Marta's Reading Insight
| Marta's Reading InSight | number 16 |
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LIVING
IT UP: AMERICA'S LOVE AFFAIR WITH LUXURY |
Luxury spending in the US has been growing four times faster than overall spending says consumer anthropologist Twitchell, as he takes a witty look at spas and other indulgences that make up the democratization of luxury. |
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TAKING
THE WATERS: SPIRIT, ART, SENSUALITY |
"The Spirit of Water" looks at myths and rites. "Taking the Water" reveals the history of baths, European & American Spas and other watery facts and fashions. "Water Motifs in Art" is full of photos and art work, including that of stage, screen & literature. |
| New Yorker Brue travels to Turkey, Greece, Russia, Finland and Japan to sample the spa cultures and bathing traditions of each. Candid and inspiring, this is a sensual travel adventure. | |
| Authoritative and practical guide for learning the basic techniques of massage and the application of essential oils. Goal: a more serene approach to life. | |
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