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OverviewThe story of soap from a different perspective - that of the industrial chemist. Miss Blackburn worked many years in a laboratory given over to analysis of substances, and in later vears moved to a conglomerate making a range of retail goods of which soap and cosmetics were an important part of the brand. When she retired Miss Blackburn tended her vegetable garden and became largely self-sufficient. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Berenice BlackburnPublisher: Emma Stern Publishing Imprint: Emma Stern Publishing Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 0.30cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.059kg ISBN: 9781911224099ISBN 10: 1911224093 Pages: 42 Publication Date: 18 January 2016 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationBerenice Blackburn was born in the nineteen fifties, just in time - as she says herself - 'to enjoy a solid grammar school education.' At that time girls were hardly encouraged to take up scientific pursuits, but Berenice did so with enthusiasm. Afterwards, university and then the world of work. In all her working career, Berenice worked for only two companies. She never rose as high as she hoped. 'The glass ceiling was very thick then, ' she says, 'and still exists, I believe.' Asked to mention her finest achievement, Miss Blackburn points to her vegetable garden, which she claims not only feeds her organic produce but helps to keep her fit Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |