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| paint nails perfectly: Perfect Eunice Nirja, 2021-03-17 There are people who strike the right chords in our lives and make our hearts sing.’ Living has been all about hiding away and pretentions for Gideon who has always preferred being alone. However when he joins college he comes across people of all sorts and he begins to realise that life may be a sum total of little miracles after all. As he matures and begins to open up he discovers that he is not far from the healing he has always been in search of. |
| paint nails perfectly: Practically Perfect Katie Fforde, 2008-04-15 Anna, a newly qualified interior designer, has decided it’s time to put her money and her expertise where her mouth is and risk everything to buy a tiny but adorable cottage in desperate need of renovation. Outside, the chocolate-box cottage is perfect, but inside, all is chaos. With a ladder for a staircase, no downstairs flooring, candles the only form of lighting, and a sleeping bag and camping mat for a bed, Anna soon wonders if she’s bitten off more than she can chew. Her neighbor Chloe comes to the rescue, providing tea, wine, and sympathy---and a recently rescued greyhound, Caroline. But just as Anna’s starting to settle in, make new friends, and see the house transforming before her eyes, the good-looking yet impossible Rob Hunter arrives on the scene and puts even more obstacles in her way. Will Anna be able to get over all of life’s hurdles in the end, or will she stumble and fall? |
| paint nails perfectly: Glam Nail Studio Amber-Elizabeth Stores, 2013-11 Celebrity manicurist Amber Elizabeth Stores brings the salon straight to your living room in this graphic, information-packed guidebook, working from the inside out, Stores starts with research-supported advice on which foods to eat and products to use for optimal nail health. Next up she gives a basic introduction to the kinds of equipment you’ll want to have on hand, explaining how and why each tool is used. She’ll then delve into the vast world of nail polishes, illuminating the differences between base coats, ridge fillers, strengtheners, sealers, and more. Included in her polish tips is a unique guide to selecting the perfect colors based on your skin tone, style, and the season. Polishes are followed by a chapter on nail shapes—what they “say” and how to attain them. A chapter on the “Not-So-Basics” takes the salon experience to the next level, with tips for electric manicures, hot oil manicures, paraffin waxes, and more. The “Queen of Shellac” goes on to share her top secret tips for acrylics, gels, and myriad effects (marbling, dotting, fading color, glitter dust, to name a few) in the second to last chapter. The book’s grand finale is a collection of stunning, fashionable photography showing how artful and fashionable nails can be—and inspiring an infinite array of ideas in the reader. |
| paint nails perfectly: Nail Artistry: Creative Designs for Perfect Nails Violet A. Handicraft, 2024-10-01 Nail Artistry: Creative Designs for Perfect Nails is the ultimate guide for anyone looking to master the art of nail design. Whether you're a beginner exploring nail painting for the first time or an experienced artist seeking fresh inspiration, this book offers a comprehensive collection of styles and techniques to elevate your craft. With detailed step-by-step instructions, practical tips, and visually stunning ideas, it’s the perfect resource to transform simple nails into jaw-dropping masterpieces. This book covers a wide range of designs — from timeless classics like the French manicure and elegant floral patterns to cutting-edge trends like chrome, holographic, and avant-garde 3D creations. Learn how to choose and blend colors, create flawless lines, and experiment with various textures and embellishments. Dive into seasonal styles, holiday-themed art, and advanced methods for acrylics and gels, ensuring that your skills grow with every page. What you will find in this book: Foundational Techniques for shaping, prepping, and caring for healthy nails. Step-by-step instructions for achieving intricate designs and unique looks. Professional Tips for using tools like dotting pens, striping brushes, and stamping plates. A Guide to Nail Art Trends to keep your styles up-to-date and eye-catching. Advanced Techniques for acrylic and gel nail art, including freehand designs and 3D elements. Nail Artistry: Creative Designs for Perfect Nails is more than just a collection of pretty patterns — it’s a journey into the world of nail artistry that will inspire, educate, and empower you to create stunning nails, one brushstroke at a time. Whether you’re creating a statement piece for a special event or crafting everyday elegance, this book will help you turn your ideas into reality, making every manicure a work of art. Perfect for self-learners and professionals alike, it’s your go-to reference for transforming nails into a canvas of creativity. |
