South London-based blog, Deserter, is an alt guide to living and loafing in the wonky wonderland south of the river. Its authors, under their noms de plume Dulwich Raider and Dirty South, record off-beat days out and urban adventures featuring pubs, cemeteries, galleries, hospitals and pubs again, often in the company of their volatile dealer, Half-life, and the much nicer Roxy. Part guide, part travelogue, this book is a collection of these tales with the addition of lots of new material that their publisher absolutely insisted upon. South London, that maligned wasteland where cabbies once feared to drive, can no longer be ignored. The South is risen!

Coco Rules takes 30 quotes from the inimitable Coco Chanel and translates them into modern, practical style rules to live by. With her trademark acerbic wit and no-nonsense attitude, Coco Chanel has always been a wonderfully entertaining source on matters of life and style. Coco Rules gathers her words of wisdom on both fashion and empowerment and uses them to provide solutions to many of the style-based conundrums you might encounter, as well as inspiration on how to be the very best version of yourself - strong, fearless and confident - no matter what you wear. Written by acclaimed fashion journalist Katherine Ormerod, each rule is accompanied by a bold and stylish illustration from Carolina Melis.

If Alexander McQueen were to give a masterclass on design, creativity and attitude, what wisdom would he impart? Discover McQueen's life, work and legacy in this sharply curated biography focusing on artistic spirit. Alexander McQueen will go down in history as the most talented and enigmatic 'bad boy' of fashion. But it was his drive and visionary perspective that secured his place in sartorial legend when his defying couture looks sent shockwaves through the fashion landscape. But how did he think? And how was his attitude reflected in his work? What Alexander McQueen Can Teach You About Fashion breaks down McQueen's life and work into memorable maxims - including Don't be Scared of Fear, Challenge Gender, Add Volume, then More Volume and Show Skin. This book uncovers McQueen's creative flair, his inspirations, his business acumen and the details that make his designs so arresting. With pithy, thoughtful text and inspirational photographs, learn something from McQueen and apply it to your own life, creativity and style. These are the things that really define what it means to be McQueen. Small and beautifully formed - if you like this, What Coco Chanel Can Teach You About Fashion is also available.

An apothecary is a skilled craftsperson who compounds herbal mixtures that enhance health and beauty. Put aside the modern world of tricky marketing and harmful chemicals and create your own apothecary solutions. They're fresh, safe, effective, and can save you money-and many are made from the wholesome ingredients already in your kitchen and garden. Inside you'll find: Skin Care 101, including how to make cleansers, scrubs, creams and lotions, tonics, and toners for oily, dry, sensitive, or combination skin-along with acne treatments, natural sunscreen, lip balm, and more Body care recipes for homemade body scrubs, massage oil, body powder, and toothpaste Remedies for what ails you, including healing cough syrups, compresses, teas, and tinctures Hair care recipes for dry, normal, or oily hair-add shine, clear up dandruff, and control thinning and volume Recipes for the home, including Kitchen Sink Scrub, Drawer Refresher, and Fly Deterrent Plus, get inspired at your farmers' market and explore seasonal recipes for a Pumpkin Mask, Cucumber Toner, and more! Nature has given us all we need for both inner and outer health. With The Home Apothecary, learn to make your own products with ingredients you choose, scent to your preferences, and customize to your body's needs.

