Love S Perfumes
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The Case Against Fragrance
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Author : Kate Grenville
language : en
Publisher: Text Publishing
Release Date : 2017-01-30
The Case Against Fragrance written by Kate Grenville and has been published by Text Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-30 with Social Science categories.
Read The Case Against Fragrance and you will never think about fragrance in the same way again. If you have been suffering fragrance in silence, you will know you are not alone.’ Conversation Kate Grenville had always associated perfume with elegance and beauty. Then the headaches started. Like perhaps a quarter of the population, Grenville reacts badly to the artificial fragrances around us: other people’s perfumes, and all those scented cosmetics, cleaning products and air fresheners. On a book tour in 2015, dogged by ill health, she started wondering: what’s in fragrance? Who tests it for safety? What does it do to people? The more Grenville investigated, the more she felt this was a story that should be told. The chemicals in fragrance can be linked not only to short-term problems like headaches and asthma, but to long-term ones like hormone disruption and cancer. Yet products can be released onto the market without testing. They’re regulated only by the same people who make and sell them. And the ingredients don’t even have to be named on the label. This book is based on careful research into the science of scent and the power of the fragrance industry. But, as you’d expect from an acclaimed novelist, it’s also accessible and personal. The Case Against Fragrance will make you see—and smell—the world differently. When I was little, my mother had a tiny, precious bottle of perfume on her dressing-table and on special occasions she’d put a dab behind her ears. The smell of Arpege was always linked in my mind with excitement and pleasure–Mum with her hair done, wearing her best dress and her pearls, off for a night out with Dad. When I got old enough to have my own special occasions I also had my favourite perfume. I loved the bottles: those sensuous shapes. I loved the names and the labels, so evocative of all things glamorous. Kate Grenville is one of Australia’s most celebrated writers. Her bestselling novel The Secret River received the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize, and was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and the Miles Franklin Literary Award. The Idea of Perfection won the Orange Prize. Grenville’s other novels include Sarah Thornhill, The Lieutenant, Lilian’s Story, Dark Places and Joan Makes History. Kate lives in Sydney and her most recent works are the non-fiction books One Life: My Mother’s Story and The Case Against Fragrance. ‘One spritz of aftershave or perfume can leave other people retching and clutching their heads—you never see that in the ads.’ Kaz Cooke ‘Beginning with her own physical reaction to fragrance that begins with a headache a lot of us know ourselves, she investigates the fragrance industry and its side-effects and interweaves these facts with the personal to create an accessible work of non-fiction.’ ArtsHub ‘Fact-dense and extensively referenced, the book is a delight to read and never gets bogged down...While some of the science has been simplified, the book generally conveys the sense of it correctly...Well developed and thoughtful. Read The Case Against Fragrance and you will never think about fragrance in the same way again. If you have been suffering fragrance in silence, you will know you are not alone.’ Conversation ‘Grenville sets out to unlock the dark science—the volatile compounds, conspiracies and carcinogens—hiding in perfume, the ingredients of which are regularly listed as alcohol, water and the mysterious catch-all “fragrance”.’ New Statesman ‘In this appealingly written exploration, Kate uncovers the dark side of the fragrance industry, from the carcinogens in after-shave to the hormone disruptors in perfume that mimic oestrogen.’ Child ‘An insightful and frightening book.’ Readings ‘Readable, interesting and informative.’ Big Book Club ‘Grenville expresses hope though that our society will find solutions to the fragrant violation of personal space based on courtesy and civility rather than on regulation and policy.’ Australian Book Review ‘You may be familiar with Australian novelist Kate Grenville’s work but she enters new territory here. After exposure to perfumes and scents delivered ill-health her way, Grenville got curious as to why...The result is a fascinating (and worrying) exposé of the potentially damaging health effects of fragrances and the laxity of their regulation. Grenville digs into the science of scent as well as the intrigue of a multi-billion-dollar industry and makes it beautifully accessible in the process.’ WellBeing ‘The Orange Prize-winning novelist’s discovery that she reacts badly to the artificial fragrances all around us led her to investigate what is in fragrances, what it does to people and whether it is properly tested for safety...The result is this accessible and personal book on the science of fragrance’ Bookseller ‘[Grenville] raises valuable questions about the potentially harmful chemicals surrounding us every day and why we so unabashedly live in ignorance of them.’ Reader’s Digest UK, Best New Books to Read This Summer ‘In some places, though, the danger [of fragrance] is beginning to be taken as seriously as passive smoking 30 years ago...it sounds silly, until you read Kate Grenville’s explosive exposé and wonder why no one ever told you this stuff before.’ Mail on Sunday ‘An accessible, intelligent, seriously researched—and terrifying—book’ Daily Mail UK
The Divine Perfume Of Love
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Author : Jagmohan Kapur
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2000-04-30
The Divine Perfume Of Love written by Jagmohan Kapur and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-04-30 with Poetry categories.
