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Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food
Catherine Shanahan M.D. · 2018
One of the Best Health and Wellness Books of 2017 ― Sports Illustrated<br/><br/>Deep Nutrition cuts through today’s culture of conflicting nutritional ideologies, showing how the habits of our ancestors can help us lead longer, healthier, more vital lives.<br/><br/>Physician and biochemist Catherine Shanahan, M.D. examined diets around the world known to help people live longer, healthier lives―diets like the Mediterranean, Okinawa, and “Blue Zone”―and identified the four common nutritional habits, developed over millennia, that unfailingly produce strong, healthy, intelligent children, and active, vital elders, generation after generation. These four nutritional strategies―fresh food, fermented and sprouted foods, meat cooked on the bone, and organ meats―form the basis of what Dr. Cate calls “The Human Diet.”<br/><br/>Rooted in her experience as an elite athlete who used traditional foods to cure her own debilitating injuries, and combining her research with the latest discoveries in the field of epigenetics, Dr. Cate shows how all calories are not created equal; food is information that directs our cellular growth. Our family history does not determine our destiny: what you eat and how you live can alter your DNA in ways that affect your health and the health of your future children.<br/><br/>Deep Nutrition offers a prescriptive plan for how anyone can begin eating The Human Diet to:<br/><br/>*Improve mood<br/>*Eliminate cravings and the need to snack<br/>*Boost fertility and have healthier children<br/>*Sharpen cognition and memory<br/>*Eliminate allergies and disease<br/>*Build stronger bones and joints<br/>*Get younger, smoother skin

SuperLife: The 5 Simple Fixes That Will Make You Healthy, Fit, and Eternally Awesome
Darin Olien · 2017

How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM, Gene Stone · 2015
New York Times Bestseller<br/><br/>“This book may help those who are susceptible to illnesses that can be prevented.”―His Holiness the Dalai Lama<br/><br/>“Absolutely the best book I’ve read on nutrition and diet” –Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zones Solution<br/><br/>From the physician behind the wildly popular Nutrition Facts website, How Not to Die reveals the groundbreaking scientific evidence behind the only diet that can help prevent and reverse many of the causes of disease-related death.<br/><br/>In How Not to Die, Dr. Michael Greger, the internationally-renowned nutrition expert, physician, and founder of NutritionFacts.org, examines the fifteen top causes of premature death in America--heart disease, various cancers, diabetes, Parkinson's, high blood pressure, and more--and explains how nutritional and lifestyle interventions can sometimes trump prescription pills and other pharmaceutical and surgical approaches to help prevent and reverse these diseases, freeing us to live healthier lives.<br/><br/>The simple truth is that most doctors are good at treating acute illnesses but bad at preventing chronic disease. The fifteen leading causes of death claim the lives of 1.6 million Americans annually. This doesn't have to be the case. By following Dr. Greger's advice, all of it backed up by strong scientific evidence, you will learn which foods to eat and which lifestyle changes to make to live longer.<br/><br/>History of prostate cancer in your family? Put down that glass of milk and add flaxseed to your diet whenever you can. Have high blood pressure? Hibiscus tea can work better than a leading hypertensive drug-and without the side effects. Fighting off liver disease? Drinking coffee can reduce liver inflammation. Battling breast cancer? Consuming soy is associated with prolonged survival. Worried about heart disease (the number 1 killer in the United States)? Switch to a whole-food, plant-based diet, which has been repeatedly shown not just to prevent the disease but often stop it in its tracks.<br/><br/>In addition to showing what to eat to help treat the top fifteen causes of death, How Not to Die includes Dr. Greger's Daily Dozen -a checklist of the twelve foods we should consume every day.Full of practical, actionable advice and surprising, cutting edge nutritional science, these doctor's orders are just what we need to live longer, healthier lives.

Half Baked Harvest Super Simple: More Than 125 Recipes for Instant, Overnight, Meal-Prepped, and Easy Comfort Foods: A Cookbook
Tieghan Gerard · 2019
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • There’s something for everyone in these 125 easy, show-stopping recipes: fewer ingredients, foolproof meal-prepping, effortless entertaining, and everything in between, including vegan and vegetarian options!<br/><br/>NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BUZZFEED AND FOOD NETWORK<br/><br/>“Those indulgent, comfort food-esque dishes [Tieghan is] known for aren’t going anywhere. . . . You’ll be hard-pressed to decide which one to make first.”—Food & Wine<br/><br/>We all want to make and serve our loved ones beautiful food—but we shouldn’t have to work so hard to do it. With Half Baked Harvest Super Simple, Tieghan Gerard has solved that problem.<br/><br/>On her blog and in her debut cookbook, Tieghan is beloved for her freshly sourced, comfort-food-forward recipes that taste even better than they look. Half Baked Harvest Super Simple takes what fans loved most about Half Baked Harvest Cookbook and distills it into quicker, more manageable dishes, including options for one-pot meals, night-before meal prep, and even some Instant Pot® or slow cooker recipes. Using the most important cooking basics, you’ll whip up everyday dishes like Cardamom Apple Fritters, Spinach and Artichoke Mac and Cheese, and Lobster Tacos to share with your family, or plan stress-free dinner parties with options like Slow Roasted Moroccan Salmon and Fresh Corn and Zucchini Summer Lasagna.<br/><br/>Especially for home cooks who are pressed for time or just starting out, Half Baked Harvest Super Simple is your go-to for hassle-free meals that never sacrifice taste.

The Food Lab
J. Kenji López-Alt · 2024

Salt Fat Acid Heat
Wendy MacNaughton , Michael Pollan (introduction) Samin Nosrat (author) (illustrator) · 2017
"While cooking at Chez Panisse at the start of her career, Samin Nosrat noticed that amid the chaos of the kitchen there were four key principles that her fellow chefs would always fall back on to make their food better: Salt, Fat, Acid and Heat. By mastering these four variables, Samin found the confidence to trust her instincts in the kitchen and cook delicious meals with any ingredients. With her simple but revolutionary method, she has taught masterclasses to give both professionals and amateurs the skills to cook instinctively. Whether you want to balance your vinaigrette, perfectly caramelise your roasted vegetables or braise meltingly tender stews, Samin's canon of 100 essential recipes and their dozens of variations will teach you how. Destined to be a classic, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat just might be the last cookbook you'll ever need. Samin's clear, warm, and informative lessons will give you the confidence and instincts to unshackle yourself from the tyranny of following a recipe, and make you a cook for life." -- Provided by publisher.

The Science of Cooking: Every Question Answered to Perfect Your Cooking
Dr. Stuart Farrimond · 2017
It’s time to bring food science out of the lab and into your kitchen!<br/><br/>Which vegetables should you eat raw? How do you make the perfect poached egg? And should you keep your eggs in the fridge? Why does chocolate taste so good? Is it OK to reheat cooked rice? How do I cook the perfect steak or make succulent fish every time? TV personality, food scientist and bestselling author, Dr. Stuart Farrimond answers all these questions and more with The Science of Cooking - equipping you with the scientific know-how to take your cooking to new levels.<br/><br/>Explore fundamental culinary concepts, practical advice and step-by-step techniques, to bring food science out of the lab and into your kitchen. Find the answers to your cookery questions and get more out of recipes with intriguing chapters covering all major food types from meat, poultry and seafood, to grains, vegetables, and herbs.<br/><br/>Perfect your cooking with practical instruction and the science behind it, as you explore:<br/><br/>- Step-by-step techniques to demonstrate key concepts in a clear manner<br/>- Striking illustrations are featured throughout to highlight key culinary processes<br/>- Scientific concepts organized by food group and ingredient<br/>- Question-and-answer format to make science relevant to everyday cooking<br/><br/>A good recipe goes a long way, but if you can master the science behind it, you'll be one step ahead! The Science of Cooking shows you how by bringing food science out of the lab and into your kitchen, providing you with all the scientific information you need to take your home cooking to a whole new, more nutritious level! From making great risotto and soft ice cream to the process of steaming, this gastronomic cookbook includes step-by-step techniques and striking 3D graphics to bring culinary facts to life.<br/><br/>A must-have cooking gift for anyone interested in the culinary arts, whether you’re a hobby cook at the beginning of your learning, seeking to cook more intuitively, or you love science and learning about it’s everyday applications, this is a great volume for anybody interested in food and nutrition generally, doubling up as a lovely coffee table book for the whole family to explore and love!<br/><br/>At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.<br/><br/>So why stop there? This series from DK is designed to help you perfect your cooking with practical instruction - and the science behind it. There are more cookbooks to discover from The Science of... series giving you the essentials to cook up a storm! Explore the science behind the art of making incredible spice blends with The Science of Spice paired together they make the ideal cookery gifts for your food-loving friends too!

