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The source of tremendous power and focus of incredible devotion, throughout history notions of beauty have been integral to social life. Each age has had its own standards: a gleaming white brow during the Renaissance, the black eyebrows considered charming in the early eighteenth century, and the thin lips thought desirable by Victorians.

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Taking the concept of beauty seriously, this encyclopedia examines how humanity has sought and continues to seek what is "beautiful" in a variety of cultural contexts, giving readers an understanding of how to look at beauty both intellectually and critically.

Is beauty ever more than "skin deep"

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Covers wedding traditions, rings, announcements, expenses, budgeting, showers, gift registries, licenses, invitations, wedding dresses, ceremony planning, flowers, receptions, and honeymoons.

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Thoroughly revised and updated, this guide to etiquette for brides offers up-to-date information on engagement and wedding planning.

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A revised edition of the best-selling wedding organizer contains more than seventy-five percent new information and includes advice on such topics as saving money, setting a timetable, handling an interfaith ceremony, wording a modern invitation, and making the most of online resources. Original.

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The guide for brides-to-be for more than 40 years, with over a million copiessold, this priceless and price-sensitive organizer moves couples step by stepfrom engagement to honeymoon.

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"Previously published as The color of style."

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Taking a room by room approach, this fascinating volume explores how representations of domestic space have embodied changing values, and considers how we see modern individuals in the process of making themselves 'at home'.

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Taking a room by room approach, this fascinating volume explores how representations of domestic space have embodied changing values, and considers how we see modern individuals in the process of making themselves 'at home'.

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Originally published in hardcover in 2018 by Atria Books.

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A perfect beauty guide for tween and teen girls who need a lesson in basic skincare and beauty application.

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This savvy guide to choosing the clothing styles, colours, make-up, hairdo, and more will maximise your natural energy and power in any situation.

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Dr. Day brings her full-service dermatology practice to readers, providing a skin-care regimen for beautiful, glowing skin and detailed descriptions of all the latest treatments.

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Additionally the book includes an explanation of the seating order at the Victorian table, correct Victorian table manners, invitations and menu cards, correct dress for dinner guests, correct table settings, the role of servants, and step-by-step instructions for recreating a formal Victorian dinner, tea, breakfast, or lunch.

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An invaluable and practical guide to religious etiquette for everyone wishing to interact with the different cultures around them.

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Dealing with the subject of Chinese philosophy, this volume discusses a period lesser known in the West - the period of classical learning, from the second century BC to the twentieth century.

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Originally published in 1995 with Danielle Claro as the author.

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K-Beauty Secrets - Accessible Beauty for Every Woman

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This guide provides an analytic and historical overview of the American conduct book as a genre, and of its cultural effect upon America. It includes over 500 titles designed for children, men and women. In addition the work carries a short, selected bibliography of secondary sources.