Beauty Books

Well, what's not to love about a book with the subtitle of: How To Be Foxy At Fifty, Sexy At Sixty & Fabulous Forever! ? Any woman, especially one of a certain age, will be sure to enjoy reading this engaging, friendly `how-to' guide to successful aging.

The author, being of that age herself, knows whereof she speaks and writes, and does so in a forthright, easy-to-grasp manner. She offers advice for every WOW out there. (For the unitiated, that's Wonderful Older Woman.) Indeed. Starting with where we're coming from to where we're going, and how we're going to get there, Ms. Wald offers common-sense advice with no-nonsense information, helpful to anyone.

Stay active, watch what you eat, have regular medical checkups, dress well (on a budget), how to change your make-up and hair styles to match your new you; all topics of interest to any woman, but especially to the WOW. Some of her advice is so subtle, you'll wonder that you've never heard it before, even though it's only sensible.

Friendships-with members of either sex-are necessary to everyone, but especially to the WOW. We all know that, but here we discover just why that's so. The author also discusses-very frankly-the pros and cons of plastic surgery, and should you? or shouldn't you? And if you do choose to indulge, what you should know beforehand, and what you need to watch out for.

And in case you're a single WOW, here's advice about how to find a significant other. Or not. Maybe you'll decide as she did, to stay happily single, after all.

Written with style and humor, every word in this enjoyable book is a gem!

Recently finished "Foxy Forever". Was greatly impressed with the author's knowlege and presentation of her subject. Sounds like Ms. Wald has, been there and done that, and can relate her experiences in an intelligent, adult manner. Great book for older woman who are tried of being talked down to. Would recommend it as a great read for older woman who still care.

Especially enjoyed the chaper on Love and Marriage.

Sincerely, Bernice Crudden Dallas, Texas

I AM A WOW(WONDERFUL OLDER WOMAN)BECAUSE I HAVE FINISHED READING FOXY FOREVER. AT 64 AND READY TO RETIRE THIS BOOK HAS GIVEN ME THE COURAGE TO FACE MY AGE AND REALIZE HOW WONDERFUL I AM AND ABOUT TO USE THESE TOOLS TO BECOME AGELESS. EVERY CATEGORY BROUGHT ME ENTHUSIASM AND MOTIVATION.

I AM NOW A WOW(WONDERFUL OLDER WOMAN)I HAVE COMPLETED THIS WONDERFUL BOOK THAT I FOUND MOTIVATING,ENTHUSIASTIC AND FULL OF GREAT IDEAS.HOW TO BECOME AGELESS?EVERY INGREDIENT IS THERE- CLOTHES,MAKE-UP,NUTRITION ,EXERCISE AND MOST IMPORTANTLY THE STEPS TO FOLLOW FOR A POSITIVE ATTITUDE.MS. WALD IS A ROLE MODEL FOR ALL WOW'S TO FOLLOW. HER BOOK IS HUMOROUS,SENTIMENTAL AND A MUST FOR ALL OF OUR"OLDER " COLLEAGUES.I AM NO LONGER DREADING RETIREMENT BUT HAPPILY LOOKING FORWARD TO A NEW AGELESS LIFESTYLE.

Hi I use essential oils in my Reiki Healing practrice. I love this book its just wonderful It really helped me learn about how to use Essentail oils in my healing work. Its clear and easy to read . and I look at it often. Angelic Reiki Blessings, Gigi Benanti Norwalk ct

When there are so many readymade products on the market, why do people take so much time to create their own? Reading "The Fragrant Heavens" supplies key answers to this question, the most significant is our desire to tap into the spiritual dimensions of plants. "The Fragrant Heavens" is another stellar work by Valerie Ann Worwood. This is a book to treasure and to give as as a gift to anyone involved in holistic health or spirituality.

