Fabulosity Is You

Author: Winsome Campbell-Green
Publisher: CG Writing Services
ISBN: 1482390485
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 125

Book Description
Want to know what it means to be fabulous? Are you suffering from low self-esteem? Do you want to change your style? How badly do you want to lose weight? Do you want to know the secret to having great skin? Do you want to learn how to overcome heartbreak and live a life of love and abundance? Are you ready to live a life of purpose? Give yourself a gift and get this divine book which is the ultimate guide for young women. If you are over thirty, have been divorced and want to re-discover what it means to feel fabulous, then do not hesitate to get a copy of this personal guide. Begin to define and empower yourself. The advice in this book will stay with you for a long time and leave you feeling more EMPOWERED and FABULOUS!

Fabulosity

Author: Kimora Lee Simmons
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 006174235X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 274

Book Description
Baby Phat entrepreneurKimora Lee Simmons knows what it means to have Fabulosity—and she wants to tell you how to get it. Fabulosity (n): 1: a state of everything that is fabulous 2: a quality ascribed to that which expresses glamour, style, charisma, power, and heart In this empowering book, Kimora—a top model, national media presence, and creator of the multimillion-dollar Baby Phat lifestyle brand—shares her personal secrets of success and fabulosity. Kimora knows that in today’s ultracompetitive world, it’s not enough for women just to be smart or dress well. The savvy woman must know how to combine feminine glamour with professional power, business ambition with personal values, and confidence with heart. In Kimora’s case, she brilliantly combined the two worlds she knows best—the high fashion and hip-hop scenes—to create Baby Phat. How do you uncover and develop your own special talents? Kimora shares her step-by-step guide to achieving your wildest dreams, including her 16 laws of success, which cover everything you need to become the woman you want to be. Whether you’re college-educated or street smart, just starting out or at the top of your game, Fabulosity has something to say to you. Learn how to cultivate Power, Independence, Confidence, and Positivity in everything you do, whether it’s finding Mr. Right, snagging that corner office, or rocking the latest fashion trend. Packed with useful lessons and Kimora’s personal tips, this book is your instruction manual to empowering yourself, turning your individual talents into permanent success, and unleashing your inner fabulosity.

Dragtastic

Author: Crystal Rasmussen
Publisher: Bloomsbury Caravel
ISBN: 1448216990
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 65

Book Description
Can you build your ideal queen? Select fabulous dresses, wigs and shoes? Is she chunky yet funky or a 7ft glamazon? Including stickers and colouring, a Drag Name calculator and fabulous facts, quirky quotes and stunning figures about all things drag. Drag has always influenced mainstream pop culture, but because of its underground roots, many aspects bled through into popular, mainstream culture without credit. Things have improved for this next generation of young queens, RuPaul's Drag Race has taken drag culture beyond its radical roots. Originally a staple of gay bars drag has now extended from its LGBTQ fan base into the mainstream. Regularly cited as the smartest reality show on TV, the latest season moved to VH1 in the US and Netflix in the UK (and taking 8 Emmy nominations/3 wins for the latest series) drag has never been bigger or more popular. Fun, fabulous, funny gift book.

SPIN

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Languages : en
Pages : 140

Book Description
From the concert stage to the dressing room, from the recording studio to the digital realm, SPIN surveys the modern musical landscape and the culture around it with authoritative reporting, provocative interviews, and a discerning critical ear. With dynamic photography, bold graphic design, and informed irreverence, the pages of SPIN pulsate with the energy of today's most innovative sounds. Whether covering what's new or what's next, SPIN is your monthly VIP pass to all that rocks.

Filthy Beasts

Author: Kirkland Hamill
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982122773
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 336

Book Description
Running with Scissors meets Grey Gardens in this “vivid tragicomedy” (People), a riveting riches-to-rags tale of a wealthy family who lost it all and the unforgettable journey of a man coming to terms with his family’s deep flaws and his own hidden secrets. “Wake up, you filthy beasts!” Wendy Hamill would shout to her children in the mornings before school. Startled from their dreams, Kirk and his two brothers couldn’t help but wonder—would they find enough food in the house for breakfast? Following a hostile exit from New York’s upper-class society, newly divorced Wendy and her three sons are exiled from the East Coast elite circle. Wendy’s middle son, Kirk, is eight when she moves the family to her native Bermuda, leaving the three young boys to fend for themselves as she chases after the highs of her old life: alcohol, a wealthy new suitor, and other indulgences. After eventually leaving his mother’s dysfunctional orbit for college in New Orleans, Kirk begins to realize how different his family and upbringing is from that of his friends and peers. Split between rich privilege—early years living in luxury on his family’s private compound—and bare survival—rationing food and water during the height of his mother’s alcoholism—Kirk is used to keeping up appearances and burying his inconvenient truths from the world, until he’s eighteen and falls in love for the first time. A keenly observed, fascinating window into the life of extreme privilege and a powerful story of self-acceptance, Filthy Beasts is “a stunning, deeply satisfying story about how we outlive our upbringings” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).

