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Book SynopsisEverything football fans need to know about the 101 most talked about teams in the world.Trade Review"All the classic stories are here [as well as] lesser-known tidbits... Dempsey's prose is a nice mix of flavorful sports-reporting and poetic impressions... Enjoyable and informative." "Succeeds wildly... Dempsey packs a surprising amount of history and information into the scant few pages allotted for each of the teams, a testament to his knowledge and tenacity... [R]eaders even remotely interested in soccer will have a difficult time putting it down." -- Douglas Lord "Luke Dempsey is one of the funniest, most charming narrative companions I know. This book is the perfect vessel for his genius and one of the world's great reference books. I will keep it next to my television, so that I will have a wholesome way to kill halftimes." -- Franklin Foer, bestselling author of How Soccer Explains the World "Built on a vault of detail that will impress soccer aficionados, supplying choice cuts of thinking, anecdote and history that can be used to impress when waxing authoritatively on the game...[It's] free from sentimentality, and crafted with a sharp wit." -- Alan Black

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Book SynopsisHighly sensitive people spend a lot of time trying to balance their surroundings, including the emotions and wellbeing of those around them, which lends to a supportive and caring nature. While highly sensitive people are well-suited for the role of 'helper', this practice can be particularly exhausting if not regulated. This book contains a variety of tools geared towards self-development and optimising a helpful and supportive conversation in professional therapeutic settings or personal relationships. This practical guide demonstrates how to use simple psychotherapeutic methods through supportive dialogues, which can be applied by anyone without any formal training. Written in easy language with real-life examples and practical exercises, this will serve as a handbook for highly sensitive people who provide help either on a professional or personal level.Trade Review[Ilse Sand's] pragmatic book is loving, caring and pedagogical and by all means a good way to achieve a greater understanding of the human mind - whether you are the one that needs help or the one who helps others. -- Kristeligt Dagblad, Christian journal, DenmarkThis book is allied to coaching books but still it has a different and more sensitive character, a wider target group, a broader message and another form of depth. It is a fine and essential book that can be useful to many. -- Bibliotekernes Materialevurdering, DenmarkTable of ContentsPreface. Introduction. 1. Fundamental Tools. 2. Mirroring, Empathy and Taking Breaks. 3. How Active Should a Helper Be? 4. Be Aware of Feelings of Shame. 5. Focusing on Maxims. 6. Establishing a Meeting between "I" and "You". 7. Focus on That Which is Happening Between the Two of You. 8. How to Deal with Fear. 9. Important to Know About Highly Sensitive People. 10. Challenges for the Highly Sensitive Helper. Postscript: The World Needs Helpful Souls. Literature. Acknowledgements. Appendix: Write a Farewell Letter

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Book SynopsisThe `Zone' is not a celebrity fad diet but the physiological state we should all be in but are mostly (about 99%) not. It can be measured using evidence-based markers of wellness and achieved through nutritional rules that will surprise many of those currently focused on `gluten-free' and `low-carb'. If you are in the Zone you are free from inflammation and also able to RESOLVE any inflammation arising from injury or infection; unresolved inflammation lies behind all chronic `diseases of civilisation'. Barry Sear's latest book goes back to the basics to explain why the primary `drug' to keep inflammation in balance is nutrition. Learn: Why inflammation makes you fat, sick and age faster; Why much of inflammation begins in the gut; Why anti-inflammatory drugs inhibit resolution; How Pro-resolution Nutrition can get you into, and keep you in, The Zone. Are you ready to live to 100 years old?Table of ContentsI: Introduction to Pro-Resolution Nutrition: What is the Zone? Why do you want to be in the Zone? How do you get to the Zone?II: What is Inflammation? An introduction to inflammation; Diet-induced inflammation; III: Basics of Pro-Resolution Nutrition: Dietary components of pro-resolution nutrition; Zone diet; Omega-3 fatty acids; Polyphenols; Fermentable fibre; Putting it all together; Markers of the Zone; Zone Living; IV: Chronic Problems at Various Stages of Life That Can Be Addressed by Pro-Resolution Nutrition: Your first 1000 days and beyond; Reaching peak performance: Athletic and mental; Why do we get fat? Why do we get sick? Why do we age? V: The Science of Pro-Resolution Nutrition: Inflammation - the need for a Zone; The mysteries of metabolism; Hormonal, genetic and epigenetic effects of the diet; Hormonal resistance; Understanding the gut; Mitochondria - remnants of our microbial past; Transgenerational consequences of inflammation; VI: The Future of Medicine: Idiopathic medicine; Back to the future; Pro-resolution Nutrition for viral infections