One can easily tell that the author has not only spent much time studying and working with this aspect of aromatherapy, but the writing was purely a labor of love. Her other books are very good. This one is excellent. Even people who do not particularly do this type of practice will appreciate the detailed knowledge provided and the author's deep respect for the subject.

This book does wonderful justice to what we have all subliminally known - namely that scent and fragrance work on more than the physical realm. In this remarkable book, Valerie Worwood discusses in great detail the role of essential oils in all kinds of spiritual and emotional practice and healing. For example there are numerous colour photographs of the remarkably beautiful auras of different oils. There are table compiled by those who have real experience of them, of how oils interact with angels (don't let this put you off) and there is an in depth discussion of each of 62 oils and how they work to support and heal us on a deeper and higher levels than anything purely chemical could. I have long used and love essential oils and this is an invaluable addition to my library of more basic introductions to the physical properties of the oils. Incidentally, Worwood's Fragrant Pharmacy is one of the best books of its kind of the medical and household uses of oils, and her Fragrant Mind is BY FAR the best book on healing mind and emotions with essential oils.

From Rags to Riches is an enormously entertaining and absorbing study of the history of girls' clothing from early Colonial America to today. Lavish illustrations include European and American paintings, drawings and an outstanding collection of photographs that are sometimes startling in their ability to reveal attitudes and emotions. A picture of five child mill workers is especially touching.

Changing fashions mirror the conditions of women's lives. The fact that this new freedom in clothing choices was sometimes at the expense of other women's lives in that clothing's manufacture is explained in an outstanding section outlining the horrors of sweatshops, the Triangle Shirtwaist fire and the struggle to unionize workers.

Readers are also empowered by links to organizations that aim to prevent such horrors now and in the future. An extensive glossary, bibliography, webography, and list of museums all contribute to make this absolutely one of the most eye-opening books on the subject for children and adults.

If fashion history is one of your passions, From Rags to Riches by Leslie Sills is a must for your book shelf.

FROM RAGS TO RICHES is a nonfiction guide to the history of girl's fashion from Colonial times (1600's) to present day. Attractive layout and generous use of both colored and black and white photographs and illustrations, add readability to the well-researched text. Arranged chronologically, FROM RAGS TO RICHES consists of twelve chapters ranging from two to four pages in length. For example, "Bustles and Ruffles: Stylish Girls of the Late Nineteenth Century" is three pages in length and contains seven illustrations (both photographs and sketches). In addition to illustrations, FROM RAGS TO RICHES contains sidebars for many (if not all) of its chapters. Italicized words in the text are words defined in the glossary. Bustle for example is defined as "a cotton pad mounted on a steel or cane frame, then attached by hooks or laces to a waistband under a skirt." Bibliography and webography are included as are listings of museum and organizations.

This has been the first book of Leslie's I have read and I love it. Once I got it, I ran straight home to read it. I always saw previews when I went over her house for art class, but never gotten to read the thoughtful writing that's in it. The book is about girl's clothing from the early 1600's to the present. Me being a girl of 14 and having a passion for fashion, the book really gave me a history point of view of clothing that I would never get anywhere else! So please get the book, read it and be inspired becuase once you've finished, you'll never be able to wear the same clothes.

This is the fourth book by Leslie Sills, a Boston area artist and art teacher. Her books are about women artists (painters, sculptors, photographers,to name a few) and are intended for middle school aged children. As a parent of an 11 year old son and a 14 year old daughter, I own and have read all four books and enjoyed them greatly. I have given many as gifts to kids, teachers and parents. From Rags to Riches is gourgeously designed, thoughtfully written and thoroughly researched. It is full of fascinating photographs and history; Leslie Sill's most recent book reflects an understanding of the complex social, economic and cultural factors that influence fashion, art and asthetics.

This book is awesome! The book covers the major gemstone categories and it has beautiful illustrations of the gems. The paper is of fine quality and the book cover is eye catching. It is a work of art it and would be nice to display on a coffee table.