| paint nails perfectly: Searching for Perfect Jennifer Probst, 2014-04-29 The highly anticipated second novel in the new Searching For series from Jennifer Probst, one of the most exciting breakout novelists (USA TODAY)—a spin-off of the bestselling Marriage to a Billionaire series—featuring a sexy matchmaker, and the rocket scientist who becomes her special project… The up-and-coming matchmaking agency Kinnections is the hottest thing to hit Verily, New York—just like Kennedy Ashe, social director for the service she owns with her two best girlfriends. A coach, consultant, and cheerleader rolled into one super-sizzling package, Kennedy creates dream dates, encourages singles to shine, and never refuses a challenge—not even her new client, Nate Ellison Raymond Dunkle, rocket scientist and nerd extraordinaire. Kennedy vows to transform this hot mess in a lab coat with a disastrous relationship track record into the most wanted man on the Verily dating scene. If only she could turn the wand on herself. Though she radiates confidence and sex appeal, Kennedy harbors deep-seated insecurities from her tormented past. When she realizes she and Nate are cut from the same cloth and might be perfect together, can Kennedy learn to let her heart lead the way? Or will her fears sentence her to the sidelines as Nate finds love—with someone else? |
| paint nails perfectly: Totally Cool Nails Catherine Rodgers, 2014-02-18 Say hello to fabulous nail art designs you can create! It's time to get your nails noticed! Catherine Rodgers, the creator of the popular nail art YouTube Channel Totally Cool Nails, shows you how to paint one-of-a-kind nail art designs right in your own home. With her guidance and helpful tips, you'll create 50 super-stylish nail art designs like Starfish, Rainbow Wave, Candy Heart, and Watermelon Nails. She also shares her secrets for giving yourself the perfect manicure, including how to prep your nails, use popular nail art tools, and personalize the designs. Whether you're looking for a super-stylish pattern or a fun holiday nail art design, this guide has a fantastic option for every occasion and mood. Complete with step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs of each project, Totally Cool Nails gives you awesome nails--every time! |
| paint nails perfectly: Nobody's Perfect Simon Williams, 2005 'Love Is All Round' is a feminist publishing house where Harriet Copeland is running a competition to find new romantic fiction; their motto is 'For Women By Women'. To avoid this gender bias, Leonard Loftus is forced to submit his novel under a female pseudonym. So when Lulabelle Latiffa wins the first prize, Leonard begins to have a major problem. He is a bashful statistician lumbered with a spectacular alter ago. With domestic complications from his wayward daughter Dee Dee and Gus, his rascally old father, Leonard tries frantically to keep up the charade of Lulabelle. His problems are made worse when he falls hopelessly in love with Harriet. He is a worried man in the guise of a carefree woman. The happy ending is not going to be easy. In high heels and lipstick our hero is caught in a hilarious dilemma of cross-dressing and cross-purposes. Oh what a tangled web we weave, across The UK, Australia and all over Europe, Nobody's Perfect has been acclaimed as a classic feel good romantic comedy. Now adapted for the US audience it has the fertile tradition of Some Like It Hot, Tootsie, and Mrs. Doubtfire. This is a play that offers belly laughs galore - four irresistibly loveable characters locked into a hilarious plot. The final scene has been described as a comic masterpiece. |
