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Sweet Valley Twins The Graphic Novel: Best friends (Sweet Valley Twins)
by Francine PascalFull of friendship, family and fun, Francine Pascal's iconic Sweet Valley twin sisters come to life in a brand-new graphic novel series that is perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson and Rollergirl.Twins, Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield, have always been inseparable, but starting a new school means a chance for new beginnings . . .Elizabeth is excited to write for the school newspaper, but Jessica is more interested in joining the exclusive Unicorn Club.What will happen when the twins realize they might not be as alike as they thought?The much-beloved world of Sweet Valley returns for readers aged 9 and up, adapted by Nicole Andelfinger and with artwork by Claudia Aguirre.
Adaptation and resilience in the performing arts: The pandemic and beyond (The pandemic and beyond)
by Pascale Aebischer and Rachael NicholasThis book offers insights into some of the digital innovations, structural adaptations and analogue solutions that enabled live performance in the UK to survive through the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides evidence of values-led policies and practices that have improved the wellbeing of the creative workforce and have increased access to live performance. Through sections that address digital innovations, workforce resilience and programming live performances outdoors and in community settings, this book provides practical insights into the challenges live performance faced during the pandemic. It shows how, in order to survive, individuals and companies within the sector drew on the creativity and resourcefulness of its workforce, and on new and existing networks. In these accounts, the pandemic functioned as catalyst for technological innovations, stock-taking regarding exploitative industry structures, and a re-valuing of the role of live performance for community-building.
Practical Cookery for the Level 2 Professional Cookery Diploma, 3rd edition
by Patricia Paskins Ketharanathan Vasanthan Gary Farrelly Neil Rippington Steve Thorpe Professor David Foskett Ben ChristophersonMaster culinary skills and prepare for assessment with the book which professional chefs have relied on for over 50 years to match the qualification and support their training and careers.With 460 recipes covering both classic dishes and the latest methods used in real, Michelin-starred kitchens, this book is structured exactly around the units and requirements of the Level 2 Professional Cookery Diploma (VRQ) to make perfecting culinary techniques, meeting the qualification requirements and preparing for assessments easier than ever before.- Break down key techniques with 50 step-by-step photo sequences- Hone your presentation skills with photos of each recipe- Test your understanding with questions at the end of each unit- Prepare for assignments, written tests and synoptic assessments with the new assessment section- Access professional demonstration videos with links throughout the book
Snow Cover Distribution and Dynamics: The Trans-Himalayan Region of Ladakh, India (Advances in Asian Human-Environmental Research)
by Stanzin PassangThis comprehensive book examines a high mountain snow-covered expanse, spanning an investigation period of almost two decades. Leveraging advanced remote sensing and innovative algorithms, it meticulously maps the temporal and spatial dimensions of the snow cover extent of Ladakh, India. Rigorous statistical analyses, terrain examinations, and a groundbreaking snowfall prediction model contribute to a nuanced understanding. Grounded in empirical data, the volume not only enriches the research framework but also serves as a guiding compass for sustainable development amid the challenges of global warming. Seamlessly blending scientific rigour with a passion for discovery, the book invites readers to immerse themselves in a captivating snow-clad terrain, unlocking the secrets of its unique environment. Snow Cover Distribution and Dynamics: The Trans-Himalayan Region of Ladakh, India is divided into five chapters. The book begins with an introduction and a comprehensive overview of the materials and methods used in the study. The focus is on the application of the MODIS NDSI snow mapping algorithm, validated using Landsat images. The research also involves the development of innovative algorithms for the removal of clouds from MODIS data and for forecasting snowfall. The study is further enriched by on-ground measurements and the deployment of terrestrial cameras across diverse topographies for data validation. Chapter 3 presents the results, including observed patterns and trends of the snow cover distribution, and the application of an ARIMA model for future snowfall predictions. The final two chapters discuss the findings in detail, draw conclusions, and provide a future outlook, thereby offering a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
The Digital and AI Coaches' Handbook: The Complete Guide to the Use of Online, AI, and Technology in Coaching (The Coaches' Handbook Series)
by Jonathan Passmore Sam Isaacson Sandra J. Diller Maximilian BrantlThis comprehensive practitioner guide supports coaches in developing their understanding of digital technologies and how to work in ever-changing digital environments, and shows coaches how to craft their own practices to take advantage of working online.The practice of coaching is undergoing significant change, with technology widely embedded and used in professional coaching services today. Coaching practitioners worldwide are adapting to digital environments, and a host of new technological tools have come into play, from the developments in virtual reality to AI-informed coaching, and from coaching bots to workplace apps. Edited by Jonathan Passmore, Sandra J. Diller, Sam Isaacson, and Maximilian Brantl, this third book in the acclaimed Coaches’ Handbook Series brings together internationally respected coaching experts and practitioners to share the most up-to-date know-how. The book takes you through key technical developments, the critical factors in making digital coaching successful, and how to build a coaching business using these technologies. The book also considers the impacts on the wider industry and concludes with a number of case studies of global coaching organisations and their experiences of using digital techniques, including CoachHub and EZRA.Aimed at coach practitioners, their supervisors, trainers, and student coaches on accreditation programmes or undertaking training for a certificate in coaching, this book showcases best practice, new ideas, and the science behind the digital revolution within coaching practice and the coaching industry.