While perfectly interesting for the serious gemstone fancier, this book is equally approachable and usable for those just getting started. The sumptuous cover photograph is slightly misleading, in that it seems to promise jewelry within the book's pages. Although jewelry is covered--as are crowns, religious reliquaries, carved gemstone figurines and more--the main thrust of this book is the nuts and bolts basics of gemstones. You can find out which gemstones appear most frequently in which geographic locations; discern the subtle differences among the particolored members of the corundum family; find out what refractive indices mean; pore over all the different gemstone cuts (including unusual cuts like the shield and olive shapes) and much, much more. This book is really a tool and a sourcebook for those interested in the miracle of gemstones.

Any with an interest in gemstones will find this involving: a coffee table book which goes into depth and detail on individual gems and their geologic origins. From jewelry making and myths to science, collecting and lore, Gemstones provides a lavish display suitable for gift-giving and library acquisition alike.

This is a stunningly beautiful book full of color pictures and explanations of gemstones. It will appeal to all ages and readers who are interested in this side of "applied geology." One can simultaneously appreciate the art and science of gemstones while browsing or reading in depth. Originally published in Europe as a production of EMB-Service in Lucerne, Switzerland, this American English language edition is from the Geoscience Press, Inc. of Tuscon, Arizona and is printed in Italy. Reading this book is like having a museum right in your hands!

I am at the age where I need all the help
I can get. I use the tips from this book
every day and highly recommend it to anyone
who might have "less than perfect" skin and
features.

I never heard of makeup-contouring before I read this
book. It's a great way to look beautful.

I never heard of makeup-contouring before I read this
book. It's a great way to look beautful.

I was amazed at the clarity of the eye makeup photos
and instructions. I would have liked to have seen a
before and after photo but I think it's an excellent
beauty book.

After reading Girl in a Funk, I decided I should get Girl in a Fix. Most days, I never wear makeup because it just takes too long and too much time. But Girl in a Fix gave me simple solutions that I never thought about, for example, using art brushes as make up brushes. Also, I hate painting my nails because it always leave a yellow stain behind, but Girl in a Fix taught me how to fix that - LEMON JUICE! If you want to learn to to make eyeshadow your lip gloss and cheek blush, get this book!

This book is so helpful! It would be an amazing gift for friends, or daughters ETC. This book explains different ways to quickly rid the redness of a zit, or puffy eyes. It also describes how to deal with greasy hair, or rid blackheads. There are so many great tips, I can't describe them all! I say that every woman/girl needs this book!

This book is an excellent gift idea for a niece or daughter - really, for anyone who has had to deal with puffy eyes, an unwelcome zit or a bad hair day. The tips are easily accessible and make a lot of sense - I particularly like the scientific basis for most of the advice. The writing style is fun and I would definitely recommend this book if you're looking for straightforward beauty advice that doesn't talk down to teens, but is still useful to us in our thirties.

I definitely enjoyed and got a lot out of this book. There were quite a few things in it that i would never have thought of before in my life. Also a lot of the fixes in this book are pretty natural are good too, no to mention making things easier to find in your house helps you to spend less money on stuff. Natural things are a lot better for you and this book contained some really great ideas that can definitely help you out of some bad situations and without spending your paycheck on unneeded stuff.
-Lisa M., 16, NY

In high school, there are times when you feel insecure about how you look and you can't find ways to fix it. After gym, your makeup is smeared and your oily. After lunch, your breath stinks. And you're also dying for those highlights that all the cheerleaders have. This book tells you how to blot oil by using toilet seat covers, and highlight your hair by yourself. This book helps you find cheap ways to satisfy your expensive desires.

This is a wonderful cookbook but it is really so much more. Jorj has put together an informative and creative book about healthy living jam-packed with yummy recipes, meal plans, and essays on every aspect of nutrition. Her chapters discuss keeping your skin, hair, bones, eyes, teeth healthy followed by recipes using the foods suggested in the text. Her related website is great, too, and gives the reader further information plus organized grocery lists for her meal plans. Easy and fun!

