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The Social Climber's Bible

A Book of Manners, Practical Tips, and Spiritual Advice for the Upwardly Mobile

by Dirk Wittenborn, Jazz Johnson ...

Narrated by Mozhan Marno ...

Unabridged

7 hours 8 min

Welcome fledging Social Climbers! Allow us to show you the way. Birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it, so what's the big deal? You shouldn't be punished for wanting to improve your lot in life! This is America, after all. In the grand tradition of True Prep and The Hipster Handbook, The Social Climber's Bible will teach you everything you need to know to become a pro Mountaineer: * ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Welcome fledging Social Climbers! Allow us to show you the way. Birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it, so what's the big deal? You shouldn't be punished for wanting to improve your lot in life! This is America, after all. In the grand tradition of True Prep and The Hipster Handbook, The Social Climber's Bible will teach you everything you need to know to become a pro Mountaineer: *
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Etiquette Guide to Japan

Know the rules that make the difference!

by Boye Lafayette De Mente, Geoff Botting ...

Narrated by Tim Campbell ...

Unabridged

3 hours 42 min

Minding your manners is an acquired skill, but what serves you well elsewhere could trip you up in Japan. Save yourself possible embarrassment with Etiquette Guide to Japan. An inside look at Japanese social graces, it answers all the questions of the thoughtful traveler. Extensive, specific information on Japanese business etiquette assists readers traveling to Japan for business.Although often ... Read more

$13.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Minding your manners is an acquired skill, but what serves you well elsewhere could trip you up in Japan. Save yourself possible embarrassment with Etiquette Guide to Japan. An inside look at Japanese social graces, it answers all the questions of the thoughtful traveler. Extensive, specific information on Japanese business etiquette assists readers traveling to Japan for business.Although often
... Read more
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The Bro Code

by Barney Stinson ...

Narrated by Neil Patrick Harris ...

Unabridged

1 hour 42 min

**From the hit TV show How I Met Your Mother comes Barney Stinson’s words of wit, wisdom, and awesomeness, The Bro Code—the New York Times bestseller (really!) with more than a million copies in print all around the world.Everyone’s life is governed by an internal code of conduct. Some call it morality. Others call it religion. But Bros in the know call this Holy Grail The Bro Code.The Bro Code is ... Read more

$11.99 USD

**From the hit TV show How I Met Your Mother comes Barney Stinson’s words of wit, wisdom, and awesomeness, The Bro Code—the New York Times bestseller (really!) with more than a million copies in print all around the world.Everyone’s life is governed by an internal code of conduct. Some call it morality. Others call it religion. But Bros in the know call this Holy Grail The Bro Code.The Bro Code is
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Chile - Culture Smart!

The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

by Caterina Perrone ...

Narrated by Anna Bentinck ...

Unabridged

4 hours 2 min

Culture Smart! Chile provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in Chile, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. This concise guide will tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Culture Smart! Chile provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in Chile, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. This concise guide will tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and
... Read more
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Kenya - Culture Smart!

The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

by Jane Barsby ...

Narrated by Peter Noble ...

Series series Culture Smart!
Unabridged

3 hours 47 min

Culture Smart! Kenya provides essential information, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Culture Smart! Kenya provides essential information, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar
... Read more
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Works Well with Others

An Outsider’s Guide to Shaking Hands, Shutting Up, Handling Jerks, and Other Crucial Skills in Business That No One Ever Teaches You

by Ross McCammon ...

Narrated by Tom Taylorson ...

Unabridged

4 hours 12 min

Before he got a job at Esquire and before he became the etiquette columnist at Entrepreneur magazine, Ross McCammon was staring out a second floor window at a parking lot in suburban Dallas wondering if it was five o’clock yet. One phone call from Esquire changed everything.This is McCammon’s honest, funny, and entertaining journey from impostor to authority—a story that begins with periods of ... Read more

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Before he got a job at Esquire and before he became the etiquette columnist at Entrepreneur magazine, Ross McCammon was staring out a second floor window at a parking lot in suburban Dallas wondering if it was five o’clock yet. One phone call from Esquire changed everything.This is McCammon’s honest, funny, and entertaining journey from impostor to authority—a story that begins with periods of
... Read more
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China - Culture Smart!