| paint nails perfectly: Perfect Me Heather Widdows, 2020-02-25 How looking beautiful has become a moral imperative in today's worldThe demand to be beautiful is increasingly important in today's visual and virtual culture. Rightly or wrongly, being perfect has become an ethical ideal to live by, and according to which we judge ourselves good or bad, a success or a failure. Perfect Me explores the changing nature of the beauty ideal, showing how it is more dominant, more demanding, and more global than ever before.Heather Widdows argues that our perception of the self is changing. More and more, we locate the self in the body--not just our actual, flawed bodies but our transforming and imagined ones. As this happens, we further embrace the beauty ideal. Nobody is firm enough, thin enough, smooth enough, or buff enough-not without significant effort and cosmetic intervention. And as more demanding practices become the norm, more will be required of us, and the beauty ideal will be harder and harder to resist.If you have ever felt the urge to make the best of yourself or worried that you were letting yourself go, this book explains why. Perfect Me examines how the beauty ideal has come to define how we see ourselves and others and how we structure our daily practices-and how it enthralls us with promises of the good life that are dubious at best. Perfect Me demonstrates that we must first recognize the ethical nature of the beauty ideal if we are ever to address its harms. |
| paint nails perfectly: Picture Perfect Jill Zimmerman Rutledge, 2007-06 Describes how to have a healthy outlook at body image, how to eat good foods, exercise, how to deal with being teased about your body, and learn how to feel better. |
| paint nails perfectly: DIY Nail Art Catherine Rodgers, 2013-01-18 Have beautiful nails right in the comfort of your home with this YALSA Quick Pick Award Winner and #1 New York Times bestselling cure for the common mani. Black Lace. Summer Citrus. Hot Pink Zebra. Get ready for nails that will get you noticed! Catherine Rodgers, creator of the popular nail art YouTube Channel Totally Cool Nails, shares her secrets in DIY Nail Art. Packed with easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips for recreating Catherine’s stunning looks, you can create one-of-a-kind nail art designs without ever stepping inside a nail salon. Inside this colorful guide to all things nails, you’ll find seventy-five eye-catching designs including never-before-seen styles like Argyle, Light Burst, and Spiderweb Nails. Complete with step-by-step photographs so you can nail your look every time, DIY Nail Art will have you saying goodbye to the nail salon‑and hello to fashion-forward nails at home! |
| paint nails perfectly: Perfect Addiction Claudia Tan, 2022-07-19 Don’t miss the fan favorite novel that inspired the film! Now a motion picture on Amazon Prime starring Kiana Madeira, Ross Butler, and Matthew Noszka! Can one woman’s vengeance on her ex lead her to a new love? Or will it tear apart her future forever . . . When MMA trainer Sienna Lane walks in on her boyfriend, Jax “Deadbeat” Deneris in bed with her sister, her world falls apart. In less than five minutes, she’s homeless, friendless, family-less. Vowing to get back at Jax, Sienna quickly charts a course of revenge that will hit him where it hurts most―in the ring. Step one: convince Jax’s rival, Kayden Williams, to train with her. Step two: beat Jax at his own game. At first, Kayden wants nothing to do with Sienna’s schemes, but when he figures out that she might be able to give him an advantage, he caves, letting her first into his home, then into his bed, and finally into his heart. But as much as she cares about Kayden, she can’t let her anger go, and it threatens the shaky foundation they’ve built together from their damaged lives. When he gives Sienna an ultimatum―it’s either him or her revenge, she’s forced to decide between getting back at Jax or throwing her newfound happiness with Kayden away. |
| paint nails perfectly: Botanical Beauty Aubre Andrus, 2017 The award-winning lifestyle editor of American Girl magazine shares recipes for organic beauty and health products, demonstrating how to use natural ingredients, from sea salt to beeswax, to make scrubs, lotions, toothpaste and more.-- |
| paint nails perfectly: The Glittering Edge Alyssa Villaire, 2025-05-06 Penny Emberly is caught in a magical feud in order to save her mother's life – perfect for fans of Tracy Wolff and Maggie Stiefvater. Rumors are the lifeblood of Idlewood, Indiana. The locals whisper that the De Lucas are witches, and that decades prior they cursed the wealthy Barrion family as revenge for a love gone tragically wrong: now, if a Barrion falls in love with you, you’ll die. If this isn’t reason enough for wallflower Penny Emberly to stay away from both families, she doesn’t know what is. But when Penny’s mom is in an accident that leaves her on the brink of death, Penny can’t ignore the rumors anymore—because the Barrion curse is real. And her mom is its latest victim. In order to save her mom’s life, Penny must bring together two bitter enemies on either side of the feud and work with them to break the curse. For star quarterback Corey Barrion, doing so would mean finally saving his family