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The Art of the Personal Letter

A Guide to Connecting Through the Written Word

by Margaret Shepherd, Sharon Hogan ...

Reclaim the lost art of letter-writing with this accessible, invaluable guide to crafting a personal letter—whether digitally or by hand—from the renowned calligrapher and author of The Art of the Handwritten Note and Learn American Calligraphy.When was the last time you wrote a letter? Or received one in the mail?These days, it’s so easy to dash off a quick e-mail or text message or make a call ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Reclaim the lost art of letter-writing with this accessible, invaluable guide to crafting a personal letter—whether digitally or by hand—from the renowned calligrapher and author of The Art of the Handwritten Note and Learn American Calligraphy.When was the last time you wrote a letter? Or received one in the mail?These days, it’s so easy to dash off a quick e-mail or text message or make a call
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How to They/Them

A Visual Guide to Nonbinary Pronouns and the World of Gender Fluidity

by Stuart Getty ...

“This tender, smart, personal book is a gift. Stuart Getty generously shows us, with witty illustrations and kind humor, the hows and whys of they/them pronouns. A wonderful and necessary resource that is a delight to read.”—Michelle Tea, author of Modern Tarot and ValenciaWhat does nonbinary really mean? What is gender nonconforming? And isn't they a plural pronoun? In this charming and disarming ... Read more

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“This tender, smart, personal book is a gift. Stuart Getty generously shows us, with witty illustrations and kind humor, the hows and whys of they/them pronouns. A wonderful and necessary resource that is a delight to read.”—Michelle Tea, author of Modern Tarot and ValenciaWhat does nonbinary really mean? What is gender nonconforming? And isn't they a plural pronoun? In this charming and disarming
... Read more
The Art of Mingling, Fourth Edition

Fun and Proven Techniques for Socializing in Person

by Jeanne Martinet ...

Fully revised with 40% new material—presented with Jeanne Martinet's trademark wit and practicality—The Art of Mingling provides you with everything you need to help you thrive at any in-person gathering.Does the idea of going to a party make your mouth go dry? Are you more comfortable on FaceTime than you are face-to-face? Do you find yourself living a screen-only life? You're not alone; ninety ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Fully revised with 40% new material—presented with Jeanne Martinet's trademark wit and practicality—The Art of Mingling provides you with everything you need to help you thrive at any in-person gathering.Does the idea of going to a party make your mouth go dry? Are you more comfortable on FaceTime than you are face-to-face? Do you find yourself living a screen-only life? You're not alone; ninety
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Wedding Speeches And Etiquette, 7th Edition

by John Bowden ...

How to face the big occasion with confidence and carry it off with style. So you will be saying a few words on the Big Day. The problem is, we don t get much practice, do we? That s why this practical book will prove so useful to you. Whether you are the best man, the bridegroom, the father of the bride, or other speaker, you will find all the tips and advice you need to prepare and deliver a ... Read more

$0.99 USD

How to face the big occasion with confidence and carry it off with style. So you will be saying a few words on the Big Day. The problem is, we don t get much practice, do we? That s why this practical book will prove so useful to you. Whether you are the best man, the bridegroom, the father of the bride, or other speaker, you will find all the tips and advice you need to prepare and deliver a
... Read more
Emily Post's Etiquette, 19th Edition

Manners for Today

by Lizzie Post, Daniel Post Senning ...

Completely revised and updated with a focus on civility and inclusion, the 19th edition of Emily Post’s Etiquette is the most trusted resource for navigating life’s every situation with essential modern manners.From social networking to social graces, Emily Post is the definitive source on etiquette for generations of Americans. That tradition continues with the fully revised and updated 19th ... Read more

$23.99 USD

Completely revised and updated with a focus on civility and inclusion, the 19th edition of Emily Post’s Etiquette is the most trusted resource for navigating life’s every situation with essential modern manners.From social networking to social graces, Emily Post is the definitive source on etiquette for generations of Americans. That tradition continues with the fully revised and updated 19th
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The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness

by Cecil B. Hartley, GP Editors ...

This book provides rules for the etiquette to be observed in the street, at table, in the ball room, evening party, and morning call; with full directions for polite or respondence, dress, conversation, manly exercises, and accomplishments. Man was not intended to live like a bear or a hermit, apart from others of his own nature, and, philosophy and reason will each agree with me, that man was ... Read more

$0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book provides rules for the etiquette to be observed in the street, at table, in the ball room, evening party, and morning call; with full directions for polite or respondence, dress, conversation, manly exercises, and accomplishments. Man was not intended to live like a bear or a hermit, apart from others of his own nature, and, philosophy and reason will each agree with me, that man was
... Read more
How to Analyze People on Sight (Illustrated + Audiobook Download Link + Active TOC)

by Elsie Lincoln Benedict, Ralph Paine Benedict ...