I can't get enough of the recipes! Each one I've made is incredible, from appetizers to main dishes to desserts. Jorj makes it very easy and gives great tips!!!

I love this book! It's a thoroughly enjoyable read for real women in the real world. Fresh, new, and full of useful information, for once I don't feel ripped off by unrealistic promises. This book delivers everything it promises and more. Lots of innovative, but straightforward, recipes and tips. I can't wait to share it with all the "gorgeous" gals in my life.

Finally, the consummate cookbook - one that has evolved just as those who love to cook have. People today want more than ingedients and measures. We also want information about how it all truly relates to our whole selves - inside and out without buzz words and "trend speak." The expert insights of Dr. Harry Moon are invaluable. This book is a veritable treasure trove of useful information equally at home in the kitchen as on your night table. Buying this book is a delicous and smart move!

This is an informal, funny, but informative view of baldness. It convers the history, psychological and sociological aspects of this common condition. Where Kuntzman really shines is when he introduces the reader to the true characters in the hair business. These visits include scientists working on treatments for baldness, including gene therapist Ron Crystal; the radio show host who has a support group for the bald; the "proud to be bald conventioneers"; the hair tansplanters; and even the president of the hair club for men. These interviews are insightfull, informative, and hilarious.

As someone who began losing my hair at age 25, I found Gersh Kuntzman's "HAIR!" to be the perfect balm for my wounded pride. Kuntzman just tells the story of mankind's crazy, insane search to rid itself of this supposed scourge with wit and a great amount of research. Who knew that the ancient Egyptians used to spread hippo fat on their bald heads? By the way, it didn't work. This is a fun and funny book about a serious subject near and, unfortunately, dear to many men's hearts.

This cogent, piercing analysis of the causes and cures of baldness kept me riveted throughout. Kuntzman mixes wit, irony, and just a plain old appreciation for the wacky with some very sharp and thorough reporting. I have seen a picture of him and he has a full head of hair, which is what makes his sympathy for poor balding schlumps like myself all the more impressive. My only criticism of this book is that I wish it was longer.

A bright and funny book, _Hair! Mankind's Historic Quest to End Baldness_ (AtRandom.com) by Gersh Kuntzman takes up the causes, stigma, and above all the treatments for baldness. It has a hilarious and scary section on the quack cures for the "loathsome disease," but concentrates on the real cures or crutches. There are now treatments for baldness, the "drugs" part of the amusingly named trilogy of cures: drugs, rugs, and plugs. Drugs available now for baldness are Rogaine and Propecia, and they both work in a limited way. There is a peculiar difficulty for researchers in field of baldness treatment. They can publish small, tentative, preliminary reports in the most obscure technical journals. All of a sudden they are inundated by requests from bald men who want to get the treatment, and if there is no treatment ready, they want to get into the test groups immediately, and if they can't get into the test groups, they accuse the investigators of being in a large, undefined conspiracy against bald men. The volumes of mail and complaints about treatments that are not yet in existence have meant that researchers had no time for research, having to spend it all on public relations.

Rugs are given an amusing coverage (sorry) in the book, but the strangest of superficial treatments are the "hair in a can" varieties. These consist of something like spray-on or spread-on gunk, sometimes chopped up sheep hair. Sheep hair is grated into microscopic pieces, dyed and given a negative static charge so that it sticks to whatever hair remains. A dry cosmetic called DermMatch gets rubbed into the scalp. The company slogan is, "Nothing looks better, stays on better, applies neater, is more healthful, or costs less to use." Kuntzman, a witty reporter, writes, "If that's the company _slogan_, I'd hate the see the employee handbook."