The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

by Kathy Flower ...

Narrated by Peter Noble ...

Series series Culture Smart!
Unabridged

3 hours 25 min

The spectacular Beijing Olympics of 2008 signaled China's arrival as a superpower on the world stage. The global economic crisis that followed in 2008-9 saw it become banker to the West, poised to eclipse the United States. This new edition of Kathy Flower's bestselling Culture Smart! China has been revised and updated by the author to take on board the transformation in China's fortunes and the ... Read more

$24.99 USD

The spectacular Beijing Olympics of 2008 signaled China's arrival as a superpower on the world stage. The global economic crisis that followed in 2008-9 saw it become banker to the West, poised to eclipse the United States. This new edition of Kathy Flower's bestselling Culture Smart! China has been revised and updated by the author to take on board the transformation in China's fortunes and the
... Read more
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50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know Revised and Expanded

What to Do, What to Say, and How to Behave

by Kay West, John Bridges, Bryan Curtis ...

Narrated by Claire Storey ...

Series series The GentleManners Series
Unabridged

3 hours 23 min

50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know is a young lady’s guide to becoming the type of lady that people respect and enjoy. Without being overly preachy, this resourceful guide will help young women learn the basics of good conduct, respectful interaction, and thoughtful behavior.Some of the manners and etiquette topics include:how to build friendshipsmake and accept an apologyhow to be a ... Read more

$18.99 USD

50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know is a young lady’s guide to becoming the type of lady that people respect and enjoy. Without being overly preachy, this resourceful guide will help young women learn the basics of good conduct, respectful interaction, and thoughtful behavior.Some of the manners and etiquette topics include:how to build friendshipsmake and accept an apologyhow to be a
... Read more
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Die Kunst des lässigen Anstands

27 altmodische Tugenden für heute

by Alexander von Schönburg ...

Narrated by Felix von Manteuffel ...

Unabridged

12 hours 31 min

Neues vom Autor der SPIEGEL-Bestseller Weltgeschichte to go und Die Kunst des stilvollen VerarmensWir leben in einem Zeitalter der Rüpelhaftigkeit und Selbstsucht. Überall gilt »ich zuerst«, es geht ständig ums Selbstoptimieren und den größtmöglichen eigenen Vorteil, so wird gedrängelt, gerempelt, auf Facebook gepöbelt. Aber auf diese Weise kommt niemand wirklich weit, im Gegenteil, das ... Read more

$34.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Neues vom Autor der SPIEGEL-Bestseller Weltgeschichte to go und Die Kunst des stilvollen VerarmensWir leben in einem Zeitalter der Rüpelhaftigkeit und Selbstsucht. Überall gilt »ich zuerst«, es geht ständig ums Selbstoptimieren und den größtmöglichen eigenen Vorteil, so wird gedrängelt, gerempelt, auf Facebook gepöbelt. Aber auf diese Weise kommt niemand wirklich weit, im Gegenteil, das
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How to Work a Room

The Ultimate Guide to Savvy Socializing In Person and Online

by Susan RoAne ...

Narrated by Susan RoAne ...

Abridged

3 hours 6 min

Over a million copies of this networking classic have been sold worldwide! Now Susan Roane's invaluable advice is available in audioYou enter a crowded room. For a moment every eye is on you. And a little voice inside you cries, "HELP!" If this has ever happened to you, you're not alone! Walking into a room full of people you don't know can be very uncomfortable. It can also be one of your very ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Over a million copies of this networking classic have been sold worldwide! Now Susan Roane's invaluable advice is available in audioYou enter a crowded room. For a moment every eye is on you. And a little voice inside you cries, "HELP!" If this has ever happened to you, you're not alone! Walking into a room full of people you don't know can be very uncomfortable. It can also be one of your very
... Read more
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Do I Have to Say Hello? Aunt Delia's Manners Quiz for Kids and Their Grown-ups

by Delia Ephron ...

Narrated by Carol Kane ...