In inspirational spells, these poems were dictated me in my quest for the unknown, and I became a conduit for a spiritual message to the world. These mystical verses are joyous ecstasies of pure love and the hidden message of universal love to humanity, for life without the soul-stirring experience of pure love is but an emptiness of soul. They are in the tradition of Sufi mystical poetry of the past. Beloved becomes God, and love is religion. We are all tied in this universal love and oneness of the human race. These verses contain the wine of timelessness and the profundity of its essence lies not in what is written, but what is not written. These are not verses to satisfy the senses, but the thirst of the soul. They start with human love and transcend into divine love. These lines have the perfume of pure love that lead us to dialogue with eternity or Pure Consciousness. These verses go beyond the 5 basic senses of touch, sight, sound, smell and taste, the sixth Rasa of mind or intellect, and takes us to the 7th Rasa, which is the supreme Rasa of Divinity.
Essence And Alchemy
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Author : Mandy Aftel
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2014-11-17
Essence And Alchemy written by Mandy Aftel and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-17 with Health & Fitness categories.
As long as there has been passion, there has been perfume. Wealthy Romans used to scent their doves while in Shakespeare's time, a woman in love would place a peeled apple into her armpit to saturate it with her scent and then present it to her lover. Essence And Alchemy resurrects the social and metaphysical legacy that is entwined with the evolution of perfumery, from the dramas of the spice trade to the quests of the alchemists. Aftel tracks scent through the boudoir and the bath and into the sanctums of worship, and along the way teaches us the art of perfume-making, including many of her own recipes, offering insights on the relationship of scent to solitude, sex, and soul.
The Perfume Lover
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Author : Denyse Beaulieu
language : en
Publisher: Collins
Release Date : 2013-08-01
The Perfume Lover written by Denyse Beaulieu and has been published by Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-01 with History categories.
What if the most beautiful night in your life inspired a perfume? When Denyse Beaulieu was growing up in Montreal, perfume was forbidden in her house, spurring a childhood curiosity that became an intellectual and sensual passion. She pursued this passion to Paris, where she now lives, becoming a respected fragrance writer. But little did she know that it would also lead her to achieve a perfume lover's wildest dream. When Denyse tells a famous perfumer of a sensual night spent in Seville under an orange tree in full blossom, wrapped in the arms of a beautiful young man, the story stirs his imagination, and together they create a scent that captures the essence of that night. As their unique collaboration unfolds, the perfume-in-progress conjures intimate memories, leading Beaulieu to make sense of her life through scent--a sort of "Eat, Pray, Love "of fragrance. Throughout the book, she weaves the history of perfumery into her personal journey, evoking the masters and the masterpieces, the myths and the myth-busting, down to the molecular mysteries that meld our flesh to flowers. "The Perfume Lover "is an enticing account of the complexity of composing a fragrance, and a uniquely candid insider's view into the world and history of fragrance.
In Search Of Perfumes
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Author : Dominique Roques
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date : 2023-05-02
In Search Of Perfumes written by Dominique Roques and has been published by HarperCollins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-02 with Science categories.
