The Done Thing

Author : Simon Fanshawe
Publisher : Random House
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2010-08-31
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781409006565

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This is a book for those who unashamedly want manners in the world. They are the essence of living together. And we are struggling to find rules that we can agree on in a new world where change and uncertainty are a way of life and personal responsibility is at a disastrous low. No-one wants to bow and scrape to the rhythms of outdated etiquette any more.We need to seek out the original social purpose of manners and apply the principles to life today. We need rules of respect for each other and an agreement to stick to them. Combining an appeal to history, anthropology and common sense with a witty disdain for the sillier snobberies of the traditionalists, Simon Fanshawe has borrowed the format of Erasmus's great work on behaviour, De Civilitate Morum Puerilum, and created a modern basis for good manners. So it doesn't matter if you pass the port to the right or the left as long as it goes in one direction and that way everyone gets a drink. Hold your knife any way you want except as a weapon so strangers will never feel threatened at your table. Date, eat, work, speak, dress, talk on your mobile, tip, text, take your children to eat out in any way you like as long as you do it in a way that respects other people. This is a campaign. Join now and march.

Author : Tracy Manaster
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-12-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781507204894

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"Lida Stearl prides herself on always knowing the most appropriate thing to do in any given situation--confidence that has served her well in building her career as an orthodontist, maintaining a happy marriage, and raising her young niece in the wake of a violent tragedy. But now she's a widowed, retired empty-nester and the small perfections of an orderly life are not quite enough to stop her from feeling adrift. Then a well-intentioned birthday gift leads to the discovery that Clarence Lusk, on death row for the murder of Lida's sister, is seeking penpals from the outside. And so, for the first time in her life, Lida crosses a line: she begins to write to him, pretending to be naive, twenty-three, and just the slightest bit flirtatious. As letters pass steadily between Lida and Clarence, her preoccupation with his crime and its echoes intensifies, and she finds that crossing one line makes the ones that follow all the more tempting to cross"--Publisher.

Author : David Kaulemu
Publisher : CRVP
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Intercultural communication
ISBN : 9781565182318

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The Struggles After the Struggle by David Kaulemu Pdf

Author : Tracy Manaster
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781440596728

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The Done Thing by Tracy Manaster Pdf

"A well-intentioned birthday gift for Lida Stearl leads to the discovery that Clarence Lusk, on death row for the murder of Lida's sister and preparing for his final appeal, is seeking pen-pals. Lida does not think he is entitled to any such consolations, and decides to teach him a lesson: she begins to write him, pretending to be someone else. As she accumulates details of Clarence's life in prison and his connections outside it, her preoccupation with the crime and its echoes intensifies, unsettling those around her and jeopardizing her relationships"--

Author : Robin Barrow,Ronald Woods
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2006-09-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134178674

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An Introduction to Philosophy of Education by Robin Barrow,Ronald Woods Pdf

This introductory text, now in its fourth edition, is a classic in its field. It shows, first and foremost, the importance of philosophy in educational debate and as a background to any practical activity such as teaching. What is involved in the idea of educating a person or the idea of educational success? What are the criteria for establishing the optimum balance between formal and informal teaching techniques? How trustworthy is educational research? In addition to these questions, which strike to the heart of the rationale for the educative process as a whole, the authors explore such concepts as culture, creativity, autonomy, indoctrination, needs, interests and learning by discovery. In this new updated edition, the authors draw on the latest research in genetics to argue that education is uniquely human and is essentially what develops us as humans. Resisting modern tendencies to equate knowledge with opinion, and value judgements with taste, this book leads the reader into the business of philosophising and champions the cause of reason in education.

Author : Harry Schofield
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780415697668

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Author : Harry Schofield
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136491818

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The Philosophy of Education (RLE Edu K) by Harry Schofield Pdf

There are many students who find philosophy of education difficult, because they have never received teaching in the basic essentials of general philosophy. This book begins by asking the basic question ‘what is philosophy?’ and examines a number of possible answers. Step by step the reader is introduced to the modern techniques of linguistic and concept analysis. Whenever a technical term is used it is explained and illustrated by reference to familiar situations in everyday life.

Author : DAVID YAO
Publisher : Legoo Mandarin
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Bridging Cultures: Essential English Proverbs for Chinese Learners 跨越文化：中文学习者必备的英文谚语 by DAVID YAO Pdf

Bridging Cultures: Essential English Proverbs for Chinese Learners 跨越文化：中文学习者必备的英文谚语 Proverbs are short, commonly known expressions that convey wisdom, truth, morals, and traditional beliefs in a concise and often metaphorical manner. English proverbs have been passed down through generations, reflecting the cultural values, experiences, and common sense of the English-speaking world. These pithy sayings are integral to the language, offering insights and practical advice for everyday situations. The beauty of proverbs lies in their brevity and depth, encapsulating complex ideas in a few memorable words. They are used to teach lessons, reinforce norms, and provide comfort and guidance in times of uncertainty. Whether in conversation, literature, or public speaking, proverbs add a layer of richness and resonance to the message being conveyed. Understanding and using English proverbs can enhance one’s communication skills, providing a way to express ideas vividly and effectively. As you delve into the world of English proverbs, you will uncover a treasure trove of wisdom that has shaped and continues to shape the way people think, speak, and live.

Author : Hans Schemann,Paul Knight
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0415172543

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English-German Dictionary of Idioms by Hans Schemann,Paul Knight Pdf

Containing 15,000 headwords, each entry in this dictionary provides the German equivalents, variants and contexts, as well as the degree of currency/rarity of the idiomatic expression.