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Book SynopsisWhen Mimi first started jogging on a treadmill as an unfit 36-year-old mother-of-three, she never imagined she would go on to become a World-Record-breaking ultrarunner. After coming to terms with the anorexia that had impacted her life from a young age, Mimi begins to reassess her relationship with food and finds a new resolve in running. With a renewed sense of purpose, she decides to take the sport that saved her life to the next level, training hard and throwing herself in at the deep end by entering the epic Marathon des Sables in the Sahara desert, despite still being a novice runner. One startling success leads to another, as she finds herself taking on ever-more-challenging races - from the Badwater Ultramarathon in Death Valley, USA, to the 6633 Arctic Ultra - all building up to her biggest challenge yet: attempting to gain the Guinness World Record time for a female running 840 miles from John o'Groats to Land's End. This incredible story of how an ordinary mum ran her way into the record books will inspire beginner runners and die-hard marathon devotees alike, proving that, no matter where life takes you, it's never too late to achieve your dreams and do the impossible.Trade ReviewA heart-warming story full of unimaginable feats * Lisa Jackson, author of Your Pace or Mine? *Mimi's story is truly amazing... Reading about her incredible journey will make anyone believe they can achieve anything they set their mind to. * Nell McAndrew *This book will inspire you to take on new challenges and achieve things you never believed you could... While you might not be up to world-record attempts or super-ultra-length runs, Mimi will inspire you to be brave enough to take that next step on your running journey. * Leanne Davies, Founder of Run Mummy Run *

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Book SynopsisWhether you’re welcoming a new puppy into your family or want to help your best friend overcome fears or problem behaviors, internationally renowned dog trainer and best-selling author Kyra Sundance presents your essential reference for positive dog training. Using a visually driven, playful presentation, Dog Training 101 offers step-by-step instructions to train your pup to be a happy, attentive, and well-mannered canine. You will use positive training methods—including humane counterconditioning and positive redirection—to build a joyful relationship with your dog, who will become a willing partner in the process. Teach your dog basic commands, such as: Sit Down Stay Come Drop it Leave it Learn real-world tactics for managing common household problems, such as: Leash pulling Jumping on visitors Begging at the table Getting into the trash can Growling Peeing (submissive, excited, and marking) Kyra will also help you teach your pup to overcome common fears, among them: Loud sounds Being left alone Certain people Vacuum cleaner The bathtub This comprehensive guide also includes step-by-step advice for bringing a new dog into your household: preparing for a new dog’s arrival, tips for a smooth transition into the household, introducing him or her to your family, and acclimating your dog to his or her new world.Fun games you can play with your dog offer both opportunities for bonding and a chance to practice rules and boundaries within a defined structure. A “Good to Know” chapter offers an array of useful information, including the Heimlich maneuver for dogs, a list of weird things dogs do that are perfectly normal, and a list of common poisons. Bond with your dog as you strive toward common goals with Dog Training 101.Also by Kyra Sundance, learn to do even more with your dog with: 101 Dog Tricks; The Dog Tricks and Training Workbook; 51 Puppy Tricks; 10-Minute Dog Training Games; 101 Dog Tricks, Kids Edition; The Pocket Guide to Dog Tricks; Kyra’s Canine Conditioning; and The Joy of Dog Training.Trade ReviewSTARRED REVIEW "New and experienced dog owners will find terrific tools to ensure success in behavior and training. Perfect for new dog 'parents.'" -- Library Journal * Library Journal *"From specific issues to general good manners, the author breaks each task into three steps: before you start, troubleshooting, and tip. Then she gets right down to business with written instructions and accompanying photos that show what she’s talking about. Lots of good stuff, including doggie behaviors that seem weird but are actually quite natural." * BayWoof.com *

