The weird and the wacky beauty hacks of social media


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100+ BEAUTY HACKS | Makeup Hacks | Hair Hacks | Nail Hacks | Skincare Hacks Another day, another wacky beauty trend. This book contains many beauty hacks that may “help you” elevate your beauty looks in an instant! 100+ BEAUTY HACKS | Makeup Hacks| Hair Hacks | Nail Hacks| Skincare Hacks Another day, another wacky beauty trend. This book contains many beauty hacks that may “help you” elevate your beauty looks in an instant! These range from styling tips, DIY awesomeness and so much more—there’s a little bit of everything for everyone here.




Strange Situation


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A full-scale investigation of the controversial and often misunderstood science of attachment theory, inspired by the author’s own experience as a parent and daughter. “A profound and beautiful work . . . searingly honest, brazenly fresh, and startlingly rich.”—Andrew Solomon, author of The Noonday Demon When professional researcher and writer Bethany Saltman gave birth to her daughter, Azalea, she loved her deeply but felt as if something was missing. Looking back at her lonely childhood, dangerous teenage years, and love-addicted early adulthood, Saltman thought maybe she was broken. Then she discovered the science of attachment, the field of psychology that explores the question of why—from an evolutionary point of view—love exists between parents and children. Saltman went on a ten-year journey visiting labs, archives, and training sessions, while learning the meaning of “delight” from Mary Ainsworth, one of psychology’s most important but unsung researchers, who died in 1999. Saltman went deep into the history and findings from Ainsworth’s famous laboratory procedure, the Strange Situation, which, like an X-ray, is still used today by scientists around the world to catch a glimpse of the internal workings of attachment. In this simple twenty-minute procedure, a baby and a caregiver enter an ordinary room with two chairs and some toys. During a series of comings and goings, a trained observer studies the minutiae of the pair’s back-and-forth with each other. Through the science of attachment, what Saltman discovered was a radical departure from everything she thought she knew—about love and about her own family, her story, and herself. She was far from broken—she saw that love is too powerful to ever break. Strange Situation is a scientific, lyrical, life-affirming exploration of love. Not only will readers be taken on an emotional ride through one mother’s reckoning with her own past and her family’s future, but they will also be given the tools with which to better understand their own life histories and their relationships today. Praise for Strange Situation “A fascinating deep dive into attachment theory . . . Carefully researched and with copious endnotes, this is an excellent resource for anyone interested in child development.”—Publishers Weekly “Honest and complex . . . A thoughtful engagement with a topic that affects all parents.”—Kirkus Reviews




Breaking the Mold: Thriving in Imperfection


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volume_up Embrace Your Imperfections: Find Your Voice and Unleash Your Potential Do you feel like you're constantly striving for perfection but never quite measuring up? Are you yearning to share your story but held back by fear of judgment? This empowering book is your guide to self-acceptance, growth, and finding the courage to be your authentic self. Embrace Your Imperfections will help you: Challenge the myth of perfection and discover the power of self-acceptance. Develop a growth mindset to view challenges as opportunities to learn and improve. Tap into your unique strengths and talents. Silence your inner critic and find the courage to share your voice with the world. Build a supportive community to uplift and empower you on your journey. Filled with practical strategies, inspiring stories, and actionable exercises, this book is your roadmap to a more fulfilling and authentic life. Learn to embrace your imperfections, celebrate your individuality, and share your gifts with the world. Your voice matters. It's time to be heard.




U Chic's Diploma Diaries


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The College Grad's Guide to a Fabulous Life in the Real World! Life after college is an amazing adventure, and best of all, you get to decide how to do it! But the real world can be daunting too, from job stress to new dating rules to learning to live on a serious budget. To help you navigate this transition, the editors of the #1 college women's website, UChic.com, created this indispensable guide, packed with true stories, tips, and tricks for achieving a fabulous future, including: Living Arrangements: Being the new kid in town and making the most of where you end up First Job Success: Climbing th ladder, dealing with workplace gossip, and succeeding in salary negotiations Dating Essentials: Workplace hookups, long-distance love, and dating post-college Healthy and Happy: Beating the postgrad blues, staying safe, and tips on how to not burn out The Social Scene: Finding new friends and developing your passions Money Matters: Managing student loans, credit card woes, and budgeting for your dreams "Christie had created the guide I wish I had when I graduated from college. She and the U Chic team will help readers thrive—and have a lot of fun—during the daunting postcollege transition."—Kimberly Palmer, author of Generation Earn and personal finance columnist at U.S. News & World Report




