Is Australia the beauty capital of the world?
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I have read several of the Ben Hood novels and have enjoyed them.  I like the characters but feel the descriptions of the women are being written by a 16-year old boy.  ALL the ladies are stunning and beautiful with big breasts and killer bodies.  And all of them fall for Hood.  Really?  Are there no average-looking women in Australia?  This one thing is starting to make the books less than a "must read" for me.
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I bought my first box of this serum when we were in Australia and I loved the way it made my skin look.  Since then, I've used that entire box and ordered another one online.  I feel that I will always use this product and probably others in this line too.
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This is a fantastic guide for anyone who is looking to step-up their beauty & wellness regime. Its honest, informative and useful. Ms. Swenson did a superb job of blending the elements of style, beauty & holistic wellness advice into one book. I highly recommend this gem and I am looking forward to reading Volume II when it comes out!!
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For most Americans - and probably for most Europeans, too - Australia is a big, roughly circular blank spot on the map.  For us, it's an  easy-to-defend territory in Risk, and the source of many a bad Down Under  joke - a country that's gone to another planet, but occasionally sends back  bands and boomerangs.
Bill Bryson doesn't see Australia like that.  Strange to say - *very* strange, if you've read his other travel books -  Bryson actually seems to like, even love, Australia.  He certainly relishes  traveling through it and revels in the odd little facts he unearths.  This  makes for a touching travel book rather different than his previous works.
In a Sunburned Country is actually extremely different than, for  example, A Walk in the Woods.  The primary focus of Walk was the humor and  the experiences, not the Applachian Trail, and certainly not America or  Americans.  In Sunburned, Bryson has produced a much more straightforward  travelogue more concerned with little museums and cheap hotels than with  the inside of his own head.  It's still funny, of course, and it's still  got a lot of Bryson in it - his reactions to the museums (he loved every  one of 'em), his reactions to the hotels (if you're going to Darwin, better  check out this book first), and his inexplicable ability to find danger and  injury in places where other people are fine (the dogs in the park, petrol  in the outback).
This is by no means an in-depth exploration of  Australia; in fact, it could be subtitled "Australia: Only the Good  Parts."  Bryson just gives hints about the darker side of modern  Australians (a man in a train who says that all Aborogines should be  hanged), then hastily retreats to another museum.  It's as though he's  reluctant to let his fantasy of Perfect Australia be tainted.
However,  it's engrossing both as armchair travel and as humor, and that, as we all  know, is a perfect combination.  And if the government of Australia owes  Bryson a hearty thank-you for this book, so what?
(One last note: he's  done a book and a half with Stephen Katz, who is in his own way delightful.  But if Bryson has any sense at all, he'll take Alan Sherwin along on his  next book trip.  Bryson is always better with a companion, a foil, and  Sherwin is perfect  for that.  In addition, Sherwin doesn't appear to hold  a grudge, which is essential for someone who is traveling with Bryson.  In  Sunburned, many of the funniest and best bits involve Sherwin, even though  he's in less than a fifth of book.)
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Tonya is such a sweetie, but let's face it if you are past a certain age, there's no making it really much better. I suggest young ladies in their 20's start a healthy regimen and follow it for life. For your face's sake, EAT HEALTHY!

Tonya's book covers all aspects of developing and maintaining beautiful skin; including nutrition, sleep, mental attitude, macro nutrients, micro nutrients, and how to treat the skin topically. She is really a pioneer in health and beauty and has even developed and marketed her own products. She has a youtube channel and uploads instructions and mini-lectures, and you can see how she looks like first-hand.

Every mother should get this book for her teenage daughter, to have a lifetime of beauty.
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Our America has so much to offer, why go abroad to see beauty, when it is right here in your own backyard.  Visit America folks.  It's beautiful
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This is by far the most interesting, informative, researched publication I have ever seen.  I am a licensed aesthetician and look forward to every issue to let me know about the new products, ingredients, and procedures out in the industry today.  I would recommend this magazine to anyone interested in skincare or plastic surgery as each issue is packed full of information.  The wait between issues is long, but with so much research in each issue, well worth the wait!
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Bill Bryson does a great job of writing entertaining travelogues. Here he finds boundless material for his wry sense of humor in the larger-than-life Australian landscape. Instead of dry history and descriptions, he weaves interesting facts with the fascinating characters he meets on his travels. He clearly adores Australia for its beauty, uniqueness and friendly people, and by the end I wanted to hop a plane and visit on my own.

My only criticism was his discussion of Aborigines. While he gives a general background of the harsh and unfair treatment these people have endured, he doesn't seem to give a full and fair account of their current situation. That section seems to just be a little harsh and judgmental without fully investigating all sides of the issue. I could be wrong, but if my memory is correct I don't recall him even visiting or talking with any Aborigines themselves, just white Australians talking about Aborigines. Oh well, just a minor quibble with an otherwise thoroughly entertaining book.
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As a Yank, the breadth and scope of Australia  -- its land and its people have always captured a piece of my heart and mind Outback  offers up a majestic land populated only by those who are fierce enough to grab a hold  and  build a world that blends the old and the new, the strong and the flexible.

