Author: Tom Robbins
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553897934
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
An Arab and a Jew open a restaurant together across the street from the United Nations.... It sounds like the beginning of an ethnic joke, but it's the axis around which spins this gutsy, fun-loving, and alarmingly provocative novel, in which a bean can philosophizes, a dessert spoon mystifies, a young waitress takes on the New York art world, and a rowdy redneck welder discovers the lost god of Palestine--while the illusions that obscure humanity's view of the true universe fall away, one by one, like Salome's veils. Skinny Legs and All deals with today's most sensitive issues: race, politics, marriage, art, religion, money, and lust. It weaves lyrically through what some call the "end days" of our planet. Refusing to avert its gaze from the horrors of the apocalypse, it also refuses to let the alleged end of the world spoil its mood. And its mood is defiantly upbeat. In the gloriously inventive Tom Robbins style, here are characters, phrases, stories, and ideas that dance together on the page, wild and sexy, like Salome herself. Or was it Jezebel?
Skinny Legs and All
Author: Tom Robbins
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553897934
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
An Arab and a Jew open a restaurant together across the street from the United Nations.... It sounds like the beginning of an ethnic joke, but it's the axis around which spins this gutsy, fun-loving, and alarmingly provocative novel, in which a bean can philosophizes, a dessert spoon mystifies, a young waitress takes on the New York art world, and a rowdy redneck welder discovers the lost god of Palestine--while the illusions that obscure humanity's view of the true universe fall away, one by one, like Salome's veils. Skinny Legs and All deals with today's most sensitive issues: race, politics, marriage, art, religion, money, and lust. It weaves lyrically through what some call the "end days" of our planet. Refusing to avert its gaze from the horrors of the apocalypse, it also refuses to let the alleged end of the world spoil its mood. And its mood is defiantly upbeat. In the gloriously inventive Tom Robbins style, here are characters, phrases, stories, and ideas that dance together on the page, wild and sexy, like Salome herself. Or was it Jezebel?
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553897934
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
An Arab and a Jew open a restaurant together across the street from the United Nations.... It sounds like the beginning of an ethnic joke, but it's the axis around which spins this gutsy, fun-loving, and alarmingly provocative novel, in which a bean can philosophizes, a dessert spoon mystifies, a young waitress takes on the New York art world, and a rowdy redneck welder discovers the lost god of Palestine--while the illusions that obscure humanity's view of the true universe fall away, one by one, like Salome's veils. Skinny Legs and All deals with today's most sensitive issues: race, politics, marriage, art, religion, money, and lust. It weaves lyrically through what some call the "end days" of our planet. Refusing to avert its gaze from the horrors of the apocalypse, it also refuses to let the alleged end of the world spoil its mood. And its mood is defiantly upbeat. In the gloriously inventive Tom Robbins style, here are characters, phrases, stories, and ideas that dance together on the page, wild and sexy, like Salome herself. Or was it Jezebel?
Skinny Leg
Author: Suzette Bruggeman
Publisher: Horizon Publishers
ISBN: 9781462138074
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Even if Nico the Mosquito didn't remind Spencer every day at school that he's a big, fat loser, there's no way Spencer could forget. For starters, there's that tackle he missed in the big game on Saturday. His stupid leg can't grow muscle, and when you run like a three-legged dog, it's hard to make even the easiest tackle. He's the worst athlete ever! It's fitting that his team of sled dogs is made up of a bunch of misfits like him. Why did he have to be born this way?Life is hard and sometimes disappointing for twelve-year-old Spencer, but when he and his team of misfit sled dogs get lost in a blizzard during their first 100-mile race through some of the wildest backcountry on earth, he discovers that it's grit more than talent that makes a champion. Having courage far surpasses being popular any day. Maybe Spencer's disability isn't destined to hold him back after all!
Publisher: Horizon Publishers
ISBN: 9781462138074
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Even if Nico the Mosquito didn't remind Spencer every day at school that he's a big, fat loser, there's no way Spencer could forget. For starters, there's that tackle he missed in the big game on Saturday. His stupid leg can't grow muscle, and when you run like a three-legged dog, it's hard to make even the easiest tackle. He's the worst athlete ever! It's fitting that his team of sled dogs is made up of a bunch of misfits like him. Why did he have to be born this way?Life is hard and sometimes disappointing for twelve-year-old Spencer, but when he and his team of misfit sled dogs get lost in a blizzard during their first 100-mile race through some of the wildest backcountry on earth, he discovers that it's grit more than talent that makes a champion. Having courage far surpasses being popular any day. Maybe Spencer's disability isn't destined to hold him back after all!