The Digital and AI Coaches' Handbook: The Complete Guide to the Use of Online, AI, and Technology in Coaching (The Coaches' Handbook Series)
by Jonathan Passmore Sam Isaacson Sandra J. Diller Maximilian BrantlThis comprehensive practitioner guide supports coaches in developing their understanding of digital technologies and how to work in ever-changing digital environments, and shows coaches how to craft their own practices to take advantage of working online.The practice of coaching is undergoing significant change, with technology widely embedded and used in professional coaching services today. Coaching practitioners worldwide are adapting to digital environments, and a host of new technological tools have come into play, from the developments in virtual reality to AI-informed coaching, and from coaching bots to workplace apps. Edited by Jonathan Passmore, Sandra J. Diller, Sam Isaacson, and Maximilian Brantl, this third book in the acclaimed Coaches’ Handbook Series brings together internationally respected coaching experts and practitioners to share the most up-to-date know-how. The book takes you through key technical developments, the critical factors in making digital coaching successful, and how to build a coaching business using these technologies. The book also considers the impacts on the wider industry and concludes with a number of case studies of global coaching organisations and their experiences of using digital techniques, including CoachHub and EZRA.Aimed at coach practitioners, their supervisors, trainers, and student coaches on accreditation programmes or undertaking training for a certificate in coaching, this book showcases best practice, new ideas, and the science behind the digital revolution within coaching practice and the coaching industry.
Transnational Constitution Making: External Actors, Expertise, and Democratic Transition (Law, Development and Globalization)
by Alicia Pastor y CamarasaThis book examines the largely neglected but crucial role of transnational actors in democratic constitution-making.The writing or rewriting of constitutions is usually a key moment in democratic transitions. But how exactly does this take place? Most contemporary comparative constitutional literature draws on the concept of constituent power – the power of the people – to address this moment. But what this overlooks, this book argues, is the important role of external, transnational actors who tend to play a crucial role in the process. Drawing on sociolegal methodologies but informed by new legal realism, this book develops a new theoretical framework for examining the involvement of such actors in constitution-making. Empirically grounded, the book uncovers a more comprehensive picture of how constitution-making unfolds on the ground. Illuminating the power dynamics at play during the legal process, it reveals not only the wide range of external actors involved but also the continuity between decolonisation and post-Cold War constitution-making. This book, the first to provide an in-depth examination of external actor involvement in constitution-making, will appeal to scholars of constitutional law, sociolegal studies, law and development, and transitional justice.
Transnational Constitution Making: External Actors, Expertise, and Democratic Transition (Law, Development and Globalization)
by Alicia Pastor y CamarasaThis book examines the largely neglected but crucial role of transnational actors in democratic constitution-making.The writing or rewriting of constitutions is usually a key moment in democratic transitions. But how exactly does this take place? Most contemporary comparative constitutional literature draws on the concept of constituent power – the power of the people – to address this moment. But what this overlooks, this book argues, is the important role of external, transnational actors who tend to play a crucial role in the process. Drawing on sociolegal methodologies but informed by new legal realism, this book develops a new theoretical framework for examining the involvement of such actors in constitution-making. Empirically grounded, the book uncovers a more comprehensive picture of how constitution-making unfolds on the ground. Illuminating the power dynamics at play during the legal process, it reveals not only the wide range of external actors involved but also the continuity between decolonisation and post-Cold War constitution-making. This book, the first to provide an in-depth examination of external actor involvement in constitution-making, will appeal to scholars of constitutional law, sociolegal studies, law and development, and transitional justice.
