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Making Candles and Soaps For Dummies

Author : Kelly Ewing

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 357 pages

File Size : 22,6 MB

Release : 2010-03-11

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1118054342

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Make floating candles, herbal soaps, and even a home spa Discover the secrets of color, shape, and scent the fun and easy way? Whether you're a beginner or seasoned craftperson, this fun book offers everything you need to make beautiful, professional-looking candles and soaps at home. You get practical tips on dyeing and scenting wax, using unusual molds, adding embellishments to candles, working with soap ingredients, and even turning your hobby into a business! Discover How To: Stock a safe & efficient work area Work with all types of wax Add color and scent to your projects Make melt-and-pour soaps Turn a hobby into a business



Sex On Soaps

Author : Matthew W. Grant

Publisher : Granite Gate Media

Page : 71 pages

File Size : 36,4 MB

Release :

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN :

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SEX ON SOAPS looks at love and lust on television daytime dramas. It's a must read for any soap fan, student of the genre, or anyone interested in the presentation of sexual content on television. SEX ON SOAPS is divided into four sections and includes an interactive table of contents so you can easily maneuver to desired section or subsection. SECTION 1 - SEX ON SOAPS Enjoying the dual role of soap fan and soap researcher, Matthew W. Grant earned his degree in Mass Communications after completing his thesis, Sex On Soaps which includes original soap opera viewer research and analysis looking at sex on daytime soap operas. This material examines how sex and its ramifications are presented on daytime television, how men and women perceive sex on soaps differently, and how they think this portrayal affects them. Text in this section of the book utilizes inline citations to the comprehensive soap opera bibliography which contains over 50 sources including soap opera books, media websites, communications journals, and episodes of network soap operas. An annotated version of the original Sex On Soaps Viewer Survey is included in its entirety. The original version was compiled in 1992. This revised edition includes additional material added in 2006 and 2011. SECTION 2 - SOAP OPERAS: SILLY SUDS OR SOCIAL CONSCIENCE? Does your GUIDING LIGHT come from your television screen? Do your friends think your PASSIONS for soap operas are overwhelming? This essay takes a look at soap opera morality, soap medical storylines, and the way daytime dramas tackle social issues. It concludes with the value of soap operas to society and illustrates why it's perfectly acceptable to fill your afternoons with some LOVING and let those wonderful soap operas take you away to ANOTHER WORLD. SECTION 3 - DAYTIME SOAPS TRIVIA Discover fun facts about your favorite daytime soaps, past and present. Find out the answers to questions such as: Which two soap operas premiered on the same day and went off the air on the same day? Which real life twins played the same role (of a character who wasn't a twin) on the same soap opera at different times? Which actor, actress, and soap opera won the first Daytime Emmy Awards? How many times was Susan Lucci of ALL MY CHILDREN nominated as Outstanding Lead Actress before she won her first Daytime Emmy? Which four NBC soap operas were cancelled on New Year's Eve? Who convinced Elizabeth Taylor to guest star at Luke & Laura's GENERAL HOSPITAL wedding? How? Which DAYS OF OUR LIVES actress's mother was once the headwriter of the show? Which actress from THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS had her real-life face-lift broadcast during the show? SECTION 4 - WELCOME TO SLATERS FALLS Find out who comes out on top when a dirty cop pulls over a take-no-prisoners bitch on a deserted country road in this bonus short story featuring a crossover storyline with characters from Matthew W. Grant's novels Secrets Of Slaters Falls and Welcome To Northbridge.



Modern Technology of Soaps, Detergents & Toiletries (with Formulae & Project Profiles) 4th Revised Edition

Author : P. K. Chattopadhyay

Publisher : NIIR PROJECT CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Page : 446 pages

