Star Spangled Manners

Author : Judith Martin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2006-10-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1422358399

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Star-Spangled Manners by Judith Martin Pdf

Author : Judith Martin
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2003-11-17
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780393342161

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Star-Spangled Manners: In Which Miss Manners Defends American Etiquette (For a Change) by Judith Martin Pdf

"Wonderfully wicked....A bracingly sensible guide to living peaceably together."—Francine Prose, Elle In 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 in favor of simplicity over ceremony, and personal dignity over obsequiousness to our rulers. Hailed by George Will as "The National Bureau of Standards," Judith Martin, who has "made etiquette writing an exercise in wit" (Book), recounts here how Americans fashioned this etiquette of egalitarian respect—a fascinating story that spans from the misunderstood origins of our table manners to the much overlooked legacy of African slaves to etiquette.

Author : Judith Martin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 772 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1990-11-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780671722289

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Miss Manners' Guide for the Turn-of-the-Millennium by Judith Martin Pdf

Advice on social, business and personal etiquette.

Author : Judith Martin
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2003-11-17
Category : History
ISBN : 0393325016

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Star-Spangled Manners: In Which Miss Manners Defends American Etiquette (For a Change) by Judith Martin Pdf

Traces the history of American manners, citing the nation's early stand against hierarchical European etiquette, and describing its adoption of a frequently misunderstood egalitarian respect system.

Author : Beverley Nichols
Publisher : Garden City [N.Y.] : Doubleday Doran, Incorporated
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1928
Category : United States
ISBN : STANFORD:36105048645613

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The Star Spangled Manner by Beverley Nichols Pdf

Author : Patricia A. Pingry
Publisher : WorthyKids
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0824919300

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Story of Star Spangled Banner by Patricia A. Pingry Pdf

A reformat of this best-selling title into our vertical board book format. This little board book introduces young children to the story of how the words to our national anthem, 'The Star-Spangled Banner,' came to be written, when Francis Scott Key witnessed a battle in the war of 1812 and memorialized it in a moving poem. In addition, toddlers will learn basic 'flag manners.' This board book, here in a fresh size and updated design, will be a wonderful addition to a family's library of patriotic and historical books -- and easy for little hands to grasp. Ages 2-5.

Author : Judith Martin
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 859 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011-02-07
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780393079098

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Miss Manners' Guide to Excruciatingly Correct Behavior (Freshly Updated) by Judith Martin Pdf

An indispensable manual to navigating life from birth to death without making a false move. Your neighbor denounces cellular telephones as instruments of the devil. Your niece swears that no one expects thank-you letters anymore. Your father-in-law insists that married women have to take their husbands' names. Your guests plead that asking them to commit themselves to attending your party ruins the spontaneity. Who is right? Miss Manners, of course. With all those amateurs issuing unauthorized etiquette pronouncements, aren't you glad that there is a gold standard to consult about what has really changed and what has not? The freshly updated version of the classic bestseller includes the latest letters, essays, and illustrations, along with the laugh-out-loud wisdom of Miss Manners as she meets the new millennium of American misbehavior head-on. This wickedly witty guide rules on the challenges brought about by our ever-evolving society, once again proving that etiquette, far from being an optional extra, is the essential currency of a civilized world.

Author : Janet Lambert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2001-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1930009267

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Star Spangled Summer by Janet Lambert Pdf

Author : Eleanor Roosevelt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Etiquette
ISBN : STANFORD:36105041213351

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Book of Common Sense Etiquette by Eleanor Roosevelt Pdf

"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 knew that thoughtful, civil behavior was essential to peaceful, productive relationships. In this etiquette guide, she teaches that decorum is not about strict adherence to formal rules; it is about approaching all social situations with consideration for others. She advises, "If ever you find yourself in a situation in which following a formal rule would be manifestly unkind, forget it, and be kind instead." Drawing from her personal and professional experiences, Roosevelt covers a broad range of topics, including business dealings and family affairs, writing letters and receiving guests, and entertaining at home and traveling abroad. Beginning with the necessity of good manners between husband and wife, she considers the importance of courtesy in society at large and the role all Americans play as ambassadors of democracy while visiting foreign countries. In an era of incivility, Eleanor Roosevelt's Book of Common Sense Etiquette is more relevant than ever.

Author : Jessica Weisberg
Publisher : Bold Type Books
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781568585352

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Asking for a Friend by Jessica Weisberg Pdf

A delightful history of Americans' obsession with advice -- from Poor Richard to Dr. Spock to Miss Manners Americans, for all our talk of pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps, obsessively seek advice on matters large and small. Perhaps precisely because we believe in bettering ourselves and our circumstances in life, we ask for guidance constantly. And this has been true since our nation's earliest days: from the colonial era on, there have always been people eager to step up and offer advice, some of it lousy, some of it thoughtful, but all of it read and debated by generations of Americans. Jessica Weisberg takes readers on a tour of the advice-givers who have made their names, and sometimes their fortunes, by telling Americans what to do. You probably don't want to follow all the advice they proffered. Eating graham crackers will not make you a better person, and wearing blue to work won't guarantee a promotion. But for all that has changed in American life, it's a comfort to know that our hang-ups, fears, and hopes have not. We've always loved seeking advice -- so long as it's anonymous, and as long as it's clear that we're not asking for ourselves; we're just asking for a friend.