Deep Breaths


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A modern millennial mom’s survival guide to what’s next after pregnancy, giving birth, and getting that newborn baby home. This isn’t your grandma’s parenting book. Michelle Pearson, YouTube parenting vlogger and mother of five, brings her inspiring and motivating parenting stories, tips, and tricks for the modern millennial mom. From what to expect as the pregnancy develops to the milestones within the first twelve months, Michelle knows that the journey will have highs, lows and the occasional unexpected surprise. In her newborn baby book, YouTuber and mom of 5 Michelle Pearson details: What to expect during pregnancy What to expect during the first year The importance of finding your mother tribe How to embrace motherhood with all its ups and downs How to continue managing your career How to continue your social life Praise for Deep Breaths “Informs, empowers, and inspires you to have a sweet and satisfying first year with your bundle of joy.” —Dawn Dais, author of The Sh!t No One Tells You “Reading Michelle’s journey as both a mom and a millennial woman, with hopes and admirations of her own, I couldn’t help but feel like I was sitting down to coffee with a close friend, sharing some of our hardest and most beautiful struggles. Michelle’s depiction of both the blessings and the challenges that every millennial mom faces is raw, refreshing, and shows truly how unique the millennial generation is. Sharing her high moments, as well as the low, you get an intimate look into her life as both a young woman and also a mom who is passionate about everything she does . . . . Michelle so candidly speaks life and hope into a generation of moms who just want someone to tell them they're doing it “right.” —Jaimie Kight, YouTube vlogger




Cat and Nat's Mom Truths


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THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER Hilarious best friends Cat and Nat created a massive online community of moms by sharing their ultra-real and just a bit R-rated dispatches from the mom trenches. From what not to eat a few days after giving birth (chicken wings) to the most effective ways to dodge post-partum sex, Cat & Nat’s Mom Truths shares everything no one will tell you about having kids. Mixing memoir, humor, and advice, Cat and Nat tell never-before-told stories about the stress, guilt, joy, and laundry (oh the laundry!) of being a mom in their first book. With seven kids between them and millions of fans on social media, they get real about the parts of parenting that somehow don’t make the Instagram feed. Sharing their outrageous humor, fearless myth-busting, and genuine comfort on every page, they walk you from pregnancy to the toddler years and beyond. And they dole out ridiculously honest advice, like what you think you need at the hospital when you have your first baby (lip gloss) versus what you actually need (hemorrhoid pillow), and how worried you should really be about germs (less than you are). Fearless crusaders against the perfection myth and all the gluten-free, sugar-free baking it entails, Cat and Nat assure you that you’re already doing a great job, making this an essential companion for moms everywhere.




Strange Beasts of China


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A New York Times Editors' Choice and Notable Book of 2021 "Best Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror of 2021"—The Washington Post From one of the most exciting voices in contemporary Chinese literature, an uncanny and playful novel that blurs the line between human and beast… In the fictional Chinese city of Yong’an, an amateur cryptozoologist is commissioned to uncover the stories of its fabled beasts. These creatures live alongside humans in near-inconspicuousness—save their greenish skin, serrated earlobes, and strange birthmarks. Aided by her elusive former professor and his enigmatic assistant, our narrator sets off to document each beast, and is slowly drawn deeper into a mystery that threatens her very sense of self. Part detective story, part metaphysical enquiry, Strange Beasts of China engages existential questions of identity, humanity, love and morality with whimsy and stylistic verve.