Six Weeks to Skinny Jeans
Author: Amy Cotta
Publisher: Rodale
ISBN: 1609619900
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Every woman has a pair of trophy “skinny” jeans she has banished to the back of her closet: a reminder of days past, when she felt young, sexy, and fit. Well, with Amy Cotta’s help, readers will tone up, slim down, and stay motivated until they can shimmy back into those sexy skinny jeans for good! Diet, exercise, and attitude are all readers need to succeed during this 6-week program. Cotta’s eating plan trims fast-burning carbohydrates for the first 3 weeks, igniting weight loss, then reintroduces and manages those carbs for the second half of the plan. Her graduated fitness program offers three styles of cardio and strength-training exercises that get progressively more challenging to keep readers from getting bored or hitting a plateau while sculpting those curves. Both plans are simple to follow at home—no gym, fancy equipment, or expensive food deliveries required—and there are calendars, food logs, and meal plans to help readers stay upbeat and organized. Packed with dynamic, down-to-earth strategies, Six Weeks to Skinny Jeans inspires women to take control of their lifestyle and feel younger, sexier, and fitter than ever before.
Publisher: Rodale
ISBN: 1609619900
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Every woman has a pair of trophy “skinny” jeans she has banished to the back of her closet: a reminder of days past, when she felt young, sexy, and fit. Well, with Amy Cotta’s help, readers will tone up, slim down, and stay motivated until they can shimmy back into those sexy skinny jeans for good! Diet, exercise, and attitude are all readers need to succeed during this 6-week program. Cotta’s eating plan trims fast-burning carbohydrates for the first 3 weeks, igniting weight loss, then reintroduces and manages those carbs for the second half of the plan. Her graduated fitness program offers three styles of cardio and strength-training exercises that get progressively more challenging to keep readers from getting bored or hitting a plateau while sculpting those curves. Both plans are simple to follow at home—no gym, fancy equipment, or expensive food deliveries required—and there are calendars, food logs, and meal plans to help readers stay upbeat and organized. Packed with dynamic, down-to-earth strategies, Six Weeks to Skinny Jeans inspires women to take control of their lifestyle and feel younger, sexier, and fitter than ever before.
The Spider's Thin Legs
Author: Ada Ari
Publisher: ADA Ari Books
ISBN: 9781737715146
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Have you ever wondered why spiders have thin legs? Journey with us to a country called Ghana in AdaAri's retelling of this time-honored African Folktale. You will learn about Anansi and how his actions resulted in a long-lasting effect on Spiders all over the world. This hardback copy includes two "Fun Fact" cards about the Ashanti kingdom of Ghana, the birthplace of this Anansi story.
Publisher: ADA Ari Books
ISBN: 9781737715146
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Have you ever wondered why spiders have thin legs? Journey with us to a country called Ghana in AdaAri's retelling of this time-honored African Folktale. You will learn about Anansi and how his actions resulted in a long-lasting effect on Spiders all over the world. This hardback copy includes two "Fun Fact" cards about the Ashanti kingdom of Ghana, the birthplace of this Anansi story.
Denim Mania
Author: Carmen Webber
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 1466873000
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
Designers Carmen Webber, a contestant on Season 4 of Bravo's Project Runway, and Carmia Marshall, aka Sistahs of Harlem, have created a sensation with their fabulous blend of street couture and uptown chic, as seen in the pages of many fashion magazines and on the backs of many style-conscious fashionistas. In Denim Mania Carmen and Carmia teach you to make 25 of their hottest designs, with patterns and instructions so easy you can start the project in the morning and wear it out that night. With their unique blend of vintage and couture designs you can transform your denim, both old and new, into fabulous tops, bottoms, jackets, and accessories. Their designs reflect a fusion of many influences--including the sassy street style of New York City, distant world cultures, and the rich cultural legacy of Harlem. Full-color photographs, how-to illustrations, sketches, and complete step-by-step instructions accompany each project. Denim Mania shows you how to transform basic blue jeans into sassy denim couture in no time at all--so you can make it today and wear it tonight!
