Beyond Soap, Water and Comb: A Man's Guide to Good Grooming and Fitness
Language: English
Published by Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S., 1999
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.World of Books Inc
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This volume provides information for men about grooming, stress relief, and mental and physical well-being.
Seller Inventory # CIN0789204452G
- Title
- Beyond Soap, Water and Comb: A Man's Guide to Good Grooming and Fitness
- Author
- Ed Marquand
- Publisher
- Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S.
- Publication year
- 1999
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0789204452
- ISBN 13
- 9780789204455
Whether a man worries about his hair—holding onto it, losing it, or styling it—or about how to keep his mind and body functioning smoothly, he'll find all the information he needs on these pages. He'll learn how best to shave with success, how to assemble and care for a classic wardrobe without spending a lot of time or money, and how to maintain healthy diet and exercise routines. He'll also learn to sleep better at home or on the road, to break bad habits, to manage time efficiently, to identify and avoid causes of stress, and to adopt international relaxation techniques like steaming Japanese baths or Swedish massages.
This hip, friendly, and appealing find is a pleasure to look at and to use. No man can afford to be without this lively manual of essential information.
Included are essential tips on:
Grooming
- Shaving and saving face
- Maintaining and improving skin tone
- Tanning salons and tanning lotions
Hair Care
- Getting a good haircut
- Balding basics
- Hair removal basics
Exercise and Health
- Picking a gym and a routine
- Weight maintenance and diet
- Avoiding sexually transmitted diseases
Clothing
- Wardrobe basics
- Shopping for clothes
- Choosing the right clothes for every occasion
- Tips for clothes care
Recharging Your Life
- Tuning up your daily routine
- Reducing stress
- Sleeping better
- Realistic time management
Social Encounters
- Getting a (social) life
- Basic etiquette
- Sex and enhancing sexual energy
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[O]ne of those books that every man should own. . . . colorful, conversational and easy to read with well-designed pages. . . . What makes "Beyond Soap, Water, and Comb" a great investment is that its recommendations don't cost a lot of money or require a lot of time. -- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 2/21/99
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