Manners & Morals of Victorian America is your gateway to the fashionable world of Victorian America. It draws from the wealth of late 19th and early twentieth etiquette books. With over 400 historic engravings and illustrations, the book details virtually every aspect of Victorian life, including the proper conduct for courtship and wooing, duties of husbands and wives, how to deal with a rejected suitor and even carriage and motoring manners. 7"x10," 180 pages.

"Talk to the hand, 'coz the face ain't listening " This expression has become so widespread that Lynne Truss need not even mention the name of the TV talk show where you first heard it. It's a perfect example of how boorish behavior has become a point of pride in society today. "Talk to the hand"? when did the world stop wanting to hear? When did society stop valuing basic courtesy and respect? In the spirit of her runaway hit, #1 "New York Times" bestseller "Eats, Shoots and Leaves," Lynne Truss analyzes the apparent collapse of manners in our daily lives, and tells us what we can do about it.

Why are our dealings with strangers becoming more unpleasant day by day? When did "please" and "thank you" become pass When did the words "hello," "good-bye," and "good morning" fall out of common usage? Why do people behave as if public spaces are their own chip-strewn living rooms? "Talk to the Hand" is a rallying cry for a return to civility in our "eff off" society and a colorful call to arms? from the wittiest defender of the civilized world. BACKCOVER: The Queen of Sticklers takes on the sorry state of modern manners.
"Without knocking anyone down on your way, hurry to the bookstore for a copy of "Talk to the Hand"? Long live the Queen of Zero Tolerance. And heaven help the rest of us."
?"The New York Times Book Review"
"Yes, people are now ruder than ever, and no, there's no excuse for it: The outraged and slighted can find solace in "Talk to the Hand.""
?"New York Post"
"Lynne Truss is "the Doyenne of Do's and Don'ts."
?"Newsday"
"The hilarious British fusspot is back with "Talk to the Hand"? in which she trains her zero tolerance wit on rude behavior, from the death of thank-you notes to the ubiquity of the F- word."
?"Glamour"
"She's cranky, she's articulate, and she's absolutely right. Just as she fomented a revolution in language, now she foments a revolution in behavior. You'll find yourself nodding in agreement; then you'll find yourself speaking up."
?Victoria Skurnick, Editor-in-Chief, "Book-of-the-Month Club"
"She can make 201 pages fly by as you snicker and chuckle, recognizing your own modern world in every paragraph. ...] Reading "Talk to the Hand," you can enjoy a good laugh to offset the daily rudeness."
?"The Kentucky Herald-Leader"

From the wildly creative team behind Philadelphia's Art in the Age comes The Cocktail Workshop, a deep-dive into 20 classic drinks that make up the foundation of cocktail creation, and the delicious variations that will make them all your own. Learn to craft a perfect, classic drink, or workshop that creation into a unique, flavor-forward spin with The Cocktail Workshop, an indispensable guide to foundational cocktails and the tools to elevate them into master-level creations. In this richly illustrated book, the team behind Philadelphia's beloved Art in the Age guides aspiring mixologists through the fundamentals of 20 essential cocktails. Then, each foundational drink is spun off into creative and customizable riffs on flavors, techniques, and ingredients, called Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master versions. Each classic drink is concluded by a Workshop: how to take your at-home bar efforts to the next level with aging, infusing, garnishing, and more. Drawing on the building blocks of iconic cocktails like the daiquiri and the old-fashioned, readers will grow their knowledge base as they move through each drink, taking away real skills for their home bar -- like the proper way to dry-shake an egg white cocktail or carve a manicured lime twist -- and an understanding of the fundamentals of cocktailing: how drinks are created, related, and integrated.

Learn the rules, traditions and customs of table setting and entertaining and how to incorporate principles of bohemian design. The Modern Bohemian Table teaches you how to: Build an heirloom tabletop collection; Design a welcoming and beautiful table; Calculate how much food you need you for each gathering; Select wine or other drinks to complement the meal. And inspires you with over 20 fresh and fun party ideas, broken up into seasons, including: Morrocan Rooftop Soiree; Wine Night; Medieval-Inspired Feast; Garden Gathering; Apres-Ski Get-Together. From tablescapes to menu planning, napkin folding to cocktail mixing, learn to gather your favorite people and fill their bellies with delicious food and laughter.