CONTENTS - IN FAVOUR OF COSMETICS - THE SKIN - 1. THE SKIN - 2. ALLERGY AND DERMATITIS - 3. DIET AND SKIN HEALTH - 4. SKIN PENETRATION AND SKIN NUTRITION - THE CARE OF THE FACE - 5. COLD AND CLEANSING CREAMS, CLEANSING MILKS AND LOTIONS - 6. ACID CREAMS, MILKS AND LOTIONS - 7. ASTRINGENT ("PORE") LOTIONS AND SKIN "TONICS" - 8. FACE PACKS AND MASKS - 9. VANISHING, POWDER AND ALL-PURPOSE CREAMS; FOUNDATION CREAMS AND FOUNDATION MAKE-UP PREPARATIONS - 10. SKIN FOODS, LUBRICATING AND SKIN CONDITIONING CREAMS - 11. FACE POWDERS, COMPACT POWDERS AND CAKE MAKE-UP - 12. MAKE-UP PREPARATIONS - 13. SUNBURN AND SUN-TAN PREPARATIONS - 14. ACNE PREPARATIONS - 15. THE APPLICATION OF COSMETICS - THE CARE OF THE MOUTH - 16. THE TOOTH AND PATHOLOGICAL DENTAL CONDITIONS - 17. TOOTH PASTES AND TOOTH POWDERS, DENTURE CLEANSERS - 18. MOUTHWASHES - THE CARE OF THE EYES - 19. EYE LOTIONS - THE CARE OF THE HAIR - 20. THE HAIR - 21. HAIR TONICS AND LOTIONS - 22. HAIR SHAMPOOS, RINSES AND CONDITIONERS - 23* PERMANENT WAVING - 24* HAIR-SETTING LOTIONS AND LACQUERS - 25* HAIR BRILLIANTINES, CREAMS AND FIXATIVES - 26. HAIR DYES - THE CARE OF THE BODY - 27. THE PROCESSING OF TOILET SOAP - 28. BATH PREPARATIONS - 29* SHAVING PREPARATIONS - 30. ANTIPERSPIRANTS AND DEODORANTS - 31. DEPILATORIES - 32. COSMETIC STOCKINGS - 33. FOOT PREPARATIONS - 34. INSECT REPELLENT AND INSECT BITE PREPARATIONS - 35. BABY PREPARATIONS - THE CARE OF THE HANDS - 36. THE NAILS - 37* MANICURE PREPARATIONS - 38. HAND CREAMS AND LOTIONS - 39* PROTECTIVE CREAMS AND HAND CLEANSERS - COSMETIC FACTS AND FALLACIES - 40. COSMETIC FACTS AND FALLACIES - GENERAL ASPECTS OF COSMETIC FORMULATION - 41. EMULSIONS AND TRANSPARENT DISPERSIONS - 42. ANTISEPTICS AND PRESERVATIVES - 43. ANTIOXIDANTS - 44. HUMECTANTS - 45. "MODUS OPERANDI " - APPENDICES - INDEX -

What does real empowerment look like, and how do you achieve it? Whether it's teaching you how to have stronger relationships and find purpose, meaning and success at work, or giving you the tools and tips needed to build community, be creative and achieve personal growth, New Methods for Women is the ultimate guide to living a more purposeful and empowered life. Drawing on her vast experiences as an entrepreneur, business-owner, tech and beauty visionary, Sharmadean Reid MBE reveals the secret formula for lifting up yourself and the women around you, based on her own successes. New Methods for Women will help any beauty junkie, female entrepreneur, working mum or hustler to achieve their goals. Sharmadean distills ancient teachings, the wisdom of her favourite authors, and her own experiences with business, leadership and as a co-parenting mother into 10 of the most valuable life lessons any of us can hope to learn.

By popular demand the world-renowned Harry Bennett just before his death, compiled a new collection of cosmetic preparations.
A valuable source for the industrial chemists looking to develop new products or for self-starters looking to start their own business.
Contents:
Contributors
Preface
Introduction
I. Antiperspirants and Deodorants
II. Hair Products
III. Bath Preparations
IV. Face and Hand Cleaners
V. Makeup
VI. Creams and Lotions
VII. Mouth Preparations
VIII. Perfumes and Colognes
IX. Shaving Preparations
X. Sunscreen / Tan Products
XI. Baby Products
XU. Miscellaneous
Appendix
Incompatible Chemicals
Safety in the Laboratory or Home workshop
Aerosols
Trademark Chemicals
Trademark Chemical Manufacturers
Index

'Is this the chicest coffee-table book ever printed? Quite possibly.' - Financial Times, How To Spend It The first-ever authoritative A-Z celebration of the 500 greatest names in men's fashion - 200 years of men's style through the work of designers, brands, photographers, icons, models, retailers, tailors, and stylists around the globe The Men's Fashion Book is an unparalleled A-Z deep-dive into the people and brands that have produced and inspired the most memorable looks in menswear - and are advancing today's renaissance in men's clothing and style. Created in collaboration with Jacob Gallagher, men's fashion editor at Off Duty for the Wall Street Journal, this stunning book with its striking cover design and red and black marker ribbons, documents more than two centuries of men's fashion, bringing its history to life through iconic, inspirational images, from traditional suits to streetwear, and beyond. Inside this ground-breaking book you'll find approximately 130 designers, 100 brands, 70 icons, 40 photographers, 40 footwear and accessory designers, 30 retailers, 25 stylists, editors, and writers, 20 tailors, 15 publications, 15 models, and 10 illustrators, as well as art directors, influencers, milliners, and textile designers. Arranged alphabetically, the 500 entries spotlight living legends such as Giorgio Armani and Paul Smith alongside today's most innovative creatives, including Ozwald Boateng, Alessandro Michele, Kim Jones, and Virgil Abloh, and cutting-edge brands such as Bode, Sacai, and Supreme. Following in the footsteps of Phaidon's globally acclaimed and bestselling The Fashion Book, this is the most comprehensive guide to the men's fashion world ever published.

