He Chose the Nails

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Reading a Max Lucado book is as comfortable as having coffee and conversation with a close friend. He Chose the Nails: What God Did to Win Your Heart is signature Lucado: warm, conversational storytelling blended with scripture, humor, and vulnerability.

Lucado invites us to understand the symbols surrounding Christ's crucifixion and celebrate the significance of the promises they offer. From the sign in different languages tacked to the cross ("I will speak to you in your language") to the burial clothing ("I can turn your tragedy into triumph"), he speaks of each symbol as a "gift of grace" that reveals God's love for mankind.

Lucado takes us to Calvary and shows us our sins nailed between the hand of Jesus and the cross. "You've made some bad choices in life, haven't you," writes Lucado. "You've chosen the wrong friends, maybe the wrong career, even the wrong spouse. You look back over your life and say, 'If only I could make up for those bad choices.' You can. One good choice for eternity offsets a thousand bad ones on earth. The choice is yours."

Whether he's bantering around phrases like "the hall monitors of holiness" or crafting a deeper expository on the crown of thorns, Lucado neatly balances the task of making his words accessible to a broad audience while delivering a meaty message on God's greatest sacrifice. Pick up this insightful read, and you'll be glad you made the choice. --Cindy Crosby

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The wood. The thorns. The nails. Christ's sacrifice has defined the very essence of mankind's faith for the past 2000 years. And now, Max Lucado invites you to examine the cross, contemplate its purpose, and celebrate its significance with He Chose the Nails. With his warm, caring style, Max examines the symbols surrounding Christ's crucifixion, revealing the claims of the cross and asserting that if they are true, then Christianity itself is true. The supporting evidence either makes the cross the single biggest hoax of all time, or the hope of all humanity. More than a book, the campaign includes the first stand-alone workbook, leaders guide, and video package from Max, as well as a praise & worship CD from Here to Him music featuring several of today's favorite Christian artists.

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He Chose Nails.......2007-05-12

I have read many of Max Lucado books, and this one is one of his best. It brings us even closer to our Lord and Savior, and the sacrifice He went through for you and me.

Doug Bolton

Savoring the Cross of Christ.......2007-04-26

Max draws you into the cross of Christ, as he attempts to capture your mind with reference to things you would not even consider. The Via Dolorosa is our journey too. Bravo!

Good Lenten Reading!.......2007-04-02

We are doing a Lenten study using this book. The short chapters are easy to read and very thought provoking. I was especially glad it came in large print for a friend of mine who has trouble with her eyes. We have enjoyed it very much. The questions are better for those who have not really studied their faith in depth. I like the scripture study and references the best. Thanks Max!

Amazing.......2007-04-02

We used this book as the basis for the Lenten series at our church. It was very powerful and amazing how God used it to change lives. Max Lucado has a God-given gift with words - he makes you laugh, think deeply, and desire more of God.

HE CHOSE THE NAILS.......2007-01-04

THIS BOOK ALONG WITH THE WORKBOOK HELPS YOU TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ON HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE SACRIFICE CHRIST DID JUST FOR YOU. IT IS AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE FOR STUDY AND REFLECTION.

Milady's Art and Science of Nail Technology

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Written in Japanese
the best nail book out there
Everything you need to know

Milady's Art and Science of Nail Technology

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ASIN: 1562533266

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Ideal reference for students and practicioners of nail technology.

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Looking For The Book For A New Beginner.......2006-05-08

Just would like an overall opinion before i order this book...I am a beginner and already enrolled in a course but the course is only 10 weeks long and i feel i am getting a crash course.... So, i am looking for a good text that is easy to follow and shows step by step , with written as well as pictures. So, i am very anxious to hear back ......Thanks for all the help,,,, and please forgive the rating i gave but it wouldn't let me submit my request without a review ,,,,

Additional Foreign Language Curricula.......2004-08-07

This is an excellent book used by our local community college. They likewise have students having primary languages other than English. Readers may want to explore the web site of its publisher at www(dot)delmarlearning(dot)com for additional support publications.

Written in Japanese.......2003-11-21

A friend of mine is a nail technician and running her own business. She was telling me today that she had been trying to find some samples of the book in japanese but it seems impossible. Could you please let me know if they come written in Japanese by any chance. She is one of my best friends and I would like to surprise her with the news that she can find the Art & Science of Nail Technology written in Japanese.
Thanks
Doina

the best nail book out there.......2000-10-02

this book can teach you like you are the only one it is wrote to it is like he knew how to write it so you would understand it I would definately recommend it to anyone that does nails or takes nail technology classes it is so easy to understand

Everything you need to know.......2000-05-10

This book contains everything that you will need to become an ace nail tech. I highly recomend that you also purchase the companion workbook.

