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While shopping offers plenty of life's lessons, here are my recommended picks for an education of different sorts. Important when taking a break between shopping, writing, traveling, entertaining . . . .and shopping some more.
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20th Century Fashion
2 people recommended this item
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A comprehensive overview of fashion and style of the current day, along with plenty of pictures to keep you paging along. Vogue magazine covers splashed across the pages for some great eye candy, along with a full A-Z of famous designer summaries.
Take this one to the family reunion you're dreading; lots of time-killing material available here.
Updated Jul 29, 2007
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The Fashion Book
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3 people recommended this item
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An encyclopedia that requires no wiki entries, this book is chock full of top names in the fashion industry, a fresh collection of photography, and a handy glossary of technical terms--so you can look up the real definition of pashmina.
It's great for the coffeetable, sitting next to your Dean & Deluca mugs.
Updated Jul 29, 2007
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Chanel and Her World
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2 people recommended this item
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Pick up this biography of Coco Chanel for a free ticket to Paris and her life as an avant garde, fashion legend in the making. The original book was printed in black and white, but this updated version includes color illustrations.
A salute to the achievement of authentic beauty; and great company for a rainy afternoon.
Updated Jul 29, 2007
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Free Food for Millionaires
2 people recommended this item
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An insightful story about the lives of first and second-generation immigrants in America, this novel tells a compelling tale about family ties, traditions, and cultural clashes. The talented writer weaves together a clever plot and introduces you to a set of memorable characters.
Highly recommended when you need a good novel to escape with.
Updated Jul 29, 2007
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Fabulous Food Shops
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Feed your appetite for gourmet food and treats with an eye-ful of tastes from around the world. It's a collection of food shops and boutique confectionaries from around the world; explore the chocolate shop in Switzerland, patisserie in Paris, or gourmet sandwich station in London--all in one sitting.
And without the guilt.
Updated Jul 29, 2007
The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich
7 people recommended this item
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Yes indeed
The workplace has changed....
This book helps you see that.
I will get this for my library at home, and the office..
Updated May 29, 2008
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The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick)
3 people recommended this item
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Great insight on knowing when to quit; and how a quitting strategy might be just what you need to get ahead.
A short and sweet kick of motivation; take it on the road for a quick and refreshing read.
Updated Jul 29, 2007
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