Science of Pilates: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice (DK Science of)
Tracy Ward · 2022
Explore the science behind over 50 pilates exercises to master each movement with confidence and control.<br/><br/>DK brings you a ground-breaking health book that will help you revitalize your workouts and perfect your Pilates practice, by understanding the muscle action, breathwork and techniques required, every step of the way.<br/><br/>Did you know that performing Pilates can strengthen your core, improve flexibility and posture, and help to reduce stress and anxiety at the same time? Backed by scientific research, learn how Pilates exercises benefit every system in the body. Science of Pilates reveals the facts with annotated artworks that show the mechanics, the angles, how your blood flow and respiration are affected, the key muscle and joint actions working below the surface of each exercise, safe alignment, and much more!<br/><br/>Go on a journey of self-discovery to explore:<br/><br/>- Specially commissioned CGI artworks depict all the main Pilates exercises with variations that add or reduce challenge.<br/>- Artworks detail the mechanics of each exercise, correct body posture, the muscles involved and how they engage to perform movements.<br/>- Illustrations featuring color-coding to highlight how the muscles, ligaments, and joints engage, stretch, and relax to perform each exercise.<br/>- Pilates programs tailored to different abilities and aims.<br/>- Suggested practices with a progressive increase in challenge over weeks and months.<br/>- Easy-to-follow infographics help explain the hard science behind why Pilates training is so effective and what beneficial physical adaptations it can bring.<br/><br/>Set out to unearth the facts behind the pseudo-science fads, The Science of Pilates is an approachable, entertaining and easy-to read fitness guide for those seeking self-development backed up by solid scientific evidence. The popular question and answer format brings immediacy to the information provided, and the highly visually illustrations truly bring the science to life in a contemporary and accessible way.<br/><br/>At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.<br/><br/>So why stop there?<br/><br/>If you like Science of Pilates, then why not try Science of Yoga to help you better understand yoga anatomy in order to perfect your practice and poses, or Science of Strength Training to support you in your journey to build you strongest body. Complete the collection today!

Science of Stretch
Leada Malek · 2023
<p><b>Explore new movements and alleviate stiff joints with more than 100 exercises designed to keep you flexible, energized, and active for life. </b> <p>Pain and stiffness can create fear and uncertainty in our ability to move, affecting quality of life. Exercise has continuously proven to be beneficial against disease, yet people are becoming increasingly sedentary. <p>More than a quarter of the world's population is insufficiently active and it's time we remove barriers to exercise and encourage movement exploration. The <i>Science of Stretch </i>is your guide to understanding the human body's resilient and adaptable nature and how stretching can play a role in achieving your highest well-being. <p>Inside the pages of this book you'll learn about: <br>-The latest research on stretching<br>-Human anatomy and physiology<br>-The nervous system and pain science<br>-How to reduce injury risk with exercise<br>-Managing a lifestyle catered towards healthy aging<br>-What happens to the body when we stretch<br>-Different types of stretching and how to implement them to best compliment your daily life or sporting activities<br>-Finally, a series of suggested stretch routines are outlined, each with a progressive increase in challenge and tailored to different abilities and fitness objectives-alongside the tools to create your own bespoke workouts. <p>Every exercise is anatomized in detail to make movement easily understood using CGI artworks to show how each muscle is correctly activated and each joint aligned. Whether you're taking a walk around the park or running a marathon, <i>Science of Stretch</i> will help you stay flexible, keep active, and remove the uncertainty from stretching.</p>