Tooth and Nail (An Inspector Rebus Novel)

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Rebus: Ambition AND ability
An excellent read
Rebus Versus The Wolfman
Wolfman.
Pretty solid, until the final act

Tooth and Nail (An Inspector Rebus Novel)
Ian Rankin
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Sent to London to help catch a vicious serial killer, Inspector John Rebus teams up with a beautiful psychologist to piece together a portrait of a depraved psychopath bent on painting the town red-with blood...

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Rebus: Ambition AND ability.......2007-01-24

Tooth and Nail finds Rebus helping out the London police hunt down the serial killer, Wolfman. The novel is filled with a lot of local London color, including a car chase down St. Martin's Lane and around Nelson's Column. I enjoyed this book immensely until the last 40 pages, where killer is caught based on an unsubstantiated "hunch".

Being from NYC I found Rebus's take on fast London city life very amusing. Several pages are devoted to Rebus contemplating the utter inhumanity of the Tube! In fact, the only positive comments come from Rebus's would-be partner, George Flight, although Rebus mocks his attitude: "London is bigger, better, rougher, tougher and more important than anywhere else." It's funny that we would want other people to think our city is rough and tough, because that implies that we are as well, when we are actually victims. Fortunately, from the novel I learned a new way to cope: just chant FYTP.

Rankin is a master at capturing the reader's attention. Clues and red herrings fly like nobody's business. Just keep in mind that this is crime fiction not mystery, that is, don't expect the clues to pan out. The dialog is amazingly realistic, witty, and edgy. Ultimately, Rebus's humanity (he describes himself as having "more ambition than talent") and musings on the human condition are the reason why I find this novel, and Rankin's others, so compelling.

An excellent read.......2006-03-30

This is Rankin at his best. Buy it, enjoy the thriller and then buy the next one. It seems that once you've started reading Rebus, you just can't get enough!

Rebus Versus The Wolfman.......2005-04-15

I'm baaaaaack!

After reading the first Rebus novel (Knots and Crosses), I knew I'd continue to read the rest of Ian Rankin's excellent crime fiction stories.

This is actually the third novel in the Inspector Rebus series, and author Ian Rankin's prose continues to astound me. He masterfully weaves a tapestry of plot, character, and location throughout nearly every page (Example from the prologue: `She drives home the knife. The moment, she knows from past experience, is a very intimate one. Her hand is gripped around the knife's cool handle and the thrust takes the blade into the throat up to the hilt until her hand meets the throat itself. Flesh upon flesh. Jacket first, or woollen jersey, cotton shirt or T-shirt, then flesh. Now rent. The knife is writhing, like an animal sniffing. Warm blood covering hilt and hand. (The other hand covers the mouth, stifling screams.) The moment is complete. A meeting. Touching. The body hot, gaping, warm with blood. Seething inside, as insides become outsides. Boiling. The moment is coming to an end all too soon.')

But this time we're no longer in Edinburgh. No? No. Inspector Rebus is sent to London (Oh the pain!) to try and help catch a serial killer whom the local coppers can't pin down. They've nick-named the murderer "The Wolfman", because he bites the victims on the stomach after he kills them. But why send Rebus? Well, in Knots and Crosses, he helped find another serial killer in Edinburgh, and so George Flight (a local London CID guy) requested Scotland's "expert". Rebus sees himself as anything BUT an expert on such things, but reluctantly goes to England's capital to do what he can.

Come to find out, he can do quite a bit; including getting into lots of trouble. He falls for a beautiful psychologist named Liza Frazer (who might have connections with the killer!), disappears for hours or days on end, drinks like a fish, and goes on television and announces that they've caught the killer (even when he knows they haven't). But Rebus' mind works a bit differently than most folks. He can worm his way into a killer's mind as the case unfolds. And we again see how Rebus' past comes to the forefront and aids him in capturing the villain.

The great thing about Rebus is that he's so f#$%ed up that the reader can identify with all of his vices and character flaws. He's no superhuman, and he knows it. But what he does have is a nose for killers, and this bodes poorly for them. Because once Rebus is on your trail, you'll never get away.

