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Dancing at the Shame Prom: Sharing the Secrets that keep us smallSeal Press, 2012 Have you ever kept a secret buried so deep that it became a part of you, constantly weighing you down? In Dancing at the Shame Prom, 27 writers confront the moments that have been bottled up in shame—their worst fears and vulnerabilites. But more importantly, it’s about telling your story and shedding your guilt, so you can once again stand tall and move on with your life. |
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Tuning Into MomPurdue University Press, 2011 Tuning into Mom examines the important influence mothers have on a family's spending habits. Marketers Michal Clements and Teri Lucie Thompson provide a fresh perspective to one of America's most prominent consumer groups. The book combines real-world experience, in-depth interviews with mothers, and several case studies from successful companies, to create a useful read meant for anyone interested in expanding their knowledge in brand management, product development, and consumer behavior. |
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Why She BuysCrown Business, 2011 Why She Buys explains the heavy influence women have on purchasing decisions. Brennan offers insights to product development, customer service, marketing and more, keeping gender differences in mind. The book shares valuable demographic trends, intriguing gender psychology, and exclusive first-person interviews with executives at Fortune 500 companies. |
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Go Girl! Raising Healthy, Confident and Successful Girls Through SportsSourcebooks, 2011 Do you want to start empowering your daughter at an early age? Go Girl! proposes the idea that young women can feel confident and successful by actively participating in sports. This book is a savvy guide for mothers that offers tips, methods and a thorough description of the benefits and opportunities that can be achieved through an active lifestyle. |
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real SimplicityZondervan, 2011 In Real Simplicity, Rozanne and Randy Frazee consider the demands of everyday life, offering soulful advice that anyone from CEOs to stay-at-home mothers can appreciate. They construct a new idea of simplicity through topics such as personal identity, management skills and relationships. It's the perfect addition to any afternoon book club and offers motivational strategies, indulgent recipes and personal testimonies that reflect a relaxed lifestyle. |
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d.V.First Ecco, 2011 In her charming memoir, Diana Vreeland — acclaimed fashion editor of Harper's Bazaar and past editor-in-chief of Vogue — explains how to stay true to yourself even in the midst of constant change. Vreeland's intelligence is matched with her boisterous wit as she takes her readers through Paris in the 1930's, recalling many surprising and hilarious encounters that attributed to her success. |
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Coco Chanel: The Legend and the LifeHarperCollins, 2010 This is the biography of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, the French fashion giant who turned her name into an international clothing brand. Starting with her childhood in an orphanage, the book covers Chanel's illustrious career until her death in 1971. Author Justine Picardie extensively researched the Chanel archives and interviewed surviving friends, family and fashion designers for the book, which even has a chapter devoted to the iconic Little Black Dress. The original sketches and photographs sprinkled throughout provide icing on the cake. |
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Savvy ChicHarperCollins, 2010 Anna Johnson, author of Three Black Skirts, Handbags and The Yummy Mummy Manifesto, shares her secrets to living a cheap yet fabulous lifestyle. From selecting the best vintage styles for your body shape, to traveling on a budget, to new and exciting places--this brightly illustrated book will inspire money saving practices without giving up the chic. |
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