Science of Strength Training
Austin Current · 2021
Packed with research and exercises that support you to build your strongest body - at home or in the gym. Is it time to lose weight, tone and sculpt, gain muscle and speed up your metabolism? This book gives you practical advice on how to do just that. It also gives you valuable insight into how nutrition and exercise can improve your health. Inside the pages of this strength training book, you'll discover: - The physiology and benefits of strength training - Workout plans for beginners, enthusiasts, and personal trainers - The hard dietary science that debunks common myths and important information to properly fuel your body - Depictions of 33 exercises: how to perfect them, common mistakes, and the benefits of each In this book, Author Austin Current takes readers through the science of strength training, weight loss, nutrition and overall health. The book looks at why many people fear strength training, why they shouldn't, and how they can incorporate it into their daily lives. Filled with CGI artworks and science-backed information, this exercise book will help you transform your body and improve your wellbeing. This book also includes full workout plans and over 100 individual exercises. You'll learn how your muscles engage at each stage, how to do movements with correct form and how to prevent injury, and shows you different variations for home and gym. This book is also packed with nutritional information and includes dietary advice for vegans and vegetarians. DK's Science of series dives into the science of various types of exercises such as weight training, running, and yoga. Each book discusses the benefits of the specific type of workout and how you can transform your outlook about health and fitness.
Psychology & mindfulness

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy · 2019
From the revered British illustrator, a modern fable for all ages that explores life’s universal lessons, featuring 100 color and black-and-white drawings. “What do you want to be when you grow up?” asked the mole. “Kind,” said the boy. Charlie Mackesy offers inspiration and hope in uncertain times in this beautiful book based on his famous quartet of characters. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse explores their unlikely friendship and the poignant, universal lessons they learn together. Radiant with Mackesy’s warmth and gentle wit, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse blends hand-written narrative with dozens of drawings, including some of his best-loved illustrations (including “Help,” which has been shared over one million times) and new, never-before-seen material. A modern classic in the vein of The Tao of Pooh, The Alchemist, and The Giving Tree, this charmingly designed keepsake will be treasured for generations to come.

De complete behandelgids voor cognitieve gedragstherapie
Leslie Sokol, Marci G. Fox · 2022

Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman · 2013
*Major New York Times Bestseller<br/>*More than 2.6 million copies sold<br/>*One of The New York Times Book Review's ten best books of the year<br/>*Selected by The Wall Street Journal as one of the best nonfiction books of the year<br/>*Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient<br/>*Daniel Kahneman's work with Amos Tversky is the subject of Michael Lewis's best-selling The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds<br/><br/>In his mega bestseller, Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman, world-famous psychologist and winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics, takes us on a groundbreaking tour of the mind and explains the two systems that drive the way we think.<br/><br/>System 1 is fast, intuitive, and emotional; System 2 is slower, more deliberative, and more logical. The impact of overconfidence on corporate strategies, the difficulties of predicting what will make us happy in the future, the profound effect of cognitive biases on everything from playing the stock market to planning our next vacation―each of these can be understood only by knowing how the two systems shape our judgments and decisions.<br/><br/>Engaging the reader in a lively conversation about how we think, Kahneman reveals where we can and cannot trust our intuitions and how we can tap into the benefits of slow thinking. He offers practical and enlightening insights into how choices are made in both our business and our personal lives―and how we can use different techniques to guard against the mental glitches that often get us into trouble. Topping bestseller lists for almost ten years, Thinking, Fast and Slow is a contemporary classic, an essential book that has changed the lives of millions of readers.

Why We Sleep
Matthew Walker · 2018
Sleep is one of the most important aspects of our life, health and longevity and yet it is increasingly neglected in twenty-first-century society, with devastating consequences: every major disease in the developed world - Alzheimer's, cancer, obesity, diabetes - has very strong causal links to deficient sleep.<br/><br/>Until very recently, science had no answer to the question of why we sleep, or what good it served, or why its absence is so damaging to our health. Compared to the other basic drives in life - eating, drinking, and reproducing - the purpose of sleep remained elusive.<br/><br/>Now, in this book, the first of its kind written by a scientific expert, Professor Matthew Walker explores twenty years of cutting-edge research to solve the mystery of why sleep matters. Looking at creatures from across the animal kingdom as well as major human studies, Why We Sleep delves in to everything from what really happens during REM sleep to how caffeine and alcohol affect sleep and why our sleep patterns change across a lifetime, transforming our appreciation of the extraordinary phenomenon that safeguards our existence.

Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art
James Nestor · 2020
A New York Times Bestseller<br/><br/>A Washington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of 2020<br/><br/>Named a Best Book of 2020 by NPR<br/><br/>“A fascinating scientific, cultural, spiritual and evolutionary history of the way humans breathe—and how we’ve all been doing it wrong for a long, long time.” —Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Big Magic and Eat Pray Love<br/><br/>No matter what you eat, how much you exercise, how skinny or young or wise you are, none of it matters if you’re not breathing properly.<br/><br/>There is nothing more essential to our health and well-being than breathing: take air in, let it out, repeat twenty-five thousand times a day. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, with grave consequences.<br/><br/>Journalist James Nestor travels the world to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it. The answers aren’t found in pulmonology labs, as we might expect, but in the muddy digs of ancient burial sites, secret Soviet facilities, New Jersey choir schools, and the smoggy streets of São Paulo. Nestor tracks down men and women exploring the hidden science behind ancient breathing practices like Pranayama, Sudarshan Kriya, and Tummo and teams up with pulmonary tinkerers to scientifically test long-held beliefs about how we breathe.<br/><br/>Modern research is showing us that making even slight adjustments to the way we inhale and exhale can jump-start athletic performance; rejuvenate internal organs; halt snoring, asthma, and autoimmune disease; and even straighten scoliotic spines. None of this should be possible, and yet it is.<br/><br/>Drawing on thousands of years of medical texts and recent cutting-edge studies in pulmonology, psychology, biochemistry, and human physiology, Breath turns the conventional wisdom of what we thought we knew about our most basic biological function on its head. You will never breathe the same again.
Self help (non evidence-based)

Make Your Bed: A Daily Journal: A Daily Journal
Admiral William H. McRaven · 2020
Based on a Navy SEAL's inspiring graduation speech, this #1 New York Times bestseller of powerful life lessons "should be read by every leader in America" (Wall Street Journal).<br/><br/>If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.<br/><br/>On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on their Commencement day. Taking inspiration from the university's slogan, "What starts here changes the world," he shared the ten principles he learned during Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his training and long Naval career, but also throughout his life; and he explained how anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves-and the world-for the better.<br/><br/>Admiral McRaven's original speech went viral with over 10 million views. Building on the core tenets laid out in his speech, McRaven now recounts tales from his own life and from those of people he encountered during his military service who dealt with hardship and made tough decisions with determination, compassion, honor, and courage. Told with great humility and optimism, this timeless book provides simple wisdom, practical advice, and words of encouragement that will inspire readers to achieve more, even in life's darkest moments.<br/>"Powerful." --USA Today<br/><br/>"Full of captivating personal anecdotes from inside the national security vault." --Washington Post<br/><br/>"Superb, smart, and succinct." --Forbes

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
Mark Manson · 2016

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
James Clear · 2018

The 48 Laws of Power
Robert Greene · 2000
Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this multi-million-copy New York Times bestseller is the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control – from the author of The Laws of Human Nature In the book that People magazine proclaimed “beguiling” and “fascinating,” Robert Greene and Joost Elffers have distilled three thousand years of the history of power into 48 essential laws by drawing from the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and Carl Von Clausewitz and also from the lives of figures ranging from Henry Kissinger to P.T. Barnum. Some laws teach the need for prudence (“Law 1: Never Outshine the Master”), others teach the value of confidence (“Law 28: Enter Action with Boldness”), and many recommend absolute self-preservation (“Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally”). Every law, though, has one thing in common: an interest in total domination. In a bold and arresting two-color package, The 48 Laws of Power is ideal whether your aim is conquest, self-defense, or simply to understand the rules of the game.
Interior design

Live Beautiful
Athena Calderone · 2020
From the celebrated design expert, interior designer, and creator of EyeSwoon, Athena Calderone, comes a look into how creatives decorate their spaces.<br/><br/>“This book is filled with her wisdom, insight, and direction on how to create and curate a space that will always feel like home.” —Bobby Berk, star, Queer Eye<br/><br/>Beautiful design isn’t just pleasant to look at; it improves the quality of our lives. In Live Beautiful, Athena Calderone taps into her international network of interior decorators, fashion designers, and tastemakers to reveal how carefully crafted interiors come together. She also opens the doors to two of her own residences.<br/><br/>With each homeowner, Calderone explores the initial spark of inspiration that incited their design journey. She then breaks down the details of the rooms—like layered textures and patterns, collected pieces, and customized vignettes—and offers helpful tips on how to bring these elevated elements into your own space.<br/><br/>This is, though, much more than simply a beautiful coffee table book filled with stunning images of beautifully designed homes. Calderone writes in her introduction, “As much as this book is about intimate creative portraits, it is also a practical deep dive, offering actionable ideas that will help you design your home. The inspiring photography here is accompanied by extractable tips on ‘why the design works,’ the resources each home drew from, and teacherly insight to help you understand the principles at play.”<br/><br/>Filled with gorgeous photography by Nicole Franzen, Live Beautiful is both a showpiece of exquisite design and a guide to creating a home that’s thoughtfully put together.