Now, it's on to the next in the series!

Wolfman........2005-02-06

He had wanted to update Robert Louis Stevenson's "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" for modern times, Ian Rankin writes about his first Inspector Rebus novel, "Knots and Crosses" in the introduction to the British compilation "Rebus: The Early Years" (unfortunately, not available in the U.S.), which contains the first three installments of the series. Oblivious to the mere existence of such a thing as the mystery genre - or so Rankin says - he was stunned to soon hear his book described first and foremost as a crime novel. But eventually this characterization prompted him to have a closer look at the work of other mystery writers, and he found that the form suited his purposes just fine; that in fact he "could say everything [he] wanted to say about the world, and still give readers a pacy, gripping narrative."

Bearing in mind the original duality of Jekyll and Hyde, however, Rankin's tales are not dominated by a contrast painted in black and white. While the villains Inspector Rebus faces are certainly every bit as evil as Stevenson's Mr. Hyde, Rebus himself is far from a clean-slated "good guy:" Divorced, cynical, hard-drinking and a former member of the SAS, he is a brother in spirit to every noir detective from Dashiell Hammett's Sam Spade and Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe to Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch, James Ellroy's squad of crooked cops and Peter Robinson's Alan Banks. Nor is Rebus's Edinburgh the touristy town of Calton Hill, castle and Summer Festival (although the series has meanwhile sparked real-life guided tours to its most famous locations, too) - as befitting a true detective of his ilk, Rankin's antihero moves primarily in the city's dark and dirty underbelly, which is populated by society's losers and where those who have "made it," those with money in their pockets, only show up if they have shady deals to conduct as well.

"Tooth and Nail" (originally titled "Wolfman," for the alias that police have given the subject of their hunt) takes Rebus to London, where - due an earlier case of his own reluctantly deemed an "expert" on serial murderers - he is to assist metro CID with the case of a killer named for the bite marks he leaves on his victims' bodies. Not overly enthusiastic about any aspect of his mission to the capital (and thus mirroring once more the feelings of Rankin himself, who did not much like living there, either, and "brought Rebus to London so he could suffer, too"), Rebus soon alienates his metro counterpart by his constant unwillingness to follow protocol, although the two men get along reasonably well on a personal level. Eventually, Rebus so seriously jeopardizes his and - by extension - Edinburgh CID's reputation with the Met that he is about to be recalled home, when he finally makes the crucial connection that unmasks the killer, just in time to save the young psychologist who has offered her help with the case and who is his latest love interest. (As befits a good noir detective, Rebus has a new flame in every book, not without incurring fresh scars from each separation, however.)

While this series had a terrific start already in its first three novels, published between 1987 and 1992, Rebus's character - and Rankin's writing - has evolved significantly over time. Thus, it is probably wise to read it in the order of publication. Contrary to his nonseries novels, however, which he views much more critically in hindsight, Ian Rankin overall still seems to be happy with his early Rebus books, commenting almost nostalgically: "I can't read them without thinking back to my own early years, my apprenticeship as a crime writer. Read and enjoy." I have nothing to add to that ...

Pretty solid, until the final act.......2005-01-24

This was the first Rebus novel I've read, and it probably won't be the last. The story concerns the "Wolfman" a serial killer on the lose in London who has a habit of killing and mutilating a variety of women in a unique way. Detective John Rebus is called down from Edinburgh to assist on the case.

Rankin's writing put me in mind of the Hannibal Lector books by Thomas Harris. There is a similarly bleak but humanistic writing style to both authors. Rankin's worldview is undeniably grim, but there is enough humor in the book to keep it from being completely depressing.

"Tooth and Nail" is a quick read, but when I think about it not all that much happens in the book. There are no real ingenious plot twists, and the way the killer is eventually caught is pretty inane. The book sags especially towards the end, with a chase scene that seems lifted out of a bad Hollywood movie. And the killer's motivations when they are finally revealed are frankly not convincing, at least not as portrayed here.

Having said that, I should probably give the book fewer stars, but I will give it four stars on the strength of Rankin's writing and characters. Hopefully his other books have stronger plots.

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It is nice that we finally have an updated book...
Good Intentions Gone Bad

Milady's Standard Nail Technology
Milady
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ASIN: 1562538829

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Milady's Art and Science of Nail Technology, 4th edition, is a completely updated guide to nail technology, reinforcing the nail technologist's role. It covers all the recent developments in the practice of nail technology, including new chapters on aromatherapy and electric files. With its' easy-to-read and logical arrangement of topics, excellent use of alerts and tips, and an extensive photographic record of skin and nail diseases in their early stages, this book is as useful and appealing to practicing nail technicians and nail artists as it is to the student.

