Parties, etiquette and entertaining

Books are like people, each one has its own story.

Good manners are simply codified kindness, and being in possession of them enhances the quality of your everyday life and that of the people around you.

Fresh, simple, and entertaining – a zesty new kosher cookbook experience!

Easy, elegant holiday entertaining is as simple as 1-2-3.

Manly Manners: Lifestyle & Modern Etiquette for the Young Man of the 21st Century is the first volume of a three-volume treatise on modern mens manners by fashion designer, lawyer, former senator Wayne James.

Host the perfect book club discussion night or literary-themed party with 50 fun author-themed cocktails for the budding home mixologist and book lover!

Simply Charming is a fun, fabulous book all about complimentstheir history, how to use them, and how to take them.

Where IS Your Mother?

Today's society is fraught with peril for the unsuspecting - should you use your mobile on the train?

Whether you are sending an email, twittering, or just wondering if it's appropriate to answer your phone, here are the answers to all your communication questions.

Everyone needs a little more disco: more fun, more swagger, more glamour, more joy!

Festive fun for all the family!

In travelling from Massachusetts to the Carolinas one passed through communities of such distinct individuality that they were almost like different nations, writes author Sidney George Fisher in his preface to Men, Women & Manners in Colonial Times, in which he presented the history and culture of colonial America to his Gilded Age contemporaries, who he felt had lost an appreciation of the fascinating circumstances that created the Founding Fathers and the Revolution.

Ditch the long guest list and enjoy a more intimate and meaningful wedding with this guide to accomplishing your grand wedding dreams on a smaller, more affordable scale.

Cocktails at Dinner is equal parts cookbook and bar book.

Revive your inner period cook and master the art of gode cookery with thirty-five recipes celebrating festivals throughout the year!

Descubre la esencia del 'hygge', el secreto danés para una vida más feliz y significativa, en esta guía práctica y acogedora que te llevará por un viaje transformador hacia el bienestar y la felicidad cotidiana.

Discover the authentic Danish art of creating a cozy and meaningful home environment through the concept of hygge.

Entdecken Sie die zeitlose Kunst des hyggeligen Wohnens und Lebens mit diesem praktischen Ratgeber zum dänischen Lebensgefühl Hygge.

Schwanger werden ist ein natürlicher Prozess, der durch mentale und körperliche Vorbereitung positiv beeinflusst werden kann.

Sonja aus dem Ländle zieht ins ostfriesische Leer.

Als Kinder lesen wir »Pippi Langstrumpf«, als Jugendliche schmettern wir »Dancing Queen«, als Erwachsene bauen wir die Regale einer blau-gelben Möbelhauskette zusammen – wir lieben Schweden.

Namaste!

Sartorial superstar Gok Wan from TV's How to Look Good Naked is every girl's favourite style guru and confidence booster.

We each of us strive for domestic bliss, and we may look to Delia and Nigella to give us tips on achieving the unattainable.

Many of the most important events of our lives are made even more memorable when we gather with those we love to share a meal, conversation and laughter.

Have you ever stopped what you were doing as an aroma transported you back to your grandmothers kitchen or took you to a time and place so special from your childhood that you treasure it in your heart for ever?

Many of the most important events of our lives are made even more memorable when we gather with those we love to share a meal, conversation and laughter.

Talle belangrike gebeurtenisse in ons lewens word selfs beter onthou wanneer ons aan tafel saam met geliefdes sit om ’n maaltyd te deel, te lag en te gesels.

Have you ever stopped what you were doing as an aroma transported you back to your grandmothers kitchen or took you to a time and place so special from your childhood that you treasure it in your heart for ever?

Talle belangrike gebeurtenisse in ons lewens word selfs beter onthou wanneer ons aan tafel saam met geliefdes sit om ’n maaltyd te deel, te lag en te gesels.

From crafting ideas to scavenger hunts, ridiculous party games to sing-a-thons and hilarious quizzes, keep friends and family entertained through the whole festive period with The Holly Jolly Christmas Activity Book!

This vintage book contains a collection of simple recipes for making a variety of cosmetic products ranging from powders and perfumes to creams and lotions.

Delight guests with unique drink recipes, clever entertaining tips, and inspiring tricks from TikTok's queen of cocktails.

488 Rules for Life is Kitty Flanagan's way of making the world a more pleasant place to live.

Miss Manners proclaims a text message to be an electronic equivalent of a Post-it note and about as “serious in nature as the hastily written note passed in class.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive manual of elegant recreations, exercises and pursuits deemed suitable for a "e;lady"e;.

Whether they’re throwing ostentatious soirées or Valium-fueled tantrums, entertaining a crowd (and sometimes just Stevie) is what the Roses do best!

From advice on how to treat ladies to how to behave at a party this handy 19th-century guidebook will delight readers with it's entertaining nuggets of wisdom.

"e;Manners and Tone of Society, or Solecisms to be Avoided"e; is a comprehensive guide to polite society and etiquette, first published in 1897.

This volume contains three essays by American essayist Waldo Emerson, including: "e;Culture"e;, "e;Character"e;, and "e;Compensation"e;.

60 delicious cocktails for crisp autumn and cosy winter, all beautifully bundled up in a lavishly illustrated cocktail gift bookCrackling fires, the crunch of autumn leaves, toasty mittens, and frosted windows.

The Easy and Smart Way to Mind Your Manners in the Boardroom and BeyondDiane Gottsman is here to make minding your manners more practical, relatable and modern.

Part deep-South, part subtropical, part Latin, part everywhere that its immigrants have come from, Florida is unique in its variety.

In his second book focusing on evergreens, author and designer Robert Waite shares his secrets of combining fresh flowers, fruit, and live greenery to create beautiful centerpieces and more for any tabletop.

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on beer, being an exploration of its history and commercial value.

See the world through rose-coloured glasses with this this, the latest cocktail recipe book in the phenomenally successful MADE ME DO IT series.