Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
Combining the best of theory and research, Dunford/Doyle’s NUTRITION FOR SPORT AND EXERCISE emphasizes scientific reasoning and the latest studies to illuminate the evidence for current nutritional recommendations. The fourth edition carefully illustrates the connections among exercise, nutrition and–the ultimate goals–optimal performance and health.
Branded beauty: how marketing changed the way we look
Summary: Beauty is a multi-billion dollar global industry embracing make-up, skincare, hair care, fragrances, cosmetic surgery – even tattooing and piercing. Over the years it has used flattery, seduction, science and shame to persuade consumers to invest if they want to look their best.
Sustainability: how the cosmetics industry is greening up
Sustainability has come to the fore in the cosmetics and personal care industry. Rising ethical consumerism and the need for resource efficiency are making cosmetic companies ‘ small, independent firms to global giants ‘ take steps towards sustainable development. Sustainability: How the Cosmetics Industry is Greening Up discusses the growing importance of sustainability in the […]
All made up : 100 years of cosmetics advertising
A history of printed cosmetics advertising throughout the 20th-century, this study charts the growth of mass-circulation magazines and how they led to a huge increase in advertising space and, by beginning of the 21st century, had to compete with those in other media such as television and the internet.
The language of cosmetics advertising
A cross-cultural comparison of French and British cosmetics advertisements and explores how the discourse of beauty advertising represents ideas about femininity in French and English language contexts.
Compacts and cosmetics : beauty from Victorian times to the present day
Cosmetics have been used to increase attraction since Ancient times whilst Compacts have been a symbol of love for generations but especially since the 1920s. In this fascinating book, vintage accessories’ expert, Madeleine Marsh, discusses just what makes compacts so desirable and reveals their hidden secrets from cameras to cigarettes. Madeleine shows what to buy […]
Secrets of Good Design for Artists, Artisans and Crafters
Practical and aesthetically pleasing, this meditation on the constituents of good design considers all manner of construction, form, and ornamentation. It answers many questions about design choices, from basic to specific, with clear, condensed, and practical directions. Its appeal lies chiefly in the integrity of its own design, consisting of hand-lettered text and pleasingly styled […]
Becoming a graphic and digital designer: a guide to careers in design
With an emphasis on portfolio requirements and job opportunities, this guide helps both students and individuals interested in entering the design field prepare for successful careers.
Batch: craft, design and product
This is a glamorous coffee table book covering the work of the international designer, maker and craftsperson. Batch showcases the cream of the contemporary craft world crossing different disciplines in design including; furniture, surface design and decoration, glass, ceramics, textiles, precious metals and multidiscipline design. Designers and craftspeople are pushing the boundaries and concept of […]
Design matters: an essential primer
The design bar is at an all-time high for those brave enough to participate in the industry. Today’s designers must be clear on all the steps necessary to create work that stands out in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Unfortunately, most design books only focus on type, color, and layout issues. The Design Matters series takes […]