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It is nice that we finally have an updated book..........2005-08-21

I felt that the book was basically the same as the previous edition, with the exception of aromatherapy, and electric filing. Unfortionatly no one book can give all of the information that is required about a subject. That is what teaching is all about. I generally supplement the material from other books, and Florida law so our students stay on the right path. Over all I would have to say that this book was above average, and addressed many of the changes in the industry to date.

Good Intentions Gone Bad.......2003-04-02

I have taught for years and have been impressed by Milady's dedication to the Industry, until now. This new text book was headed in the right direction, with the addition of some fantastic photos for nail diseases, but it missed it's usual high standards drastically. The chapters, especially those most important to the foundation of education, such as sanitation issues and safety issues towards clients, fall far too short. A school is intended to give the basis of a long and safe career in this industry, yet this book irresponsibley dedicated more time to air brushing (which is difficult at best to learn via a book) then it did to the fundamentals of salon safety for both the tech and the client. I am very very disappointed. The chapters seem to be started off in the right direction, then are seemingly cut severly short. The book is choppy and incomplete at best. Sad to see such unprofessional results from a long time industry leader who has continually been the one who set the standards and raised the bar.

Milady's Guide to Owning and Operating a Nail Salon

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Guide to owning a Nail Salon
Nail News hits it on the Head!
OWNING A NAIL SALON

Milady's Guide to Owning and Operating a Nail Salon
Joanne L. Wiggins
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This tape provides specific business references for every aspect of the nail service industry.

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Guide to owning a Nail Salon.......2005-10-07

I found this book to be very helpful and informative on how to get started and the pitfalls of owning a nail salon. I am a computer programmer who has had my nail tech license for 7 years and I am interested in making a career change by opening my own nail salon and didn't know how to get started. Milady's Guide to Owning and Operating a Nail Salon has helped me tremendously and I would recommend it to anyone thinking about opening up a salon.

Nail News hits it on the Head!.......2000-06-01

This book is the BIBLE to those looking to own a nail salon. It was extremly informative and helps absolutely anyone who is looking to start out in the industry stand on their own two feet. It breaks everything you need to kow down to an easy 1-2-3 and it was perfect for those who want to be successful. Cogratulations, Milady. A perfect 10!

OWNING A NAIL SALON.......2000-05-25

I THINK THIS BOOK IS A GREAT OPPERITUNITY FOR SOMEONE WHO IS WANTING TO OPEN A SALON BUSINESS.

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Surprisingly helpful
Finally something that works that isn't hokey
nailbiting finally cured at 50 years old
BEST PRODUCT!
a must read for all biters

Stop Your Nailbiting!: Permanently
Gilbreth Brown
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ASIN: 1412023645
Release Date: 2006-07-06