A War of Daisies


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Hell Hath No Fury… It all started the day the cyclone touched down in Hawk’s Hollow, just a few days before the annual rodeo and cross-country race. Unbeknownst to the four women caught in the twister, a dark destiny had befallen them. Willow gains the ability to create chaos, Penelope causes illness if she loses her temper, Felicity can drain a person to within an inch of their life, and Dynah can summon the dead. It’s hard enough for a woman to navigate society in the 1800s, let alone in a land of outlaws and cutthroats. Add in angels, demons, and enough raw magic to blow Colorado off the map, and you’ve got a recipe for the end of the world. Because a woman’s rage is just a fuse waiting to be lit, and once that day comes, the Apocalypse is nigh. *** Good Omens meets Westworld with a feminist twist. This fantasy Western by bestselling author A.A. Chamberlynn will also appeal to fans of Wynonna Earp. Chock-full of kickass women, cowboys, angels, and demons, this supernatural thriller and historical fantasy will take you on a wild ride. Saddle up! WANT MORE FOUR HORSEWOMEN? A War of Daisies (Book 1) A Death of Music (Book 2) A Famine of Crows (Book 3) A Pestilence of Pride (Book 4) (pre-order) A Bargain with Angels (Book 5) (forthcoming) A Dance with Demons (Book 6) (forthcoming) A Song for the Devil (Book 7) (forthcoming) Reviews “Are you ready for a series about magic, the west, steampunk, and amazing leading ladies? Great, this is your series then. If you don't enjoy complex stories of women in patriarchal societies navigating different cross sections of identity, sex, and race...well, I'm afraid I can't help you there, and neither can Chamberlynn.” Dark and Silly Book Reviews “I loved this book! 5 full and shiny stars.” Archaeolibrarian “If you like: - atmospheric wild west settings - strong, complicated women as main characters - extremely cool plots Then you should read this book right away.” Amazon Reviewer “This is a fast paced, well written, page turning thrill ride with twists/turns that keeps you glued to the pages until the end. Looking forward to the next book to see what the author has in store for these characters. SO SO GOOD!!” Goodreads Reviewer “A.A. Chamberlynn’s narrative skills are awesome, the plot flows through the pages taking the reader into a wild ride that blends action, character description, mythology and social critique into a very interesting, extremely entertaining story.” Goodreads Reviewer “Wow! This was amazing.” Goodreads Reviewer “This is a fantastic beginning to this fantasy western series. I've always loved weird westerns, and this one is a great twist on traditional retellings of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse stories.” Goodreads Reviewer “So many books nowadays seem to have the same elements when creating an apocalyptic world. A.A. Chamberlynn has created something new, something interesting. She always writes strong female characters, but these ladies, well, I love the character development.” Amazon Reviewer Keywords: Four Horsewomen of the Apocalypse, feminist retellings, fantasy western, historical fantasy, horses, cowboys, angels and demons, western, romantic elements, strong heroine, paranormal ebook, contemporary fantasy ebook, top fantasy reads, top mythology reads, top ebooks in fantasy, top ebooks in mythology, contemporary fantasy, fantasy books




Miss Reversal and Mister Improbability


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A tale of sweet affection, romance, and ceaseless twists! His destiny is to constantly encounter peculiar incidents. One day, he falls in love with his childhood friend, who possesses the extraordinary ability to alter fate with a mere sneeze. I was a late talker. At the age of four, I couldn't even complete a sentence. My family was anxious and took me to see many famous doctors, but to no avail. Later, Isaac Rogers stood in front of me and smiled sweetly. He was only as tall as a table at the time, but his eyes already had stars in them. I thought the stars were really pretty. So, I said my first word ever - "brother." After that, I learned my first sentence in life. I said, "I like Isaac brother." After saying that, I sneezed heavily. For the next decade of my life, I fell into a strange cycle. Whenever I sneezed, my life would take a reverse turn and develop in the opposite direction. One second it was sunny, and the next second it could be pouring rain. Sometimes I think that up to now, the only sentence I've said that hasn't caused a reversal is - I like Isaac brother. Isaac, I was a late talker, but I loved you early. --Daisy Russell




Have You Seen This Person?


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Each year, hundreds of thousands of people are reported missing in the United States alone. The majority of those who disappear turn up within a week, but a small percentage are never heard from again. Why did a Swedish teenager on an Australian adventure mail a cryptic letter to his family in Stockholm before disappearing forever? What became of a young woman whose car was found crashed and abandoned off a cliffside in Whatcom County, Washington? How can an individual vanish without a trace in a world so connected and monitored? This book explores ten unsolved missing persons cases from around the world, from a 12-year-old British boy who purchased a one-way ticket to London King's Cross never to return, to an American traveler who walked into the Himalayas not to be seen again. Included are exclusive interviews, statistical information and a case-by-case analysis of the most common and probable theories for each disappearance.