Made for Living: Collected Interiors for All Sorts of Styles
Amber Lewis, Cat Chen · 2020

Elements of Style: Designing a Home & a Life
Erin Gates · 2014

Beautifully Organized: A Guide to Function and Style in Your Home
Nikki Boyd · 2019
Create an organized, beautiful, and welcoming home with professional organizer Nikki Boyd.<br/><br/> • Selected as the “Best Coffee Table Book” by Stylecaster<br/> • Featured in the New York Times and Real Simple magazine<br/><br/>Transform your home into a space that’s decluttered and calming for your whole family. Bestselling author and YouTube star Nikki Boyd developed and honed her five essential steps to an organized home through her experience working as a professional organizer. Now in this book, she shows you how to transform your space and enhance your life at home.<br/><br/> • Learn the 5 simple steps to transform every room in your home<br/> • Create a welcoming atmosphere for family and friends<br/> • Interior design inspiration with gorgeous, inspirational photography on every page<br/><br/>With her keen eye for detail and trademark warmth, Nikki guides readers through her signature steps, teaching how to graciously share your homes with family and friends to create treasured shared experiences and memories. Beautifully Organized is so much more than a home organization book—it’s a recipe for a beautiful, fulfilling life.

The Interior Design Handbook: Furnish, Decorate, and Style Your Space
Frida Ramstedt · 2020
The new comprehensive bible of interior design, from a home styling guru who has coached an entire Scandinavian generation in the art of creating a harmonious home.<br/><br/>Frida Ramstedt believes in thinking about how we decorate, rather than focusing on what we decorate with. We know more today than ever before about design trends, furniture, and knickknacks, and now Frida familiarizes readers with the basic principles behind interior and styling—what looks good and, most of all, why it looks good.<br/><br/>The Interior Design Handbook teaches you general rules of thumb—like what the golden ratio and the golden spiral are, the proper size for a coffee table in relation to your sofa, the optimal height to hang lighting fixtures, and the best ways to use a mood board—complete with helpful illustrations. Use The Interior Design Handbook to achieve a balanced, beautiful home no matter where you live or what your style is.
Fashion

Little Book of Dior (Little Books of Fashion, 5)
Karen Homer · 2020
Little Book of Dior is the beautifully illustrated story of Christian Dior's early life, the brand's inception, the triumphs of the couture collections on the catwalk and the red carpet, and the brand's journey after the death of its founder. Christian Dior's spectacular rise to the upper echelons of the Parisian haute couture scene is one of the most compelling stories of twentieth-century fashion. An art gallerist with a contemporary vision, Dior's debut haute couture collection invented the 'new look' silhouette and revolutionized the way women dressed, shopped and saw themselves. The House of Dior's unique look blended the traditional, artisanal skills of the French fashion house - tailoring and intricate embellishment - with a modern sensibility. Dior was only helmed by its founder for a decade, but has flourished under the creative direction of some of the most storied names in fashion. In the present day, Maria Grazia Chiuri steers the brand as it stays true to its identity of opulence, femininity, drama and the creation of what Christian Dior called 'the complete look', from garments to perfume and shoes. An exquisitely curated selection of illustrations accompanied by fashion writer Karen Homer's authoritative text presents the journey of a brand known today as the last word in opulence, drama and femininity.

