Etiquette

A Sunday Times Bestseller'Incredibly interesting and very funny.' - The Times'This book sparkles like the cut glass of a crystal decanter.' Tom Allen, comedian_____________________________________________________________________What is the correct way to...

Correct Form Formal Address Professions Letters after the Name Formal Events Dress Codes Rites of Passage Births Christenings Coming of Age Engagements Weddings Divorce Death Modern Manners Correspondence Social Graces Table...

The founder of The Plaza Hotel's Finishing Program spills her insider knowledge to help you become instantly more polished. In her debut book, Modern Etiquette Made Easy, the Queen of Good Manners Myka Meier takes formal etiquette that she learned while...

Don't just see the sights get to know the people. Unsuspecting outsiders often assume that Canadians are just like their American neighbors, if perhaps a little more modest. However, there is much more to it than that. Canadian society is a complex...

The ultimate guide to style and social success for the modern gentleman.Ever wondered how to decode the infamous smart casual dress code? How many shirts a man really needs? How to master the art of small talk? Or even which cocktail recipes every man...

Culture Smart guides help travellers have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on...

For everybody excited about exploring the cuisine and food and wine culture of France, this book is the perfect primer. It introduces the key regions of France and the specialities of each, covering their history and significance to the local people. It...

Get organised in 2022 with Mary Berry's essential household tips that will make home your true happy place'Practical AND beautiful' Graham Norton, BBC Radio 2________'This book is a collection of skills I've learned for running a home. Gleaned from years...

From Jennifer Scott-author of the New York Times bestselling Madame Chic series and founder of the Daily Connoisseur blog-comes this playful take on manners and being a good global citizen. Parents and younger children work together to read about a wide...

In The Book of the Courtier (1528), Baldesar Castiglione, a diplomat and Papal Nuncio to Rome, sets out to define the essential virtues for those at Court. In a lively series of imaginary conversations between the real-life courtiers to the Duke of...

Don't just see the sights-get to know the people. Say "Cambodia," and two associations often come to mind: the lost glories of Angkor, and the horrors of the Khmer Rouge. Any understanding of Cambodia today, however, must embrace these opposites, as...

The third-largest country in Latin America, Mexico is hugely diverse, having both rural backwaters where time seems to have stood still and manic urban centers like Mexico City, one of the most densely populated and exciting cities in the world. This...

We all need a little more sanuk in our lives Sanuk is a Thai concept that can loosely be translated as meaning ‘fun’. Though sanuk is in fact much more than that; it’s about achieving pleasure and joy in all aspects of life. For Thai people, if it’s...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781843915416Author Cecil B. HartleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Hesperus Press LtdPublisher Hesperus Press LtdWeight(grams) 192gDimensions(mm)...

Providing information not found in standard guides about daily interactions, cultural dos and don'ts, etiquette, and the ways business is conducted Culture Smart! Norway steers you through the social and professional encounters of your visit to this new...

Founder of a global etiquette school and star of her own Netflix series, Mind Your Manners, Sara Jane Ho teaches readers how to thrive socially in a variety of situations, in person and online.Structured around five main 'microcultures' - Friendship and...

SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERDrag superstars Trixie Mattel and Katya have long captivated fans with their stunning looks, onscreen chemistry, and signature wit. In Trixie and Katya's Guide to Modern Womanhood, the pair channel that energy into an old-school...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780993541919Author Marlene Rose ShawFormat PaperbackPage Count 268Imprint Power of Love BooksPublisher Power of Love BooksWeight(grams) 313gDimensions(mm)...

The complete companion to Japanese culinary culture Whether it's rubbing your chopsticks together, handing money to a sushi chef or setting your foot directly on the floor when removing your shoes, we'll tell you exactly what not to do to avoid looking...

The complete companion to Italian culinary culture Whether it's ordering a cappuccino after 11am, using a spoon to twirl your pasta or asking for parmesan on a fish dish, we'll tell you exactly what not to do to avoid looking like an ignorant tourist...

Don't just see the sights get to know the people. Culture Smart! guides provide travelers with vital information about the values and attitudes of the people they will meet, and practical advice on how to make the most of their time abroad. Travelers to...

Singapore is a land of immigrants. Although the Chinese are by far the largest ethnic group, it is more of a salad bowl than a melting pot-although a common identity has emerged since independence in 1965. With no natural resources, the newly independent...

The second-largest country in South America, Argentina has been through great changes in recent years. Its journey from dictatorship to democracy has left many scars, but these are largely eclipsed by the pride and resilience of the Argentinian people,...

The complete companion to Vietnamese culinary culture Whether it's sticking your chopsticks in your rice between bites, choking on fish bones or drinking the tea from your finger bowl, we'll tell you exactly what not to do to avoid looking like an...

Do gentlemen wear shorts? What are the rules regarding interior decor in a high-security prison? Is it ever acceptable to send Valentine's cards to one's pets?The twenty-first century is an age of innumerable social conundrums. Around every corner lies a...

Learn the powerful stories behind over 40 goddesses from around the world, and discover how you can embody their power to improve your wellbeing, and live your best life. From ancient myth to modern day icons, there's a goddess to help you with every...

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...

Don't just see the sights-get to know the people. At first glance, Turkey may seem Westernized and entirely "modern"-but appearances can be misleading. It is above all a land of contrasts, a heady mixture of Oriental etiquette and ultramodern city...

Don't just see the sights-get to know the people. Morocco is a joy to the senses. Graced with spectacular scenery, the country's rich history is carved into its architecture and baked into its cuisine. Its marketplaces are filled with tantalizing...

Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to live in the nineteenth century? How would you have got a partner in a ballroom? What would you have done with a letter of introduction? And where would you have sat in a carriage? Covering all...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781401312831Author Gayden MetcalfeFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint HyperionPublisher HyperionWeight(grams) 214gDimensions(mm) 190mm * 138mm * 22mm

Culture Smart guides help travellers have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781451623802Author Rita KonigFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 369gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm...

Don't just see the sights get to know the people. Legend has it that when Caesar's general arrived on Portuguese soil in the first century CE, he claimed to have discovered a country blessed with a mild climate and a beautiful coastline, but whose...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307888259Author Sheryl EberlyFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Three Rivers PressPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 255gDimensions(mm) 203mm...

Debrett's Men's Style, a Debrett's Pocket Book, is an invaluable guide to looking good for the well-dressed, and well-mannered, modern man. Building on the success of Debrett's Guide for the Modern Gentleman, this compact, and authoritative, pocket book...

A brilliant first picture book to encourage kindness and empathy.Hank the Hippo LOVES to help, but all the other hippos think he's a fool. Especially Horace: 'Hippos aren't helpful! It's not what we do. We spend our time sloshing in pools!' But when a...

Culture Smart guides help travellers have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781600614620Author Brett McKayFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint How Design BooksPublisher F&W Publications IncWeight(grams) 376gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

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 From social networking to social graces, Emily Post is the definitive...