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This book provides the definitive cure for adult problem nail biting. The information and the technique supplied in this book offer effective, well-documented, and permanent relief from this frustrating habit. By reading this book, habitual nail biters can finally and permanently free themselves from the habit. It is the goal of this book to spread the message that life can be free from the pain and embarrassment caused by unsightly and unattractive finger nails and hands.
This book starts by carefully describing and defining the habit. There is more to this than many realize, and nail biters will benefit greatly by the information contained here. The knowledge and insight in this section form the foundation for beginning the journey to long, healthy and gorgeous nails. For example, many habit owners do not realize that nail biting is actually a two step habit. Both steps must be recognized and treated for the habit to be completely eradicated. The habit frequently also rears up unconsciously, and so the book also provides an effective tool for recognizing and altering unconscious behavior. Many questions are answered here and misconceptions about nail biting are discussed in detail and debunked.
After carefully defining the habit, the book then delves into why habitual nail biters pursue their habit. Incidentally, stress is rarely the cause of problem nail biting. Nail biting patterns that are frequently seen are then also discussed in detail. Reading about themselves in print will reassure nail biters that they are not alone in the world. Incidentally, research data indicates that the habit is wide spread across nationalities, age groups, and demographics. All of this information results in a powerful understanding of the habit. Many readers state that this understanding alone helps them to significantly reduce or even eliminate their nail biting problem.
However, sometimes information alone is not enough. So then, contained in the book is an ingenious and almost perfect cure to the habit. Described in the book is a simple to perform but highly effective technique for stopping nail biting. Many people who have tried the approach mention that they simply cannot believe how effective the cure is at permanently and efficiently treating their nail biting. Internalizing the information in the book and applying the technique described results in a very powerful therapeutic combination. Even long term habitual nail biters need just several weeks to completely and permanently break their habit. Some readers have even reported success just after several days. Once cured, the habit rarely resurfaces. Curing the habit increases self confidence and self esteem considerably.
After detailing the cure, the book provides documented and real case stories of notable successes with the treatment method. Case histories, pictures and testimonials are posted frequently on the book's accompanying web site http://www.stopyournailbiting.com. Readers are invited to browse there at will and watch the anonymous and free forum discussion board to learn more. To complete the loop, the book details why other methods of nail biting habit control are not as effective or easy as the cure discussed. Many nail biters have tried various approaches to curing the habit. Such attempts often end in disappointment and frustration. The use of spicy creams and foul tasting lotions as a treatment option is addressed. Readers will learn that bad tasting lotions are not effective for nail pickers for obvious reasons. Finally, the book discusses children, and provides tips and tricks for working with children nail biters. The cure's application to other similar ailments (cheek biting, hair pulling, and joint cracking) is discussed and readers are welcome to post tips onto the free web site forum for the benefit and well being of others.

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Surprisingly helpful.......2007-09-07

I've been a habitual nailbiter since I was probably around three or four, from what my mom tells me. I've tried everything from creams to bandaids to false nails to powders. NOTHING worked. I stumbled upon this listing while browsing on amazon, and the word "permanently" caught my eye. I bought it, thinking I'd have another "cure" on my hands, but that it was better than doing nothing. I read through it, got to the "treatment" chapter, and my first thought was this: "You've GOT to be kidding me. I just spent $14 on a book so some guy could tell me to snap a RUBBER BAND on my arm??? That's insane!"

But... misgivings aside, I tried it, and it took right away. Within the first few hours I was more aware of my inspecting and picking and nibbling, and by the end of the first day, I hadn't put my fingers in my mouth at all!

Still, a little expensive for the old rubber band trick (which I hadn't previously thought to try).

Finally something that works that isn't hokey.......2007-06-13

I am a 47 year old male who has bitten my fingernails since childhood. I've tried to stop numerous times, but have never been successful for more than a few days or maybe a week. This book provides an amazingly simple solution. It doesn't use bitter polish, hypnotism or subliminal therapy. The answer is so simple and easy to implement that I could share it here, but I won't because I think the book is worth a read if you've ever experienced the embarassment that goes with nailbiting. I think reading the entire book may also help the solution work more effectively. I've misplaced my original copy and intend to buy another copy for my daughter.

I occasionally still lapse into biting a nail, but never like before when it would be one nail after the other until I had chewed everything away. I also have a better understanding of the dynamics that make me want to bite my nails, which helps me avoid it altogether before it starts.

My advice to you is to read this book before trying any of the ridiculous remedies that don't work. You'll feel much better about yourself!

nailbiting finally cured at 50 years old.......2007-04-05

The technique contained in this book is simple and absolutely works. After decades of trying false nails, gloves, bandaids, and bitter tasting polish, my nailbiting was completely cured in less than 3 weeks. I've been biting my nails all of my 50 years, and my front teeth are slightly pushed in from all the pressure I've placed on them. That ugly habit is no longer tormenting my self-esteem. I'm forever grateful to Mr. Brown for providing this information and for his support.

BEST PRODUCT!.......2007-02-14

I went into this with alot of disbelief. In fact even after I read the book and started the technique I still questioned it, BUT IT WORKS! Even if you don't think it will! Believe it!

a must read for all biters.......2005-09-06

the support offered in this book is great. if you are a biter, then i highly encourage you to invest in this book and try the remedy. Gilbreth Brown really understands what it's like and has researched the habit and is very passionate about helping the 20% of the population who bite their nails. the book is well thought out, a quick and easy read, offers a easy to implement permanent cure and on-going web-support. he speaks to you personally and gets results, no matter how sceptical you are, because you become empowered rather than just bandaid the problem.
could also be an invaluable christmas gift

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Short but could be shorter
A well-known but hazardous recipe
An acquired taste
A new strategy to beat toenail fungus.