The Little Guide to Coco Chanel: Style to Live By (The Little Books of Lifestyle, 13)
Orange Hippo! · 2021
A collection of over 170 quotes and fascinating facts about the creative genius who gave us the Little Black Dress and Chanel No. 5<br/><br/>Almost 50 years after her death, Coco Chanel remains one of the world's most influential fashion designers. Her story is one of creative brilliance and innovation – she was a driving force in freeing women from the restrictive clothing they had been obliged to wear for generations. 'In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different,' Chanel would say, and throughout her life she demonstrated extraordinary passion and determination to change the world around her.<br/><br/>This little book is packed with memorable facts about Coco Chanel’s life and influence, and full of quotes from the icon herself and some of the many people inspired by her. There is much wisdom to glean from Chanel's self-reflections, while her sharp wit and joie de vivre will amuse, surprise and inspire in equal measure.<br/><br/>'Fashion changes, but style endures.'<br/>As seen on vogue.co.uk, 18 August 2017, by Julia Neel.<br/><br/>'Nobody has ever told Coco Chanel what to think.'<br/>As seen on dailymail.co.uk, 10 September 2019, by Caroline Howe.<br/><br/>'A girl should be two things: who and what she wants.'<br/>As seen on marieclaire.co.uk, 4 October 2016, by Mariel Reed.<br/><br/>'The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.'<br/>As seen on harpersbazaar.com, 12 August 2017.

Audrey Hepburn: Icons Of Style, for fans of Megan Hess, The Little Booksof Fashion and The Complete Catwalk Collections
Harper by Design · 2024
Life advice from a screen legend<br/><br/>Arguably one of the most recognisable actresses of all time, this unauthorised collection of inspirational quotes demonstrates the spirit of a true style icon, and reflects on charity, fashion, elegance, humanity, beauty and beyond.<br/>-<br/>'Every day, you should have one exquisite moment.'<br/>'Elegance is the only beauty that never fades.'<br/>'You have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.'<br/>'Life is a party. Dress for it.'

The Conscious Closet: The Revolutionary Guide to Looking Good While Doing Good
Elizabeth L. Cline · 2019
From journalist, fashionista, and clothing resale expert Elizabeth L. Cline, “the Michael Pollan of fashion,”* comes the definitive guide to building an ethical, sustainable wardrobe you'll love.<br/><br/>Clothing is one of the most personal expressions of who we are. In her landmark investigation Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion, Elizabeth L. Cline first revealed fast fashion’s hidden toll on the environment, garment workers, and even our own satisfaction with our clothes. The Conscious Closet shows exactly what we can do about it.<br/><br/>Whether your goal is to build an effortless capsule wardrobe, keep up with trends without harming the environment, buy better quality, seek out ethical brands, or all of the above, The Conscious Closet is packed with the vital tools you need. Elizabeth delves into fresh research on fashion’s impacts and shows how we can leverage our everyday fashion choices to change the world through style. Inspired by her own revelatory journey getting off the fast-fashion treadmill, Elizabeth shares exactly how to build a more ethical wardrobe, starting with a mindful closet clean-out and donating, swapping, or selling the clothes you don't love to make way for the closet of your dreams.<br/><br/>The Conscious Closet is not just a style guide. It is a call to action to transform one of the most polluting industries on earth—fashion—into a force for good. Readers will learn where our clothes are made and how they’re made, before connecting to a global and impassioned community of stylish fashion revolutionaries. In The Conscious Closet, Elizabeth shows us how we can start to truly love and understand our clothes again—without sacrificing the environment, our morals, or our style in the process.<br/><br/>*Michelle Goldberg, Newsweek/The Daily Beast
Skincare

The Little Book of Skin Care: Korean Beauty Secrets for Healthy, Glowing Skin
Charlotte Cho · 2015
<p>The secrets behind the world's most beautiful skin!</p><p>In Korea, healthy, glowing skin is the ideal form of beauty. It's considered achievable by all, men and women, young and old—and it begins with adopting a skin-first mentality. Now, this Korean beauty philosophy has taken the world by storm!</p><p>As the founder of Soko Glam, a leading Korean beauty and lifestyle website, esthetician and beauty expert Charlotte Cho guides you through the world-renowned Korean ten-step skin-care routine—and far beyond—to help you achieve the clearest and most radiant skin of your life With Charlotte's step-by-step tutorials, skin-care tips, and advice on what to look for in products at all price levels, you'll learn how to pamper and care for your skin at home with Korean-approved techniques and pull off the "no makeup" makeup look we've seen and admired on women in the streets of Seoul. And you'll get access to beauty secrets from Charlotte's favorite beauty gurus from around the world, including supermodels, YouTube sensations, top makeup artists, magazine editors, actresses, and leading Korean skincare researchers. </p><p>With the knowledge of an expert and voice of a trusted friend, Charlotte's personal tour through Korean beauty culture will help you find joy in the everyday beauty routines that will transform your skin.</p>