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Book SynopsisCreativity is crucial to business success. But too often, even the most innovative organization quickly becomes a giant hairball--a tangled, impenetrable mass of rules, traditions, and systems, all based on what worked in the past--that exercises an inexorable pull into mediocrity. Gordon McKenzie worked at Hallmark Cards for thirty years, many of which he spent inspiring his colleagues to slip the bonds of Corporate Normalcy and rise to orbit--to a mode of dreaming, daring and doing above and beyond the rubber-stamp confines of the administrative mind-set. In his deeply funny book, exuberantly illustrated in full color, he shares the story of his own professional evolution, together with lessons on awakening and fostering creative genius.Originally self-published and already a business cult classic, this personally empowering and entertaining look at the intersection between human creativity and the bottom line is now widely available to bookstores. It will be a must-read for any m

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Book SynopsisLiving in South Africa is a practical handbook on moving to, working in and enjoying life in South Africa. This guide is useful to all interested in embracing life in South Africa or want to know more about this beautiful country.Trade Review'Living in South Africa is the perfect welcome to our amazing country. This book is filled with vital information, practical tips and social insights. A must-read not only for expats, but for all who want to embrace living in South Africa'. - Nkosazana Diamini-Zuma

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power and The Laws of Human Nature, a vital work revealing that the secret to mastery is already within you. Each one of us has within us the potential to be a Master. Learn the secrets of the field you have chosen, submit to a rigorous apprenticeship, absorb the hidden knowledge possessed by those with years of experience, surge past competitors to surpass them in brilliance, and explode established patterns from within. Study the behaviors of Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, Leonardo da Vinci and the nine contemporary Masters interviewed for this book.  The bestseller author of The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, and The 33 Strategies of War, Robert Greene has spent a lifetime studying the laws of power. Now, he shares the secret path to greatness. With this seminal text as a guide, readers will learn how to unlock the passion within andTrade Review"Greene’s specialty is analyzing the lives and philosophies of historical figures like Sun Tzu and Napoleon, and extracting from them tips on how to manipulate people and situations—a cutthroat worldview that has earned him a devoted following among a like-minded readership of rappers, drug dealers and corporate executives."—The New York Times"Compelling."—Forbes"Illuminating."—The Guardian

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Book SynopsisIn partnership with The Noakes Foundation and the Eat Better South Africa! initiative, the bestselling The Banting Solution is now in an easily accessible format! Due to readers' requests for more basic recipes and a user-friendly format, The Banting Solution is now available in a size that fits every pocket. This little guide will provide all the tips and advice you need with which to start, successfully conclude and maintain your Banting lifestyle. The Banting Pocket Guide includes a chapter from Banting's most respected and passionate supporter, Prof. Tim Noakes; answers your most pressing questions; busts the myths that have cropped up around Banting; provides helpful meal plans, Banting-friendly food lists and recipes; teaches you how to Bant on a budget, making this lifestyle accessible to everyone; and much, much more. Most importantly, it teaches you how to get rid of those unwanted kilos and keep them off forever! Easy to pop into your handbag or pocket, The Banting Pocket Guide is set to kick-start your new Banting lifestyle!

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate guide to the nutritional content, including GI (Glycaemic Index) and GL (Glycaemic Load) ratings, of over 1,900 favourite foods and drinks - essential information for anyone who follows a low-GI diet or has special dietary needs, such as diabetes. At-a-glance tables also show fat, calories, protein, fibre and carbohydrate content.

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Book SynopsisCalm Calligraphy will teach you the ancient art of the Scriptorium – copying letters, words and phrases – which helps you focus your thoughts and relax your mind. Learn the beautiful letter forms with step-by-step instructions, then refine your technique by copying inspirational words and phrases in the dedicated workbook section. By practising the meditative art of calligraphy you will gain a deeper appreciation of the beauty of order and balance. Ease your worries, improve your concentration and feel your spirits lift with each stroke of your pen.Màlleus studied with the most recognized international masters of calligraphy and founded the Antica Bottega Amanuense in Recanati, now the greatest Scriptorium in the world.

