Words. They can seem tiny and insignificant, but they have tremendous power. They create our atmosphere, ignite psychological connections, shape our thinking, determine our actions, and ultimately construct our reality. Our words can strengthen relationships or tear people down, lead to success or ruin a lifetime’s legacy. Words can truly change our world. It’s up to you to determine whether that change will be for better or for worse. The words you allow to flow from your mouth will shape your circumstances. This practical guide will show you how to choose your words wisely in order to create the life you want. Includes the “30-Day No Cursing Challenge.”

Everything you need to know about ear, face, and body piercings—from how to find a skilled professional piercer to best practices for safe healing and optimal results. “As a piercer, nurse, and educator, I can say without a doubt that this is the most complete book ever written for all people in our industry.”—David A. Vidra, founder and president of Health Educators, Inc. Piercing expert Elayne Angel has performed over 50,000 piercings since the 1980s and has pioneered many placements, including tongue piercing and the triangle, lorum, and other genital piercings. Her authoritative and groundbreaking guidebook has been the definitive resource on body piercing since its publication in 2009. Many people are unaware of the elevated risks of getting pierced at a mall kiosk, by an untrained tattoo artist, or by a novice piercer; a skilled professional is necessary for safety and optimal results, whether piercing the ear, nose, or elsewhere. This revised and expanded edition is the only comprehensive reference book available to help you navigate the entire piercing process. It contains new illustrations, diagrams, and photos, along with fully updated information, including: • The best piercings and placements for various body parts and body types • Terminology, techniques, and tools of the trade • Vital sterility, sanitation, and hygiene information • Jewelry designs, sizes, materials, and quality • Piercing aftercare and troubleshooting advice for successful healing • How to become a piercer, piercing throughout history and in modern culture, and the future of body piercing The Piercing Bible, Revised and Expanded, includes essential medical and technical updates, as well as refreshed illustrations and jewelry photography, to reflect today's standards and best practices for safe, professional piercing.

To some, piercing is just another accessory; to others, its the beginning of a new life. Dennis Sullivan, Certified Body Piercer, Spokane, Washington Body piercing has become more commonplace in todays society. It can be artistic and expressive and a reflection of your personality. But there is more to piercing than shoving a needle through the skin. In The Art of Body Piercing, author Genia Gaffaney provides a thorough guide to getting a body piercing and follows the procedure step-by-step to ensure a successful experience. In this guide, Gaffaney, a certified body piercer since 2000 and business owner since 1993, answers a host of questions related to the body-piercing processbefore, during, and after: How do you select a body-piercing shop? What is the appropriate age at which to get a piercing? What type of jewelry should you choose? How should you clean body jewelry? How should you change body jewelry? What should you know about genital piercing? How can you avoid infection? Should you get more than one piercing in the same area? With charts and photos, The Art of Body Piercing details a host of practical information to let you express yourself through piercings and body jewelry.

People everywhere have attempted to change their bodies in an effort to meet their cultural standards of beauty, as well as their religious and/or social obligations. Often times, this modification or adornment of their bodies is part of the complex process of creating and re-creating personal and social identities. Body painting has probably been practiced since the Paleolithic as archaeological evidence indicates, and the earliest human evidence of tattooing goes back to the Neolithic with mummies found in Europe, Central Asia, the Andes and the Middle East. Adornments such as jewelry have been found in the earliest human graves and bodies unearthed from five thousand years ago show signs of intentional head shaping. It is clear that adorning and modifying the body is a central human practice. Over 200 entries address the major adornments and modifications, their historical and cross-cultural locations, and the major cultural groups and places in which body modification has been central to social and cultural practices. This encyclopedia also includes background information on the some of the central figures involved in creating and popularizing tattooing, piercing, and other body modifications in the modern world. Finally, the book addresses some of the major theoretical issues surrounding the temporary and permanent modification of the body, the laws and customs regarding the marking of the body, and the social movements that have influenced or embraced body modification, and those which have been affected by it. All cultures everywhere have attempted to change their body in an attempt to meet their cultural standards of beauty, as well as their religious and or social obligations. In addition, people modify and adorn their bodies as part of the complex process of creating and re-creating their personal and social identities. Body painting has probably been practiced since the Paleolithic as archaeological evidence indicates, and the earliest human evidence of tattooing goes back to the Neolithic with mummies found in Europe, Central Asia, the Andes and the Middle East. Adornments such as jewelry have been found in the earliest human graves and bodies unearthed from five thousand years ago show signs of intentional head shaping. It is clear that adorning and modifying the body is a central human practice. Over 200 entries address the major adornments and modifications, their historical and cross-cultural locations, and the major cultural groups and places in which body modification has been central to social and cultural practices. This encyclopedia also includes background information on the some of the central figures involved in creating and popularizing tattooing, piercing, and other body modifications in the modern world. Finally, the book addresses some of the major theoretical issues surrounding the temporary and permanent modification of the body, the laws and customs regarding the marking of the body, and the social movements that have influenced or embraced body modification, and those which have been affected by it. Entries include, acupuncture, amputation, Auschwitz, P.T. Barnum, the Bible, body dysmorphic disorder, body piercing, branding, breast augmentation and reduction, Betty Broadbent, castration, Christianity, cross dressers, Dances Sacred and Profane, Egypt, female genital mutilation, foot binding, freak shows, genetic engineering, The Great Omi, Greco-Roman world, henna, infibulation, legislation & regulation, lip plates, medical tattooing, Meso-America, military tattoos, National Tattoo Association, nose piercing, obesity, permanent makeup, primitivism, prison tattooing, punk, rites of passage, scalpelling, silicone injections, Stalking Cat, suspensions, tanning, tattoo reality shows, tattooing, Thailand, transgender, tribalism.