Plugs are no longer the thing. It used to be that hair transplants were cores of little circles of hair plugged into the balding areas. Look closely and a plugged scalp looks like that of a doll. But now there are micro-transplants, teensy cores of three hairs apiece carefully plugged in where they might do the most good. It costs thousands of dollars, and Kuntzman describes the bloody process with enthusiasm. One of the plastic surgeons interviewed who does such operations is himself bald. He says, "I'm a reasonably content guy, and it doesn't bother me enough to go through a surgical procedure. For me, hair loss is no big deal." Maybe not for him, but it is clear that is overall a big deal with big social and financial repercussions. _Hair!_ tells about them with good humor and intelligence. If one of our obligations in life is to spot human foibles and to sympathize and laugh about them, Kuntzman has helped us along.

The authors seem to think so, and you might also after reading this. There is a lot of controversy surrounding head lice today. This book is a great reference to the variety of techniques as well as a delightfully entertaining guide to their own chosen style of eliminating the determined pests. The book treats the readers with respect. The straight forward honesty of the writers is refreshing and funny.

The information is presented in an entertaining while very informative way. Quit fighting the same old over-the-counter routine...get this information so you can eliminate these critters for good, and KNOW with complete confidence that it's going to work Greatly. Then you can share what you know with others who you may find, need it as well :O)

If you have a lice problem, go out and buy this book. If you don't want to use dangerous chemicals on your kid's heads this is simply the only solution. This book is well written, clear and it is not trying to sell you anything. When you are overwhelmed with panic about an infestation, start reading and laugh again. Thank you for making this book.

I run a professional nit removal and head lice treatment service located in Roslyn, N.Y. We have been treating people with head lice for about 2 years and we use this book as our guideline. It is a wonderful book. The video is great too!

Don't let the name fool you. There is more to this book than "spa" recipes. It is full of common sense home remedies for more than 100 ailments including everything from vericose veins to alergies.

This was a great book for do-it-yourselfers. I've enjoyed the different recipes that focus on different conditions. This did not introduce many different types of beauty products or treatments, but offered a tremendous amount of work in aromatherapy treatments for different types of conditions. It's a great book to keep on hand.

I am all about taking care of our health in a holist way. The great thing about this book is that, for me, it does two things at once. It gives natural remedies for health conditions that feel self-nurturing. I so appreciate that. Recently I had bronchitis and while I applied the natural remedies I felt pampered at the same time. Can't beat that ... especially when you're sick!!

This comprehensive "health & wellness" book not only covers aromatherapy (my main interest), but also covers breath work, diet/lifestyle tips, herbal remedies & teas, sound & music therapy, and yoga. It provides a variety of remedies for an exhaustive list of ailments, such as: Allergies, Chicken Pox, Colds, Depression, Headaches, Hyperactivity, Insomnia, Muscle Cramps, Nausea, Dry/Oily/Sensitive Skin, Stress & Anxiety -- to name a few.

A wide variety of aromatherapy, herb, and food recipes are included, such as: Asthma Oil Blend; Bachache Massage Oil; Cool, Calm, & Collected Tea; Peaceful Sleep Spray; Farm Fresh Facial Scrub; Lavender-Rose Silken Lotion; Sore Throat Gargle; Stay-Healthy Spice Seasoning; Tasty Teething Biscuits; and Old-Fashioned Garlic and Onion Soup. Pure essential oils are a must for the aromatherapy recipes, but most other recipes include easily-obtained ingredients, which can be found at a grocery or health food store.

Packed with useful information, some case studies, and factual data, it's also written in an easy-to-read, conversational style. My only complaint is that the Essential Oil References section in the Appendix could have been lengthier & more helpful. For instance, the author lists only one company as a supplier of pure essential oils. And only lists HER OWN company as a source for additional Aromatherapy and Holistic Education information. Also, one future recommendation for the book would be to have an additional index of recipes by title (e.g., currently, you have to remember that the Garlic Soup recipe is in the "Bronchitis" section or look up "soup" in the index).

Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for ways to cope with everyday stress or specific health/emotional problems, or just to improve their quality of life!