Unabridged

1 hour 37 min

Twenty-five years after its original publication, Do I Have to Say Hello? Aunt Delia’s Manners Quiz for Kids and Their Grown-ups is back, and do we and our kids all need it. In a series of light-hearted multiple choice quizzes, alternate scenarios, and true-or-false questions, Delia Ephron and Edward Koren, the author and illustrator team who brought us the best-selling How to Eat Like a Child, ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Twenty-five years after its original publication, Do I Have to Say Hello? Aunt Delia’s Manners Quiz for Kids and Their Grown-ups is back, and do we and our kids all need it. In a series of light-hearted multiple choice quizzes, alternate scenarios, and true-or-false questions, Delia Ephron and Edward Koren, the author and illustrator team who brought us the best-selling How to Eat Like a Child,
... Read more
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Manual de los buenos modales

by Roberta Bellinzaghi ...

Narrated by Male synthesized voice ...

Unabridged

8 hours 5 min

¿Es posible conciliar el «respeto por las normas» con el sentido de libertad imprescindible hoy en día en nuestro concepto de la vida? ¿Cómo podemos vivir bien respetando a los demás, sin dejarnos abrumar por las pequeñas obligaciones sociales que a veces nos agobian? Nuestro comportamiento cotidiano hace de nosotros lo que somos, tanto cuando nos disponemos a preparar una gran recepción como ... Read more

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¿Es posible conciliar el «respeto por las normas» con el sentido de libertad imprescindible hoy en día en nuestro concepto de la vida? ¿Cómo podemos vivir bien respetando a los demás, sin dejarnos abrumar por las pequeñas obligaciones sociales que a veces nos agobian? Nuestro comportamiento cotidiano hace de nosotros lo que somos, tanto cuando nos disponemos a preparar una gran recepción como
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On Your Best Behavior

The Fundamentals of Etiquette

by Robert Shutt ...

Narrated by Robert Shutt ...

Unabridged

4 hours 36 min

In On Your Best Behavior: The Fundamentals of Etiquette, Professor Robert A. Shutt reviews the fundamentals of appropriate behavior practiced in the course of life. Everyday etiquette is essentially social etiquette, which has evolved to meet the needs of this century. Professor Shutt examines the historical roots of social etiquette and explains how its foundations remain relevant today - even as ... Read more

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In On Your Best Behavior: The Fundamentals of Etiquette, Professor Robert A. Shutt reviews the fundamentals of appropriate behavior practiced in the course of life. Everyday etiquette is essentially social etiquette, which has evolved to meet the needs of this century. Professor Shutt examines the historical roots of social etiquette and explains how its foundations remain relevant today - even as
... Read more
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Guesting

How to Show Up, Win Over Your Host, and Make the Most of Any Occasion

by Gail Simmons ...

Narrated by Gail Simmons ...

Unabridged

6 hours 32 min

From author, culinary expert, and Top Chef judge Gail Simmons comes a fun, informative, and trailblazing guide to a rarely explored side of hospitality: how to be a great guest. This program is read by the author.Countless influential voices have written books about hosting, offering tips for what to cook, how to set the perfect table, mix the best drinks and create the most welcoming vibes. But ... Read more

$22.99 USD

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From author, culinary expert, and Top Chef judge Gail Simmons comes a fun, informative, and trailblazing guide to a rarely explored side of hospitality: how to be a great guest. This program is read by the author.Countless influential voices have written books about hosting, offering tips for what to cook, how to set the perfect table, mix the best drinks and create the most welcoming vibes. But
... Read more
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Iets met grenzen stellen

Praktische gids voor duidelijkheid zonder gedoe

by Iris Posthouwer ...

Narrated by Iris Posthouwer ...