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 1466873000
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
Designers Carmen Webber, a contestant on Season 4 of Bravo's Project Runway, and Carmia Marshall, aka Sistahs of Harlem, have created a sensation with their fabulous blend of street couture and uptown chic, as seen in the pages of many fashion magazines and on the backs of many style-conscious fashionistas. In Denim Mania Carmen and Carmia teach you to make 25 of their hottest designs, with patterns and instructions so easy you can start the project in the morning and wear it out that night. With their unique blend of vintage and couture designs you can transform your denim, both old and new, into fabulous tops, bottoms, jackets, and accessories. Their designs reflect a fusion of many influences--including the sassy street style of New York City, distant world cultures, and the rich cultural legacy of Harlem. Full-color photographs, how-to illustrations, sketches, and complete step-by-step instructions accompany each project. Denim Mania shows you how to transform basic blue jeans into sassy denim couture in no time at all--so you can make it today and wear it tonight!
Skinnygirl Solutions
Author: Bethenny Frankel
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 145166740X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Filled with tips for managing every aspect of her nonstop life, the reality television star offers stress-free advice for busy women, covering such topics as organization, beauty regimens, sex, and shopping.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 145166740X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Filled with tips for managing every aspect of her nonstop life, the reality television star offers stress-free advice for busy women, covering such topics as organization, beauty regimens, sex, and shopping.
Wear No Evil
Author: Greta Eagan
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 0762451270
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Shedding new light on the eco-fashion movement, this guide to shopping green, divided into three distinct sections, presents hard-hitting facts on why the fashion industry and our shopping habits need a reboot. Original.
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 0762451270
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Shedding new light on the eco-fashion movement, this guide to shopping green, divided into three distinct sections, presents hard-hitting facts on why the fashion industry and our shopping habits need a reboot. Original.
Wear This, Toss That!
Author: Amy E. Goodman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439184437
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
It costs us not to look our best! Dressing poorly costs us interviews, first impressions, money . . . and a whole lot more. But you can look good all the time, asserts Amy E. Goodman, the magazine maven and style expert who’s a regular on NBC’s Today show. Her one-stop fashion and beauty book cuts through the information overload to teach you how to dress to impress whatever your age, lifestyle, or size—while staying true to yourself and your budget. Who can afford clothes and makeup that don’t fit or flatter? Since every piece needs to count, Amy uses snappy, clear comparisons to show how to regain control of your wardrobe and beauty shelf by simplifying your choices. Cleverly organized like a woman’s closet, wear this, toss that! outlines the 30 pieces of clothing and 30 accessories plus beauty basics every woman must own. Then Amy builds beyond the essentials, walking you through your closet, rack by rack, shelf by shelf, and drawer by drawer, telling you what to wear and what to toss. By sorting through the items you already have and taking inventory of what you need, you can build upon what you own and finally create the winning total look you’ve always dreamed of! Amy provides immediate style answers for real women: • 700 wear/toss items • Over 1,000 product suggestions • You-heard-it-here-first steals and deals • On-sale items to avoid regardless of price • Styling tips for every body type • The ultimate shoe guide: you’ll never question which footwear is right again! • 24 “save-me” products to rescue you from any fashion emergency Filled with candid tips from pro stylists and designers, along with Amy’s unfiltered guidance, wear this, toss that! will inspire you to invest in yourself, shake off the wardrobe blahs, and wake up your looks from head to toe. Step into your closet. Do you have: A ruffled tank that sweetly frames your faceor a blouse with overpowering ruffles? A long cardigan that graces over your curves or a super drapey wrap that resembles a blanket? A pencil skirt that lands just above your knees or a bell skirt that bunches at your middle? A cropped, straight-leg pant with a flat front or wrinkled, baggy cargo pants? A shade of red lipstick that says “bombshell” or one that’s says “I’m trying too hard”? If any of these questions make you cringe, then wear this, toss that! is your go-to guide. It’s for women of any size, age, or lifestyle who realize they just don’t like the clothes, accessories, or makeup they’re wearing and want to make a change. Almost instantly you’ll learn what works, what’s got to go, and why.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439184437
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
