Health and social care practitioners are increasingly called upon to provide care to elderly people from a number of different faiths and cultures. This collection of essays examines ageing in the context of the many faiths and cultures that make up Western society, and provides carers with the knowledge they need to deliver sensitive and appropriate care to people of all faiths.Chapters are written by authoritative figures from each of the world's major faith groups about the beli...

In the beginning, there was the hair. And some of the hair was bad, but it was small. As men and women everywhere worked to improve and increase their lot, however, they stumbled onto some of humankind's most miraculous innovations: spray, gel, mousse, crimping irons, and of course, the perm. With these new tools, people everywhere suddenly found themselves able to coax their lank, lifeless tresses toward glorious new heights. The age of big hair had begun.Now, the greatest of thes...

Discover the ultimate resource for cultivating a strong, loving bond with your German Longhaired Pointer in "How To Train Your Dog" by James Freddie. This comprehensive guide is a vital companion for dog owners, offering expert insights into nurturing your canine companion through enjoyable activities, fostering healthy habits, and instilling positivity.James Freddie, a seasoned authority in canine care, unveils a wealth of practical advice, training techniques, and exercise routin...

Life was an endless series of train wrecks for Julia, with only brief moments of escape.The Diary of A Curly-Haired Woman tells the story of Julia James, who endured a brutal, egregious childhood, teenhood, and young adulthood. She suffered homelessness, abandonment, and countless betrayals.Through poetry and prose, she exposes the heartbreaking cycle of intergenerational trauma and shows the importance of breaking it, bringing hope to others who have endured the same, and ...

Life was an endless series of train wrecks for Julia, with only brief moments of escape.The Diary of A Curly-Haired Woman tells the story of Julia James, who endured a brutal, egregious childhood, teenhood, and young adulthood. She suffered homelessness, abandonment, and countless betrayals.Through poetry and prose, she exposes the heartbreaking cycle of intergenerational trauma and shows the importance of breaking it, bringing hope to others who have endured the s...

A humorous look at the influence of celebrity style, charting the hairdos (and hair don’ts) James King has fashioned over the years.From the classic ‘Rachel from Friends’ to the questionable David Beckham mohawk, most of us, probably unwisely, have tried to emulate our favourite star’s hairstyles at some point. In HOLLYWOOD SHAPED MY HAIR, James King takes us on a hair-history of cinema.

It's nine o'clock the morning after his father's funeral, and Ezra Jones already knows it's going to be a bad day. He wakes up hungover, sore, and covered in blood. Then it gets worse: the handsome and compelling Callum Dawson shows up on his doorstep claiming Ezra's been turned into a werewolf. Ezra wants to be skeptical, but the evidence is hard to ignore.Ezra doesn't have a lot of time to get used to the rules Alpha Callum imposes—or the way his body responds to Callum's dominan...

Thorough, practical, concise book about hair loss in women. It serves as an excellent reference for physicians and other providers who are treating hair loss, and for women who are searching for answers. The book reviews the types of hair loss, causes of hair loss, and practical solutions for optimizing hair growth. It takes an integrative approch, discussing diet, lifestyle, vitamins, herbs, medications, as well as other cutting edge solutions for hair growth. Easy to read, to the point, ...

"Steve Harvey's Barber Says It All (An Extra Ordinary Look at Hair Care) is a motivational tool for hair care industry professionals and it is a short autobiography that reveals the impact the Steve Harvey has had on the author's career and his personal growth. It gives the reader a broad view of the hair care industry through the personal experiences of the author. The book highlights a 12 step action plan for industry professionals that can help them achieve greater success in the indust...

Princesses with curls wear pearls. Princesses with head wraps take long naps. And princesses with teeny-weeny Afros wear teeny-weeny bows.Celebrate different hair shapes, textures, and styles in this self-affirming picture book! From dreadlocks to blowouts to braids, Princess Hair shines a spotlight on the beauty and diversity of black hair, showing young readers that every kind of hair is princess hair.Debut author-illustrator Sharee Miller encour...

A Practical Guide to the Forensic Examination of Hair: From Crime Scene to Court presents current best practices and methodologies for forensic microscopists and trace evidence analysts, in addition to lawyers and judges, to detail the utilisation of hair evidence in court cases.The 30-year evolution and development of forensic DNA analysis has placed very heavy focus on its value in identifying the source of biological materials in other evidence. In addition to s...

"A triumph of the human spirit! This book will make you laugh and cry as you cheer Taylor on in her fight against childhood cancer" (Jeff Gordon, retired NASCAR champion and founder of Jeff Gordon's Children Foundation).In Paint Your Hair Blue, Sue Matthews tells the heartwarming tale of heroic courage and devastating blows that characterized her daughter Taylor's odyssey through the underfunded world of pediatric cancer.Most of us will be touched ...