Unabridged

5 hours 2 min

Grenzen stellen kan een sociaal mijnenveld zijn. Dit boek staat boordevol praktische tips en onderbouwde technieken om je daardoorheen te loodsen. Je leert hoe je soepel nee zegt, lastige dingen aankaart, en egosparende tikjes uitdeelt. Ook leer je hoe je ontspannen omgaat met weerwoord, en met je eigen schuldgevoel.Grip op grenzen dus, zonder gedoe.‘Het hele boek voelt alsof je met een goede ... Read more

$26.19 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Grenzen stellen kan een sociaal mijnenveld zijn. Dit boek staat boordevol praktische tips en onderbouwde technieken om je daardoorheen te loodsen. Je leert hoe je soepel nee zegt, lastige dingen aankaart, en egosparende tikjes uitdeelt. Ook leer je hoe je ontspannen omgaat met weerwoord, en met je eigen schuldgevoel.Grip op grenzen dus, zonder gedoe.‘Het hele boek voelt alsof je met een goede
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Portuguese in 40 Minutes

Learn to speak Portuguese in minutes with Collins

by Collins Dictionaries ...

Narrated by Collins ...

Unabridged

39 min

Collins makes language learning fun, fast and flexible. Pick up the essentials of the Portuguese language with this easy-to-use audio introduction. Covering everything from finding your way to talking about yourself, Collins 40-minute audio can help you learn short and simple phrases quickly by just listening and repeating.Collins Gem Phrase Books are designed for ease of use, with practical, ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Collins makes language learning fun, fast and flexible. Pick up the essentials of the Portuguese language with this easy-to-use audio introduction. Covering everything from finding your way to talking about yourself, Collins 40-minute audio can help you learn short and simple phrases quickly by just listening and repeating.Collins Gem Phrase Books are designed for ease of use, with practical,
... Read more
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Soul of Civility, The

Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves

by Alexandra Hudson ...

Narrated by Alexandra Hudson ...

Unabridged

12 hours 34 min

Alexandra Hudson, daughter of the "Manners Lady," was raised to respect others. But as she grew up, Hudson discovered a difference between politeness―a superficial appearance of good manners―and true civility. In this timely book, Hudson sheds light on how civility can help bridge our political divide.From classical philosophers like Epictetus, to great twentieth-century thinkers like Martin ... Read more

$42.99 USD

Alexandra Hudson, daughter of the "Manners Lady," was raised to respect others. But as she grew up, Hudson discovered a difference between politeness―a superficial appearance of good manners―and true civility. In this timely book, Hudson sheds light on how civility can help bridge our political divide.From classical philosophers like Epictetus, to great twentieth-century thinkers like Martin
... Read more
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Help I S*xted My Boss

The Sunday Times Bestselling Guide to Avoiding Life’s Awkward Moments

by William Hanson, Jordan North ...

Narrated by William Hanson, Jordan North ...

Unabridged

6 hours 34 min

Brought to you by Penguin.How do you ask your mate for that £50 back?When is OK to trump in front of your partner?And what should you do if you've accidentally sexted your boss?William and Jordan are from very different worlds.William's an etiquette expert, with his tongue firmly in his teacup and unparalleled knowledge of table linen. Jordan's a TV and radio presenter, the patron saint of Burnley ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Brought to you by Penguin.How do you ask your mate for that £50 back?When is OK to trump in front of your partner?And what should you do if you've accidentally sexted your boss?William and Jordan are from very different worlds.William's an etiquette expert, with his tongue firmly in his teacup and unparalleled knowledge of table linen. Jordan's a TV and radio presenter, the patron saint of Burnley
... Read more
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Being Dead Is No Excuse

The Official Southern Ladies Guide to Hosting the Perfect Funeral

by Gayden Metcalfe, Charlotte Hays ...

Narrated by Tiffany Morgan ...

Unabridged

5 hours 23 min

“[A] lifelong Southerner ... exposes the culinary and cultural last rites of the deep South ... as sidesplitting as it is politically incorrect.” —Publishers Weekly, starred reviewA hilarious guide to the intricate rituals, customs, and etiquette surrounding death in the South-and a practical collection of recipes for the final send-off.As author and southerner Gayden Metcalfe assert that people ... Read more

$18.99 USD

“[A] lifelong Southerner ... exposes the culinary and cultural last rites of the deep South ... as sidesplitting as it is politically incorrect.” —Publishers Weekly, starred reviewA hilarious guide to the intricate rituals, customs, and etiquette surrounding death in the South-and a practical collection of recipes for the final send-off.As author and southerner Gayden Metcalfe assert that people
... Read more
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How to Start a Conversation

by Don Gabor ...

