The Complete Idiot's Guide to Beautiful Skin
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Beautiful Skin

Author: Marsha Gordon

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 9780028624082

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You're no idiot, of course. You know that there's a moisturizer for every skin type and that you should use sunscreen before hitting the beach. But when it comes to finally discovering the secret to glowing, healthy-looking skin, you feel like Ponce de Leon searching for the Fountain of Youth. Don't end your quest yet! The complete Idiot's Guide to Beautiful Skin is packed with expert advice on everything from soaps to common cosmetic procedures. In this Complete Idiot's Guide you get:

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Better Skin
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Better Skin

Author: Angela Jensen

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2004-12-07

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1436293901

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From diet to peels-a complete picture. A skin-care expert and a medical writer provide readers with a lifelong plan for good skin. With advice for everyone from teens to seniors, they cover such topics as the importance of diet, exercise, and water intake; which "cosmeceuticals" and pharmaceuticals really work; and treatments for problems such as aging, sun damage, acne, pregnancy masks, menopause, rosacea, and more. * 17 million Americans over the age of 18 suffer from acne * Botox injections are up 553% since 1992-the third most popular plastic surgery procedure in 2001 after breast augmentation and liposuction * Full skin care regimen and treatment options for all types of skin-for both women and men.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Making Natural Beauty Products
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Making Natural Beauty Products

Author: Sally Trew

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2010-11-02

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 1101198141

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A natural treasure for every body. Whether it's about saving money, living greener, or treating sensitive skin, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Making Natural Beauty Products has everything the hobbyist will need to create organic, natural beauty products. ?Includes everything from face creams to mineral makeup to shampoo and more ?Each formula is clearly presented in recipe style, with notes on prep time, storage, and uses ?All products are made from natural ingredients which will appeal to people going green as well as to people with sensitive skin

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Making Natural Soaps
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Making Natural Soaps

Author: Sally Trew

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2010-06-01

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 1101197846

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Leave no soapstone unturned! Soapmaking has always been a popular craft with a dedicated group of followers, but with the explosion of urban homesteading and people looking to go green, noncrafters are now joining in on the fun. Whether it's making natural soap to live greener, give as gifts, save money, or make money, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Making Natural Soaps has everything the new soap maker will need to create organic, natural soaps of all kinds. • Includes recipes to make a wide array of molded, poured, and liquid soaps • Contains soap recipes for body as well as household and even pets

Making Natural Beauty Products
Making Natural Beauty Products

Author: Sally Trew

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-10-23

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 1615645578

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This highly visual guide teaches you how to make skincare, makeup, and many more personal-care and beauty products using natural ingredients. For both men and women, step-by-step, full-color photos guide you through basic beauty recipes, followed by more than 250 color and blend variations. Readers with sensitive skin, as well as those who want to save money and avoid harmful chemicals, will find everything you need to get started making your own luxurious, natural beauty products. Content includes: 250 recipes with beautiful, full-color photography. Step-by-step guidance through the foundational recipes, showing tools, ingredients, and techniques. Shopping lists and suppliers for natural ingredients, including essential oils, butters, clays, minerals, colors, and fragrances. Basics and recipes for creating mineral foundations, color correctors, and concealers. Formulas for skin-healing balms, creams, and oils. Products for men, including shaving products, powders, moisturizers, facial care, foot care, and massage oil.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Game Theory
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Game Theory

Author: Edward C. Rosenthal Ph.D.

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-03-01

Total Pages: 419

ISBN-13: 1101478845

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Gain some insight into the game of life... Game Theory means rigorous strategic thinking. It is based on the idea that everyone acts competitively and in his own best interest. With the help of mathematical models, it is possible to anticipate the actions of others in nearly all life's enterprises. This book includes down-to-earth examples and solutions, as well as charts and illustrations designed to help teach the concept. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Game Theory, Dr. Edward C. Rosenthal makes it easy to understand game theory with insights into: • The history of the discipline made popular by John Nash, the mathematician dramatized in the film A Beautiful Mind • The role of social behavior and psychology in this amazing discipline • How important game theory has become in our society and why

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition

Author: Julieanna Hever

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-08-02

Total Pages: 437

ISBN-13: 1101543361

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The healthy vegan diet-made easy. Vegans face their own special challenges when it comes to nutrition and this book provides answers. There are about one million vegans in the U.S. and about 50,000 new ones every year. A growing number of physicians advocate a completely plant-based diet for many of their patients who suffer from diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Plant-Based Nutrition, readers will find: ? Where to get nutrients that others get from meat and dairy. ? How to avoid the vegan pitfall of overfed but undernourished. ? How to spot hidden animal ingredients in packaged foods. ? Tips for eating at restaurants. ? Special considerations for children and seniors.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the American Revolution
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the American Revolution

Author: Alan Axelrod

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 426

ISBN-13: 9780028633794

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You're no idiot, of course. You know the American Revolution started when those guys in Boston threw some tea off a boat. Or was it when Paul Revere made his famous ride? Let's face it: when it comes to knowing about our nation's struggle for independence, our grade-school memories are about as trustworthy as Benedict Arnold. Don't blush red (or white, or blue) yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the American Revolution is an authoritative overview of the conflict, filled with little-known facts that will enlighten even the most educated history buff. In this Complete Idiot's Guide®, you get:

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Mediterranean Diet
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Mediterranean Diet

Author: Chef Stephanie Green

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2010-12-07

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 110144584X

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Healthy food = healthy lifestyle Based on a nutritional principle time-tested for success for literally thousands of years, the Mediterranean Diet consists of a balance of all food groups with an emphasis on foods with high Omega-3 fat content such as fish, beans, and olive oil. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Mediterranean Diet introduces the healthy cuisine enjoyed in countries such as Spain, Southern France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and much of the Middle East. • Features more than 75 delicious, easy to prepare recipes-each with a complete nutritional breakdown of fats and calories-and daily meal plans • Easy step–by–step shopping and preparation tips and instructions • Detailed chapters about food groups and nutrition