health and hygiene

Offers step-by-step, illustrated instructions for fifty versatile looks that can be created in only ten minutes, including detailed information on basic techniques, products, equipment, and special makeup tips and tricks.

An exploration of the issues of body image and self-esteem that young women face in modern society.

Addresses a variety of women's health issues, providing expert information as well as personal stories on such issues as body image, illness, pregnancy, childbirth, AIDS, aging, nutrition, sexuality, and others.

A guide for adolescent girls on how to stay healthy and fit, with information on nutrition and exercise.

Provides detailed information for teenage boys and girls on puberty; male and female reproductive health; sexually transmitted diseases and how they are spread and prevented; pregnancy and contraception; abstinence; date rape; online predators; masturbation; and other related topics.

"Read about obesity, its causes, health risks, diets and their dangers, weight-loss surgery, and healthy lifestyles"--Provided by publisher.

From overcoming paralysis, to receiving liver and heart transplants, to regrowing skin and part of the rib cage, medical science and courage have changed the lives of the seven teens profiled in this book.

A memoir from journalist Mary Elizabeth Williams, who, after being diagnosed with advanced breast cancer, underwent controversial treatments to amaze the medical community.

Provides information for women on pregnancy topics such as pre-conception do's and don'ts, prenatal testing, genetics, birthing positions, and prevention of prematurity.