It costs us not to look our best! Dressing poorly costs us interviews, first impressions, money . . . and a whole lot more. But you can look good all the time, asserts Amy E. Goodman, the magazine maven and style expert who’s a regular on NBC’s Today show. Her one-stop fashion and beauty book cuts through the information overload to teach you how to dress to impress whatever your age, lifestyle, or size—while staying true to yourself and your budget. Who can afford clothes and makeup that don’t fit or flatter? Since every piece needs to count, Amy uses snappy, clear comparisons to show how to regain control of your wardrobe and beauty shelf by simplifying your choices. Cleverly organized like a woman’s closet, wear this, toss that! outlines the 30 pieces of clothing and 30 accessories plus beauty basics every woman must own. Then Amy builds beyond the essentials, walking you through your closet, rack by rack, shelf by shelf, and drawer by drawer, telling you what to wear and what to toss. By sorting through the items you already have and taking inventory of what you need, you can build upon what you own and finally create the winning total look you’ve always dreamed of! Amy provides immediate style answers for real women: • 700 wear/toss items • Over 1,000 product suggestions • You-heard-it-here-first steals and deals • On-sale items to avoid regardless of price • Styling tips for every body type • The ultimate shoe guide: you’ll never question which footwear is right again! • 24 “save-me” products to rescue you from any fashion emergency Filled with candid tips from pro stylists and designers, along with Amy’s unfiltered guidance, wear this, toss that! will inspire you to invest in yourself, shake off the wardrobe blahs, and wake up your looks from head to toe. Step into your closet. Do you have: A ruffled tank that sweetly frames your faceor a blouse with overpowering ruffles? A long cardigan that graces over your curves or a super drapey wrap that resembles a blanket? A pencil skirt that lands just above your knees or a bell skirt that bunches at your middle? A cropped, straight-leg pant with a flat front or wrinkled, baggy cargo pants? A shade of red lipstick that says “bombshell” or one that’s says “I’m trying too hard”? If any of these questions make you cringe, then wear this, toss that! is your go-to guide. It’s for women of any size, age, or lifestyle who realize they just don’t like the clothes, accessories, or makeup they’re wearing and want to make a change. Almost instantly you’ll learn what works, what’s got to go, and why.
Get It!
Author: Jacqueline Laurita
Publisher: BenBella Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1940363845
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Hey, gorgeous! You know how you're always thinking about getting more organized? More focused? Healthier? Changing up your hair routine? And so many other things? It's time to stop thinking about it and do it! We know getting started seems overwhelming; we've been there. We're both busy professionals and moms, so we know how self-care gets pushed to the side. But that's not the way it should be! We want to help you become your best self—that's why we teamed up to write Get It! And gathered all our favorite tips, tricks, and secrets to help you get whatever "it" you want: Get Centered, Get on Track, Get Organized, Get Healthy, Get Fit, Get Beautiful Hair, Get Flawless Skin, Get Made Up, Get Stylish and Sexy—in just minutes a day. From finding a calm center amidst chaos and dressing for your body type in your 30s, 40s, and beyond, to getting in shape no matter what your schedule looks like and saving time on hair, makeup, and looking and feeling young, Get It! is the ultimate handbook to finding style, beauty, and wellness within yourself while getting exactly what you want out of life. We're so excited to share this book with you. Whatever you want—it's time to get it! XOXO, Jacqueline and Jené
Publisher: BenBella Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1940363845
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Hey, gorgeous! You know how you're always thinking about getting more organized? More focused? Healthier? Changing up your hair routine? And so many other things? It's time to stop thinking about it and do it! We know getting started seems overwhelming; we've been there. We're both busy professionals and moms, so we know how self-care gets pushed to the side. But that's not the way it should be! We want to help you become your best self—that's why we teamed up to write Get It! And gathered all our favorite tips, tricks, and secrets to help you get whatever "it" you want: Get Centered, Get on Track, Get Organized, Get Healthy, Get Fit, Get Beautiful Hair, Get Flawless Skin, Get Made Up, Get Stylish and Sexy—in just minutes a day. From finding a calm center amidst chaos and dressing for your body type in your 30s, 40s, and beyond, to getting in shape no matter what your schedule looks like and saving time on hair, makeup, and looking and feeling young, Get It! is the ultimate handbook to finding style, beauty, and wellness within yourself while getting exactly what you want out of life. We're so excited to share this book with you. Whatever you want—it's time to get it! XOXO, Jacqueline and Jené
I Thought You Had A Bigger Dream
Author: Penny Robichaux-Koontz
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1617773875
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
The biography of the founder of Jacob's House at Thunder Ranch, a private placement children's home, who was diagnosed with polio as a child.
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1617773875
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
The biography of the founder of Jacob's House at Thunder Ranch, a private placement children's home, who was diagnosed with polio as a child.