Stereotypes of redheaded women range from the funloving scatterbrain to the fiery-tempered vixen or the penitent prostitute. Red-haired men are often associated with either the savage barbarian or the redheaded clown. But why is this so? Harvey begins her quest in prehistory and traces the redhead gene as it made its way out of Africa with the early human diaspora, only to emerge under Northern skies. She goes on to the modern age of art, and literature,...

Red-haired Marvin is convinced that the reason he looks different from the rest of his family is that he is really the lost prince of Shampoon. Marvin Redpost has finally figured out why he doesn't look like anyone in his family. He's not really Marvin Redpost--he's Robert, the lost prince of Shampoon! The story is wonderfully logical and absurd, with a wit and attention to detail rare in an easy reader.

"A waif in need of his care-- That was obviously how dynamic consultant Sir James Marlow saw Deborah. Otherwise why would he bother to keep rescuing her? Deborah knew it couldn't be because of her looks--she had carrot-colored hair and no figure to speak of. That was the only explanation she could come up with--unless he wanted something else from her altogether?"--P. [4] of cover.

"It's school photo day and Reggie Red just heard Evie tell a friend that she'd be dyeing her hair and wearing makeup to school! What do you do when you don't quite feel like you're as pretty as the girls at school or the photos online? Join Reggie as she learns the true meaning of beauty and how to embrace her whole, wonderful self"--Back cover.

"Shirayuki and Obi attend a royal soiree at the palace in hopes of meeting Rata Forzeno, the wunderock scholar. With his help, the Lilias team might finally be able to bring their orimmallys research to a speedy conclusion. But will Shirayuki and Obi be able to convince the elusive scholar to lend them a hand?"--Back cover.

A young girl's talented but untamed tresses do not impress her strict first-grade teacher, who has rules for everything, including hair.

"Finally rid of the Claw of the Sea, Shirayuki and company return to Clarines--just in time for Palace Exhibition Day, the one day the palace is open to the public. But as zen, bedecked in fancy garb, performs his princely duties, Shirayuki realizes how wide the gap between them truly is."--

"The banquet in Tanbarun begins, and Shirayuki and Obi are dressed to impress. But it's not all frills and lace, as Zen learns that those aiming to kidnap Shirayuki have pinpointed her location. Against his brother Izana's wishes, Zen rides Tanbarun! But will he reach Shirayuki before danger strikes?"--

"Shirayuki is an herbalist famous for her naturally bright-red hair, and the prince of Tanbarun wants her all to himself! The prince from the neighboring kingdom, Zen, rescues her from her plight, and thus begins their love story... When a banquet invitation arrives from Prince Raj in Tanbarun, Izana tests Zen and Shirayuki's budding relationship by forcing Shirayuki to accept. But before the young lovers can cope with their impending time apart,...

"Shortly after Shirayuki and Ryu's arrival in Lillias, a mysterious ailment breaks out. Now the two herbalists find themselves in a race against time to find a cure for the illness before it spreads throughout the city. And what will Zen and friends do when they catch word of this outbreak while on their way to Wirant?"--