The Spa Gift Guide
Spa Books
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Bookstore page is filled with books recommended by the Spa Guide in subjects such as
Aromatherapy, Ayurveda, Diet, Fitness, Healing, Homeopathy, Home Spa,
Hydrotherapy,
Massage, Reflexology, Spas, Healthy Vacations and Travel, and more. A few of the Spa
Guide's favorites appear below. Links take you to Barnes and Noble where there
is more information and online ordering.
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 The
Spa SourceBook
by
Judith Lazarus - Presents
all you (new to spa, spa experienced, and in the business) need to
know about the spa experience from the latest therapies to choosing a
spa that's right for you to getting the most out of your visit.
Paperback
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 The Royal Treatment : How You Can Take Home the Pleasures of the Great
Luxury Spas
by
Steve Capellini
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Reveals the pampering secrets of the world's most exclusive spas and
shows how you can practice them yourself easily at home. Paperback
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 The
Secrets of the Spas: Pamper and Vitalize Yourself at Home
by Catherine Bardey, Zeva Oelbaum (Photographer) - 75 spa treatment
recipes for shampoos, conditioners, hand and feet care, finger nail
strengthening. Includes list of over 100 spas around the world, 20 spa
food and beverage recipes and a shopping guide. Hardcover
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 The
Tropical Spa
by Sophie Benge, Luca Invernizzi Tettoni (Photographer) - Great
photos, tips, and recipes for natural stress-relieving Asian
therapies. Hardcover
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 Fodor's
Healthy Escapes : 244 Resorts and Retreats Where You Can Get Fit, Feel
Good, Find Yourself and Get Away from It All
by Bernard Burt -
A must-have reference book for anyone who wants to intelligently
compare health spa/fitness resorts before deciding on one to visit.
Highly recommended by your guide! Paperback
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 Spa-Finders
Guide to Spa Vacations : At Home and Abroad
by Jeffrey Joseph
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Great information on 120 spas by the founder of the largest spa
vacation travel service. Covers fitness and beauty, luxury,
weight-loss, new age, mineral and non-US spas. Guest feedback.
Paperback
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 Spa:
Favorite Recipes from Celebrated Spas Ideas for Revitalizing Mind and
Body Soothing Piano Music (Cookbook with CD)
by Sharon O'Connor - Recipes from some of the best spas in North
America. Also recipes for homemade facials, body scrubs, herbal baths,
and other spa treatments. Includes CD of elegant piano music.
Hardcover
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 Lean
Star Cuisine: Regional Lowfat Cookery From Lake Austin Spa Resort
by Terry Conlan, Trisha Shirey (Editor), Charles Loving (Illustrator) -
Low fat recipes for over 200 healthy and deliciously lean recipes,
"created with the cooking-impaired and time disadvantaged in mind
(you), as well as the culinary gifted and organized (your mom). It's
the whole (and wholesome) enchilada for the whole family."
Hardcover
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 The
Bodywork and Massage SourceBook
by Andrew S. Levine, Valerie J. Levine - Details the different massage
techniques available and what kinds of body work fit certain
personalities and body types. Paperback |
 Bodywork:
What Type of Massage to Get-And How to Make the Most of It
by Thomas Claire
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Learn about the methods and benefits of 15+ kinds of massage therapies
worldwide including Swedish, Shiatsu, Aromatherapy, and Reflexology.
Also history, how to select a therapist, and more. Paperback
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These
books can be purchased directly from Barnes & Noble by following the
links above. (Note: Barnes & Noble is solely responsible for
fulfillment of orders placed through these links.)
Unless otherwise noted, book photos courtesy of Barnes & Noble |
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