from the magic that killed his mom. And for misfit witch Alonso De Luca, it would mean convincing everyone in Idlewood—especially Penny—that he isn’t the villain they believe him to be. But as the trio navigates Alonso's unpredictable magic, the tangled web of Barrion-De Luca history, and an increasingly chaotic group chat, it soon becomes clear that the curse is not what they expected. Did a De Luca really curse the Barrions in a fit of jealousy, or is something even more sinister afoot? Penny will have to conquer her anxiety, wrestle with her budding feelings for Alonso, and delve into dangerous, forbidden magic to find the truth and save her mom -- even if it means putting her own life at risk. For Fans of: Slow-burn romance Found family Small town angst He falls first Misunderstood heroes |
| paint nails perfectly: Rescue Your Nails Ji Baek, 2015-08-04 Skip the spa and give yourself an at-home manicure using the guidance of New York's most celebrated nail expert and founder of Rescue Beauty Lounge. Ji Baek, the high-energy owner of New York's hottest nail salons, the Rescue Beauty Lounge—written about from Vogue to InStyle, Lucky to Harper's Bazaar, used by designers and stylists, patronized by actors, fashionistas, professionals, and more—presents the definitive guide to beautiful hands and feet. Emphasizing natural beauty, cleanliness, and simplicity, it covers the science of the nail, and why it's important to take vitamins, file regularly, and moisturize constantly; the care of the nail, with step-by-step illustrated directions to achieving professional-quality home manicures and pedicures, including tools, techniques, lotions, polishes; the dressing of the nail—shapes, colors, and styles; the health of the nail and the surrounding skin—how to heal split nails, brittle nails, and ingrown nails, and take care of common problems like calluses and sunspots. |
| paint nails perfectly: Homemade Nail Polish Allison Rose Spiekermann, 2022-02 Learn how to fashion vibrant cremes, shimmers and shades. Add sparkle with glamorous glitter. Craft adorable labels and gifts. Paint perfect patterns with pro tricks and style one-of-a-kind nail art. |
| paint nails perfectly: Mistakes and Other Lovers Amy Lovat, 2023-07-11 El O'Reilly is exceptionally good at making mistakes. Mistakes like: -falling in love with the charismatic youth pastor, Mace, while engaged to her high school boyfriend -breaking up with her fiancé the night before Valentine's Day -walking out on her family -dropping out of uni with no plan B -ghosting her old friends -kissing her new friends -sleepless nights with beers and bongs and boys and girls. But when Mace proposes to someone else, El's world finally breaks. Will she go back to the safe love she's always known, will Mace realise that she's the one, or will El forge her own path into the unknown? Mistakes and Other Lovers explores the pressure, pain and freedom of being on the cusp of adulthood and realising things aren't what you thought they'd be. That disappointing the people you love (and yourself) is inevitable. That making mistakes might be the best thing you've ever done. PRAISE FOR MISTAKES AND OTHER LOVERS 'Mistakes and Other Lovers heralds a bold new voice in Australian fiction. With a sharply-observed exploration of the anxieties and freedoms that come when seeking both selfhood and adulthood, Amy Lovat is one to watch.' Hannah Kent 'Amy Lovat is a captivating, evocative and stunning writer. Mistakes and Other Lovers is a spectacular debut with richly painted characters who delight and debauch in the messiness of love and youth.' Sally Hepworth 'Amy Lovat's writing is unflinching, vivid and pulsing with energy and desire. Reading her is like settling in for a juicy chat with your funniest, raunchiest, messiest friend.' Emily Maguire |
| paint nails perfectly: Perfect Skin Janet Filderman, 2012-04-24 Treat yourself to perfect skin by following the advice given by Janet Filderman. Simplicity is the keynote of her approach to skin care. As a top beauty therapist with many years experience, her practical advice - covering every aspect of skin care from cleansing and toning to home facial and massages - helps you achieve that enviable radiant look. Follow the Filderman beauty philosophy and discover why her methods work and why others don't. With easy-to-follow routines and practical tips covering the latest skin care products, treatments for skin problems, choosing and applying make-up, and advice on diet and exercise, Perfect Skin is the only beauty book you'll need for a perfect complexion. -Quick and easy skin care routines -Professional tips from a top beauty therapist -Solutions to common skin problems - from spots to broken veins -How to deal with wrinkles and cellulite -Easy instructions for manicures, pedicures, facials and massage -The pros and cons of cosmetic surgery |