Patrick Garrity brought up in the hard scrabble life of early convict populated Sydney finds his way to New South Wales.  Here he tends sheep for a large rancher who sends him and his flock deep into the bush.  In the wilds he  buys Mayrah native girl to share his lonliness the tending of the flock sheep  As Garrity and Mayrah extend their lands a flock,  in Sydney a minister has died and his your teenage daughter is dealt a tough hand by her social climbing mother.  Elizabeth soon finds herself married off to a cruel exploitive prospector who forces her into a long trek looking for elusive riches.  Her path crosses with the Garritys and the saga  explodes from there.

This is a darn good read!!!  The author draws strong and interesting characters living in a challenging, demanding land that leaves little room for weakness or error.  I am looking forwards to exploring the books that follow in this multi-volume saga
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Absolutely gorgeous. In my recebt trip to Australia I was stunned to see that these were selling for AU$289! I returned with another one for my mum!
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Not since listening to really old AC/DC songs, have I felt that Australia is a great place for music. Love this song.
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I have been using OZ Naturals for the past several months, and the change I have seen in the overall tone and brightness of my skin is something I never thought could be achieved. I use this product at night, after I use OZ Mineral Tonic - one pump is generous and covers my entire face. I then follow with OZ Eye Gel, OZ Hyaluronic Acid Serum, and then OZ Super Youth moisturizer. The next morning I noticed dead skin sloughing off, revealing new and beautiful skin. I have had hormonal acne that has left some minor scarring throughout adulthood, and I can see the scars fading. It's absolute magic! I love that I can have a great skincare routine with such amazing, natural products that deliver at prices I can afford!
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I just recently binge watched this show because I use to live in Victoria and I loved visiting Ballarat and Bendigo.  A lot of the faces are familiar because there is a large Italian and Greek population in Victoria and many of the actors resemble them.  I remember my two uncles were POW's and the horrendous treatment by the Japanese to many of the people in the south pacific.  I love the show for this reason, the accents, scenery, and the familiar connection I feel having lived in Australia for over 20 years.
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Having recently moved to Melbourne, it is overwhelming how many great things there are to do and see here in this beautiful city-where do you start? A friend of mine recommended to check out this mini travel guide; it gave me a great insight into where to begin.

So far I have been to the Queen Victoria Markets which has a vast and diverse range of food coming from different cultures and great produce which is sourced locally; I think this is why these markets are so busy, you keep on coming back for more and I'm now addicted since I'm a foodie. Also I have been to St Kilda Beach and to the Melbourne Museum which is fascinating. So far I have been impressed with Shannon's knowledge on the area's suggested and look forward to checking out more places to visit that are in the travel guide and everywhere else in between.

A must read for anyone who is here on holiday over a long weekend, a longer stay or have recently moved here like myself.
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This books is absolutely beauty. It shows us that world around us may seem like an immovable, implacable place. It is not. With the slightest pushin just the right placeit can be tipped. Tipping Points are a reaffirmation of the potential for change and the power of intelligent action.
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the book I have reviewed is an enjoyable and yet thorough and concise history of Australia . The constitution is summized and it,s working is expanded upon . The book discusses  well the differences compared to the united states. Australia is a nation with Britain as it's monarchy. The individuality of the states are mentioned and the very major role the individual state governments have played and followed in the commonwealth . overall  the book is a good read and a terrific insight in to Australian history . THe constitution clealy can be understood afterwards.
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Did you know that to achieve a trendy pale complexion during in the Middle Ages, women applied blood-sucking leeches to their faces? Or that it was fashionable in China for women to bind and crush their feet to demonstrate grace and wealth?

The award-winning book "In Your Face: The Culture of Beauty and You" presents what humanity has done over the years and in various cultures to, as the author puts it, "fit in, stick out, or measure up."

"In Your Face" also explains why we place so much importance on appearances, who gets to decide what's hot and what's not, and what forces shape our views about beauty. This fact-filled book examines the lessons we learn from fairy tales, ancient mythology, popular movies and magazines regarding beauty, youth and attractiveness. We hear from models and actors about what it's like to be judged by their looks, and learn how businesses and people get rich by making others feel insecure. "In Your Face" brings us stories we may not hear elsewhere, and helps us put beauty into perspective so we can stop feeling so controlled and influenced by it. Fun, helpful tips for coping with the pressures around looks also appear at the end of each chapter.

"In Your Face's" many startling examples of what females (and males!) did and do in the pursuit of beauty show how one single definition of beauty doesn't exist; that what is considered beautiful comes and goes with time; that many cosmetic procedures can be dangerous; and that seeing beyond the surface can give us the inspiration to care about things that matter much more--such as feeling good about who we truly are inside, and what we can accomplish in this world.