The War Against Toenail Fungus
Dwight Thomas
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This title is a humorous memoir by an unbiased medical writer. The author evaluates the newest FDA-approved pharmaceuticals for fungal nail infections, including LAMISIL TABLETS and PENLAC NAIL LACQUER (trademarks). While emphasizing the importance of these drugs, he explains why treatment failure is so frequent with the standard regimens, and he suggests ways in which these products might be used more effectively.

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Short but could be shorter.......2007-09-10

Good summary of the issues. His method that he found effective could be summed up in two lines. Use both Lamisil and Penlac. Keep using Lamisil in the following months for an additional 10 days each month. Interesting read nonetheless.

A well-known but hazardous recipe.......2006-12-20

As Barry Newman indicated in The Wall Street Journal of November 21, 2005, and as I happened to discover several years ago, Mr. Thomas's recipe for onchomycosis does generally work, but it is not clear that Mr. Thomas understands why it works or what risks it entails.

For long-established cases, no topical treatments are effective, because they cannot reach spores in the nail bed. Systemic treatments have been available for decades, starting with griseofulvin in 1939, but all of them have the potential for major side-effects. Terbinafine, currently the most effective, can provoke liver disorders. Costs will also remain high until generics become available, probably starting in late 2007.

Systemic treatment is effective only when carried out for long enough that nearly all fungal spores inactivated by the treatment are expelled from the nail bed through growth, a period typically at least six to twelve months. Remaining spores will begin to grow again soon after treatment stops. Because longstanding onchomycosis tends to suppress immune response, after systemic treatment has been effective, topical treatment will be needed indefinitely to prevent reinfection.

A problem that people seeking treatment will quickly discover is the maximum recommended treatment period for terbinafine (Lamasil) and itraconazole (Sporonox) of three months. For many cases this is not long enough to eradicate spores from the nail bed. Three-month treatments will often prove to be only temporarily effective.

An acquired taste.......2005-08-08

This book is interesting if you are a sufferer of the malady in question. The science in the area of fungal skin infections has always been lacking, given the problems inherent in diagnosis and evaluation of treatments. Purveyors of the newer generation of anti-fungals (since the 80's) have been less than diligent in investigating the most efficient treatment regimens.

Mr. Thomas writes an account of his adventures in the world of dermatology, explaining the terms and giving the benefits of his skills as a science writer, as he spends more than $10,000 to rid himself of this condition. Cut to the chase: it takes a combination of systemic (Lamisil tablets) and topical (Penlac) treatments to prevail, and more than a year. People like Mr. Thomas and myself who have dug into the research literature will usually know more than the dermatologist.

Don't read it as an example of English composition, but it will cast some insight into the problems of dealing with the extreme free-market brand of medicine practised here. And keep in mind that the Lamisil patent expires in January of 2007.

A new strategy to beat toenail fungus. .......2004-09-03

This is a very interesting and easy to read short book. Most likely, if you are reading this review you have experienced this incredibly stubborn ailment (toenail fungus), which affects millions of aging baby boomers. The author explains in detail what this ailment is; and how Penlac (topical) and Lamisil (oral) prescriptions work. And, most importantly he describes a unique strategy on how to better utilize these weapons against toenail fungus.

His rather brilliant strategy is something that no podiatrist knows about. He noticed based on his firsthand experience that Penlac works very well on the tip of the toenail, but not the bed and matrix of the toe. Meanwhile, Lamisil's performance is exactly the reverse. He also noted that the recommended dosage for Penlac is overkill. You don't need to lacquer your toes twice a day. You can get just as good results by doing it just a few times a week. Similarly, he thinks the Lamisil standard length of dosage (3 months) is way too short. It should be longer. The only reason the standard prescription is so short is to reduce the liability risk associated with the very low risk that Lamisil may cause liver malfunction. For healthy people, this drug is actually very safe.

So, by using a lower frequency of Penlac applications combined with an extended period of Lamisil, he completely cured his toes from toenail fungus. Meanwhile, when he tried Lamisil and Penlac on a stand-alone basis; they both failed.

If you are a toenail fungus sufferer, you owe it to yourself to read this book. You will find so much unique well-explained information. His strategy will give you a new cure that has a much higher percentage success than using Lamisil alone. He uncovered studies in France and Germany that corroborated most of his findings.