| paint nails perfectly: UnBoxing The Marino Family, Mark C. Marino, 2023-06-16 Choose your path! Find your way! When Cece arrives in the magical foster care home, the Tangerine House, Mrs. Wobbles gives her a box of memories and warns her only to open it when she is ready. If you choose to open it for her, you may unleash a tide of Cece's memories along with Mrs. Wobbles nemesis: Santana, the devil winds. But you will also send the book itself into a jumble. With the help of some friends, help Cece as she tries to piece her memories together and get a little more comfortable with chaos! A wildly imaginative and endlessly fun choose-your-own-adventure narrative filled with secrets, magic, and history. Readers of all ages will enjoy this wonderful romp in the company of the engaging Cece whose background story as a foster child raises important awareness of young person in her situation. -- Minsoo Kang, author of The Melancholy of Untold History |
| paint nails perfectly: Well Rounded Catherine Lippincott, 1998-04 A model for large-sized clothing lines offers a program for achieving self-acceptance, from no-nonsense self-assessment to living life fully every day. |
| paint nails perfectly: Lotions, Potions, and Polish Aubre Andrus, 2017-01-01 Care for your hands, feet, and nails with these simple, natural recipes and crafts. Using some of natureÕs best ingredients, such as cocoa powder, olive oil, beeswax, and oats, youÕll make essential homemade recipes like a Sea Salt Hand Scrub, a Cooling Sore Muscle Butter, and a Nail Strengthening Serum. Craft your very own handmade sachets to freshen up stinky shoes, and learn to master the manicure with personalized press-on nail stickers and wraps. Relax and rejuvenate with these fun, refreshing crafts and recipes for at-home mani-pedi magic! |
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| paint nails perfectly: Bridal Bible Sharon Naylor, Del Blair Delaubenfels, Christy Weber, Kim Bamberg, 2012-01-10 A comprehensive, full-color guide to planning a wedding The average engagement lasts for eighteen months. During that time the bride and groom will most certainly stress over every last detail to make their Big Day the most Perfect Day. The Bridal Bible is the bride’s new best friend as it helps the couple navigate their way through the world of invitation designs, ceremony styles, cake flavors, flower bouquets, and much, much more. The only book you need to plan a wedding, The Bridal Bible offers up an abundance of expert information complete with helpful tips on stress-free planning and step-by-step DIY information and tops it off with stunning visuals and photo galleries that will both inspire and educate the new couple as they make their journey to the altar. |
| paint nails perfectly: Pitch the Perfect Investment Paul D. Sonkin, Paul Johnson, 2017-09-12 Learn the overlooked skill that is essential to Wall Street success Pitch the Perfect Investment combines investment analysis with persuasion and sales to teach you the soft skill so crucial to success in the financial markets. Written by the leading authorities in investment pitching, this book shows you how to develop and exploit the essential, career-advancing skill of pitching value-creating ideas to win over clients and investors. You'll gain world-class insight into search strategy, data collection and research, securities analysis, and risk assessment and management to help you uncover the perfect opportunity; you'll then strengthen your critical thinking skills and draw on psychology, argumentation, and informal logic to craft the perfect pitch to showcase your perfect idea. The ability to effectively pitch an investment is essential to securing a job on Wall Street, where it immediately becomes a fundamental part of day-to-day business. This book gives you in-depth training along with access to complete online ancillaries and case studies so you can master the little skill that makes a big difference. It doesn't matter how great your investment ideas are if you can't convince anyone to actually invest. Ideas must come to fruition to be truly great, and this book gives you the tools and understanding you need to get it done. Persuade potential investors, clients, executives, and employers Source, analyze, value, and pitch your ideas for stocks and acquisitions Get hired, make money, expand your company, and win business Craft the perfect investment into the perfect pitch Money managers, analysts, bankers, executives, salespeople, students, and individual investors alike stand to gain massively by employing the techniques discussed here. If you're serious about success and ready to start moving up, Pitch the Perfect Investment shows you how to make it happen. |