FEATURES:• Includes beautiful artworks and illustrations• A link of a FREE audio book to download at the end of the book• Active Table of Contents for an easy navigation within the book• Manually coded and crafted by professionals for highest formatting quality and standardsCheck out ngims Publishing's other illustrated literary clazzics. The vast majority of our books have original illustrations, ... Read more

$0.99 USD

FEATURES:• Includes beautiful artworks and illustrations• A link of a FREE audio book to download at the end of the book• Active Table of Contents for an easy navigation within the book• Manually coded and crafted by professionals for highest formatting quality and standardsCheck out ngims Publishing's other illustrated literary clazzics. The vast majority of our books have original illustrations,
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What's a Hostess to Do?

by Susan Spungen ...

In What's a Hostess to Do?, entertaining expert Susan Spungen explains everything you need to know to host a party effortlessly and with elegance. Susan shows the hostess how to make it look easy--whether the occasion is an informal brunch, a sit-down dinner, a buffet for a crowd, or an impromptu birthday celebration. It's all arranged in 313 easy-to-digest entries that take readers through every ... Read more

$11.99 USD

In What's a Hostess to Do?, entertaining expert Susan Spungen explains everything you need to know to host a party effortlessly and with elegance. Susan shows the hostess how to make it look easy--whether the occasion is an informal brunch, a sit-down dinner, a buffet for a crowd, or an impromptu birthday celebration. It's all arranged in 313 easy-to-digest entries that take readers through every
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How To Make Friends And Stay Friends

(and other helpful hints)

by Sarah Radford ...

Have you ever been in a restaurant and heard raucous noises coming from a table full of children next to you? Or perhaps those children were yours and their behaviour made you want to crawl under the table in embarrassment? Well, this book is for you!For years I have closely studied children and their behaviour. I’ve witnessed the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Navigating the world can ... Read more

$2.99 USD

Have you ever been in a restaurant and heard raucous noises coming from a table full of children next to you? Or perhaps those children were yours and their behaviour made you want to crawl under the table in embarrassment? Well, this book is for you!For years I have closely studied children and their behaviour. I’ve witnessed the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Navigating the world can
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Star-Spangled Manners

In Which Miss Manners Defends American Etiquette (For a Change)

by Judith Martin ...

"Wonderfully wicked....A bracingly sensible guide to living peaceably together."—Francine Prose, ElleIn this "wryly perceptive, historically informed" (BookPage) new book, America's leading expert on civility reminds her Gentle Readers that when the Founding Fathers created a revolution in the name of individual liberty and equality, they also took a stand against hierarchical European etiquette ... Read more

$14.39 USD

"Wonderfully wicked....A bracingly sensible guide to living peaceably together."—Francine Prose, ElleIn this "wryly perceptive, historically informed" (BookPage) new book, America's leading expert on civility reminds her Gentle Readers that when the Founding Fathers created a revolution in the name of individual liberty and equality, they also took a stand against hierarchical European etiquette
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Miss Manners' Guide to Domestic Tranquility

The Authoritative Manual for Every Civilized Household, However Harried

by Judith Martin ...

America's leading civility expert knocks household discourteousness off its foundations.As the rudeness rampant in America's streets sends its citizens fleeing inside to bolt the doors and draw the shades, they are finding what was once the relative safety of the hearth threatened by an unwelcome addition to their living space--the same rudeness presumably left behind when they stepped across ... Read more

$6.99 USD

America's leading civility expert knocks household discourteousness off its foundations.As the rudeness rampant in America's streets sends its citizens fleeing inside to bolt the doors and draw the shades, they are finding what was once the relative safety of the hearth threatened by an unwelcome addition to their living space--the same rudeness presumably left behind when they stepped across
... Read more
50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know Revised & Upated

What to Do, When to Do It, & Why

by John Bridges, Bryan Curtis ...

