Beauty School

Most Westerners working in Afghanistan spend their time tucked inside a military compound or embassy. Not Deborah Rodriguez. Here, she tells the story of the beauty school she founded in the middle of Kabul and of the vibrant women who were her students. When Rodriguez opened the Kabul Beauty School, she not only empowered her students with a new sense of autonomy but also made some of the closest friends of her life.

With her phenomenally popular Miss Julia series, author Ann B. Ross has graced the New York Times and other best seller lists on her way to capturing the hearts of her many dedicated fans. Miss Julia, a graceful Southern lady with impeccable manners and a penchant for problem solving, has become a beloved heroine for countless admirers.

A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK From one of the sharpest voices in fiction today, a profound and enthralling novel about beauty and power, capital, art and those who devote their lives to creating it Once, Jay was an artist. After graduating from art school in London, he was tipped for greatness, a...

September 1984, Thornton College private school. After 15-year-old Zahabiya’s father remarries, she can’t wait to leave home and convinces him to send her away to boarding school. But will she fit in? She joins a clique of smart students but isn’t sure if she measures up or how to read the mixed messages from a guy she’s crushing on.

Read by the author and features brand-new whimsical music composed to take little ones on a fun and truth-filled musical journey! When a child feels left out, makes a mistake, or is called a name that hurts their heart, how can they know their true identity? Bestselling author, spoken-word...

Barbara Park’s #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for more than twenty years. Over 80 million copies in print! It’s me! It’s me! It’s Junie B.! Ha! That was a happy rhyme by me! And...

Winner of a Whiting Award, author Melanie Sumner captivates listeners with her darkly humorous tale about the Peppers family. After the accidental death of her older brother, teenager Louise can’t get her life back on track. When she runs away to seek comfort from circus performers, and in alcohol and sex, her parents fight to bring her home. Will their love, however suffocating and complicated, be enough to bring Louise to her senses?

From the New York Times bestselling author of RUMP, comes a spellbinding fairy tale featuring a brave heroine, a wild wolf, plenty of magical misadventures, and more! Red is not afraid of the big bad wolf. She’s not afraid of anything . . . except magic. But when Red’s granny falls ill, it...

Two men with opposite personalities fake date during the holidays in this steamy romance that’s perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Anita Kelly. Now including a new epilogue and bonus artwork of the characters! "M.A. Wardell's stories are sweetness and spice wrapped into a big, warm...

When Claire Bradshaw decides to end her dead-end relationship of several years, she only has one place to go - back home to the tiny town of Palmetto Park. Claire keeps bumping into people from her past as she struggles to shake her "better than everybody" reputation, make peace with her enemies, and even attempts to rekindle an old flame. Claire gets to know her old friends all over again and gets to know more about herself as she starts over - right back where it all started.

The New York Times bestselling author of The Hormone Cure and The Hormone Reset Diet shows every woman how to create a lifestyle that will help her look great, feel energized, and slow down the effects of aging. Feel destined for cellulite, saddle bags, and belly fat? Does your family come from...

“Fans of Menon’s frothy, contemporary rom-coms will be excited for this venture into new territory.” —Booklist “[A] dreamy, sassy confection of a romance…Funny, extravagant, and satisfying.” —Shelf Awareness From the New York Times bestselling author of When Dimple Met Rishi...

Get ready to shine in your cosmetology career with Conquer the Cosmetology Theory Exam in Under 90 Minutes. This quick, concentrated review covers the essential theory behind hair, nails, skin, and makeup — the knowledge you need to pass your licensing exam and start your professional journey. Organized for fast learning, this guide simplifies complex topics so you can focus on what matters most on test day. Ideal for beauty school graduates, career changers, and aspiring salon professionals, it’s your fast track to certification success. This study guide is independently authored and ...

"I couldn't have loved it more." --Fannie Flagg, New York Times bestselling author "Sizzling small-town life in the American South with its secret history, vivid characters, and juicy dramas." --Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author Featuring two strong women, mother-daughter...

Junior High in 1987 ends with an epic pizza day that Stevie Brady and nemesis Resin Martin soon wish to forget. At his wit’s end, her father sends Stevie to stay with her Grams for the summer in rural Cinder Veil, Texas. The soon to be freshman finds her entire world lit up as she unexplainably travels 60 years into the past to Alabama. While surviving this new world and working through her own desertion issues related to her Mom, Stevie befriends a widow to uncover her painful secrets. Little does she know that the intriguing light of summer would hold the key to the mystery of Belle ...

“Social Media Secrets: Harness the Power of Social Media! … for Savvy Hair Salons!”, gives the salon owner expanded social media marketing and Internet strategies for success! Learn how to TELL YOUR STORY and become relevant. Get the real scoop on the BIG 7 Social Media Stars, and how to use this media to influence your market locally and worldwide. Be where the action is. Express your salon's dynamic persona or learn to create it via the Internet. Learn what clients want and what will keep them coming back? Learn about podcasting, creating addictive content and resources to help your...

Julie Pike is out of her league—way out. She is more comfortable in ice hockey gear than high heels, but when her high school guidance counselor suggests beefing up her resume with something outside of sports, Julie figures the Miss Lauring Township Scholarship Pageant is the least objectionable option. However, when strange things start to happen, contestants begin to drop out. It’s clear that someone is trying to fix the outcome of the pageant—or worse, destroy it. As the numerous pranks escalate, Julie has to keep her eyes and ears open as she tries to figure out who is behind this...

Read by the author. Mostly what God does is love you. What if we shared this simple, beautiful, Biblical truth with our children from the youngest of ages—how different would we be? How wonderfully could this shape our perspectives from childhood on, knowing that the God who made all the...

Finally, a practical guide to teaching beauty! From classroom décor, to poetic infusion, to music and art appreciation, classical Christian education recognizes that students can have a higher aesthetic if teachers model a love of beauty. In this audiobook, you will discover the nature of beauty, how it relates to ordering the loves of our students, and a number of practical ways in which our schools can be spaces of beauty wherein your students' aesthetic sense flourishes.

The ugly duckling from high school is all grown up, and she’s fiery hot now. She’s also the CEO of the company I’m trying to work for, and the only thing that stands between me and the next level of my career. Fortunately for me, most women fall at my feet. But this ice-hearted beauty from my past? She has me working my ass off to prove that I’m the right model for the GQ cover. You’ve got to be kidding me. This bone structure doesn’t get told no. Not in the boardroom and certainly not in the bedroom. She can play hard to get all she wants. She’s just delaying the inevitable. ...