Author : Lillian H. Chaney,Jeanette S. Martin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2007-09-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780275997151

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The Essential Guide to Business Etiquette by Lillian H. Chaney,Jeanette S. Martin Pdf

Which fork should you use to eat the salad at a business lunch? What does business casual really mean? What's the one thing it's important not to do when meeting a Japanese businessperson for the first time? Good social skills are critical to success in today's competitive business world. Excellent manners not only grease the wheels of commerce, but an employee's positive professional image rubs off on the company and improves its reputation. The Essential Guide to Business Etiquette, a practical guide for interacting effectively with colleagues, customers, and business associates, details the social skills necessary to ensure personal and professional success. Good manners are like gold in today's fractious business environment—and thus provide an edge in getting and keeping new business. The Essential Guide to Business Etiquette features 14 chapters covering the most critical areas that can help people succeed in the climb up the corporate ladder. From the basics of getting off on the right foot during the job interview to handling office politics to dining etiquette, this book covers everything today's businessperson needs to know to navigate the tricky world of etiquette whether at home or abroad. Learning to operate with grace in the business world could not be more important. Every day, poor manners ruin deals, derail promotions, and harm customer relations.

Author : Bill Cunningham
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780525558712

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Fashion Climbing by Bill Cunningham Pdf

The New York Times bestseller “[An] obscenely enjoyable romp.” —The New York Times Book Review The untold story of a New York City legend's education in creativity and style For Bill Cunningham, New York City was the land of freedom, glamour, and, above all, style. Growing up in a lace-curtain Irish suburb of Boston, secretly trying on his sister's dresses and spending his evenings after school in the city's chicest boutiques, Bill dreamed of a life dedicated to fashion. But his desires were a source of shame for his family, and after dropping out of Harvard, he had to fight them tooth-and-nail to pursue his love. When he arrived in New York, he reveled in people-watching. He spent his nights at opera openings and gate-crashing extravagant balls, where he would take note of the styles, new and old, watching how the gowns moved, how the jewels hung, how the hair laid on each head. This was his education, and the birth of the democratic and exuberant taste that he came to be famous for as a photographer for The New York Times. After two style mavens took Bill under their wing, his creativity thrived and he made a name for himself as a designer. Taking on the alias William J.--because designing under his family's name would have been a disgrace to his parents--Bill became one of the era's most outlandish and celebrated hat designers, catering to movie stars, heiresses, and artists alike. Bill's mission was to bring happiness to the world by making women an inspiration to themselves and everyone who saw them. These were halcyon days when fashion was all he ate and drank. When he was broke and hungry he'd stroll past the store windows on Fifth Avenue and feed himself on beautiful things. Fashion Climbing is the story of a young man striving to be the person he was born to be: a true original. But although he was one of the city's most recognized and treasured figures, Bill was also one of its most guarded. Written with his infectious joy and one-of-a-kind voice, this memoir was polished, neatly typewritten, and safely stored away in his lifetime. He held off on sharing it--and himself--until his passing. Between these covers, is an education in style, an effervescent tale of a bohemian world as it once was, and a final gift to the readers of one of New York's great characters.

Author : Kate Werran
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526759559

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An American Uprising in Second World War England by Kate Werran Pdf

The shocking story of a WWII shootout between black and white GIs in a quiet Cornish town that put the British-US “special relationship” on trial. On September 26, 1943, racial tensions between American soldiers stationed in Cornwall erupted in gunfire. Labelled a ‘wild west’ mutiny by the tabloids, it became front page news in Great Britain and the USA. For Americans, it bolstered a fast-accelerating civil rights movement, while in the UK, it exposed unsettling truths about Anglo-American relations. With new archival research, journalist Kate Werran pieces together the shocking drama that authorities tried to hush up. Her narrative examines everything from the controversy of American segregation on British soil to the shocking event itself and the resulting court martial. Extracted from wartime cabinet documents, secret government surveys, opinion polls, diaries, letters and newspapers as well as testimony from those who remember it, this story offers a rare window into a little-known dark side of the ‘American Invasion.’

Author : Judith Martin
Publisher : Crown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Wedding etiquette
ISBN : 0517701871

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Miss Manners on Painfully Proper Weddings by Judith Martin Pdf

Presents advice on weddings discussing the responsibilities and obligations of friends and family, and covering subjects such as the engagement, shower, gifts, and the reception.

Author : Joel Richard Paul
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10-29
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781101151037

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Unlikely Allies by Joel Richard Paul Pdf

Look out for Joel Paul’s new book, Without Precedent: Chief Justice John Marshall and His Times The gripping true story of how three men used espionage, betrayal, and sexual deception to help win the American Revolution. Unlikely Allies is the story of three remarkable historical figures. Silas Deane was a Connecticut merchant and delegate to the Continental Congress as the American colonies struggled to break with England. Caron de Beaumarchais was a successful playwright who wrote The Barber of Seville and The Marriage of Figaro. And the flamboyant and mysterious Chevalier d?Eon ?officer, diplomat, and sometime spy?was the talk of London and Paris. Is the Chevalier a man or a woman? When Deane is sent to France to convince the French government to support the revolutionary cause, he enlists the help of Beaumarchais. Together, they successfully smuggle weapons, ammunition, and supplies to New England just in time for the crucial Battle of Saratoga, which turned the tide of the American Revolution. And the catalyst for Louis XVI?s support of the Americans against England was the Chevalier d?Eon, whose decision to declare herself a woman helped to lead to the Franco-American alliance. These three people spin a fascinating web of political intrigue and international politics that stretches across oceans as they ricochet from Versailles to Georgian London to the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall) in Philadelphia. Each man has his own reasons for wanting to see America triumph over the British, and each contends daily with the certainty that no one is what they seem. The line between friends and enemies is blurred, spies lurk in every corner, and the only way to survive is to trust no one. An edge-of-your-seat story full of fascinating characters and lavish with period detail and sense of place, Unlikely Allies is Revolutionary history in all of its juicy, lurid glory.