| paint nails perfectly: A Nearly Perfect Copy Allison Amend, 2014-01-28 Elm Howells has a loving family and a distinguished career at an elite Manhattan art auction house. But after a tragic loss throws her into an emotional crisis, she pursues a reckless course of action that jeopardizes her personal and professional success. Meanwhile, talented artist Gabriel Connois wearies of remaining at the margins of the capricious Parisian art scene. Desperate for recognition, he embarks on a scheme that threatens his burgeoning reputation. As these narratives converge, with disastrous consequences, A Nearly Perfect Copy boldly challenges our presumptions about originality and authenticity, loss and replacement, and the perilous pursuit of perfection. |
| paint nails perfectly: Glam Nail Studio Amber-Elizabeth Stores, 2013-10-01 Celebrity manicurist Amber Elizabeth Stores brings the salon straight to your living room in this graphic, information-packed guidebook, working from the inside out, Stores starts with research-supported advice on which foods to eat and products to use for optimal nail health. Next up she gives a basic introduction to the kinds of equipment you’ll want to have on hand, explaining how and why each tool is used. She’ll then delve into the vast world of nail polishes, illuminating the differences between base coats, ridge fillers, strengtheners, sealers, and more. Included in her polish tips is a unique guide to selecting the perfect colors based on your skin tone, style, and the season. Polishes are followed by a chapter on nail shapes—what they “say” and how to attain them. A chapter on the “Not-So-Basics” takes the salon experience to the next level, with tips for electric manicures, hot oil manicures, paraffin waxes, and more. The “Queen of Shellac” goes on to share her top secret tips for acrylics, gels, and myriad effects (marbling, dotting, fading color, glitter dust, to name a few) in the second to last chapter. The book’s grand finale is a collection of stunning, fashionable photography showing how artful and fashionable nails can be—and inspiring an infinite array of ideas in the reader. |
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| paint nails perfectly: Lifelike Dolls Tutorials 09/10 Sheri McDonald, 2010-11-20 A compilations of tutorials and patterns from previous issues of Lifelike Dolls Magazine. Includes Reborning Tutorials, Sculpting Tutorials, Knit and Crochet patterns for dolls and babies and sewing projects. |
| paint nails perfectly: Nail Style Studio Eva Steele-Saccio, 2013 Fashionistas of all ages are supplied with the techniques, tips and tools to create 25 tween approved nail designs that range from elaborate to quirky. With fully illustrated instructions and everything they need included, girls are guided every step of the way to creating beautiful nails. |
| paint nails perfectly: At Your Fingertips - The Nail Technician's Companion Jane Symington, Karen Peppercorn, 2015-05-20 With over 250 colour photos and images, At Your Fingertips provides the foundation to this creative and vibrant profession all in one volume. Basic salon and customer service skills, step-by-step procedures, as well as the science of nails, and diseases and disorders of the hands, are all presented in plain English and full colour – bringing the theory of nail technology to life. At Your Fingertips covers all ten core units and five elective units in the Certificate II in Nail Technology from the SIB10 Beauty Training Package. |
| paint nails perfectly: A Complete Guide to Nail Art and Decorative Manicure Denis Bukin, Maxim Bukin, Olga Bukina, 2009-01-29 This is an English translation of a bestselling Russian nail art how-to guide. With over 30,000 copies sold since 2006, A Complete Guide To Nail Art is dedicated to the techniques of decorative manicure. You're about to learn about the nail art's latest trends and the materials used in it, such as various types of polish, rhinestones, glitter, foil, jewelry and nail tattoos. You'll learn how to use nail art tools: needles and toothpicks, brushes, files, nippers; you'll try your hand at nail piercing, too. The book's training section will enable you to create your own designs and to apply the principles of arrangement and composition in your work. It'll teach you how to prepare a nail, how to choose the right tools, how to create the necessary background for your design. The book will explain the principles of creating classic and French manicure and of working with water-soluble paints. |
