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"Suzy Davis, Aly Tanner's absolute worst enemy since kindergarten, wins a job at Sparkle Spa. Know-it-all Suzy thinks she knows tons more than Aly and her younger sister, Brooke, about how the nail salon should be run, and she isn't shy about bossing everyone around. Will the girls ever get Suzy our of their hair--and their business?"--Back cover.

In the near future, women are genetically engineered and trained in special schools to serve as wives and maintain their beauty above all else. But sixteen-year-old Frieda refuses to adhere to the rules after she watches her best friend Isabel start to self-destruct.

Through her great capacity to love, a kind and beautiful maid releases a handsome prince from the spell which has made him an ugly beast.

Introduces readers to some of the bizarre things humans have done in the name of beauty.

Gina Rondelli strives to look perfect even if it takes surgery and pills, causing others to call her fake. When she begins dating the handsome Colter, they make the perfect couple until things take a dangerous turn. Now Gina must choose between her safety and her image of perfection.

Provides teenage girls resources and first-person accounts by other girls on issues central to their lives. Covers topics such as beauty standards; body image; eating disorders; sexuality; and feminism.

"Your nails can say a lot about you--so you want them to look their best. The first step to great-looking nails is making sure they're healthy. Then, with a few style secrets, you can make your nails glamorous. Caring for your nails--and the skin around your nails--can be as easy as using the right kinds of tools and as fun as giving yourself a pedicure. And happy, healthy nails look even better with some decoration. Find out about different kinds of nail polish, learn how to get the most out of your polish, and experiment to discover your own style. You can even make your own nail art and stick-on nail decals to add bling to basic polish. With the right tips and tricks, your nails can be works of art!"--From the publisher's web site.

Dispells common beauty myths, explains how the media manufactures and exploits images to sell products, and explores how views of beauty differ historically and geographically.

A pretty rabbit, Narcissa, makes fun of any creature that is not as lovely as herself until she offends a magic frog and finds her own beauty changing.

"You'll learn about current trends in the makeover industry and the promises and risks that come with them. You'll also explore why we as a culture are so beauty-obsessed. Finally, you'll learn about the many options available that can help change the way you feel about yourself and others, not simply the way you look!" -supplied by publisher.