Family Support as Reflective Practice
by Pat Dolan, John Canavan and John PinkertonContributors to this book provide international perspectives on core issues in family support. Providing a combination of clear theoretical frameworks and practical guidance, with clear 'how to' messages and a strong emphasis on evaluation, this book will be of interest to social workers working in all areas of family support.
Maharashtrache Shilpkar Nana Patil
by Bharat Patankar"महाराष्ट्राचे शिल्पकार नाना पाटील" हे भारत पाटणकर लिखित पुस्तक महाराष्ट्राच्या इतिहासातील एक महत्वाचे व्यक्तिमत्त्व नाना पाटील यांच्या जीवनावर आधारित आहे. नाना पाटील, ज्यांना "आझाद" म्हणुनही ओळखले जाते, त्यांनी भारताच्या स्वातंत्र्यलढ्यात महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका बजावली होती. पुस्तकाची कथा त्यांच्या जीवनातील प्रमुख घटना, त्यांच्या कार्याची तत्त्वे, आणि त्यांनी केलेल्या संघर्षांवर प्रकाश टाकते. विशेषत: १९४२ च्या चलेजाव चळवळीच्या दरम्यान त्यांनी प्रतिनिधी सरकार (Parallel Government) स्थापन करण्याचे धाडस केले होते. या सरकारने ब्रिटिश राजवटीविरुद्ध संघर्ष करताना स्थानिक प्रशासन, न्यायव्यवस्था आणि शिक्षणाच्या क्षेत्रात महत्वपूर्ण काम केले. पुस्तकात नाना पाटील यांच्या क्रांतिकारी विचारधारांची आणि त्यांच्या नेतृत्वाची सविस्तर माहिती दिली आहे. त्यांच्या कार्याची महत्ता, त्यांनी अनुभवलेल्या अडचणी आणि त्यांनी केलेले त्याग यांची चर्चा या पुस्तकात केली आहे. त्यांनी स्थानिक लोकांमध्ये जागरूकता आणि स्वातंत्र्याची प्रेरणा कशी निर्माण केली, याचे वर्णनही पुस्तकात समाविष्ट आहे. या पुस्तकातून नाना पाटील यांची प्रेरणादायक जीवनकथा समजते आणि महाराष्ट्राच्या स्वतंत्रता संग्रामातील त्यांच्या योगदानाची सखोल माहिती मिळते. त्यांच्या संघर्षमय जीवनाचा अभ्यास करताना, वाचकांना त्यांच्या धैर्य, संकल्प आणि नेतृत्वाचे दर्शन घडते.
Gated Luxury Condominiums in India: A Socio-Spatial Arena for New Cosmopolitans (Routledge Research in Architecture)
by Dhara PatelGated Luxury Condominiums in India: A Socio-Spatial Arena for New Cosmopolitans critically examines gated luxury condominiums in contemporary India, exploring their role in shaping elite power and identity within the framework of neoliberalism. It delves into the spatial structure, perception and post-occupancy experience of these enclaves, offering valuable insights into India's urban development.This book convincingly elucidates the complex socio-spatial transformations underway in India, inviting readers to understand the depth and breadth of these changes, particularly within the rapidly expanding middle and upper-middle classes. It adopts a robust multi-disciplinary approach, combining methodologies such as spatial ethnography, threshold mapping, qualitative interviews and discourse analysis. Focused on the architectural typology of luxury condominiums, the study serves as a lens for broader social transformations grounded in case studies from Mumbai and Pune. Through a meticulous dissection of the lived experiences of various categories of users – owners, visitors and service staff – the book unveils the complex socio-spatial hierarchies perpetuated within these enclaves. Drawing on theories of cosmopolitanism and postcolonial critiques, the monograph makes a significant scholarly contribution to the disciplines of architecture and the built environment. It fills a gap in the existing literature on modern domesticity in India, offering original research that highlights how architecture is instrumental in socially divisive practices of elite formation.It will appeal to scholars, researchers and students across disciplines like architecture, landscape design, spatial sociology, urban studies and area studies, focusing on India and South Asia. It is particularly compelling for those interested in the sociocultural dynamics of the middle class, encompassing themes such as domesticity, material culture and spatial politics within the context of Indian condominiums.