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Book SynopsisA VOICE BECOMING guides moms in crafting a yearlong journey to lift their daughters'' eyes out of the era of teendom, with delayed responsibilities and an obsession with bodies, boys, and besties, and instead cast a vision for who they were created to be. What if you as a mother concentrated on your daughter for one year? Who might she become? A VOICE BECOMING is for moms who want to usher their daughters into womanhood but know they need more than tips, techniques, and programs. This is for moms who to desire to chart a course for their daughters that helps them know the story of God they are entering and the global sisterhood of women they are joining. A VOICE BECOMING is written by a fellow sojourner, still in the middle of the journey, processing her own story as she casts a vision for her daughter to discover hers. Sometimes road maps are too restrictive and a friend is needed who has made the journey already. Beth Bruno seeks to activate mo

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Book SynopsisAn intrepid investigation into nature’s restorative benefits by a prize-winning author.Trade Review"…we intuitively know that being outside is good for us. But science also backs this up. American journalist and author Florence Williams has gathered and simplified the research in her book The Nature Fix, which reveals that we are hard-wired to be in the natural world." -- Clare Coulson - Financial Times"A beautifully written, thoroughly enjoyable exposition of a major principle of human life now supported by evidence in biology, psychology, and medicine." -- Edward O. Wilson"The Nature Fix by Florence Williams is an ideal holiday pick too, chock-full of insights about the health benefits of spending time in nature." -- Rohan Silva, Summer Reads 2017 - The Guardian"... the author makes a compelling argument for time outdoors. She takes a refreshing approach, including 'forest bathing' (the Japanese custom of a sensory walk in the woods); ecotherapy in Scotland; and how nature can produce the same effects as mind-altering drugs. Thought-provoking and excellent. " -- BBC Wildlife Magazine"... impassioned and thorough exploration of nature’s impact on our bodies, psyches and creativity…" -- The Irish Examiner"One recent book that I’ve found fascinating is The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative by Florence Williams. It goes into much scientific research exploring the impact of nature and trees on our health." -- The Sunday Telegraph"... a wonderful book called The Nature Fix — all about why it is that we tend to feel happier and healthier when we spend time in the natural world. It’s full of fascinating insights — and well worth reading." -- Rohan Silva - Evening Standard"In every chapter, Williams visits someone conducting research into the effects of these different experiences of nature on the mind. Her focus is the neuroscience - how our brains are hardwired." -- Times Educational Supplement"An engaging, entertaining and enlightening read... Full of fascinating information and interesting insights and theories, this book reads like a documentary as Florence Williams travels the world in search of definitive answers to questions about why we need nature and how best to enjoy it." -- The Loveplace

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Book SynopsisWho hasn''t felt better after a walk in the woods, a picnic alfresco or a swim in the sea? There is something soul-soothingly simple and refreshing about getting back to nature, about making the most of the great outdoors, being mindful of Mother Nature''s gifts and grabbing spring and summer - and those blue sky, brisk days of autumn and winter - with both hands. But sadly it is a skill we are losing. We are becoming creatures wrapped in walls and trapped by to-do lists, hibernating while the world sprouts, grows and changes.From a simple walk in the woods and countryside couples therapy to DIY natural beauty products and how to bring the outdoors to your home, Forest Therapy will provide seasonal tips to help you reconnect with nature. This book is not just for mountain climbers or white water rafters - it is for uninspired fathers wanting to reconnect their families, bookworms looking to shake off their cobwebs, cooped-up kids needing to let off stea