Encyclopedia of Hip Hop Literature

Author: Tarshia L. Stanley
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 031334390X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 312

Book Description
Hip Hop literature, also known as urban fiction or street lit, is a type of writing evocative of the harsh realities of life in the inner city. Beginning with seminal works by such writers as Donald Goines and Iceberg Slim and culminating in contemporary fiction, autobiography, and poetry, Hip Hop literature is exerting the same kind of influence as Hip Hop music, fashion, and culture. Through more than 180 alphabetically arranged entries, this encyclopedia surveys the world of Hip Hop literature and places it in its social and cultural contexts. Entries cite works for further reading, and a bibliography concludes the volume. Coverage includes authors, genres, and works, as well as on the musical artists, fashion designers, directors, and other figures who make up the context of Hip Hop literature. Entries cite works for further reading, and the encyclopedia concludes with a selected, general bibliography. Students in literature classes will value this guide to an increasingly popular body of literature, while students in social studies classes will welcome its illumination of American cultural diversity.

The Routledge Handbook of Gender and Communication

Author: Marnel Niles Goins
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429827326
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 878

Book Description
This volume provides an extensive overview of current research on the complex relationships between gender and communication. Featuring a broad variety of chapters written by leading and upcoming scholars, this edited collection uses diverse theoretical frameworks to provide insight into recent concerns regarding changing gender roles, representations, and resources in communication studies. Established research and new perspectives address vital themes in this comprehensive text, including the shifting politics of gender, ethical and technological trends in gendered media, and gender in daily life. Comprising 39 chapters by a team of international contributors, the Handbook is divided into six thematic sections: • Gendered lives and identities • Visualizing gender • The politics of gender • Gendered contexts and strategies • Gendered violence and communication • Gender advocacy in action These sections examine central issues, debates, and problems, including the ethics and politics of gender as identity, impacts of media and technology, legal and legislative battlegrounds for gender inequality and LGBTQ+ human rights, changing institutional contexts, and recent research on gender violence and communication. The final section links academic research on gender and communication to activism and advocacy beyond the academy. The Routledge Handbook of Gender and Communication will be an invaluable reference work for students and researchers working at the intersections of gender studies and communication studies. Its international perspectives and the range of themes it covers make it an essential and pragmatic pedagogical resource.

Glamour Revolution

Author: Sergio Rijo
Publisher: SERGIO RIJO
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
Glamour Revolution: Unleashing Your Inner Star Power" is not just a book; it's your guide to a dazzling transformation. Discover the art of self-discovery as you explore passions, talents, and the facets of your identity that make you shine. This enchanting journey goes beyond mere self-help – it's an invitation to a fearless embrace of authenticity. Dive into the chapters that unveil the transformative power of self-expression, guiding you through the art of personal reinvention. Whether it's through fashion, makeup, or a shift in mindset, learn to express your true self with unapologetic flair. This book is a celebration of building unshakeable confidence, overcoming doubts, and boldly stepping into the spotlight of your own life. Navigate challenges, setbacks, and criticism while maintaining focus on your goals. Cultivate a supportive community, understanding the significance of chosen families and positive connections. Explore the profound connection between self-love and acceptance, celebrating your flaws and strengths alike. "Glamour Revolution" inspires you to leave a legacy that reflects your true essence, making a lasting impression on the world. Whether you're in the world of entertainment or navigating your personal journey, this guide encourages you to live boldly, authentically, and with unapologetic flair. Through the pages of "Glamour Revolution," you'll be inspired to join the movement, embrace your unique journey, and unleash your inner star power. It's time to dance to the rhythm of your authentic and extraordinary self.

Burn It Down!

Author: Breanne Fahs
Publisher: Verso Books
ISBN: 1788735390
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 529

Book Description
"A must-read, an antidote to powerlessness, a literary companion for the ages." –Michelle Tea, author of Against Memoir "Editors' Choice" –New York Times Book Review A comprehensive collection of feminist manifestos, chronicling rage and dreams from the nineteenth century to the present day A landmark collection spanning two centuries and four waves of feminist activism and writing, Burn It Down! is a testament to what is possible when women are driven to the edge. The manifesto—raging, demanding, quarreling and provocative—has always been central to feminism, and it’s the angry, brash feminism we need now. Collecting over seventy-five manifestos from around the world, Burn It Down! is a rallying cry and a call to action. Among this confrontational sisterhood, you’ll find the Dyke Manifesto by the Lesbian Avengers, The Ax Tampax Poem Feministo by the Bloodsisters Project, The Manifesto of Apocalyptic Witchcraft by Peter Grey, Simone de Beauvoir’s pro-abortion Manifesto of the 343, Double Jeopardy: To Be Black and Female by Frances M. Beal, and many more. Feminist academic and writer Breanne Fahs argues that we need manifestos in all their urgent rawness, for it is at the bleeding edge of rage and defiance that new ideas are born.

Disability Injustice

Author: Kelly Fritsch
Publisher: UBC Press
ISBN: 0774867159
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 358

Book Description
Ableism is embedded in Canadian criminal justice institutions, policies, and practices, making incarceration and institutionalization dangerous – even deadly – for disabled people. Disability Injustice brings together highly original work by a range of scholars and activists who explore disability in the historical and contemporary Canadian criminal justice system. The contributors confront challenging topics such as eugenics and crime control; the pathologizing of difference as deviance; processes of criminalization based on discretionary, biased approaches to physical and mental health; and the role of disability justice activism in contesting longstanding discrimination and exclusion. Weaving together disability and sociolegal studies, criminology, and law, Disability Injustice examines disability in contexts that include policing and surveillance, sentencing and the courts, prisons and other carceral spaces, and alternatives to confinement. This provocative collection highlights how, with deeper understanding of disability, we can and should challenge the practices of crime control and the processes of criminalization.