Riquette Hofstein's acclaimed 12-week program generates hair growth and prevents further hair loss--without potions, surgery, or unsightly hair pieces. This book is for men and women; with advice for everyone on keeping hair full and lustrous. Illustrations.

The guide to shortening your execution cycle down from one year to twelve weeks Most organizations and individuals work in the context of annual goals and plans; a twelve-month execution cycle. Instead, The 12 Week Year avoids the pitfalls and low productivity of annualized thinking. This book redefines your "year" to be 12 weeks long. In 12 weeks, there just isn't enough time to get complacent, and urgency increases and intensifies. The 12 Week Year creates focus and clarity on what matters most and a sense of urgency to do it now. In the end more of the important stuff gets done and the impact on results is profound. Explains how to leverage the power of a 12 week year to drive improved results in any area of your life Offers a how-to book for both individuals and organizations seeking to improve their execution effectiveness Authors are leading experts on execution and implementation Turn your organization's idea of a year on its head, and speed your journey to success.

The Science of Black Hair is the ultimate consumer textbook on black hair care. Technically oriented and detailed throughout, this book was written with the serious hair care consumer in mind. Hair science, research and testimony combine in this carefully written text designed to examine black hair on a deeper level. With its light academic style it is truly the last hair book you'll ever need. Readers will learn how to: * Maintain chemically-treated or natural hair in optimal health. * Stop hair breakage with a novel, protein/moisture balancing method. * Regulate product pH balance for shinier, more manageable hair. * Grow their hair longer, stronger and healthier for life! Additional Features * Regimen Builder with extensive product listings * Ingredients glossary * Interviews * Real photos of hair at the microscopic level Are you ready to stop battling your hair? Win the war against breakage. Forever. The Science of Black Hair: A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair Care combines research with testimony in an authoritative reference text dedicated to the care of black hair- relaxed or natural. This powerful book introduces readers to a comprehensive healthy hair care strategy for achieving beautifully radiant hair regardless of hair type. Black hair structure, properties, and maintenance methods are carefully outlined throughout this go-to reference book to give you the tools you need to improve the health and look of your hair, TODAY. The Science of Black Hair Chapter 1: Scalp and Hair Structure, Function, and Characteristics Chapter 2: Textured Hair Properties & Principles Chapter 3: Understanding Hair Growth and Damage for Healthier Hair Care Chapter 4: What's Your Hair Care Regimen? Chapter 5: Hair Product Selection Basics Chapter 6: Protein & Moisture Balancing Strategies for Breakage Correction and Defense Chapter 7: Getting Started with a Healthy Hair Care Product Regimen Chapter 8: Low-Manipulation Hair Maintenance Strategies Chapter 9: Coloring Textured Hair Chapter 10: Chemically Relaxing Textured Hair Chapter 11: Transitioning from Relaxed to Natural Hair Chapter 12: Regimen-Building Considerations for Kids Chapter 13: How Our Health Affects Our Hair Chapter 14: Working Out on a Healthy Hair-Care Regimen Chapter 15: Final Thoughts

Explaining that 99% of all hair loss is caused by excessive oil that clogs the pores and stifles hair follicle growth, Riquette shows how to clean the hair and the scalp to stimulate blood flow with her easy-to-follow recipes and 7-step program. 50 photos.

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Create religion classes that address younger teen's real-life issues and differing learning styles. Our comprehensive set of minicourses and teaching resources focus on relationship building, active participation, and sound religious principles. The minicourse format for grades 6-8 -- with its detailed teaching guides, full-color student booklets, and video resource materials -- gives coordinators and teachers everthing they need to create a flexible, successful curriculum that meets students unique needs. Teaching guides make teaching easy and fun with step-by-step instructions and checklists, active learning strategies, prayer guidance and copies of student booklets for reference.

Women are hungry for reliable answers to their questions on how to have better skin. They see the effects of age and sun on their skin, and they want to know: Can I get rid of these wrinkles? Does topical Vitamin C really work? Can the new lasers actually reverse sun damage without any downtime? How can I have skin like yours, Dr. Irwin, without expensive and risky plastic surgery? Your Best Face gives women what they want: the readable version of personal conversations with a respected doctor who, as a woman, understands their questions. It offers easy-to-use advice on how to evaluate your own skin, choose the right treatments, and find the right doctor. Written in an informal, conversational style, Your Best Face is lively as well as useful, featuring the latest information on skin products, such as vitamins C and A, Kinerase, and bleaching agents, and an abundance of skin tips, such as "Five Ways to Get the Red Out."

Saving Face: A handy medically-based guide for separating fact from fancy in facial skin and hair care. Learn what you can do for yourself by discovering the keys to adequate skin protection, proper cleansing, appropriate moisturization and smart makeup selection. Also learn what your doctor can do for you, empowering you to make more informed choices, participate more fully in your own treatment and get more for your skin health care dollar.