One morning on the way to preschool, four-year-old Giovanni remarked, 'Isn't the World Beautiful? I Love the World ' Giovanni's heartfelt appreciation of nature and his joy in living inspired this story of childhood wonder. Your child will find the beauty in his or her world in Isn't the World Beautiful?

Taking the concept of beauty seriously, this encyclopedia examines how humanity has sought and continues to seek what is "beautiful" in a variety of cultural contexts, giving readers an understanding of how to look at beauty both intellectually and critically. Is beauty ever more than "skin deep"? Arguably yes, considering that the concept of beauty—and the pursuit of it—has shaped cultures worldwide, across every time period, and has even served to change the course of history. Studying beauty practices yields insight into social status, wealth, political ideology, religious doctrine, and gender expectations, including gender nonconformity. A truly interdisciplinary text, Beauty around the World: A Cultural Encyclopedia presents an insightful perspective on beauty that draws from philosophy, literature, sociology, anthropology, psychology, and feminist studies, giving readers a unique view of world beauty practices. This volume offers information about beauty practices from the past to the present in alphabetical entries that address terms and topics such as "beards," "dreadlocks," "Geisha," "moko tattoos," and "progressive muscularity." Readers will better comprehend how beauty shapes many social interactions in profound ways worldwide, and that the unspoken social agreements that shape ideals of attractiveness and desirability within any given culture can matter very much. The encyclopedia's entries challenge readers to consider the questions "What is beauty?" and "Why does it matter?" A comprehensive bibliography is a valuable resource for further research.

To Make the World Beautiful for You is a story of survival, politics, and power play that violently traps a lethal assassin, Martia, whose cruelty has no bounds, and a Prince, who irrespective of how brutal the circumstances are, never loses his humanity. A game of life and death starts when they fall in love with each other. As the story unfolds, Martia and the Prince test their own limits to see to what extent they will go to for love, for their lives. They continuously confront each other and their inner selves because of their own diametrically opposite principles

This collection studies beauty vlogging as a phenomenon operating at the intersection of celebrity culture, digital communities, and the cosmetics industry. Exploring subjects ranging from race and gender to disability and religion, the chapters examine how the genre has impacted social media landscapes and gender expression. The contributors analyze how beauty vlogging makes community and economic success seem accessible for viewers as well as how the beauty vlog itself can function as a platform for enacting and inspiring social commentary and change. Makeup in the World of Beauty Vlogging studies the cultural phenomenon of the beauty vlog as a space where audiences and vloggers find a voice and a means of personal expression via the potentially subversive power of makeup and social media.

America's favorite beauty book is back and better than ever! The World's Best-Kept Beauty Secrets is a completely revised and updated edition of Diane Irons' bestselling beauty book. A former model and confidante to the stars, Irons demystifies the hype surrounding costly products and fads of today's cutthroat beauty industry. From a supermodel's tips on disguising breakouts in an instant to dropping weight quickly and safely for big events, The World's Best-Kept Beauty Secrets is a must-have shelf reference for women everywhere. This completely revised second edition includes new information on: Updated skin care news and information Current and classic fashion trends All-new beauty recipes Revised and up-to-date bargains and freebies Common beauty questions with Diane's expert advice

"A fascinating, revelatory portrait of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and its treasures by a former New Yorker staffer who spent a decade as a museum guard"--

A family memoir--as written by her granddaughter--of this prominent Catholic, writer, social activist, and co-founder of a movement dedicated to serving the poorest of the poor, offering a intimate portrait of this complicated woman and exploring the effects of her legacy on her daughter and grandchildren. --Adapted from publisher description.

At first, I thought she was weak and could be bullied, so I decided to end the engagement. But I didn't expect her to be so shrewd that I made a mistake. The Crown Prince sighed, [She is such a seductive monster!] Her body was clearly soft, yet she couldn't fall ... One Emperor lifted her up and carried her into his room. "Then obey me! A black belly with a perverted body, it was a perfect match! ...... She was a beautiful little girl who had been reborn into the chaotic world, and she would bring glory to the world and bring power to the world.

Think there's just one fairy tale with a beautiful girl and a monster? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Beauty and the Beast stories. Visit France, China, and Switzerland, and find out who asks for a grape instead of a rose, and whose beast is a snake.