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.

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. ...

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...

You think you know these stories, don’t you? You are wrong. You don’t know them at all. Twelve tales, twelve dangerous tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts. Each twists like a spindle to reveal truths full of warning and triumph, truths that free hearts long kept tame, truths that...

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.

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?

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...

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...

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.

From the Queen of Suspense, Mary Higgins Clark, comes a riveting tale of suspense, secrets, and revenge as seemingly unrelated women begin to disappear all over the country…and only one woman can find out why. Historian Jean Sheridan returns to Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, excited about her...

“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...

Includes 6 audiobook-exclusive poems! In the midst of the hurt and the mundane, the questions and the not yets, you can forget just how far you have come. This illustrated collection of poetry and essays invites you to reclaim moments of brokenness, division, and pain and re-envision them as...

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 ...

Every successful salon owner understands that top-notch service is critical to business profitability and longevity. In this new edition of Ready, Set, Go! Beauty Book series, we show you how to differentiate your business by providing 5-star service. We help you understand the fundamentals and true meaning of customer service – what customers want, deserve and expect – and how to win customer loyalty by delivering the ultimate customer experience. Branding your Salon Contacting Your Customers Marketing Your Salon Online VIP Service Only Starts with Their Name Keeping Clients for Life ...

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...

“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...

Beauty is something that everybody wants, but sometimes it can be more of a curse than a blessing. That is something that Colomba and Luis discover when they meet a young woman named Shay at the county fair. Shay is taking part in a beauty contest at the fair, but not many people are happy about this. Jealousy from the other girls, as well as some crooked dealings with one of the contest’s judges, constantly hurts Shay and her chances of winning in a fair way. Luis believes that maybe she could use a little assistance from the Crow.

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...

Sometimes to find your life's true path, you have to stray outside the lines . . . Scarlet Santana is never happier than when creating fabulous fashions for women of all shapes and sizes. Now, after years of hard work, she finally has the chance to live her dream and study under the hottest...