Her non-fiction books include The Shops, the bestselling diet book Neris and India's Idiot-Proof Diet, the accompanying bestselling cookbook Neris and India's Idiot-Proof Diet Cookbook and The Thrift Book. India is a columnist for the Sunday Times and lives in London with her three children.Follow India on Twitter @indiaknight or on her blog at http://indiaknight.tumblr.com.
The Hand-Book of Practical Receipts, of Every-Day Use
Author: Thomas F. BranstonPublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3382333341
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1857. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
Author: Sir Thomas Browne
Author: Sylvia (pseud.)Textbook of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology: Principles & Practice - e-book
Author: Krishan VijPublisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 8131238598
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 549
Book Description
Keeping the academically strong content and much appreciated way of imparting information intact, this edition has been revamped and revised to update the topics and information.• Revamped and revised edition carrying the latest information. • Radical changes have been made in the chapters carrying extreme medicolegal significance in the prevailing scenario, namely—Asphyxial Deaths (especially the herculean issue of hanging vs. strangulation); Medicolegal Examination of the Living (with eloquent analysis of the latest anti-rape law); Medicolegal Implications of Injuries (especially clarifying the concept of endangering life/dangerous to life); Firearm Injures; Medical Negligence through latest case-law, etc. • Relevant cases have been instilled to illustrate medicolegal principles encountered during day-to-day problems. • Highly illustrated text with new photographs, line drawings, flowcharts, and tables for easy understanding and presentation. • Reflects author's experience of more than three decades and the knowledge gathered from extensive reading, interactions, deliberations, etc. • Online access to MCQs with this editiion.
The Cream of Beauty - A Little Book of Beauty Culture, Containing Many Recipes for Useful Toilet Creams and Lotions
Author: H. Stanley RedgrovePublisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447493826
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
This classic, historical book is a detailed look at ladies' cosmetics, filled with detailed descriptions and recipes forming a complete how-to-guide that is still practical and useful today. A fascinating read this book belongs on the bookshelf of anyone interested in the history of beautification. Contents include - Introduction - The Care Of The Face - The Care Of The Hands - About The Materials Used In Making Cosmetics - Cold Cream, Its History, Compostion And Utility - Modern Vanishing Creams - Emollient And Astringent Creams, (A) Greasy - Emollient And Astringent Cream - (a) Non-Greasy - The Mud-Pack Treatment - Face Powder - Rouge And Lipstick, Their Use And Abuse - Some Useful Toilet Waters And Lotions - The Care Of The Hair - Some Preparations For The Hair - The Problem Of Superflous Hair. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Author: Daniel Galvin