Narrated by Don Gabor ...

Abridged

38 min

"You'll be amazed at how fast you can learn how to start a conversation just by listening to this audiobook and by practicing the skills with everyone you meet! Just think how much more confident, poised, and successful you'll feel when you can walk into a roomful of strangers and strike up a conversation with anyone there." - Don GaborTired of being tongue-tied? This program is guaranteed to ... Read more

$7.99 USD

"You'll be amazed at how fast you can learn how to start a conversation just by listening to this audiobook and by practicing the skills with everyone you meet! Just think how much more confident, poised, and successful you'll feel when you can walk into a roomful of strangers and strike up a conversation with anyone there." - Don GaborTired of being tongue-tied? This program is guaranteed to
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A Gentleman Entertains Revised and Expanded

A Guide to Making Memorable Occasions Happen

by John Bridges, Bryan Curtis ...

Narrated by Craig Hinkle ...

Series series The GentleManners Series
Unabridged

2 hours 22 min

Everything you need to know for any occasion - dinner parties to tailgate potlucks.Here’s a thought. Entertaining isn’t just something that happens when the ladies decide to break out the good china. Any gentleman who enjoys the company of friends, a delicious meal, or a great drink should know how to host a gathering. So shove those frozen burritos out of the way and make some room in the freezer ... Read more

$16.99 USD

Everything you need to know for any occasion - dinner parties to tailgate potlucks.Here’s a thought. Entertaining isn’t just something that happens when the ladies decide to break out the good china. Any gentleman who enjoys the company of friends, a delicious meal, or a great drink should know how to host a gathering. So shove those frozen burritos out of the way and make some room in the freezer
... Read more
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Minding Her Manners

The Life and Times of Emily Post

by Jennifer Warner ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 40 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.While her name is synonymous with etiquette, that part of Emily Post’s story did not begin until much later in her life – 50 years old to be exact. For the rest of her nearly 88 years, Emily lived a dynamic and colorful life, providing us with a legacy of little known stories of love, loss, humor, and the simple ways to make our lives, and those around ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.While her name is synonymous with etiquette, that part of Emily Post’s story did not begin until much later in her life – 50 years old to be exact. For the rest of her nearly 88 years, Emily lived a dynamic and colorful life, providing us with a legacy of little known stories of love, loss, humor, and the simple ways to make our lives, and those around
... Read more
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George Washington's Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior

by George Washington ...

Narrated by Jason McCoy ...

Unabridged

36 min

Copied out by hand as a young man aspiring to the status of Gentleman, George Washington's 110 rules were based on a set of rules composed by French Jesuits in 1595. The first English edition of these rules was available in Francis Hawkins' Youths Behavior, or Decency in Conversation Amongst Men, which appeared in 1640, and it is from work that Washington seems to have copied. The rules as ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Copied out by hand as a young man aspiring to the status of Gentleman, George Washington's 110 rules were based on a set of rules composed by French Jesuits in 1595. The first English edition of these rules was available in Francis Hawkins' Youths Behavior, or Decency in Conversation Amongst Men, which appeared in 1640, and it is from work that Washington seems to have copied. The rules as
... Read more
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How to Be a Lady Revised and Expanded

A Contemporary Guide to Common Courtesy

by Candace Simpson-Giles ...

Narrated by Mimi Black ...

Unabridged

2 hours 10 min

A charming reminder of what it takes to be an exemplary womanùsomeone who is mindful of the effect she has on others and knows how to breeze through an awkward conversation with poise. Of all the women you know, how many of them would you describe as ôa ladyö? Naturally, you know women who are kind and intelligent, witty and resourceful; but a lady is an altogether different variety of female. ... Read more

$16.99 USD

A charming reminder of what it takes to be an exemplary womanùsomeone who is mindful of the effect she has on others and knows how to breeze through an awkward conversation with poise. Of all the women you know, how many of them would you describe as ôa ladyö? Naturally, you know women who are kind and intelligent, witty and resourceful; but a lady is an altogether different variety of female.
... Read more

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