File Size : 10,52 MB

Release : 2016-04-01

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ISBN : 9381039704

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There has been consistent rise in Indian toiletries Industry. Novelty in ideas and marketing seems to be the major subject matter of the Indian soap industry. With increasing popularity there has been increase in potential competitors but it still has the opportunity of further exploitation. The soaps, detergent and toiletries product industry is vivacious, varied, creative and tricky, and has the prospective to provide a gratifying career. Since these are basic requirements throughout the world undoubtedly the toiletries industry is one of the fastest growing and most profitable markets in international arena has been for the past many years. Total quality management has its importance in managing every industry so is its importance and relevance in Oils, Soaps, and Detergents Industries. Featured as one of best seller the book modern technology of soaps, detergent and toiletries is another resourceful book written by P. K. Chattopadhyay. The author is highly experienced consultant to cosmetics and toiletries industries. The book contains the formulae of diverse types of soaps, detergents (cake, powder and liquid) toiletries, methodical testing method, quality control of complete products, packing criterion of cosmetics and toiletries along with project profiles, machinery photographs and addresses of raw material, plant and machinery suppliers. The book contains detail chapter on: Principal Groups of Synthetic Detergents Classification, Detergent Bar, Washing Soap: Laundry Soap Formulation, tooth paste, after shave lotion, Hair Shampoo, Fundamentals of Science, Testing of Finished Goods, Finished Product Quality Control Procedures, Natural Essential Oils in India : A Perspective, Essential Oils in India and Trade Summary and Conclusion, etc. Basic information in entering a market and the opportunities and requirements of the potential sector has been the best way to penetrate in a market. How and what if properly answered can take you to a long way. The first hand information on different types of toiletries product have been properly dealt in the book and can be very useful for those looking for entrepreneurship opportunity in the soap industry.



Handbook on Soaps, Detergents & Acid Slurry (3rd Revised Edition)

Author : NIIR Board

Publisher : ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc.

Page : 773 pages

File Size : 44,79 MB

Release : 2013-02-09

Category :

ISBN : 8178330938

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Novelty in ideas and marketing seems to be the major subject matter of the Indian soap industry. The soaps, detergent and acid slurry product industry are vivacious, varied, creative and tricky, and have the prospective to provide a gratifying career. Soaps and detergents are used frequently in our daily life. We use them to wash our hands and clean our clothes without ever really paying attention to how they work. Beneath the plain white surface of a bar of soap lie an intriguing history and a powerful chemistry. It has been said that amount of soap and detergent consumed in a country is a reliable measure of its civilizations. There was a time when these products were luxury; now it is a necessity. Acid slurry is a sulphonation product made by sulphonation of linear alkyl benzene by oleum or so3 or sulphuric acid or combinations of above. It is used in manufacturing of various detergents. The Soap and Detergent industry is profoundly lucrative with splendid market potential as well as bright future scope. In order to meet the requirement of market demand, many more new units are recommended to be established on small and cottage scale. Soaps and detergents are very similar in their chemical properties. However, there is a significant difference between them; soaps are produced from natural products, and detergents are synthetic, or manmade. The market is expected to grow at rates ranging from under 4% to around 4.5%. These are very modest rates considering that the lifestyles not only of urbanites, but even of well off rural folks are changing at a very high pace. The analysts are expecting the industry to continue to grow in both the industrialized as well as developing nations. The present book has been written keeping in view the basic difficulties of the entrepreneurs. Nominal investment is required for this industry which comprises simple method of processing for manufacturing of various types of soaps, detergents and acid slurry. The book contains chapters on: acid slurry, detergent manufacturing, detergents of various types, principal groups of synthetic detergents, inorganic components of detergents, synthesis of detergents, liquid detergents, packaging of soaps and detergent and many more such chapters. The enclosure also contains a list of suppliers of raw material (overseas) and list of plant and machinery suppliers (overseas). Fundamental information in venturing a market and the opportunity and prerequisite of the potential sector has been the superlative way to make a way into in a market. How and what if correctly taken care can take you to a long way. The first hand information on different types of soaps, detergent and acid slurry products have been properly dealt in the book and can be very useful for those looking for entrepreneurship opportunity in the said industry.



