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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
by
Alev Lytle Croutier
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"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. |
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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. |
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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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| FINDING
A SPA: |
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dcelia@westportlibrary.org