The Gentleman's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness (Hartley Cecil B.)(Paperback)

The Gentleman's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness (Hartley Cecil B.)(Paperback)

From advice on how to treat ladies, how to behave at a party, and rules for traveling abroad, this handy 19th-century guidebook will provide entertaining nuggets of wisdom Ever wondered what to do in polite society if you find an insect in your food? Or how a gentleman should ask a lady to dance?

The Ladies' Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness (Hartley Florence)(Paperback)

Florence Hartley's insightful etiquette guide was first published in 1860, and yet her witty and useful advice on behaving like a lady often still rings true down the agesWhat should you do if you notice a stranger's dress is tucked up at the back? What are you meant to say if you are offered food

The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette: A Manual of Politeness from a Gentler Time (Hartley Cecil B.)(Paperback)

What should you do if you find a bug on your plate? How do you ask someone to dance? What's the least offensive way to enjoy your cigar? These and other questions of social decorum are answered in this classic etiquette book. Published just before the Civil War, this volume offers enduring advice

The Perfect Gentleman's Pocket Guide: Modern Secrets to Etiquette, Style, and Charming Charisma (Ferrera Michael G.)(Paperback)

The Perfect Gentleman's Pocket Guide: Modern Secrets to Etiquette, Style, and Charming Charisma is your quick, go-to resource for the essential elements of being the perfect gentleman in an imperfect world. Written by etiquette and style expert Michael Ferrera, The Perfect Gentleman's Pocket Guide

Palaces of Power - The Birth and Evolution of London's Clubland (Hoare Stephen)(Paperback / softback)

'A tour of gentleman's clubs from their rowdy beginnings to their stately present' The Times'This book vividly captures clubland's brief history in all its transient (and occasionally squalid) glory' Daily Mail'Stephen Hoare's genial history of this Clubland-at-home is a fascinating story told with

Dogs of Character (Aldin Cecil)(Paperback)

This classic from the pen of author and artist Cecil Aldin chronicles the lives of his own dogs -- Micky, an Irish wolfhound, and Cracker, a bull terrier -- and offers a charming book of practical advice for would-be dog owners and trainers. In addition to tips and suggestions that are as true and

Hurt - The Sunday Times Sports Book of the Year (Hartley Dylan)(Paperback / softback)

The Thames and Hudson Manual of Bookbinding (Johnson Arthur)(Paperback)

To give a book a worthy binding is one of the most satisfying of crafts. Beyond the utility of a good binding, there is a great deal of aesthetic pleasure to be gained from a book that opens easily and flatly, and from the decoration, the harmony of colors, and the brilliance of gold. Arthur

Cecily Neville: Mother of Kings (Licence Amy)(Paperback)

Known to be proud, regal and beautiful, Cecily Neville was born in the year of the great English victory at Agincourt and survived long enough to witness the arrival of the future Henry VIII, her great-grandson. Her life spanned most of the fifteenth century. Cecily's marriage to Richard, Duke of

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (Satchidananda Sri Swami)(Paperback)

This valuable book provides a complete manual for the study and practice of Raja Yoga, the path of concentration and meditation. This new edition of these timeless teachings is a treasure to be read and referred to again and again by seekers treading the spiritual path. The classic Sutras

Zanzibar Chest - A Memoir of Love and War (Hartley Aidan)(Paperback / softback)

A deeply affecting memoir of a childhood in Africa and the continent's horrendous wars, which Hartley witnessed at first hand as a journalist in the 1990s. Shortlisted for the prestigious Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-fiction, this is a masterpiece of autobiographical

The Human Bone Manual (White Tim D.)(Paperback)

Building on the success of their previous book, White and Folkens' The Human Bone Manual is intended for use outside the laboratory and classroom, by professional forensic scientists, anthropologists and researchers. The compact volume includes all the key information needed for identification

Greenman's Principles of Manual Medicine (DeStefano Lisa A.)(Paperback)

With a focus on the 'how' and 'why' of manual medicine techniques, Greenman's Principles of Manual Medicine, Fifth Edition, gives you the tools you need to improve patients' neuromusculoskeletal system function. Covering the foundations of manual medicine as well as specific techniques for

BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Radiography and Radiology: A Foundation Manual (McConnell Fraser)(Paperback)

Confident radiographic interpretation presents a considerable challenge and the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Radiography and Radiology provides a comprehensive review of the approach to radiological interpretation, the range of variants and the key fundamental principles and their application

All the Conspirators (Isherwood Christopher)(Paperback / softback)

The scene is 1920s Kensington and Philip and Joan are testing the very limits of politeness and restraint as they fight to expunge the oppression of their mother - by whatever means

Made in England (Hartley Dorothy)(Paperback)

First published in 1939, Made in England is a book about the people and crafts of the cottage industries of old England, written by the social historian, writer, illustrator and photographer Dorothy Hartley. A companion volume to her acclaimed book Food in

The Essentials of Surfing: The Authoritative Guide to Waves, Equipment, Etiquette, Safety, and Instructions for Surfriding (Lafferty Kevin D.)(Paperback)

The Essentials of Surfing is a textbook for surfing. You can't learn to surf by reading a book, but The Essentials of Surfing will give you the knowledge you need to be more confident about learning to surf, avoid conflicts with other surfers, and diminish your chances of becoming a productive

Course in Miracles: Pocket Edition Workbook & Manual (Schucman Helen)(Paperback)

The Pocket Edition of the Workbook and Manual contains the complete and unabridged language of the Original Edition of A Course in Miracles. Taken from the original manuscript for the Course, the only editing that has been been done to this great spiritual classic has been to correct occasional

The Butler Speaks: A Return to Proper Etiquette, Stylish Entertaining, and the Art of Good Housekeeping (MacPherson Charles)(Paperback)

Revised and updated paperback edition of the national bestseller (now in its fifth printing), and 'definitive guide to the art of living well' (Charlotte Empey, editor-in-chief of Metro), including a new foreword by Debbie Travis and updated sections on business etiquette and everyday entertaining

The Little Book of Emotional Intelligence: How to Flourish in a Crazy World (Cope Andy)(Paperback)

A SELF HELP MANUAL FOR HUMAN BEINGS The Little Book of Emotional Intelligence is an immediate, outcome-focused primer on the important topic of EQ, which provides practical, no-nonsense life advice and takes a sideways look at a world which is complicated and overwhelming at times. Do you seem to

Afternoon Tea: A History and Guide to the Great Edwardian Tradition (Straker Vicky)(Paperback)

The Edwardian era was the golden age of etiquette and gentility, and the taking of tea was rather like a ceremonial masquerade. At this time, it was not uncommon for ladies to change up to five times a day, and one of their outfits would have been a tea dress. Tea was the only time the mistress of

Manual del Baratero: or the Art of Handling the Navaja, the Knife and the Scissors of the Gypsies (Wran James)(Paperback)

A full transcript and English translation of the Anonymous 1849 Manual of the Baratero. Offering an enticing window into the use of the navaja, the infamous folding knife of the lower social classes of 19th century Spain. Whilst not strictly a technical how-to, this Manual provides lessons in the

The Johns Hopkins Manual of Gynecology and Obstetrics (Chou Betty)(Paperback)

Portable and easy to consult, The Johns Hopkins Manual(R) of Gynecology and Obstetrics is a trusted on-the-spot reference for virtually any issue you'll encounter in obstetrics, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, reproductive endocrinology, infertility, and gynecologic oncology. The updated 6th

Greenhouse Construction: A Complete Manual on the Building, Heating, Ventilating and Arrangement of Greenhouses, and the Construction of Hotbed (Taft L. R. B. 1859)(Paperback)