Gated Luxury Condominiums in India: A Socio-Spatial Arena for New Cosmopolitans (Routledge Research in Architecture)
by Dhara PatelGated Luxury Condominiums in India: A Socio-Spatial Arena for New Cosmopolitans critically examines gated luxury condominiums in contemporary India, exploring their role in shaping elite power and identity within the framework of neoliberalism. It delves into the spatial structure, perception and post-occupancy experience of these enclaves, offering valuable insights into India's urban development.This book convincingly elucidates the complex socio-spatial transformations underway in India, inviting readers to understand the depth and breadth of these changes, particularly within the rapidly expanding middle and upper-middle classes. It adopts a robust multi-disciplinary approach, combining methodologies such as spatial ethnography, threshold mapping, qualitative interviews and discourse analysis. Focused on the architectural typology of luxury condominiums, the study serves as a lens for broader social transformations grounded in case studies from Mumbai and Pune. Through a meticulous dissection of the lived experiences of various categories of users – owners, visitors and service staff – the book unveils the complex socio-spatial hierarchies perpetuated within these enclaves. Drawing on theories of cosmopolitanism and postcolonial critiques, the monograph makes a significant scholarly contribution to the disciplines of architecture and the built environment. It fills a gap in the existing literature on modern domesticity in India, offering original research that highlights how architecture is instrumental in socially divisive practices of elite formation.It will appeal to scholars, researchers and students across disciplines like architecture, landscape design, spatial sociology, urban studies and area studies, focusing on India and South Asia. It is particularly compelling for those interested in the sociocultural dynamics of the middle class, encompassing themes such as domesticity, material culture and spatial politics within the context of Indian condominiums.
Microgrid: Design, Optimization, and Applications (Smart Engineering Systems: Design and Applications)
by Vivek Patel Suman Lata Tripathi Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban Amit Kumar Pandey Vikas PatelThe book discusses principles of optimization techniques for microgrid applications specifically for microgrid system stability, smart charging, and storage units. It also highlights the importance of adaptive learning techniques for controlling autonomous microgrids. It further presents optimization-based computing techniques like fuzzy logic, and neural networks to enhance the computational speed.Features Discusses heuristic techniques and evolutionary algorithms in microgrids optimization problems Covers operation management, distributed control approaches, and conventional control methods for microgrids Presents intelligent control for energy management and battery charging systems Highlights a comprehensive treatment of power sharing in DC microgrids Explains control of low-voltage microgrids with master-slave architecture, where distributed energy resources interface with the grid by means of conventional current-driven inverters It is primarily written for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics, and communications engineering, computer science and engineering, and environmental engineering.
Microgrid: Design, Optimization, and Applications (Smart Engineering Systems: Design and Applications)
by Vivek Patel Suman Lata Tripathi Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban Amit Kumar Pandey Vikas PatelThe book discusses principles of optimization techniques for microgrid applications specifically for microgrid system stability, smart charging, and storage units. It also highlights the importance of adaptive learning techniques for controlling autonomous microgrids. It further presents optimization-based computing techniques like fuzzy logic, and neural networks to enhance the computational speed.Features Discusses heuristic techniques and evolutionary algorithms in microgrids optimization problems Covers operation management, distributed control approaches, and conventional control methods for microgrids Presents intelligent control for energy management and battery charging systems Highlights a comprehensive treatment of power sharing in DC microgrids Explains control of low-voltage microgrids with master-slave architecture, where distributed energy resources interface with the grid by means of conventional current-driven inverters It is primarily written for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics, and communications engineering, computer science and engineering, and environmental engineering.
Beating Eating Disorders Step by Step: A Self-Help Guide for Recovery
by Anna PatersonPeople living with eating disorders find it hard to take the step of choosing recovery, often because the disorder has developed as a way of `coping' with problems or stresses in the their life. This book outlines new and positive ways of dealing with eating disorders for people living with eating disorders and their families.