The Right Information About When, Where and Who Should Do Your Piercing - Vital Information You Simply MUST Know To Get, Keep and Maintain The Most Awesome Piercing Ever Not only do you want the sexiest piercing around today, with just the right jewelry accessory, you want to make sure it stays clean and trouble-free, while ensuring your place on the 'hottest piercing' list in your neighborhood for years to come! Yes, body piercing does mean that there's blood and needles involved: that's why you want to know that your piercing will be absolutely safe, disease free and not cause harm to you or others. Facts, truths, and myths about Body Piercing - it's all in "Straight Talk About Body Piercing" This book gives you absolutely-positively-must-have answers you need before you decide to get your first, or your next piercing. + Body Piercing facts; Why people pierce their bodies, meanings of Body Piercing and why piercing has become so popular. + Body Piercing procedures - how Body Piercing is done and what is involved. + The question of pain - does it really hurt or not... + How to choose the right piercer and location for your piercing - just where you can (and can't) get pierced, what steps to take to reduce the risk of infection, disease and pain. + All you need to know about the equipment and the right tools that should be used for your body piercing procedure - this information will help you to make responsible decisions about your next piercing. + Names of piercings and body parts that can be pierced + Male, Female and Unusual piercings + Body Piercing and Pregnancy - keep your piercings looking great and attractive instead of loosing them. + Vital information about care and healing times for all sorts of piercing - what you should expect from 'start to finish' with exact care instructions, proper types of cleaning solutions and daily care routines. + Full details of the process and steps to take to gain maximum enjoyment from your piercing. + All about health hazards and risk factors - holes, scars, allergies, infections, keloids, contact dermatitis, self-piercing, bleeding, nerve damage, etc. + How to identify infections quickly and know exactly what to do about them. + How to choose the right jewelry - styles, types and materials that minimize healing time and look sexy forever. What jewelry and accessories you should use - and avoid. + The myths of Body Piercing such as teeth chipping, food tasting, sex, sensitivity and breast feeding + Airport Metal Detector Concerns - learn how to avoid clanging claxtons and security guards ... + Social issues - being different and dealing with the public, job providers, etc. + Legal issues - Rules and regulations. What do they all mean..., and what you need to be aware of... + The right age to get your piercing - is there such a thing as 'too young' or 'too old' to do it? + How to determine what your next piercing will be. + The two main costs affecting your body piercing procedure + Piercing for kids And much more ... The "Straight Talk About Body Piercing" ebook Most people don't know, or don't really understand enough about Body Piercing! And "Yes" it's important to understand that: * Correct placement of piercing is crucial to avoid nerve damage and loss of feeling * Doing the piercing wrong can cause constant pain and/or loss of feeling for the rest of your life * Improper care of your piercing will take longer to heal * Size DOES MATTER - make sure you get the right accessory for your piercing that fits your body Unlicensed people perform piercings all over the world - and their safety factor leaves a lot to be desired. Infections are common and can get really horrible if not taken care of properly. Get the wrong piercer and it can be a lot worse than an infection... With dozens of piercing locations and variations available (plus the differences for men and women), sometimes it is hard to decide just which one you should get - not only for yourself, but for those that will be seeing it, too... Whether you are a young teen struggling to get your parent's permission or are 'fully grown' and looking for an exciting change, there are 'right times' and 'wrong times' to do body piercing (and certainly some 'wrong ways' you want to avoid!) If You Want To Look More Attractive With a Sexy Piercing...... Make Absolutely Sure You Create The Body Piercing Sensation Of A Lifetime "Straight Talk About Body Piercing" In this one ebook, you'll learn what you need to know about body piercing and how to make it the most awesome piercing ever... Plus, you will learn: + How Body Piercing is done and what is involved - step-by-step process. + Important factors that could affect your life and your income - things to consider before any body piercing. By now, you can see that "Straight Talk About Body Piercing" contains tons of critical information about the right way to get your piercing done right, with minimal risk and maximum safety. 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