Beautys
"Something very special . . . at once so light and yet so haunting." —The Advocate In the traditional folktale of "Sleeping Beauty," the spell cast upon the lovely young princess and everyone in her castle can only be broken by the kiss of a Prince. It is an ancient story, one that originally emerged from and still deeply disturbs the mind's unconscious. Now Anne Rice's retelling of the Beauty story probes the unspoken implications of this lush, suggestive tale by exploring its undeniable connection to sexual desire. Here the Prince awakens Beauty, not with a kiss, but with sexual initiation. His reward for ending the hundred years of enchantment is Beauty's complete and total enslavement to him . . . as Anne Rice explores the world |
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Nutritionist and beauty expert Kimberly Snyder helps dozens of A-list celebrities get red-carpet ready—and now you're getting the star treatment. Kim used to struggle with coarse hair, breakouts and stubborn belly fat, until she traveled the world, learning age-old beauty secrets. She discovered that what you eat is the ultimate beauty product, and she's developed a powerful program that rids the body of toxins so you can look and feel your very best. With just a few simple diet changes, you will: Get a youthful, radiant glow Banish acne, splotchy skin and wrinkles Grow lustrous hair and strong nails? Get rid of the bloat, melt away fat and never count calories again! |
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Love me. Love me. I'm not what you expected, but oh, please love me. That was the most defining moment of my life. That was the beginning of my story. From the outside looking in, Kelle Hampton had the perfect life: a beautiful two-year-old daughter, a loving husband, a thriving photography career, and great friends. When she learned she was pregnant with her second child, she and her husband, Brett, were ecstatic. Her pregnancy went smoothly and the ultrasounds showed a beautiful, healthy, high-kicking baby girl. But when her new daughter was placed in her arms in the delivery room, Kelle knew instantly that something was wrong. Nella looked different than her two-year-old sister, Lainey, had at birth. As she watched friends and fam |
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This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare s finesse to Oscar Wilde s wit, this unique collection brings together works as diverse and influential as The Pilgrim s Progress and Othello. As an anthology that invites readers to immerse themselves in the masterpieces of the literary giants, it is must-have addition to any library. |
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Could it be the fountain of youth? Your decide! What if there was an easy & proven way to: * Reduce your risk of most major diseases by up to 50%! * Lose weight while becoming stronger & more toned! * Sleep better & become healthier overall! * Experience more self- confidence and look & feel your best! * Have more energy & enhanced sense of well-being! What if all this was available for to you for free? And required no special pills or diets! Discover one of the most important keys for longevity & why health experts are extremely excited about resistance training. Chapter one clearly explains the many life sustaining, anti-aging benefits of resistance training. (Resources & research sources provided.) * Reverse O |
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Although Black Beauty has been regarded as a children’s story due to its use of a horse as first-person narrator, the classic work has appealed to adults as well since its first publication. Nor was the novel intended for children alone. Sewell professed her hope that the story would be a positive influence on the treatment of horses in the 19th century. The popularity of Black Beauty did contribute to a greater awareness of the treatment of animals. In addition, the innate morality, gentleness, and quiet endurance of its protagonist provide a model for the treatment of other human beings. |
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"A book of surpassing loveliness . . . Mercer Mayer's gorgeous paintings, full of life and glowing colors and magic . . . make the mind and heart leap."--( Publishers Weekly) "Such warmly human yet elaborately detailed illustrations facing every page of text enrich the symbolism of the story."--Booklist, starred review. Full-color illustrations. |
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