"[An] immersive debut... with detailed accounts of his trips and vivid descriptions of the scents ... [Roques'] rich travelogue will transport readers." – Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) In this intoxicating concoction of history, travelogue, and memoir, one of the perfume industry’s leading scouts of natural ingredients tells the story of the precious ingredients needed to make our favorite fragrances. Do you know how many flowers it takes to produce a kilo of rose oil? One million roses, each handpicked. When it comes to nature, Dominique Roques is a unique authority. He has spent the last thirty years working closely with local communities across the globe to establish a sustainable supply of natural ingredients crucial to perfume making. From resin cultivated by traditional methods in El Salvador to rose oil distilleries in India as old as the Taj Mahal, his network reveals an elusive trade built on the fault lines of tradition and modernity. With In Search of Perfumes, Roques tells the story of seventeen of the industry’s most precious ingredients–where they come from, their cultural and historic significance, and why we love them—from Indonesian patchouli to the "Damask rose,” interweaving his own recollections and reflections on his life and work. From Andalusia to Somaliland, Roques takes us on an exclusive tour of a vast but delicate ecosystem wholly sustained by the artisans who are its caretakers. Isolated and rural, the tropical jungles of northern Laos remain to this day the only source of benzoin that centuries earlier wafted through the air of Louis XIV’s court. In Madagascar, where every transaction is made in cash, a caravan of porters carry pallets bearing $500,000 dollars to exchange for vanilla beans. The Venezuelan tonka bean, as fickle as the weather, may refuse to flower for years but is so esteemed by perfumers that patience becomes its truest virtue. Everywhere Roques takes us, his infectious curiosity and amiability illuminate an immersive world of the uncharted. Entertaining and eye-opening, decorated with beautiful black-and-white illustrations, In Search of Perfumes is an irresistible exploration of the smells that fuel our nostalgia and suffuse our fantasies. Translated from the French by Stephanie Smee Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.
Scent Of Love
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Author : Sophia Knightly
language : en
Publisher: Victoria Koch
Release Date : 2019-03-29
Scent Of Love written by Sophia Knightly and has been published by Victoria Koch this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-29 with Fiction categories.
Sometimes opposites attract in the most delicious ways... All Gabe Falcon wants is to make his trendy Naples, FL restaurant a success. Until he meets his new neighbor, that is. The sweet and sexy perfumer challenges and entices him in equal measure from the start. Too bad the only thing she seems to want from him is his absence. Lily Marlowe doesn't have time for the annoyingly hot alpha next door, especially when the spicy aromas of Gabe's dishes overpower her fragrances and run off her customers. If she wants her beloved business to be the hit of the upcoming Winter Fest, she'll need to convince Gabe to move his food truck to another park. The fact that he's the only man to ever make her regret all the barriers she's built around her heart? Irrelevant. This is business. But Gabe isn't about to give up on Lily without a fight, and when he makes her an offer she can't refuse, she quickly finds her ordered life thrown into a sensual tailspin. Torn between business and desire, can Lily learn to trust her senses--and Gabe? Or will their happily ever after be snuffed out before it can even begin? FALCONS IN LOVE – Each book is a standalone. Scent of Love - Gabe and Lily The Holiday Sweet Spot - Jake and Pilar
The Scent Of You
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Author : Maggie Alderson
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date : 2017-04-01
The Scent Of You written by Maggie Alderson and has been published by HarperCollins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-01 with Fiction categories.