Author : David Allen
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780698161863

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Getting Things Done by David Allen Pdf

The book Lifehack calls "The Bible of business and personal productivity." "A completely revised and updated edition of the blockbuster bestseller from 'the personal productivity guru'"—Fast Company Since it was first published almost fifteen years ago, David Allen’s Getting Things Done has become one of the most influential business books of its era, and the ultimate book on personal organization. “GTD” is now shorthand for an entire way of approaching professional and personal tasks, and has spawned an entire culture of websites, organizational tools, seminars, and offshoots. Allen has rewritten the book from start to finish, tweaking his classic text with important perspectives on the new workplace, and adding material that will make the book fresh and relevant for years to come. This new edition of Getting Things Done will be welcomed not only by its hundreds of thousands of existing fans but also by a whole new generation eager to adopt its proven principles.

Author : Thomas Carlyle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:HW1YIG

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Works by Thomas Carlyle Pdf

Author : Emma Edwards
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2024-02-27
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781761188480

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Good With Money by Emma Edwards Pdf

A game-changing, practical guide to the psychology behind your spending habits, revealing how to manage your money without missing out on the things you love. Have you ever avoided looking at your banking app after a big night out? Placed an online order during a late-night doomscroll? Or felt helpless when your new budget simply failed to stick, despite your best intentions? If that sounds familiar, this is the book for you. In the age of smartphones and social media, we're surrounded by an endless stream of stuff we could buy, not to mention social conditioning around what makes us happy, as well as fast fashion, algorithmic advertising and 'where did you get that' culture. Financial behaviour expert Emma Edwards will help you unpack the reasons you're so emotionally tangled with your money (spoiler: it's absolutely not your fault) and look at what might be keeping you stuck. She'll teach you to reclaim your decision-making, deep-dive into your beliefs, identity and habits, and come out the other side feeling 'Good With Money'. With a step-by-step guide to creating a money management system that actually works, Good With Money will change the way you think about budgeting, consumption and yourself, and put you back in the driver's seat of your own financial future. 'A practical, funny and relatable guide that won't make you feel bad about your finances.' Sal & Al from Two Broke Chicks 'Emma Edwards is redefining financial wellbeing for a whole generation of women . . . Realistic, inclusive and tangible money advice—with heart.' Maggie Zhou 'This book will not just tell you HOW to improve your financial situation, but help you understand WHY it's always been so damn hard.' Ash London

Author : Rebecca Solnit
Publisher : Haymarket Books
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781608464579

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Men Explain Things to Me by Rebecca Solnit Pdf

The National Book Critics Circle Award–winning author delivers a collection of essays that serve as the perfect “antidote to mansplaining” (The Stranger). In her comic, scathing essay “Men Explain Things to Me,” Rebecca Solnit took on what often goes wrong in conversations between men and women. She wrote about men who wrongly assume they know things and wrongly assume women don’t, about why this arises, and how this aspect of the gender wars works, airing some of her own hilariously awful encounters. She ends on a serious note— because the ultimate problem is the silencing of women who have something to say, including those saying things like, “He’s trying to kill me!” This book features that now-classic essay with six perfect complements, including an examination of the great feminist writer Virginia Woolf’s embrace of mystery, of not knowing, of doubt and ambiguity, a highly original inquiry into marriage equality, and a terrifying survey of the scope of contemporary violence against women. “In this series of personal but unsentimental essays, Solnit gives succinct shorthand to a familiar female experience that before had gone unarticulated, perhaps even unrecognized.” —The New York Times “Essential feminist reading.” —The New Republic “This slim book hums with power and wit.” —Boston Globe “Solnit tackles big themes of gender and power in these accessible essays. Honest and full of wit, this is an integral read that furthers the conversation on feminism and contemporary society.” —San Francisco Chronicle “Essential.” —Marketplace “Feminist, frequently funny, unflinchingly honest and often scathing in its conclusions.” —Salon

Author : Thomas Gray
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : English language
ISBN : OXFORD:N13112360

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Letters by Thomas Gray Pdf

Author : Andy Andrews
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780785226574

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Just Jones by Andy Andrews Pdf

From New York Times bestselling author Andy Andrews comes the return of one of our favorite characters: Jones, the Noticer, whose wise stories have comforted and guided millions of readers. In this third volume of The Noticer series, navigate the hope that the impossible can come true. At 3:29 a.m. on May 22, a telephone rings in Orange Beach, Alabama. Breaking the sleepy silence, a hastily whispered message heralds the news that readers have been waiting on for seven years: Jones is back in town. Apparently, however, he is also in jail. The old man is tight-lipped about the circumstances surrounding his brief incarceration. After arriving to bail him out, Andy is shocked to discover that his trusted friend has already opened an unusual business in one of the resort town’s most high-profile shopping districts. As the town moves from spring to summer, a practical joker is becoming bolder and more inventive with every prank that is pulled. Could Jones be behind some of it? Why? What’s the truth about that four-hundred-pound table in his store? And why does it look as if every person Jones meets has a secret they will reveal only to him? Based on a remarkable true story, Just Jones beautifully blends fiction, allegory, and inspiration. With rare insight, Andy and Jones take us on a journey that proves the importance of perspective, the power of connection, and the ability we all have to make the impossible come true. Standalone fictional novel based on true events Follows the character of Jones, a mysterious elderly man with endless wisdom who appears precisely when needed most Part of the bestselling Noticer series Book 1: The Noticer Book 2: The Noticer Returns Book 3: Just Jones