Milk Soaps

Author : Anne-Marie Faiola

Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC

Page : 273 pages

File Size : 45,99 MB

Release : 2019-04-30

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1635860482

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Handmade soap is made extra-special with the addition of milk! Soaps enriched with milk are creamier than those made with water, and milk’s natural oils provide skin-renewing moisture and nourishment. In Milk Soaps, expert soapmaker Anne-Marie Faiola, author of Pure Soapmaking and Soap Crafting, demystifies the process with step-by-step techniques and 35 recipes for making soaps that are both beautiful and useful. She explains the keys to success in using a wide range of milk types, including cow, goat, and even camel milk, along with nut and grain milks such as almond, coconut, hemp, rice, and more. Photographs show soapmakers of all levels how to achieve a variety of distinctive color and shape effects, including funnels, swirls, layers, and insets. For beginners and experts alike, this focused guide to making milk-enriched soaps offers an opportunity to expand their soapmaking skills in new and exciting ways.





DIY Artisanal Soaps

Author : Alicia Grosso

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 208 pages

File Size : 13,64 MB

Release : 2015-12-12

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1440594090

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Handmade soap from scratch! Lavender Geranium Ribbon Seaweed Salt Scrub Ocean Fresh Cream Soap Making your own luxurious and lovely soaps is easier than you think! With DIY Artisanal Soaps, you'll find everything you need to make all-natural, custom-designed soaps using locally sourced ingredients and beautifully scented essential oils. Featuring easy-to-follow instructions and tips for personalizing your designs, this book guides you through every step of soapmaking, allowing you to create unique bath and home products every time. Learn how to turn your garden or farmers' market finds into beautiful, handcrafted soaps, with invigorating scents like peppermint and rosemary or the summer-inspired pairings of ginger and papaya. You can even customize the fragrances and textures in the recipes to create the perfect product for your skincare needs. Complete with stunning photographs and unique ideas for gifting, packaging, and selling your creations, DIY Artisanal Soaps helps you bring the vibrant colors and scents of nature into your home.



When Technology Fails

Author : Matthew Stein

Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing

Page : 514 pages

File Size : 36,17 MB

Release : 2008-08-18

Category : House & Home

ISBN : 1603580956

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There’s never been a better time to be prepared. "This book is an indispensable basic manual for the real-life issues that await us in the decades to come. . . [A] treasure trove of practical wisdom."—James Howard Kunstler, author of The Geography of Nowhere Matthew Stein’s comprehensive primer on sustainable living skills—from food and water to shelter and energy to first-aid and crisis-management skills—prepares you to embark on the path toward sustainability. But unlike any other book, Stein not only shows you how to live green in seemingly stable times, but to live in the face of potential disasters, lasting days or years, coming in the form of social upheaval, economic meltdown, or environmental catastrophe. When Technology Fails covers the gamut. Inside, you’ll learn: The basics of installing a renewable energy system for your home or business How to find and sterilize water in the face of utility failure How to keep warm if you’ve been left temporarily homeless Practical information for dealing with water-quality issues Alternative health and first-aid techniques Each chapter describes skills for self-reliance in good times and bad. Chapters Include: A survey of the risks to the status quo Supplies and preparation for short- and long-term emergencies Emergency measures for survival Prepping water, food, shelter, and clothing First aid, low-tech medicine, and healing Securing energy, heat, and power Metalworking Utensils and storage Low-tech chemistry engineering, machines, and materials Fully revised and expanded, When Technology Fails ends on a positive, proactive note with a chapter on “Making the Shift to Sustainability,” which offers practical suggestions for changing our world on personal, community and global levels.



Pro ASP.NET 2.0 in C# 2005, Special Edition

Author : Mario Szpuszta

Publisher : Apress

Page : 1466 pages

File Size : 21,55 MB

Release : 2007-02-01

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1430202327

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ASP.NET 2.0 is Microsoft’s premier technology for creating dynamic websites, and C# 2005 its preferred language. Development and innovation in this sector has continued at a rapid pace with the "Web 2.0" technologies of Ajax and Microsoft "Atlas" both becoming available since the .NET 2.0 launch. This special edition of Pro ASP.NET 2.0 in C# 2005 includes new chapters explaining how to use important new technologies. Beyond the book’s already extensive coverage, readers will learn to create Ajax and Atlas applications in ASP.NET 2.0, and will appreciate its deeper coverage of ASP.NET 2.0 Performance Tuning.