Perfume blogger Polly is in crisis. Will her husband's absence break her ... or make her? A novel of perfumes, exploring life, love, loss and forgiveness -- Maggie Alderson's new bestseller. 'Delicious and delightful in every way' Daily Mail Are you still married if you haven't seen your husband for months? Polly's life is great. Her children are away at uni, her glamorous mother -- still modelling at eighty-five -- is happily settled in a retirement village, and her perfume blog is taking off. Then her husband announces he needs some space and promptly vanishes. As Polly grapples with her bewildering situation, she clings to a few new friends to keep her going -- Shirlee, the loudmouthed yoga student; Guy, the mysterious, infuriating and hugely talented perfumer; and Edward, an old flame from university. And while she distracts herself with the heady world of luxury perfume, Polly knows she can't keep reality at bay forever. Eventually she is forced to confront some difficult truths: about her husband, herself and who she really wants to be. Praise for Maggie Alderson: 'Maggie Alderson has a light touch, a well-sharpened wit and lots of heart' Better Reading 'The Scent of You is just that: a classic Alderson which mixes everything good in life; perfume, the internet, family and Very Good Looking men, into one can't-put-down read' Vogue 'A lovely combination of glamour, humour and poignancy.' Marian Keyes on Handbags and Gladrags 'Brimming with wit and wisdom' Courier-Mail
Love Potions Perfumes
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Author : Solange Petit Skinner
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-10-12
Love Potions Perfumes written by Solange Petit Skinner and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-12 with categories.
In all Oceania, love potions are perfumes. The extremely elaborated realm of scents, the great concern for body care among men and women, old and young, as well as the sophisticated consumption of perfumes explain the predominant position of fragrances in this region. The control of the mind compelled by love philters has been observed through the role, competence and action of the two specialities of body troubles and soul difficulties. Love holds a great part of each individual life in these Islands. However, love postions were used from times immemorial and currently on all continents. The book ends in some remarks on the power of love. Implying potential application to Education, the remarks are the result of a survey.
Love Potion And Perfumes
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Author : Solange Skinner
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-08-22
Love Potion And Perfumes written by Solange Skinner and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-22 with categories.
In all Oceania, love potions are perfumes. The extremely elaborated realm of scents, the great concern for body care among men and women, old and young, as well as the sophisticated consumption of perfumes explain the predominant position of fragrances in this region. The control of the mind compelled by love philters has been observed through the role, competence and action of the two specialties of body troubles and soul difficulties. Love holds a great part of each individual life in these Islands. However, love potions were used from times immemorial and currently on all continents. The book ends in some remarks on the power of love. Implying potential application to Education, the remarks are the result of a survey.
Beyond Apollo
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Author : Barry Malzberg
language : en
Publisher: RosettaBooks
Release Date : 2010-06-29
Beyond Apollo written by Barry Malzberg and has been published by RosettaBooks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-29 with Fiction categories.
Winner of the first John W. Campbell Memorial Award. “A mind-bending read . . . certainly entertaining, often very funny and very thought-provoking.” —Medium A two-man mission to Venus fails and is aborted; when it returns, the Captain is missing and the other astronaut, Harry M. Evans, is unable to explain what has happened. Or, conversely, he has too many explications; his journal of the expedition—compiled in the mental institution to which NASA has embarrassedly committed him—offers contradictory stories: he murdered the Captain, mad Venusian invaders murdered the Captain, the Captain vanished, no one was murdered and the Captain has returned in Evans’s guise. As the explanations pyramid and the supervising psychiatrist’s increasingly desperate efforts to get a straight story fail, it becomes apparent that Evans’s madness and his inability to explain what happened are expressions of humanity’s incompetence at the enormity of space exploration. “Barry Malzberg’s dark, bleak vision of the future is one of the most terrifying ever to come out of science fiction.” —Robert Silverberg “Beyond Apollo is a masterpiece; a multi-faceted rumination on repression; a virulent critique of the space program and America’s obsession with space.” —Science Fiction and Other Suspect Ruminations “A light shone through a crystal. The reader never gets to see the crystal or the light, only the resulting refraction . . . a very satisfying work of post-modern science fiction.” —Speculiction “Veins of gold . . . a beautiful and heart-breaking book.”—Fantasy and Science Fiction “Written with wit . . . the most original and pleasing SF novel of the last five years.”—Brian Aldiss, New Review