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Book SynopsisAlberto Villoldo, a classically trained medical anthropologist, has studied shamanic healing techniques among the descendants of the ancient Inkas for more than twenty years. In Shaman, Healer, Sage, he draws on his vast body of knowledge to create a practical and revolutionary program based on the traditional healing methods used by these shamans -- methods that, until now, have been inaccessible to most of the world.Villoldo explains that central to shamanic healing is the concept of the Luminous Energy Field that is believed to surround our material bodies. His book teaches us to see and influence the imprints that disease leaves on this field and thereby to heal ourselves and others, as well as prevent illness.Villoldo weaves wonderful teaching stories throughout about the healing power of the energy medicine of the Americas. In one story, Villoldo comes down with pneumonia while in Peru. When antibiotics fail to control the infection, his mentor, the shaman Don Antonio, uses the process of Illumination to remove the toxins that had invaded Villoldo's body. These same shamanic techniques later allowed Villoldo to remove stagnant energy from a young woman whose marriage was suffering due to her past experience with abandonment. With the aid of shamanic work, the woman regained her trust in others, and her marriage was revitalized.This book is rich with ancient wisdom and contemporary techniques we can use to help ourselves and others, as well as with the more advanced methods of master shamans, which are being brought to a wide audience for the first time.

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Book Synopsis***The easy, family-friendly and money-saving plan to make your first 30 sugar-free days a breeze.***- Do you want to give sugar-free a go but don't know how to begin? - Maybe you've bought a cookbook to inspire you, but there are just so many recipes to choose from that you don't know how to start?- Maybe you DO start but only manage it for a dinner here, a breakfast there (on the days you remember to check the ingredients list before you head to the supermarket) - before you ultimately give up?If that sounds familiar, then this book is for you!This book is designed to make going sugar-free as easy as possible, providing 100 delicious and family-friendly recipes for quick breakfasts, satisfying lunches and hearty dinners, plus snack choices for one month. At the beginning of each week's worth of recipes you'll find a handy meal menu and shopping list of the ingredients you'll need for the seven days ahead, with the recipes tailored around using all these ingredients up - cheaper for you AND mindful of the planet.Written by award-winning and registered dietician Catherine Kidd, you can also rest assured that the recipes are not only delicious but balanced for all your needs. Going sugar-free has never been so easy!

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Book SynopsisOne of the most ancient of healing arts, Thai massage harmonizes the energies of body and mind. By pressing, stretching and manipulating the body, powerful healing forces are released to ease pain and stress, and correct postural alignment. This step-by-step guide teaches a fullbody treatment, highlighting the healing benefits of each technique, and also incorporates work on acupressure points, bringing additional therapeutic effects that will totally transform your Thai massage treatment. There are tailormade routines to ease chronic pain for specific conditions, too. Set your body's natural healing powers in motion!Table of ContentsA Note from the Author • Introduction • The Muscles • The Mechanics of Thai Massage • Thai Bodywork Programme • Tailor-made Treatments • A Programme for Beginners • Resources.

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Book SynopsisWhat you fuel your body with is at the heart of improving your health and this is even more true with the keep your brain fit. Eating the right foods can profoundly affect your cognitive function now and in the future. The Brain Boost Diet Plan is a 4-week diet to cleanse and renew your brain health. The latest research now clearly indicates the incredible importance that diet plays in reducing the risk of conditions such as cognitive decline, mood disorders, Alzheimer’s and depression. The Brain Boost Diet Plan addresses underlying imbalances in the body and brain that contribute to these conditions, such as inflammation, glycation, fatty acid imbalances, poor methylation and low nutritional status. These are highly technical dietary functions but expert nutritionist Christine Bailey makes it all easy to understand and put into practice. With a focus on beneficial fats and nutrient-dense everyday foods, the plan is made up of 100 delicious, easy recipes that are packed with nutrients designed to optimize brain health and function. It’s a delicious way to cleanse your brain of imbalances and nourish, energise and heal your brain for a sharper, calmer, healthier you.Trade Review"I haven’t had breakfast yet, and looking at these recipes with these gorgeous photos I find myself drooling! I want to eat everything that Christine’s written in this book...And the focus of ingredients that are brain friendly is exceptional. This will be a dog-eared book very quickly on your kitchen shelf. Highly recommended." --Tom O'Bryan, The Betrayal Series