In this updated and revised edition, How to be a Lady is a helpful handbook that teaches women and young girls manners, attitude, appropriate dress, and social skills. Despite how different things are today, the principles of good manners remain the same. This resourceful book teaches ladies how to maintain patience and civility. In How to Be a Lady, some of the topics highlighted include: how to properly select clothing and get dressed for any occasion attending a party and hosting a party office manners and etiquette personal hygiene for women cell phone etiquette and how to conduct private conversations How to Be a Lady is a thoughtful gift for birthdays and graduations or for seasonal occasions such as easter baskets, stocking stuffers, and holiday gift giving. This version includes how to communicate, shop, and meet new people through cell phones and computers. Becoming a lady is a lifelong exercise in refining etiquette, social interaction, and personal discipline. It all continues here.

From the author of the bestselling Platters & Boards comes a beautifully photographed recipe collection and styling guide that shows you how to easily create lovely, abundant spreads for every occasion.

Tables & Spreads is a must-have cookbook and resourceful styling guide from bestselling author Shelly Westerhausen. Here are more than 60 easy-to-prepare recipes plus behind-the-scenes insight into creating a beautiful, inviting table for every occasion, including tips on choosing a theme, styling your food in creative ways, and achieving that "wow factor" with linens, flowers, music, and more. There are 20 visually striking spreads that range from Ladies Night Lettuce Wraps to a Christmas Morning Dutch Baby Party, Dips for Dinner, and a Boozy Bloody Mary Bar. Rich with gorgeous and instructive photography, Tables & Spreads is inspiring yet totally accessible, perfect for home cooks who like to host gatherings of all sizes, and those who loved Shelly's first book, Platters & Boards. Complete with timelines, shopping lists, diagrams, and more, this book includes all the tools you need to make every meal delicious and unforgettable.

• NEXT LEVEL ENTERTAINING: Tables & Spreads takes easy entertaining to the next level with additional recipes and robust guidance on casual styling of beautiful platters and tables for any number of guests.
• ON TREND: The simple but impactful guidelines in this book speak to the way people are eating and entertaining today—often casually, with beautiful presentation, and a "help yourself" mentality. This book teaches us how to do that elegantly and create gorgeous grazing tables whether you're preparing a "snack dinner" for one, a family brunch, or a large-scale wedding or holiday table.
• FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: Anyone can make successful, beautiful spreads with these easy-to-follow guidelines and visual inspiration. These grazing spreads offer low-effort, high-impact results with easily sourced ingredients to feed a crowd—perfect for anyone that loves to eat and entertain.

• Fans of Shelly Westerhausen and of Platters & Boards
• Ina Garten and Martha Stewart fans who are always looking for creative & tasty ideas
• People who seek inspiration in tablescaping, arranging, menus, and party inspirations

Sweet, savoury and surprisingly straightforward - explore the limitless possibilities for cookies without complicated steps in AllanBakes Really Good No-Nonsense Cookies. This collection of recipes features new classics and creations with unexpected flavours. Please the taste buds with crispy salted egg yolk cornflake cookies, or surprise them with red curry cookies and eggless longan cookies. While playing with flavours and textures, Allan takes a no-frills approach and keeps his recipes easy to understand. A guide on using baking tools ensures that baking these treats will be fun and fuss-free. Satisfying those cookie cravings at home has never been more enjoyable.

The ultimate guide to international behavior…now completely updated and expanded! Do’s and Taboos Around the World 3rd Edition "Roger Axtell is an international Emily Post." —The New Yorker "Can help you make friends [and] avoid travel trouble." —BusinessWeek "Helpful…fun to read…" —Steve Birnbaum The first two editions of Do’s and Taboos Around the World helped thousands of high-powered executives and tourists avoid the missteps and misunderstandings that plague the world traveler. This updated and expanded Third Edition provides even more facts, tips, and cautionary tales—gleaned from the experiences of more than five hundred international business travelers—as well as:

• Information on protocol, customs, and etiquette; hand gestures and body language; tipping; American jargon; and the international communications crisis
• Up-to-date advice on dealing with the monumental changes in Russia, Germany, Eastern Europe, the People’s Republic of China, and other locales
• A new chapter on business gift-giving and gift-receiving customs, with country-by-country gift suggestions and precautions
• A special quick reference guide to customs and mores in 96 countries, including revisions and updates from foreign embassies and consulates