Series series The GentleManners Series
50 Things Every YoungGentleman Should Know is a young man’s guide to becoming the type of guythat people respect and enjoy. He knows how to shake hands. He knows how to bea good sport. He knows how to give a genuine compliment and how to speak hismind without being offensive. His friends listen to what he has to say, and hereturns the favor. He knows how to achieve the perfect knot in a necktie, ... Read more

$11.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

50 Things Every YoungGentleman Should Know is a young man’s guide to becoming the type of guythat people respect and enjoy. He knows how to shake hands. He knows how to bea good sport. He knows how to give a genuine compliment and how to speak hismind without being offensive. His friends listen to what he has to say, and hereturns the favor. He knows how to achieve the perfect knot in a necktie,
... Read more
Having People Over

A Modern Guide to Planning, Throwing, and Attending Every Type of Party

by Chelsea Fagan ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Become the perfect host and learn how to foster community as an adult with this modern guide to hosting every type of gathering.In a world that often feels disconnected and transactional, there's nothing more radically hospitable than welcoming people into your space, your table, and your life.In this accessible, inviting book on hosting and entertaining, author, CEO, and ... Read more

$13.99 USD

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Become the perfect host and learn how to foster community as an adult with this modern guide to hosting every type of gathering.In a world that often feels disconnected and transactional, there's nothing more radically hospitable than welcoming people into your space, your table, and your life.In this accessible, inviting book on hosting and entertaining, author, CEO, and
... Read more
Emily Post's Wedding Planner for Moms

How to Help Your Daughter or Son Prepare for the Big Day

by Peggy Post ...

Countless mothers of brides and grooms have asked Peggy Post for a wedding planner just for them. Here it is! Whether you're helping a little or a lot, or—like most moms—are serving as combination coach, diplomat, and troubleshooter, this planner is packed with useful ideas, including:Planning lists especially for momsQuestions to ask before hiring wedding professionalsTimes when a mother's ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Countless mothers of brides and grooms have asked Peggy Post for a wedding planner just for them. Here it is! Whether you're helping a little or a lot, or—like most moms—are serving as combination coach, diplomat, and troubleshooter, this planner is packed with useful ideas, including:Planning lists especially for momsQuestions to ask before hiring wedding professionalsTimes when a mother's
... Read more
Essential Manners for Couples

From Snoring and Sex to Finances and Fighting Fair-What Works, What Doesn't, and Why

by Peter Post ...

From the man who closed the lid forever on the "toilet seat debate" in the New York Times bestseller Essential Manners for Men comes the follow-up book that paves the way for couples everywhere to fix relationship problems before they start.Peter Post offers the secrets to a long and happy marriage or partnership—without psychoanalysis or prescription medication. The good news: often just a few ... Read more

$6.99 USD

From the man who closed the lid forever on the "toilet seat debate" in the New York Times bestseller Essential Manners for Men comes the follow-up book that paves the way for couples everywhere to fix relationship problems before they start.Peter Post offers the secrets to a long and happy marriage or partnership—without psychoanalysis or prescription medication. The good news: often just a few
... Read more
1001 Things Every College Student Needs to Know

(Like Buying Your Books Before Exams Start)

by Harry Harrison ...

What things does every college student need to know? In 1001 Things Every College Student Needs to Know, Harry H. Harrison Jr. provides practical advice ranging from classroom enrollment, living on campus, study habits, and more, that every student and parent will benefit from.This book is a solid gift if you know a college student that needs a little wisdom about:Financial advice while attending ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

What things does every college student need to know? In 1001 Things Every College Student Needs to Know, Harry H. Harrison Jr. provides practical advice ranging from classroom enrollment, living on campus, study habits, and more, that every student and parent will benefit from.This book is a solid gift if you know a college student that needs a little wisdom about:Financial advice while attending
... Read more
Modern Etiquette Wedding Planner

The Essential Organizer to Make Your Day Special for Everyone

by Elisabeth Kramer ...

Make your special day perfect with an emphasis on etiquetteYour wedding day is one of the most important events in your life, but planning for it doesn't have to be nerve-wracking. This wedding planning book can help ensure your wedding is memorable, meaningful, and most importantly, stress-free. With a unique focus on empathy and mindfulness, this wedding planner offers savvy advice, inclusive ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Make your special day perfect with an emphasis on etiquetteYour wedding day is one of the most important events in your life, but planning for it doesn't have to be nerve-wracking. This wedding planning book can help ensure your wedding is memorable, meaningful, and most importantly, stress-free. With a unique focus on empathy and mindfulness, this wedding planner offers savvy advice, inclusive
... Read more
The Bro Code

by Barney Stinson ...

Series series Bro Code
**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

$7.99 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
... Read more
Emily Post's Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics, and at Home

by Emily Post ...