We know that they prayed, sang, and wore long robes, but what was it really like to be a monk? Though monastic living may seem unimaginable to us moderns, it has relevance for today. This book illuminates the day-to-day of medieval European monasticism, showing how you can apply the principles of monastic living, like finding balance and peace, to your life. With wit and insight, medievalist and podcaster Daniele Cybulskie dives into the history of monasticism in each chapter and then reveals applications for today, such as the benefits of healthy eating, streamlining routines, gardening, and helping others. She shares how monks authentically embraced their spiritual calling, and were also down to earth: they wrote complaints about being cold in the manuscripts they copied, made beer and wine, and even kept bees. How to Live Like a Monk features original illustrations by Anna Lobanova, as well as more than eighty colour reproductions from medieval manuscripts. It is for anyone interested in the Middle Ages and those seeking inspiration for how to live a full life, even when we're confined to the cloister of our homes.

"The Perfect Scent "is the thrilling inside story of the global perfume industry, told through two creators working on two very different scents. The first is commissioned by the French luxury brand Hermes, and developed by a perfumer named Jean-Claude Ellena, who begins his search for the scent on the banks of the Nile. The second is a celebrity fragrance, developed in New York by movie star Sarah Jessica Parker and a team of perfumers from a global conglomerate. Chalder Burr, the "New York Times"'s perfume critic, spent a year behind the scenes watching both creators at work. His thrilling narrative follows each scent from the initial concept to the worldwide launch. "The Perfect Scent" is the story of two daring creators, two very different scents, and a billion-dollar industry that runs on the invisible magic of perfume.

Learn to make every moment a once-in-a-lifetime experience with this definitive guide to the Japanese art of ichigo ichie, from the bestselling authors of Ikigai. 'Ikigai urges individuals to simplify their lives by pursuing what sparks joy for them' (Marie '' Kondo) Every moment in our life happens only once, and if we let it slip away, we lose it forever-an idea captured by the Japanese phrase ichigo ichie. Often used to convey that the encounter is unique and special, it is a tenet of Zen Buddhism and is attributed to a sixteenth-century master of the Japanese tea ceremony, or 'ceremony of attention', whose intricate rituals compel us to focus on the present moment. From this age-old concept comes a new kind of mindfulness. In The Book of Ichigo Ichie, you will learn to use all five senses to anchor yourself in the present. Every one of us contains a key that can open the door to attention, harmony with others, and love of life. And that key is ichigo ichie. 'This is a great little book to lift the spirits and remind us of the importance of living in the 'now', not worrying about the past or future.' - 5* Reader Review 'This book should act as a wakeup call. Make each now a sacred moment. Pay attention! Make each moment special!' - 5* Reader Review 'The authors of Ikigai have offered another brief and masterful addition for those seeking out a simpler and more fulfilling life.' - 5* Reader Review

This achingly jawdropping book follows the evolution of dentistry throughout the world from the Bronze Age to the present day, presenting captivating and grim illustrations of the tools and techniques of dentistry through the ages. Organized chronologically, The Smile Stealers interleaves beautiful and gruesome technical illustrations and paintings from the Wellcome Collection's unique archive of material from Europe, America and the Far East with seven authoritative and eloquent themed articles from medical historian Richard Barnett. A comprehensive review of the development of the trade and discipline of dentistry, it covers topics as diverse as the very first dentures (produced by the Etruscans in the seventh century bce); the smile revolution in 18th-century portraiture; and the role of dentistry in forensic science - all in one beautifully illustrated volume. Extending the cult of the medically macabre begun by its predecessors The Sick Rose and Crucial Interventions, The Smile Stealers is guaranteed to appeal to lovers of the horrific and the beautiful alike as it probes the growth of dentistry - from pulling out bad teeth to reconstructing jaws, and from painful action to pain-free interventions and the pursuit of the perfect smile.