Salon Fundaments: A Resource for Your Cosmetology Career

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Good Resource for Your Cosmetology Career

Salon Fundaments: A Resource for Your Cosmetology Career

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Hardcover/spiral bound, full color photos, illustrations and text. Salon Fundamentals is designed to provide cosmetology education to meet the requirements of government agencies and the Skills Standards set for entry-level cosmetologists.

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Good Resource for Your Cosmetology Career.......2007-01-29

These books are great for learning the basics of Cosmetology. They are the textbooks used in a professional Cosmetology school, and they will teach you everything you need to know to start cutting your friends and families hair. I would recomend them to anyone cerious about the cosmetology profesion.

Tooth and Nail: A Novel Approach to the New SAT

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Better than a sharp stick in the eye..... maybe
A Complete Waste of Time
Good for the clueless....
A good idea, but it has its hits and misses....
Learning words in context is the best approach

Tooth and Nail: A Novel Approach to the New SAT
Charles Harrington Elster , and Joseph Elliot
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Abate, abhor, abject, abridge, abstemious ... still awake? Good, because now there's a better way to learn all those words than plowing through those never-ending vocabulary lists devised by torture experts. Tooth and Nail: A Novel Approach to the New SAT is just what it says it is: a guide to the big, bad SAT words in the form of a mystery novel. Follow Caitlin and Phil's exploits as they wend their way through their first year of college and find intrigue behind the curtain of academia. As you do, you'll find a few words in boldface, each of which is defined and compared with other words in a glossary in the back of the book. Seeing the word in its context and immediately finding a definition is a much more satisfying way to learn than just to read word after unconnected word--you might as well read the dictionary! A preface explains in greater detail how best to use the book, and there are helpful SAT-style exercises in antonyms, analogies, and comprehension, so this makes a great all-around verbal package for the serious test-taker. If you must take the test, you might as well have a little fun doing it, and by the time you've finished Tooth and Nail, you'll be glad it doesn't end as a list: "...wizened, wreak, writhe, zeal, zealous." --Rob Lightner

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An SAT vocabulary-building program in the lively form of a mystery novel. Now students who take the Scholastic Assessment Test can learn more than 1,200 SAT words, improve reading comprehension, and enjoy a good story all at the same time. Includes exercises, glossary with page references.

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Better than a sharp stick in the eye..... maybe.......2005-08-22

Better than a sharp stick in the eye....maybe

Although the concept seems like a good idea, in reality due to the lack of any real plot the only thing this "novel" managed to do was drone on and on and on while going absolutely nowhere. The cramming of three to four words in a single sentence was just annoying. The chapter on the radio talk show was so mind numbingly boring that I considered just blowing the assignment off and going to the beach. For example, "...I would like to ask our listeners to abandon for a moment the tedious insistence on objective fact and impartial analysis that tyrannizes so much scholarship and to indulge instead there powers of speculation." Seriously, is all that needed to get the thought across? Or are they just using a lot of words to fill up space (like most kids on their English essays). However because it was assigned reading and I will be graded on it I persevered.

Most of the words I am already familiar with. The ones I was not were not driven home, as it were, by this style of study. I think my time will be better spent in an SAT Prep class, and using practice tests. Certainly more time consuming but far less painful.

Really, reading a dictionary cover to cover would have been a better use of time. It probably would have also been a better read.

Again, the concept could have been a good one if the authors had given more thought to the audience that they were writing for. One sure way to impede the education process for my age group is to bore us to tears.

The question remains would I recommend this book. To the student that has grown up in an inarticulate environment with no real grasp of the English language well, yeah, maybe. For the rest of the overstressed, pre SAT crowd who have been exposed to the world at large, save your money.

A Complete Waste of Time.......2004-07-05

I read this book for an english summer homework assignment. Although the back description and introduction allude to an interesting and valuable read, do not expect much. This book is a sore disappointment for anyone who possesses a genuine love of reading. The plot is unbelievably simplistic and unoriginal and it was difficult for me to believe that two well educated scholars wrote it. I was bored to tears after the opening paragraph of the "story" and have had a tough time finishing it. If it weren't for the fact that I will be tested on this, I would have gladly exchanged it for a more engaging read. In terms of SAT prep, it was not entirely helpful there either. Many times throughout the book, it seemed as though the authors exchanged simpler words for complex, lesser known SAT words. The problem was that the SAT words did not fit the context and were spoken by characters that would not have had any clue about the word. The characters were dull and 2-D without ever developing or being explored. The dialogue was unreal and forced.
All in all, this was a horrible book that did not teach me any new words. It was torture to read. Like a previous reviewer said, for SAT prep words read some classic novels where you will be entertained as well as educated. For a REAL mystery, try "The Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown.