| paint nails perfectly: The Perfect Crime: Unmasking the Isabella Stewart Gardner Heist Larry Maness, Before 11 priceless pieces of art were stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, a respected Italian violin maker visited the museum to inspect a rare musical instrument requiring restoration. He took measurements and photographs and reported his findings to the museum’s director. Then, he disappeared. Was the innocent invitation to the violin maker the first step in a complex plot to rob the Gardner? The museum director thinks so and hires Theo R. Perdoux, an expert in worldwide art thefts, to investigate. Inspired by the actual unsolved robbery of Boston’s Gardner Museum, Maness spins a plausible web that races ahead like a shot. The brisk pace and clever twists offer an intriguing explanation why masterpieces worth millions have never been found. |
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| paint nails perfectly: Abandoned in Death J. D. Robb, 2022-02-08 Homicide detective Eve Dallas must untangle a twisted family history while a hostage’s life hangs in the balance—in Abandoned in Death by New York Times bestselling author J. D. Robb. The woman’s body was found in the early morning, on a bench in a New York City playground. She was clean, her hair neatly arranged, her makeup carefully applied. But other things were very wrong—like the tattoo and piercings, clearly new. The clothes, decades out of date. The fatal wound hidden beneath a ribbon around her neck. And the note: Bad Mommy, written in crayon as if by a child. Eve Dallas turns to the department’s top profiler, who confirms what seems obvious to Eve: They’re dealing with a killer whose childhood involved some sort of trauma—a situation Eve is all too familiar with herself. Yet the clues suggest a perpetrator who’d be roughly sixty years old, and there are no records of old crimes with a similar MO. What was the trigger that apparently reopened such an old wound and sent someone over the edge? When Eve discovers that other young women—who physically resemble the first victim—have vanished, the clock starts ticking louder. But to solve this case she will need to find her way into a hidden place of dim light and concrete, into the distant past, and into the cold depths of a shattered mind. |
| paint nails perfectly: The Year of Needy Girls Patricia Smith, 2017-01-03 A Lambda Award finalist that “recalls both Hellman’s The Children’s Hour and Lehane’s Mystic River in a story about murder and false accusations” (The Bay Area Reporter). Bradley, Massachusetts, is in many ways a typical small New England town, but a river divides it in half—on one side, the East End: crowded triple-deckers, the Most Precious Blood parish, and a Brazilian immigrant community; and on the other, the West End: renovated Victorians, Brandywine Academy, and families with last names as venerable as the Mayflower. Deirdre Murphy and her partner Sara Jane (SJ) Edmonds have just moved to their first house—and for the first time are open in their relationship—in the West End, where Deirdre teaches at Brandywine Academy. A dedicated teacher from a working-class background, she is well loved by her students. But the murder of ten-year-old Leo Rivera from the East End changes everything—for Deirdre and SJ, for the girls at Brandywine, and for all of Bradley. And when Deirdre is falsely accused of sexually molesting one of her students, the entire town erupts. “From a landscape peopled with supportive neighbors, coworkers and lovers of all types, Smith erases the certainty underlying characters’ beliefs and sets them tumbling into chaos. The Year of Needy Girls is an intelligent and captivating read that will spur readers to question their own truths.”—VA Living Magazine “Smith conveys the impact of this prejudicial hostility on two young women who are struggling to make their way in an intolerant world with a tender and delicate understanding in this nuanced tale of identity and misperception, connection and alienation.”—Booklist “A provoking read.”—Publishers Weekly |