End Of The Game
by Santosh Pathakपुलिस की तमाम कोशिशें फेल हो रही थीं, हत्यारा आजाद घूम रहा था। किसी सूत्र की तलाश में विराट राणा और सुलभ जोशी भागे भागे फिर रहे थे। जो सामने था वह सिवाय प्रेतलीला के और कुछ नहीं दिख रहा था, जबकि उनका मन उस बात को कबूल करने को तैयार नहीं था। एक तरफ पापियों को इंटेरोगेट कर पाना नामुमकिन नजर आ रहा था, तो दूसरी तरफ केस को सॉल्व करने के लिए उनपर तगड़ा दबाव बनाया जा रहा था। हद तो तब हो गयी जब बाकी बचे पापियों में से दो और लोग पिशाच का शिकार बन गये। एक अबूझ पहेली जो लगातार उलझती जा रही थी।
Game Of Death
by Santosh Pathakआठ दोस्त जो एक दूसरे को पापी कहकर बुलाते थे, अचानक ही बस सात रह गये, क्योंकि राहुल हांडा को कोई चुड़ैल उठा ले गयी। बात यकीन के काबिल नहीं थी, पुलिस तो हरगिज भी नहीं करने वाली थी, मगर दो महीने बाद फिर से एक वैसी ही घटना घटित हुई और बाकी बचे दोस्तों में से मधु कोठारी को कोई पिशाच अपने साथ लेकर चला गया। हद तो तब हो गयी जब दोनों ही मामलों में पुलिस को साफ-साफ किन्हीं पैरानार्मल एक्टीविटीज का दखल दिखाई देने लगा। हर तरफ भूत प्रेतों के चर्चे, ना समझ में आने वाली बातें और हैरान कर देने वाला घटनाक्रम। ऐसे में विराट राणा के लिए सच्चाई की तह तक पहुंच पाना आसान नहीं था।
The Lousy Man
by Santosh Pathakविकास सैनी एक ऐसा हौव्वा था जिससे कलपुरा और उसके आस-पास के इलाके में हर कोई खौफ खाता था। हद दर्जे का खतरनाक और घटिया आदमी, जो किसी की बहन बेटी उठवा सकता था, तो गांव की किसी औरत को अपनी कीप बनकर रहने को मजबूर भी कर सकता था। ऐसे आदमी से उसी के इलाके में पंगा लेना क्या कोई मामूली काम था, मगर मैंने लिया, क्योंकि आदत और प्रोफेशन दोनों की मजबूरी थी। लेकिन बाद में जो कुछ घटित हुआ उससे मैं पनाह मांग गया। एक वक्त वह भी आया जब मुझे लगने लगा कि कलपुरा का वह केस मेरी जिंदगी का आखिरी असाइनमेंट बनकर रह जायेगा।
Molecularly Imprinted Polymers as Artificial Antibodies for the Environmental Health: A Step Towards Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
by Santanu Patra Mika SillanpaaThis book covers the fundamental principles of molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) and their synthesis methodologies, offering readers a solid understanding of these unique materials. It delves into the design and selection of template molecules for imprinting, as well as polymerization techniques and strategies for optimizing MIP performance. With a focus on real-world applications, the book showcases the wide range of environmental health problems that MIPs can address. It discusses the detection and quantification of pollutants in air, water, and soil using MIP-based sensors and biosensors. Additionally, it explores the use of MIPs in environmental remediation, such as the adsorption and removal of contaminants, as well as the development of MIP-based materials for water and soil treatment. The book also highlights the analytical applications of MIPs in environmental health, including separation and purification techniques, sample preparation, and preconcentration methods. It examines how MIPs can be integrated into analytical instrumentation and detection systems to enhance environmental analysis. By bringing together interdisciplinary knowledge from the fields of environmental science, chemistry, polymer science, analytical chemistry, and environmental engineering, this book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the potential of MIPs as artificial antibodies for environmental health. With its emphasis on real-world applications and case studies, it offers practical insights that researchers, academics, and professionals can apply in environmental monitoring, remediation, and analysis projects.
