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Publisher
North Point Press
Pub. Date
2007
Description
A spirited chronicle of the West's ambivalent relationship with dirt
The question of cleanliness is one every age and culture has answered with confidence. For the first-century Roman, being clean meant a two-hour soak in baths of various temperatures, scraping the body with a miniature rake, and a final application of oil. For the aristocratic Frenchman in the seventeenth century, it meant changing your shirt once a day and perhaps going so far...
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Publisher
Workman Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
Celebrate the power of silver! Be bold with this ultimate handbook-plus-manifesto for every woman who's ready to say goodbye to the dye and let her natural color shine. Written by the author of the bestselling Curly Girl, Silver Hair covers step-by-step the many options for going silver with style. It includes before-and-after photos of real models; advice on how to stay gorgeous during the silver journey--with tips on the best ways to have a smooth...
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"A wry, witty account of what it is like to face death--and be restored to life. After being diagnosed in her early 40s with metastatic melanoma--a 'rapidly fatal' form of cancer--journalist and mother of two Mary Elizabeth Williams finds herself in a race against the clock. She takes a once-in-a-lifetime chance and joins a clinical trial for immunotherapy, a revolutionary drug regimen that trains the body to vanquish malignant cells. Astonishingly,...
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Publisher
Beacon Press
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"The story of a group of Goodyear Tire and Rubber workers fatally exposed to toxic chemicals, the lawyer who sought justice on their behalf, and the shameful lack of protection our society affords all workers. A gripping narrative in the tradition of A Civil Action and Toms River."--
13) Forever Tooth
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Pub. Date
2020.
Description
Hooray! Your child's lost a tooth! This book is the perfect way to mark this very special moment in a young child's life. Losing a tooth can be a unique way to celebrate a child’s growth. Children and family members of all ages will enjoy sharing this heartwarming tale that fosters an appreciation of ourselves, down to our smallest parts, while looking forward to life’s biggest moments. Come and take this journey with your forever tooth.
Author
Publisher
New World Library
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
"Outlines daily practices that promote physical, mental, and emotional health for young people making the transition to adulthood. The author covers practices such as journaling, exercise, healthy sleep habits, time management, and mindfulness, with brief discussions of scientific research showing the proven benefits of each practice"--
Author
Publisher
Citadel Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
"OB/GYN, writer for The New York Times, USA Today, and Self, and host of the show Jensplaining, Dr. Jen Gunter now delivers the definitive book on vaginal health, answering the questions you've always had but were afraid to ask--or couldn't find the right answers to. She has been called Twitter's resident gynecologist, the Internet's OB/GYN, and one of the fiercest advocates for women's health...and she's here to give you the straight talk on the...
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Many women see changes in mood, desire, and sleep as normal signs of the aging process. And many also believe that the only way to find relief is to seek out medication. But Dr. Sara Gottfried is not one of those women. Based on ten years' worth of studies, she presents a three-step process that helps balance hormones without relying on prescription medication.
