Our hair is often considered our crowning glory. The maintenance of it and, indeed, simply talking about its unique qualities has been the inspiration for several new books, including some for children. In the following roundup, Black Issues Book Review looks at a few of these titles.

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If anyone has an excuse not to work out, it's busy women. Some of the busiest women, however, feel fitting in exercise is key to making the many pieces of a complex life fit best. That's the perspective of the six White House women profiled here.

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All of us have received our share of beauty advice from well-meaning "advisers." Much of it we politely dismiss, like the urgings of finicky hairstylists who insist we cut our hair according to "the latest style." Once in a blue moon, though, we're treated to a tidbit that winds up becoming an indispensable part

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Women have about four times as many foot problems as men do--thanks to our love of high heels--which is why we asked Suzanne M. Levine, D.P.M., P.C., a New York City podiatric surgeon, for foot-care advice.

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Whatever call it, Kim's romantic take on is contagious. Six years ago, she and opened a small shop in Minneapolis called Paris Flea Market, selling thrift-store furniture, vintage clothes, and gifts. The look was so popular they opened a second store, Belle Epoque, with a more international, upscale feel.

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