The Girl With Braided Hair

Author : Rasha Adly
Publisher : American University in Cairo Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781649030474

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WINNER OF THE SAIF GHOBASH BANIPAL PRIZE FOR ARABIC LITERARY TRANSLATION LONGLISTED FOR THE 2022 DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD LONGLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL PRIZE FOR ARABIC FICTION The lives of two women living centuries apart are connected by an enigmatic painting in this mesmerizing debut based on historical events Art historian, Yasmine, is restoring an unsigned portrait of a strikingly beautiful girl from the Napoleonic Era, when she discovers that the artist has embedded a lock of hair into the painting, something highly unusual. The mysterious painting came into the museum’s possession without record, and Yasmine becomes consumed by the secret concealed within this captivating work. Meanwhile, at the close of the French Campaign in Egypt, sixteen-year-old Zeinab, the daughter of a prominent sheikh, is drawn into French high society when Napoleon himself requests her presence. Enamored by the foreign customs of the Europeans, she finds herself on a dangerous path, one that may ostracize her from her family and culture. Seamlessly merging fiction with history, art, and politics, modern day Cairo with its opulent past, this compelling story of two women caught between worlds and entangled in matters of the heart launches an entrancing new literary voice.

Author : Margaret Coel
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0425217124

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The Girl with Braided Hair by Margaret Coel Pdf

Thirty years after Liz Plenty Horses goes into hiding following accusations of betraying the militant American Indian Movement to the FBI, Vicky Holden and Father John O'Malley investigate when the skeleton of a murder victim turns up on the Wind River Re

Author : Sasha Coefield
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-06
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781440567391

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DIY Braids by Sasha Coefield Pdf

Easy instructions and step-by-step photos of various do-it-yourself braids show how to prep your hair, master traditional techniques and enhance your look with fun accessories. Original.

Author : Sylvianne Diouf
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2004-10-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0811846296

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Bintou's Braids by Sylvianne Diouf Pdf

When Bintou, a little girl living in West Africa, finally gets her wish for braids, she discovers that what she dreamed for has been hers all along.

Author : Robert Munsch
Publisher : Scholastic Canada
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781443157391

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Braids! by Robert Munsch Pdf

Ashley loves her beautiful hair-- but braiding it takes FOREVER. Maybe Grandma can help?

Author : Thomas Hardy
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0806986174

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Great Braids! by Thomas Hardy Pdf

Contains 25 braid designs.

Author : Monique Duncan
Publisher : Sweet Pea Books
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 151363352X

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When Mama Braids My Hair by Monique Duncan Pdf

When Mama Braids My Hair captures a young girl's experience of having her hair braided and the bond it creates with her mother. The tradition of African hair braiding is more than just a Sunday routine. Come join Nikki on an adventure as she is transformed into an Egyptian queen, a Nigerian goddess, a Zulu warrior, and a Maasai girl. While young girls throughout the African Diaspora can relate to getting their hair braided in intricate styles, it is also an ancient ritual that is a large part of their history. Readers will enjoy going on an adventure with the main character and learning about the origins of popular braided hairstyles worn today.

Author : Christina Butcher
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-19
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781452131948

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Braids, Buns, and Twists! by Christina Butcher Pdf

Step up your style with this illustrated guide to runway-ready hair: “This book should be every hair hopper’s new bible” (BUST Magazine). Changing your hairdo is a fun and easy way to get a fresh new look. Whether you’re headed for a big night out or just adding a little style to your day, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for in Braids, Buns, and Twists. This guide features tutorials and simple, step-by-step illustrations for 82 classic and contemporary styles. Plus, full-color fashion photographs demonstrate how to tailor and accessorize each ’do. With advice for different hair types and lengths as well as product tips and fun variations, Braids, Buns, and Twists! is the must-have beauty resource for showstopping hair.

Author : Jenny Strebe
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781452152264

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Braids & Buns, Ponies & Pigtails by Jenny Strebe Pdf

This essential resource for little girls and their parents features 50 fun styles to wear to school, parties, and playdates. Each style is accompanied by chic photography, easy-to-follow illustrations, and cross-references to other similar styles to try. This comprehensive guide also includes tips for junior hair care and advice on accessories such as clips and ribbons. From a Minnie Mouse bun for a themed birthday party to a French braid perfect for trampolining with friends, Braids & Buns, Ponies & Pigtails includes all the information parents need to create pretty styles any little girl will love.

Author : Bjorn Axen
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-14
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780062499080

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The Big Book of Braiding by Bjorn Axen Pdf

A stunning visual collection of more than fifty different braided hair styles, with detailed instructions and helpful photographs that show how to create them. From the big screen to the runway to the red carpet, braided hairstyles have never been more popular than they are today. Whether you want to sport gorgeous, complex twists, pull back your hair for workouts or the big game, or dress up for a wedding or formal event, The Big Book of Braiding has all the looks and instructions to inspire and show you how. Created with the renowned hair stylists at Björn Axén, the largest hairdressing academy in Sweden, this deluxe compendium teaches you how to create a diversity of styles, from a Dutch braid and fishtail, to a feather braid and ladder, to modern twists on such classics as the French braid and the side braid. Complete with simple, detailed directions and step-by-step full-color photographs, The Big Book of Braiding takes you from start to finish with everything you need to know—from the basics to more advanced styles, for a variety of hair lengths and types. With this easy-to-use guide, you can create hair magic with a few fabulous twists!

Author : James Takos
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:608863541

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Beautiful Braids by James Takos Pdf

Author : Margaret Coel
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2007-09-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101207451

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The Girl with Braided Hair by Margaret Coel Pdf

Attorney Vicky Holden and Father John O?Malley investigate the death of Liz Plenty Horses?a woman murdered back in 1973 after being accused of betraying the militant American Indian Movement?and incite the malice of a long-dormant killer.

Author : Sarah Hiscox,Willa Burton
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-13
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780857836267

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The Braid Book: 20 fun and easy styles by Sarah Hiscox,Willa Burton Pdf

Having tried and failed to braid her 8-year-old daughter's hair into an intricate fishtail plait, Sarah Hiscox had to admit she had no idea what she was doing. When she realised a trip to the hairdressers was both expensive and time consuming, Sarah decided to fill a gap in the market and she started a pop-up braid bar with family friend Willa Burton. Now you can learn to style intricate braids in your own hair with The Braid Bar book, featuring designs from a plaited halo and elaborate fishtail to an intricate Mohican style braid. Sarah and Willa also share how to adorn your hair with accessories like clips, pompoms and bands as well as other temporary styling tools such as hair chalk and glitter. Secret tips, tricks and advice onlooking after your braids, as well as answers to frequently asked questions, ensures you can immerse yourself in the latest hair trend. 'All the girls look so cool when they come out of The Braid Bar.' Kate Moss

Author : Patrick Carman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0439700930

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The Dark Hills Divide by Patrick Carman Pdf

A mysterious evil lurks in the forests beyond the immense walls that surround Alexa's village. Her natural curiosity leads her to solve the mystery, but there is danger in exposing the truth behind the townspeople's fear - a danger that could destroy everything Alexa holds dear.

Author : Margaret Coel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 132276204X

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Girl with Braided Hair by Margaret Coel Pdf