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It’s a Gift

fascinating book offers new understandings

the church whose world-renowned healing powers have drawn visitors to its steps for centuries

American Amazigh examines the complex identity negotiations of Amazigh people—also known as Berbers—as they build community and claim visibility in the American landscape

Plucked RELIGION / Judaism / History In this comprehensiveUncovers the history of hair removal practices and sheds light on the prolific culture of beauty From the clamshell razors and homemade lye depilatories used in colonial America to the diode lasers and prescription pharmaceuticals available today, Americans have used a staggering array of tools to remove hair deemed unsightly, unnatural, or excessive. This is true especially for women and girls; conservative estimates indicate that 99% of American