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Book SynopsisMany people are diagnosed with IBS - a catch-all for chronic gut problems for which no cause can be found - but what if a parasite named Giardia lamblia were the cause? Medical herbalist Susan Koten explains in detail in a step-by-step approach how to detect and treat this common but under-recognised parasite using natural herbal medicine. Based on many years of helping tackle digestive disorders, she explains the signs, symptoms and treatments for both lay persons and professional naturopathic therapists. Understanding what Giardia is - and its connection with the malaria parasite - is key to overcoming it. Throughout she includes case studies to explain and illustrate her approach. Anyone with unexplained digestive problems should investigate this.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Overview; Giardia in depth; How Giardia is transmitted; Prevention; Testing for Giardia (conventional and kinesiologic); Misdiagnosis; The connection with malaria; The gallbladder connection; The connection with gluten sensitivity; Headaches and migraines; The connection with the pancreas and diabetes; Stress; Asthma and hayfever; Giardia in pregnancy and children; Giardia and skin conditions; Treatment protocol for Giardia; Recipes and herb index; Maintaining a healthy digestion during Giardia treatment; Herbal formulae; How to take herbal remedies; Case studies

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Book SynopsisAchieve professional and personal success by following the ten philosophical principles of yoga, along with powerful poses that can be done at a desk, in flight, or on the go

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Book SynopsisArguing that within the next fifty years machines will equal humans not only in reasoning power but also in their ability to perceive, interact with, and change their environment, Moravec describes the tremendous technological advances possible in the field of robotics.Trade ReviewOne would be making a mistake to let Mind Children recede unopened into a guiltless oblivion. It’s a tonic book, thought-provoking on every page. And it reminds us that, in our accelerating, headlong era, the future presses so close upon us that those who ignore it inhabit not the present but the past. -- Brad Leithauser * New Yorker *A comprehensive and highly readable survey of the state of the art in robotics. -- M. Mitchell Waldrop * New York Times Book Review *Moravec, by his own admission, is an intellectual joyrider, and riding his runaway trains of thought is an exhilarating experience… This is an intellectual party that shouldn’t be pooped, no matter how much it may disturb the neighbours and encourage over-indulgence. -- Brian Woolley * Guardian *[Mind Children] has the accuracy of a college text and the can’t-put-it-down appeal of a good novel. Moravec has turned the flights of mind of one of the world’s foremost roboticists into hard copy. And he has written a tremendously good book in the process. -- Eric Bobinsky * Byte *A dizzying display of intellect and wild imaginings by Moravec, a world-class roboticist who has himself developed clever beasts… Undeniably, Moravec comes across as a highly knowledgeable and creative talent—which is just what the field needs. * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisTomie dePaola’s beloved and bestselling Strega Nona gets in some friendly competition in this beloved addition to the series!Strega Nona (Grandma Witch) has cures for warts and headaches, even lovesickness. She uses old-fashioned potions and magic and the villagers in Calabria flock to her door. But when her friend Strega Amelia comes over the mountain for a visit, she brings more than just gossip. Soon she's set up her own shop, using the latest modern gadgets, offering sweets and cappuccino--to all of Strega Nona's regulars! Looks like Strega Nona's met her match, Unless she's got her own cure. For Strega Amelia!A pleasure to read aloud, this features the broad humor that young children relish.—Booklist 