Good for the clueless...........2004-01-02

When I first saw this book, I was excited with this "novel" approach. My friend said it was good, so I started reading.
What I found, however, was that 95% of the words I already knew. I'm studying for my SATs, so I know a sizable amount of words. I was hoping to learn new and challenging words.
Some of the words are absurd. Words like biased, indifferent, spontaneous, captivating, articulate, tentative, convey, intiated, diverse (i just happened to flip to a random page (p.25) and am listing some bold-faced words) appear a billion times on the pages. Some of the words were new to me, like masquerade (which I doubt I will find on the SAT). Most of the words however were elementary and definately did not improve my vocabulary.

When I first read all those 3 star reviews I didn't want to believe them, so I tried the book anyway. Needless to say I am disapointed.
Aside from other problems that I won't mention (but other customers have, such as the lack of a plot or the flipping to the back, which you wont need to be doing very often if you're studying for the SATs), this book's vocabulary is very limited.

To sum it up, if you're looking to study for an examination and want to learn challenging words, try another book (personally I've been trying to memorize word lists and have ordered Kaplan's Ring of McAllister, another novel). If you don't know anything, don't want to study word lists, don't want to try other SAT vocabulary novels, or just want to review some basic vocabulary words such as adjacent, complex, nuture, diversity, bizarre, dominant............, well then this book is for you.

A good idea, but it has its hits and misses...........2003-05-24

I was required to read Tooth and Nail for my etymology class. The whole purpose of this class is to learn vocabulary for the SAT. While my verbal score did increase, it wasn't because of reading the book. The idea is a good one: using words in context is one of the best ways to learn words, in my opinion. But, as many reviews have already stated, it was extremely tedious having to flip through the back of the book just to see what the word means. I noticed that the longer I read, the less I flipped through the back.

The authors call Tooth & Nail a mystery novel, yet the "mystery" part only compromises the last 40% or so of the book. The preceding stuff is just garbage -- extremely slow exposition. There is even a chapter (the "radio chat" for those of you that have read this book) that serves ABSOLUTELY no purpose, other than to cram in words. That's fine and dandy, except one thing: the less interesting a book gets, the less likely you'll finish it. You can tell that the authors haven't visited a college campus for a while (yet, I think they put forth valiant effort trying to make it seem real.)

Indeed, I augmented my lexicon from taking etymology, but most of it was from a wordlist book. Contrary to what many people say, word-books are a good way to learn lists of words, so long as they provide exercises---this is what I recommend instead of (or at LEAST in addition to) this book.

Learning words in context is the best approach.......2003-04-08

Learning words in context is a great idea. It's the only method that works. This book was released in 1994 and for several years was the only one of its kind. But there are three new additions in this format--from Barrons, Kaplan, and A. J. Cornell Publications. Some people have complained that with this book it's problematic to have all the words at the back, in a glossary--because you have to keep stopping to find them back there. I agree with that. At least one of the above-mentioned books--The Wizard of Oz Vocabulary Builder--places the definitions on the same page as the words, and it seems to work well. Perhaps the next edition of this book can be reformatted that way.

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A little outdated, but a good reference book
Nail Art & Design by Tammy Bigan

Milady's Nail Art and Design
Tammy Bigan
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This innovative resource offers special tips and handy guidelines, providing everything needed to excel as an artist in this creative field. With a bold, unusual layout, this book will enrich the success of a nail technician by taking the reader step-by-step through the basics and all the way to marketing and selling your nail art designs. Master these dazzling designs today, and learn the highly creative art of decorative nails.

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A little outdated, but a good reference book.......2004-11-03

A good guide to get you started with nail art. Easy to read, easy to follow. The section on "tape and foil" needs to be updated - if you want to do these designs, invest in a good "striper" brush and forget buying tape and foil. I recommend you practice a lot, and seek other avenues of nail art education as you further your career in nail technology.

Nail Art & Design by Tammy Bigan.......2003-04-16

I am new to the field of nail technology, yet this book was easily understood. The simple language, and easy to follow instructions allowed me to operate as if I had been doing Nail Art all of my life. I highly recommend the book to others, and encourage the author to follow up with a sequel!

Thank you for my first real introduction to Nail Art.

Alicia

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