The Skincare Bible: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Great Skin
Anjali Mahto · 2018
<b>For anyone who loves straight-talking, practical advice on skincare, this book is the perfect, beautiful gift.</b><br><br><b>'I now feel safe in the knowledge that I'm armed with the latest science-backed information about how to care for my skin' </b>Chloe Brotheridge, author of <i>The Anxiety Solution</i><br><br>*****<br><br>We all know that taking good care of our skin is the key to any effective health and beauty regime. But with so much conflicting information, the path to healthy skin can seem far from clear.<br><br><b>Dr Anjali Mahto is one of the UK's leading consultant dermatologists</b>. Equipped with years of expertise and the most up-to-date evidence, she sets out to cut through the noise and distinguish the nuggets from the nonsense!<br><br>Tackling common complaints such as <b>acne</b>, <b>dryness</b>, <b>rosacea</b> and <b>aging</b>, <i>The Skincare Bible</i> is your definitive companion to your body's biggest organ. Clear, concise and packed full of tips on the best products and routines, it will help you discover what works for you and find confidence in your own skin. <br><br> <b>'A refreshing, fad-free guide to glowing skin. A must-read for anyone struggling with their skin health' Dr Megan Rossi, author of <i>Eat Yourself Healthy</i></b>

The Korean Skincare Bible: The ultimate guide to K-beauty secrets
Lilin Yang, Leah Ganse, Sara Jimenez · 2019
The Ultimate Guide to K-Beauty Secrets<br/><br/>The Korean Skincare Bible is much more than a beauty product guide it is a lifestyle, a ritual and a philosophy. This K-bible is the ultimate no-nonsense guide to daily Korean beauty care, in it you will find advice, step-by-step guides and tricks to take care of your skin and make it look great even if you don't know anything about the art of cosmetics or have troublesome skin. It will teach you how to make your own beauty products and give you advice on tried and tested routines. This book will bring you closer to achieving flawless skin and will reveal all the secrets you need to be able to achieve radiant skin, every day.<br/><br/>The Korean Skincare Biblewill become your expert guide to great skin - pure and simple.<br/><br/>Chapters:<br/>1. The history of Korean Beauty<br/>2. The importance of taking care of your skin<br/>3. Korean beauty products<br/>4. The Korean Beauty routine<br/>5. The natural ingredients used in Korean Beauty<br/>6. Natural Beauty<br/>7. K-Beauty don'ts<br/>8. Korean Beauty trends<br/>9. Korean Skincare answers<br/>10. Korean Skincare tips for men<br/>11. Travelling Korean Beauty tips
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Interactive Illustrated Edition)
€40,50
Get ready for adventure with this dazzling edition of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire! J.K. Rowling's complete and unabridged text is accompanied by stunning, full-colour illustrations throughout and eight paper-engineered interactive elements. Readers will love looking inside the Weasleys' magical tent at the Quidditch World Cup, watching the Dark Mark appear in the sky and following Harry into the lake during the Triwizard Tournament! Beautifully made and visually breathtaking, this is a special gift for Harry Potter fans of all ages. A wonderful addition to any collector's bookshelf, it is also an enchanting way to share this beloved series with a new generation of readers.

Harry Potter Minalima Illustrated Editions Set (3 Books)
€91
A dazzling new edition of J.K. Rowling's first three Harry Potter books fully illustrated in brilliant color and featuring exclusive interactive paper craft elements, including a foldout Hogwarts letter in book 1, the traveling via the Floo Network in book 2, and the Marauder’s Map in book 3. Prepare to experience the story as never before in these magical new editions with complete and unabridged text accompanied by full-color illustrations on nearly every page, over 150 full-color illustrations and eight exclusive, interactive paper craft elements in each book. This collection includes these three illustrated Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Minalima Edition) (9781338596700) Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Minalima Edition) (9781338716535) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Minalima Edition) (9781338815283)