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Book SynopsisMost of us know there is a payoff to looking good, and in the quest for beauty we spend countless hours and billions of dollars on personal grooming, cosmetics, and plastic surgery. But how much better off are the better looking? Based on the evidence, quite a lot. The first book to seriously measure the advantages of beauty, Beauty Pays demonstratTrade Review"Since the mid-nineties, Daniel Hamermesh ... has done a series of studies on the role that appearance plays in the workplace, and his conclusion is captured by the title of his recent book, Beauty Pays. In the U.S., he finds, better-looking men earn four per cent more than average-looking men of similar education and experience, and uglier men earn thirteen per cent less... Hamermesh finds that pulchritude is valuable in nearly all professions, not just those where good looks may seem to be an obvious asset."--Jim Surowiecki, New Yorker "This chatty, economist's-eye-view of beauty in the marketplace provides solid statistical evidence that beauty does pay."--Publishers Weekly "An extensive, dizzying compilation of economic data explaining 'why attractive people are more successful.' A 40-year veteran in the field of economics, Hamermesh examines the correlation between beauty and economics... Fascinating."--Kirkus Reviews "[A] no-warts-and-all expose of how attractive people earn more, marry better and enjoy a wealth of positive discrimination."--Anjana Ahuja, Prospect "Daniel Hamermesh ... has long written about 'pulchronomics.' In Beauty Pays he reckons that, over a lifetime and assuming today's mean wages, a handsome working in America might on average make $230,000 more than a very plain one. There is evidence that attractive workers bring in more business, so it often makes sense for firms to hire them. Whether rewarding them accordingly--and paying their less attractive peers more stingily--is good for society is another matter."--Economist "If you live in the west and have lately looked at any magazine, watched any television, seen any movie, common sense would dictate that those who are better looking accrue the benefits of such a genetic roll of the dice. But what exactly those benefits are and if they are measurable is the point of Beauty Pays... [T]his book ... will prove more than just eye candy."--New York Journal of Books "University of Texas labor economist Daniel Hamermesh has devoted a share of his career to the study of physical beauty and how it affects employment and earning potential. In his new book, Beauty Pays, he offers up all sorts of data he's collected over years of work. His broad point, that attractive people enjoy advantages in hiring and earning, will surprise no one. But some of the details packed inside this thoughtful and in some respects quirky and confounding book, are illuminating."--Susan Adams, Forbes "Hamermesh's analysis of empirical studies in his book Beauty Pays appears to suggest that being attractive does, indeed, bring measurable materials benefits... Hamermesh's research appears to have clear implications for policy."--Sunday Times "Economist Daniel Hamermesh argues that ugliness is no different from race or a disability, and suggests unattractive people deserve legal protection."--Luke Salkeld, Daily Mail "Beauty Pays is intriguing and easy to read."--World Magazine "In his book, Hamermesh concludes that better-looking employees are more productive, leading to higher sales and potentially higher profit. [Beauty Pays] also shows how society generates premium pay for beauty and penalties for ugliness. Hamermesh says beautiful people earn $230,000 more in a lifetime than workers with below-average looks."--Sheryl Jean, Dallas Morning News "Professor Daniel Hamermesh ... has investigated the financial benefits of beauty and found that looks have a bigger impact on our lifetime earning power than education. In his book, Beauty Pays, Professor Hamermesh says beautiful people are more likely to get jobs, raises and promotions, and suggests that, over a lifetime, the best-looking workers will earn about 10-15 percent more per year than the ugliest."--Australian Women's Weekly "Looks matter... Labor markets as well as marriage markets, according to Daniel Hamermesh, offer premiums for good looks and penalties for ugliness. In Beauty Pays, Hamermesh assesses the role of appearance in American society, explores the options available to 'looks-challenged' people, and demonstrates that, although it's in its infancy, and is easy to mock, 'pulchronomics' (the economics of beauty) is a serious and significant subject."