The Barber Book

The Barber Book
Author: Phaidon Press
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-03-21
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780714871042

A fun and instructive guide to the most popular men's hairstyles of the 20th century The Barber Book is a fun guide to the most popular men's hairstyles of the 20th century, including quirky line drawings to achieve the 'total look' and instructions on how to cut each style. Packed with information this smart handbook uses quirky illustrations and vintage photographs to explore the most popular hairstyles of the 20th century from the undercut and the afro to the classic Madison Avenue look. With a focus on personalities, culture and fashions and cultural events that inspired each look, the book opens with an illustrated introduction exploring the most popular styles of the 1940s, 50s and 60s through archival photography. The book includes a brand new directory of the world's finest barber shops.

The Barber Who Wanted to Pray

The Barber Who Wanted to Pray
Author: R. C. Sproul
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2011-09-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1433527065

This imaginative tale from R. C. Sproul, based on a true story, begins one evening with Mr. McFarland leading family devotions. When his daughter asks him how she should pray, Mr. McFarland shares a 500-year-old story about a barber and his famous customer. Master Peter is a barber well-known to all in his village. One day, when Martin Luther the Reformer walks into his shop, the barber musters up the courage to ask the outlawed monk how to pray. Luther responds by writing a letter to the barber. The barber's life and many others' are changed as they encounter a model for prayer by using the Lord's Prayer, the Ten Commandments, and the Apostles' Creed. Sproul's beautifully illustrated story will delight children and help them learn to pray according to the Bible. The full text of the Lord's Prayer, the Ten Commandments, and the Apostles' Creed will make this a treasured book to be returned to time after time.

The SUCCESS Factor

The SUCCESS Factor
Author: Wade Menendez
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2019-02-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781937391331

Success is a term that most people want, but the question is, are you willing to do the work? Author Wade Menendez has written a success manual for risk-taskers to prove that it is possible to have fortune and faith at the same time. From the barber chair in Maryland to a worldwide entrepreneur on TV, Menendez has figured out how to win in life without losing your identity or compromising your values. The principles outlined in this book are for everyone to learn from, and will help you to build a business, sustain your success, and manage your relationships. Whether you are a professional barber, a business owner, an executive on Wall Street, a stay-at-home parent, or a high school student, The Success Factor was written with you in mind.

J.D. and the Great Barber Battle

J.D. and the Great Barber Battle
Author: J. Dillard
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2021-02-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593111524

Eight-year-old J.D. turns a tragic home haircut into a thriving barber business in this hilarious new illustrated chapter book series J.D. has a big problem--it's the night before the start of third grade and his mom has just given him his first and worst home haircut. When the steady stream of insults from the entire student body of Douglass Elementary becomes too much for J.D., he takes matters into his own hands and discovers that, unlike his mom, he's a genius with the clippers. His work makes him the talk of the town and brings him enough hair business to open a barbershop from his bedroom. But when Henry Jr., the owner of the only official local barbershop, realizes he's losing clients to J.D., he tries to shut him down for good. How do you find out who's the best barber in all of Meridian, Mississippi? With a GREAT BARBER BATTLE! From the hilarious and creative mind of J. Dillard, an entrepreneur, public speaker, and personal barber, comes a new chapter book series with characters that are easy to fall for and nearly impossible to forget. Akeem S. Roberts' lively illustrations make this series a must-buy for reluctant readers. 2021 New York Public Library Best Books 2021 Chicago Public Library Best Books 2021 School Library Journal Best Books 2022-2023 Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List 2022 NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Honor

Barbershop

Barbershop
Author: Christian R. Jones
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Barbershops
ISBN: 9780764306952

This is the first volume ever to explore old-time barbershop items: poles, chairs, mugs, bottles, razors, signs, and much more. It documents the occupational history of traditional barbershops, which are fading today. More than 900 items appear in over 650 color photographs with current market prices.

Brenda's Beaver Needs a Barber

Brenda's Beaver Needs a Barber
Author: Bimisi Tayanita
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2016-12-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9781946178046

Sumguyen has always had a thick mane of hair, in the summer of 2016 he decided to grow a beard. Deep into month three he started to look like an armpit with eyeballs.It was a sultry August night in Old Town Scottsdale as Bimisi and Sumguyen made their way from one bar to another. They took pause to to enjoy the rhythms of a homeless crooner who was soulfully picking his guitar. When Sumguyen threw a five into his tip jar the artist looked up, thanked him with a nod and said, "That is a beautiful beard. My friend Brenda has a beard just like that, but hers doesn't talk."A fair amount of beer sprayed from Bimisi's nose...and just like that they had their subject matter for the final book of season one. Brenda's Beaver Needs a Barber is the fifth of five books that make up Reach Around Books Season One.

At The Barber’s

At The Barber’s
Author: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 8
Release: 2024-08-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Step into the mundane yet revealing world of Anton Pavlovich Chekhov's "At the Barber’s." This short story offers a slice-of-life glimpse into the conversations and observations that unfold within the confines of a barbershop. Chekhov, with his trademark wit and keen eye for detail, turns an ordinary setting into a stage for exploring the human condition, where trivial banter and idle gossip reveal deeper truths about society and human nature. Chekhov, renowned for his ability to capture the subtleties of everyday life, presents a narrative that is both humorous and thought-provoking. The barber’s shop, a microcosm of the larger world, becomes a place where social hierarchies, personal insecurities, and the complexities of human interaction are laid bare. "At the Barber’s" is a charming and insightful story, perfect for readers who appreciate the nuances of human behavior and the way ordinary moments can reflect broader societal themes. Ideal for those who enjoy Chekhov’s unique ability to find significance in the seemingly insignificant.

The Barber's Clever Wife: A Bloomsbury Reader

The Barber's Clever Wife: A Bloomsbury Reader
Author: Narinder Dhami
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2020-05-14
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1472967607

Book Band: Brown - Ideal for ages 8+ A funny retelling of an Indian folk tale from best-selling author Narinder Dhami. Bulbul would much rather sit at home under the mango tree than go to work. And anyway everyone in the village agrees that he is the worst barber in the whole world. Luckily his wife Ruby has a cunning plan to earn money – but first they must outwit a notorious band of thieves! This comical version of a traditional Indian story from best-selling author Narinder Dhami has entertaining black-and-white illustrations by Amberin Huq and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed ... Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

The Barber’s Granddaughter, and a Preacher’s Kid

The Barber’s Granddaughter, and a Preacher’s Kid
Author: Carolyn O’Neal Douglas
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2012-11-30
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1477149775

In the early eighties fed up with ten years of infidelity from an abusive husband, Cece and her five children left Arkansas running for their lives. They would soon find that the fast-paced California life of drugs, gangs, ghetto living, and prison would be equally as painful as what they left behind. Her story is one of survival, choices and consequences, and finally finding redemption after years of making the wrong choices the only way of life, but not a good way...and not a good life. This is a demonstration that an “about face” turnaround can be made, but only if the desire is sincere. The journey of this family witnesses the “Amazing Grace” saga of generational curses that are bound on earth, as they are bound in Heaven. Become a part of a mother’s conscious desire and need to change the course, and quality of her life by aligning her choices with the will of God. This is a must-read book!