An irresistibly cute story about finding the confidence to be yourself, starring a turtle in search of the perfect shell. Terrance the turtle was born without a shell, so he uses a cardboard box instead. Terrance loves his box. It keeps him dry on soggy days, safe from snooping strangers, and is big enough to cozy up with a friend. But when another turtle points out that Terrance's shell is, well, weird, he begins to wonder whether there might be a better shell out there... Eventually, and through much trial and error, Terrance learns that there's nothing wrong with being different--especially when it comes to being yourself.

The charismatic author of Reflections of the Moon on Water brings her years of experience in the healing wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine to show how Western women can achieve lifelong health, beauty and wellness. From the moment we first become self-conscious about our looks, most of us want to appear young and beautiful. For some, the pursuit of beauty extends to lotions, potions and the surgeon's scalpel. But Xiaolan Zhao believes the ultimate source of beauty is health and well-being. In this wise and important book, Dr. Zhao talks about inner and outer beauty, using personal stories, anecdotes and case studies from her TCM practice. She also covers the fundamentals of beauty, preventing and treating skin damage, caring for sensitive skin, the benefits of acupuncture, helpful non-surgical procedures, and nutrition. With a special emphasis on women's health and beauty issues, the book covers a plethora of relevant topics, such as baby skin problems, acne in adolescence and beyond, rosacea, eczema, allergies and rashes, skin cancer, wrinkles. Providing a foreword, as well as thoughtful commentary and information on Western medical views, is dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki. Dr. Skotnicki first met Xiaolan as a patient, and the two doctors discovered they had many common interests and concerns regarding lifelong health and beauty. What's more, there is an invaluable reference section featuring TCM and traditional treatments for a wide variety of conditions, including recipes for salves and infusions that you can make at home using ingredients purchased at a Chinese apothecary or from a TCM practitioner.

A girl discovers the beauty in herself by looking into her Nana's eyes.

Inner Beauty draws on the teachings of Ayurveda, Indias tradition of natural health, to create a lifestyle centered on looking and feeling radiant. Whether your custom beauty plans include the cooling ritual of A Milk and Rice Water Bath, meditative breathing techniques to complete your workout, or the cleaning effects of a complete detox weekend, This book will help you find the balance we all crave.

What exactly is inner beauty? Inner beauty can be described as something that is experienced through a person's character rather than by their appearances or body images. Inner beauty is the beauty that is based on characteristics, traits, personality, attitude, inner beliefs and just the whole being of a person and the expression of who a person is to others. Our physical beauty can easily fade away as we age.. and what is left is our inner beauty Inner beauty is an elusive trait. It's also a trait that bears no resemblance to your physical beauty. Without a doubt, inner beauty is multifaceted. You might even compare it to a diamond. The most exquisite of diamonds can take our breath away. Those individuals who display an exquisite inner beauty catches our attention and we cannot help but be attracted to them. The most miraculous aspect of inner beauty is that anyone can learn to acquire it. In this guide, we will not only learn about the traits of inner beauty, but we will go through actionable steps to obtain it. We will also discover specific actions and steps you can take - right now - to unleash your inner beauty. We will learn techniques to cultivate your self confidence, self worth and love for yourself, so you can appreciate and feel good about yourself; you would feel more confident when facing and interacting with others. Try and apply ideas in the book and reveal the true beauty within you that goes far beyond just physical appearances.

The application of the Seven Virtues, as presented throughout this lively narrative, will help women transform bad habits into beautiful behaviors, mapping the way to a radiant Inner Beauty that will sustain us for years to come.

t doesn’t matter what has happened to you: You have no less worth than anyone else – and you deserve to be loved. This book highlights the pressure society places on women to look a certain way, but it is also applicable to men, who face mounting pressure to adopt a certain appearance. The author aims to bring focus on what beauty really is – a state of mind – and how we should present our attitudes and character. The world’s view of beauty misrepresents the splendor of love and has offered one-night stands and an undignified, cruel way to view women. However, if women could ignore this carnal mind-set and allow what’s inside them to blossom, the world would not have an effect on them. Their self-esteem would build, and their attention would turn to things that God desires. Inner beauty remains in you; it is your core, your personality. All you have to do is pay attention to that, and you will see how beautiful you can be. Integrity, self-esteem, and character can be the compass that drives you forward. Find out how to bring these to the forefront of your life with the lessons in After Midnight.