--Barron's "Beauty Pays is a pleasant and interesting read, but along the way it will challenge many of your preconceptions and leave you wondering why we as a society do not do more to protect those with less desirable looks."--Times Higher Education "For the last 20 years, Texas economist Hamermesh has been intrigued by, and has contributed significant research on, what one may term 'The Economics of Beauty'. This short, provocative, engaging volume takes its audience through the author's previous work and contemporary data, analyses, and impact of being considered good-looking by others on one's labor-market outcomes (employment and compensation); in the social world of friends and family; and even the extent to which one's happiness is affected by the presence (or absence) of looks... Whether at the beach, on an airplane, or in the seminar room, Beauty Pays pays handsome dividends for intelligent lay readers, scholars, and public policy decision makers."--Choice "The book is absorbing and disturbing, for the thought upper most in the mind is 'Am I beautiful (enough).'"--Vaidehi Nathan, Organiser "The real value of this book lies not so much in its synthesis of existing results, but rather in the fact that it collects such results in a single volume. Observing side-by-side the various privileges bestowed upon the beautiful paints a picture that is more than the sum of its parts. Even though some specific results in the book may be driven by omitted variables, others are cleanly identified, and the overall set of studies builds a compelling case for the view that 'beauty pays'--being beautiful is valuable whether you are looking for a job, a loan, or a spouse."--Emir Kamenica, Journal of Economic Literature "Beauty Pays, fascinating read, starts with the important data collection issues and questions... Written by a prominent labor economist, shows the reader why beauty can rightly be under the purview or economists."--Jennifer Tennant, Eastern Economic Journal "Reflecting on a sensitive issue that touches everyone, Beauty Pays proves that beauty's rewards are anything but superficial."--World Book IndustryTable of ContentsPreface ix PART I: Background to Beauty Chapter I: The Economics of Beauty 3 Chapter II: In the Eye of the Beholder 11 Definitions of Beauty 11 Why Do Beauty Standards Matter? 18 How Do We Measure Human Beauty? 19 Do Observers Agree on Beauty? 24 Does Beauty Differ by Gender, Race, or Age? What Makes You Beautiful? 28 Can We Become More Beautiful? 32 The Stage Is Set 35 Part I I: Beauty on the Job: What and Why Chapter III: Beauty and the Worker 39 The Central Questions 39 How Can Beauty Affect Earnings? 40 How Much More Do Good-Looking People Make? 42 Is Beauty the Real Cause? 51 Why Are Beauty Effects Smaller Among Women? 55 Do Beauty Effects Differ by Race? 58 Do Beauty Effects Differ by Age? 59 Compensating the Beauty-Damaged Worker? 61 Looks Matter for Workers 64 Chapter IV Beauty in Specific Occupations 66 Beauty and Choosing an Occupation 66 How Big Are Beauty Effects Where Beauty Might Matter? 72 How Big Are Beauty Effects Where Beauty Might Not Matter? 79 Sorting by Beauty 84 Chapter V: Beauty and the Employer 86 The Puzzles 86 Do Good-Looking Employees Raise Sales? 87 How Does Beauty Affect Profits? 92 How Can Companies Pay for Beauty and Survive? 97 Do Companies with Better-Looking CEOs Perform Better? 98 Beauty Helps Companies--Probably 100 Chapter VI: Lookism or Productive Beauty, and Why? 102 What the Beauty Effect Means 102 How Can Beauty Effects Be Discrimination? 103 How Can Beauty Be Socially Productive? 108 What Are the Sources of Beauty Effects? 111 What Is the Direct Evidence on the Sources? 114 The Importance of Beauty 121 Part I I I: Beauty in Love, Loans, and Law Chapter VII: Beauty in Markets for Friends, Family, and Funds 125 Beyond the Labor Market 125 How Is Beauty Exchanged? 126 How Does Beauty Affect Group Formation? 128 How Does Beauty Affect Dating? 130 How Does Beauty Affect Marriage? 135 Could There Be a Market for Beautiful Children? 141 Does Beauty Matter When You Borrow? 144 Trading Beauty in Unexpected Places 146 Chapter VIII: Legal Protection for the Ugly 148 Fairness and Public Policy 148 What Kinds of Protection Are Possible? 149 How Have Existing Policies Been Used? 154 Is It Possible to Protect the Ugly? 156 What Justifies Protecting the Ugly? 160 What Justifies Not Protecting the Ugly? 163 What Is an Appropriate Policy? 166 Protecting the Ugly in the Near Future 168 Part I V: The Future of Looks Chapter IX Prospects for the Looks-Challenged 171 The Beauty Conundrum 173 Are Beautiful People Happier? 173 What Will Be Beautiful? What Should Be? 175 What Can Society Do? 177 What Can You Do If You're Bad-Looking? 178 Notes 181 Index 203

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