The original guide to good manners explains why "nothing is less important than which fork you use."Etiquette is the science of living. It embraces everything. It is ethics. It is honor.A popular phenomenon when it was first published in 1922, Emily Post's Etiquette quickly established her as the undisputed authority on considerate behavior. Her books, syndicated column, and radio program soon ... Read more

$6.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The original guide to good manners explains why "nothing is less important than which fork you use."Etiquette is the science of living. It embraces everything. It is ethics. It is honor.A popular phenomenon when it was first published in 1922, Emily Post's Etiquette quickly established her as the undisputed authority on considerate behavior. Her books, syndicated column, and radio program soon
... Read more
Eleanor Roosevelt's Book of Common Sense Etiquette

by Eleanor Roosevelt ...

In an era of incivility, discover a timeless guide to good manners from First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt."The basis of all good human behavior is kindness," says Eleanor Roosevelt in this classic handbook, first published in 1962 as a "modern book of etiquette for modern Americans." As a politician, diplomat, and activist, as well as the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, Mrs. Roosevelt ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In an era of incivility, discover a timeless guide to good manners from First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt."The basis of all good human behavior is kindness," says Eleanor Roosevelt in this classic handbook, first published in 1962 as a "modern book of etiquette for modern Americans." As a politician, diplomat, and activist, as well as the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, Mrs. Roosevelt
... Read more
Choosing Civility

The Twenty-five Rules of Considerate Conduct

by P. M. Forni ...

Most people would agree that thoughtful behavior and common decency are in short supply, or simply forgotten in hurried lives of emails, cellphones, and multi-tasking. In Choosing Civility, P. M. Forni identifies the twenty-five rules that are most essential in connecting effectively and happily with others. In clear, witty, and, well...civilized language, Forni covers topics that include:* Think ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Most people would agree that thoughtful behavior and common decency are in short supply, or simply forgotten in hurried lives of emails, cellphones, and multi-tasking. In Choosing Civility, P. M. Forni identifies the twenty-five rules that are most essential in connecting effectively and happily with others. In clear, witty, and, well...civilized language, Forni covers topics that include:* Think
... Read more
Unmentionable

The Victorian Lady's Guide to Sex, Marriage, and Manners

by Therese Oneill ...

Have you ever wished you could live in an earlier, more romantic era? Ladies, welcome to the 19th century, where there's arsenic in your face cream, a pot of cold pee sits under your bed, and all of your underwear is crotchless. (Why? Shush, dear. A lady doesn't question.)Unmentionable is your hilarious, illustrated, scandalously honest (yet never crass) guide to the secrets of Victorian womanhood ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Have you ever wished you could live in an earlier, more romantic era? Ladies, welcome to the 19th century, where there's arsenic in your face cream, a pot of cold pee sits under your bed, and all of your underwear is crotchless. (Why? Shush, dear. A lady doesn't question.)Unmentionable is your hilarious, illustrated, scandalously honest (yet never crass) guide to the secrets of Victorian womanhood
... Read more
Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief, 3rd edition

by Henry M. Robert III, Daniel H Honemann, Thomas J Balch, Daniel E. Seabold, Shmuel Gerber ...

A short, user-friendly guide to the essential procedures of conducting a meeting, written by the authors of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, the only authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure.Originally published in 1876, Robert's Rules of Order is the definitive book on parliamentary proceedings, yet those not well versed on what has now become a rather thick ... Read more

$11.99 USD

A short, user-friendly guide to the essential procedures of conducting a meeting, written by the authors of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, the only authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure.Originally published in 1876, Robert's Rules of Order is the definitive book on parliamentary proceedings, yet those not well versed on what has now become a rather thick
... Read more
How to Be a Hepburn in a Hilton World

The Art of Living with Style, Class, and Grace

by Jordan Christy ...

In a society driven by celebutante news and myspace profiles, women of class, style and charm are hard to come by. The Audrey and Katharines of the world continue to lose their luster as thongs, rehab and outrageous behavior burn up the daily headlines. But, despite appearances, guys still want a girl they can take home to their mom, employers still like to see a tailored suit and peers still ... Read more

$9.99 USD

In a society driven by celebutante news and myspace profiles, women of class, style and charm are hard to come by. The Audrey and Katharines of the world continue to lose their luster as thongs, rehab and outrageous behavior burn up the daily headlines. But, despite appearances, guys still want a girl they can take home to their mom, employers still like to see a tailored suit and peers still
... Read more

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