Holiday Cocktails provides dozens of foolproof ideas for successful entertaining at home, including the basics of cocktail making, choosing the right drink for the right occasion, and serving cocktails for a crowd. It's packed with easy-to-follow recipes for seasonal favourites, from nogs to grogs, as well as classics with a twist that work year-round, such as old-fashioneds and martinis, coffee-based drinks to serve in lieu of dessert, and even nonalcoholic cocktails that are a treat unto themselves. This is the perfect book to pull off the shelf year after year when you want to make any occasion a little more festive. Holiday Cocktails, Holiday Cookies, and Party Food, three new titles in the Artisanal Kitchen series, provide an indispensable arsenal of recipes that cover all the bases for a delicious holiday season.

Modern Bride Guide to Etiquette Cele Lalli, Editor-in-Chief of America's #1 bridal magazine, answers all of your wedding etiquette questions. Getting ready for your wedding is tremendously exciting, and you're going to have so many questions But now you can have personalized advice at your fingertips from America's foremost wedding expert. As Editor-in-Chief of Modern Bride, Cele Lalli has spent years helping couples make their dream weddings come true. Anticipating and solving today's complications is her special domain. She can answer all your questions with tact, skill, and knowledge, giving you the advice you need on:
* Announcing the engagement
* Wording the invitations
* Sharing wedding expenses
* Choosing attendants
* Determining the guest list
* Selecting everyone's attire
* Organizing the shower and bachelor bash
* Dealing with divorced parents
* Arranging interfaith, intercultural, and interracial weddings
* Planning long distance weddings
* Handling any special situations
* Personalizing the ceremony and reception
* Ensuring that the big day runs smoothly
In addition, over 125 quick tips covering the basics of wedding etiquette at a glance round out this invaluable guide. Modern Bride Guide to Etiquette is the perfect companion to Modern Bride Wedding Celebrations: The Complete Wedding Planner for Today's Bride.

Modern Bride Guide to Etiquette Cele Lalli, Editor-in-Chief of America’s #1 bridal magazine, answers all of your wedding etiquette questions. Getting ready for your wedding is tremendously exciting, and you’re going to have so many questions! But now you can have personalized advice at your fingertips from America’s foremost wedding expert. As Editor-in-Chief of Modern Bride, Cele Lalli has spent years helping couples make their dream weddings come true. Anticipating and solving today’s complications is her special domain. She can answer all your questions with tact, skill, and knowledge, giving you the advice you need on:

• Announcing the engagement
• Wording the invitations
• Sharing wedding expenses
• Choosing attendants
• Determining the guest list
• Selecting everyone’s attire
• Organizing the shower and bachelor bash
• Dealing with divorced parents
• Arranging interfaith, intercultural, and interracial weddings
• Planning long distance weddings
• Handling any special situations
• Personalizing the ceremony and reception
• Ensuring that the big day runs smoothly

From the humble sandwich to creative party food, in this collection of recipes Mark Northeast, Founder of Funky Lunch, provides inspiring ideas for even the most fussy of eaters, some savoury and some sweet, but all perfect for hungry little girls and boys. Every parent knows how stressful meal times can be, young minds need inspiring and this is exactly what Fun Food sets out to do.

The book features many of the very best sandwich ideas, from simple farmyard creatures and cucumber crocodiles to favourite characters from the world of children's TV, as well as some fun and creative ideas to help get the little ones involved in choosing and making their own lunch.

Within these pages you'll find special creations guaranteed to set the right tone for any party and fill the tummies of all tiny party-goers. These are perfect recipes for parents who want to create memorable party food for their children, with ideas that are ideal for birthdays or themed parties and which also cover ideas for smaller crowds, whether it's an impromptu supper or a sleepover. From adorable jacket potato people to garden worm 'bangers and mash', and from scotch egg owls to ghoulish meringues, Fun Food is filled with achievable ideas for parents to encourage their children to eat, experiment and enjoy food.