Avery's Neonatology Board Review E-Book: Certification and Clinical Refresher
by Patricia R. Batchelor ChessAce your neonatology board exams and prepare for clinical practice with Avery's Neonatology Board Review: Certification and Clinical Refresher, 2nd Edition. This up-to-date review tool follows the exam blueprint, is based on the trusted content found in Avery’s Diseases of the Newborn, and has been carefully tailored for effective exam review by renowned neonatologist and educator, Patricia Batchelor Chess, MD. Concise, relevant information is presented in a way that’s easy to study and remember, giving you an important advantage on this challenging exam, as well as in the daily, fast-changing practice of neonatology.The most up-to-date, thorough, and effective board review book for neonatology . . . Equips residents, fellows, and attending physicians with an efficient, comprehensive system for study, designed specifically to optimize performance on the board exam.Presents information in a high-yield, outline format highlighted by key points, graphs, tables, images, and algorithms.Includes expanded content on pulmonary mechanisms and on diversity and equity, reflecting the newly revised board exam core content outline.Contains more than 450 board-style questions and answers, both in print and interactively online, related to each chapter.Features board-style vignettes with full, discursive answers online.Written by experts in the field of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and supporting subspecialists, representing a wealth of trusted insight and guidance. Based on new core content outline from neonatology board Expanded question bank Expanded content on pulmonary mechanisms and on diversity/equity
The Dyspraxic Learner: Strategies for Success
by Alison PatrickThis book offers key strategies for teaching dyspraxic learners in secondary and tertiary education. With practical teaching resources, covering key areas such as literacy, numeracy, memory and study skills, this book shows teachers how best to approach the physical and psychological needs of students with dyspraxia.
The Memory and Processing Guide for Neurodiverse Learners: Strategies for Success
by Alison PatrickArmed with the wealth of understanding and strategies in this guide, students will discover how they can learn best, to make studying and revision more effective (and less stressful).Packed with simple, tried and tested strategies and workarounds, this study guide for supporting kids and teens who learn differently (such as those with ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia or ASD) explains what memory and processing issues are, and how to work around them. Written by a tutor and specialist with years of experience of working with students with learning differences, this book enables the student to understand the best ways they learn and the reasons behind this. Unpacking processing speed, sensory processing, metacognition, and executive functioning, including working memory, this uniquely relatable and empowering study guide will provide students with the self-understanding they need to manage exams and academic tasks at school with confidence and peace of mind.
Social Skills for Teenagers and Adults with Asperger Syndrome: A Practical Guide to Day-to-Day Life
by Nancy J PatrickThis resource provides practical strategies for helping teenagers and adults with Asperger Syndrome to navigate social skills, friendships and relationships at home and in the community. The chapters are structured around real-life scenarios and the challenges they present, followed by step-by-step solutions and suggestions.
Mrs S
by null K PatrickAn Observer Best Debut of the Year A Granta Best Young British Novelist ‘I loved this book’ JULIA ARMFIELD ‘Exhilarating’ MONICA HEISEY 'Astonishing' ANDREA LAWLOR 'Should be on everyone's summer reading list' iNEWS A powerful, sensual novel of the forbidden love between a young woman and the headmaster’s wife, unfolding across a single a heatwave summer. In an elite English boarding school where the girls kiss the marble statue of the famous dead author who used to walk the halls, a young Australian woman arrives to take up the antiquated role of ‘matron’. There she meets Mrs S, the headmaster’s wife, a woman who is her polar opposite: assured, sophisticated, a paragon of femininity. Over the course of a long, restless heatwave, the matron finds herself irresistibly drawn ever closer into the older woman’s world with their unspoken desire blooming into an illicit affair of electric intensity. But, as the summer begins to fade, both know that a choice must finally be made. ‘Atmospheric and daring’ GUARDIAN ‘There’s nothing else like it out there’ THE TIMES ‘Desire crackles through these pages like fire’ TELEGRAPH ‘Entirely captivating’ NEW YORK TIMES ‘Moody, generous and brilliant’ JESSIE BURTON 'Rare and thrilling' SARAH WINMAN
Japanese Holistic Face Massage
by Rosemary PattenJapanese holistic face massage is based on the Chinese system of medicine and was originally used by geisha girls to maintain a youthful complexion. A comprehensive introductory guide, this book explains how to carry out the massage and explores the therapeutic benefits of this type of treatment.