| paint nails perfectly: Tabby Swain Sithia Queen, 2024-03-17 A visionary, genre-bending coming-of-age novel about a group of friends with one thing in common: they’re shape-shifting monsters. If that wasn’t bad enough, they must also navigate the angst of high school, first love, and heartbreak. Matthew Stroud wants nothing more than to live a normal life, but that’s easier said than done with cat ears on his head and a cat tail attached to his lower back. Only two people know he’s a cat boy: one is his best friend and fellow monster boy, Mark Koenigsegg, and the other is Mark’s human mother, Ashley Koenigsegg. Shortly after starting high school, Matthew develops a crush on Emily Thompson, a human who worms her way into his tiny friend group. She quickly senses something’s wrong with her new friends, from their secretive behavior to their animallike appearances, especially when they befriend another boy, John Woodcock, who seems oddly unbothered by everything weird about them. As her suspicions deepen, Matthew must do everything in his power to keep Emily off of his scent, even as he continues to fall for her, because everything will fall apart if she learns the truth. |
| paint nails perfectly: I Love My Colorful Nails Luis Amavisca, Alicia Acosta, 2023-11-06 A Juan le gustaba pintarse las uñas y cuando se rieron de él en el colegio, su padre decidió apoyarle y pintárselas él también. Esta es una historia inspirada en hechos reales. |
| paint nails perfectly: Being Binky Binky Felstead, 2015-03-12 Welcome to the glamorous life of Alexandra 'Binky' Felstead, original cast member and star of the hit TV programme, Made in Chelsea. In this tell-all account she reveals what it's really like BEING BINKYand what it takes to be a realChelsea Girl. When the show launched in 2011, Binky was catapulted from a nine to five job as a receptionist at a hedge-fund into the limelight of reality TV fame. She's experienced many ups and downs on the show, from feuding with best friend Cheska and a failed romance with Jamie Laing to her new found friendship with Lucy Watson and being swept off her feet by Alex Mytton, the impact of Made in Chelseaon her life was immediate. Charting her overnight rise to fame and exploring her life outside of Made in Chelsea, for the first time, Binky opens up about her childhood, the bullying she was victim to at school and the difficulties of dealing with her parents' divorce. She talks candidly about body image, and dieting, and shares her beauty regime top tips. BEING BINKYlifts the lid on one of the series' favourite characters and provides a backstage pass to the secret and exclusive world of Chelsea. |
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| paint nails perfectly: The Perfect Wedding Details Maria McBride, 2003-12-23 You've picked a date, booked the church, and finalized the invitation list. You've even found the perfect dress. But how can you ensure that your wedding is one you and your guests will remem ber for years to come? As wedding expert Maria McBride-Mellinger explains, it's all in the details. In The Perfect Wedding Details, McBride-Mellinger makes planning a wedding reception much less overwhelming -- from the center-pieces to the icing on the cake. Whether you've chosen to hold your reception at an elegant hall or in your own backyard, her step-by-step guide offers all the ideas and inspiration you'll need to make yours unique. You'll find luscious photographs and in-depth how-tos on every detail of the reception -- including bridal chairs, place cards, cocktails, candles, wedding cake tables, favors, and programs. Whether formal or fun, sophisticated or whim sical, Maria McBride-Mellinger's refreshing designs provide a wealth of inspiration. With a comprehensive list of the author's favorite resources around the country to aid brides in finding materials, The Perfect Wedding Details will ensure a perfect event -- carried off with style, finesse, and individuality. |
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Paint
Open-Source, Web Components-based remake of MS Paint using modern web capabilities.
Paint - Free download and install on Windows | Microsoft Store
Paint is a powerful but intuitive image editing app that has been a favorite on Windows. Quickly create and edit your masterpieces with the built-in tools, and when you’re ready, save your …
Draw, Create, and Edit with Paint | Microsoft Windows
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JS Paint
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Paint.NET is image and photo editing software for PCs that run Windows. It features an intuitive and innovative user interface with support for layers, unlimited undo, special effects, and a …
MS Paint - Download
Oct 10, 2023 · MS Paint is, by far, one of the most accessible drawing and image editing tools available. Thanks to its default inclusion in Windows, we don't have to rack our brains to find …
Microsoft Paint - Wikipedia
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