The Jenni Kayne design line embodies a natural, earthy and effortless aesthetic one that is intentional and where beauty and authenticity exist in every detail. A natural extension of this ethos, Jenni Kayne Entertaining illustrates Jenni s conscious way of living through personal anecdotes and tips, paired with beautiful on-location photography. Organised by season, with each section featuring a different landscape, this inspirational entertaining guide is full of ideas for enjoying special moments with family and friends. Every season includes home design inspirations, craft ideas, tips for what to stock in your kitchen and pantry, what to plant in your garden, as well as entertaining concepts and recipes. From an apple harvest dinner and herb-drying activities in the fall and cocktail parties and DIY gift ideas in winter, to flower arranging in the spring and beach picnics in the summer, Jenni shares her philosophy for living joyfully and mindfully. An inspiring hands-on approach for stylish and balanced living, Jenni Kayne Entertaining shows us how to make the most of the time we spend together, treating life s details with creativity and care.

A wealth of mix-and-match ideas are threaded together with visual themes for bespoke invitations, decorations, recipes and gift bags. Celebrations include a relaxed beach picnic, a vintage cocktail party and a children's fiesta. Life & Soul also contains two mini recipe books packed with all the party food you need to keep your guests happy.

A picnic is a great escape from our day-to-day and a chance to turn a meal into something more festive and memorable. The Picnic shares everything you need to plan an effortless outdoor get-together: no-fail recipes, helpful checklists, and expert advice. With variations on everyone's favourite deviled eggs, 99 uses for a Mason jar (think cocktail shaker, firefly catcher, or cookie jar), rules for scoring lawn games, and refreshing drinks to mix up in crowd-friendly batches, let The Picnic take the stress out of your next party and leave only the fun.

THE WILEY EVENT MANAGEMENT SERIES

Introducing the cross-functional approach to corporate event management

The first guide to apply project management to corporate events

Corporate Event Project Management merges event and project management to create a new system of tools and techniques that enables corporate event managers to research, design, plan, coordinate, and evaluate any corporate event in order to produce a higher rate of return. It covers key topics such as choosing a venue or site, costing and procurement practices, evaluating risk management and reducing it with contract management, and maximizing exposure through the World Wide Web. Features include:

• The first complete system for managing and organizing corporate events
• A thorough and comprehensive system for measuring Return on Investment for corporate events
• The only resource available for both corporate event and corporate project managers

Enhanced with numerous checklists, tables, flowcharts, and models, it is also generously supplemented with case studies from North and South America, Europe, and the Asian-Pacific area to illustrate the versatility of the project management approach to corporate event planning. In addition, an accompanying Web site lets readers work with ten simulated events outlined in the book, right down to the forms and checklists that would be used to execute the actual events.

This book will help anyone involved in event project management, including communications and human resource professionals, to be at the forefront of this emerging approach to planning and carrying out corporate events.

The Wiley Event Management Series–Series Editor, Dr. Joe Goldblatt, CSEP

The Wiley Event Management Series provides professionals with the essential knowledge and cutting-edge tools they need to excel in one of the most exciting and rapidly growing sectors of the hospitality and tourism industry. Written by recognized experts in the field, the volumes in the series cover the research, design, planning, coordination, and evaluation methods as well as specialized areas of event management.

The best of French Bistro cooking--simple yet sophisticated tastes--by the owner and chef of the celebrated New York restaurant.
BUVETTE: The Pleasure of Good Food
BUVETTE will celebrate and capitalize on the trend of informal eating and simple entertaining, but with delicious flair. Jody Williams, owner of Buvette restaurant, shows the home cook how to create casual, polished meals without spending a lot of money or time. She has a certain aesthetic that is a combination of Italian and French bistro cooking in that she uses sophisticated taste combinations, but prepared in simple ways to make unforgettable dishes. A comfortable and interesting table will make your meals a pleasure and Williams offers suggestions for using varied plates (from your shelves or the flea market) and helps you think creatively about serving food, like scooping ice cream into a tea cup, or serving chocolate mousse in a silver tablespoon.
There will be recipes like Ricotta Fritters, Carrot Spoon Bread, Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Pecorino and Walnuts, Potato Chips with Rosemary Salt, Scallops with Caper Brown Butter, Ratatouille, Roasted Heirloom Apples Stuffed with Pork Sausage, Chocolate on a Spoon, and her special Tarte Tatin. There will be sections on Aperitifs and Cocktails and Coffees and Teas. Also included will be 25 sidebars that offer useful tips on everything from building a bar to removing wine stains. With gorgeous photography and surprisingly simple recipes, this will be the book cooks will turn to again and again.