Parties, Etiquette & Entertaining

"When the opportunity for celebrating knocks, answer the door and offer it some champagne!" says Karen Bussen. Author of the bestselling "Simple St...

Backstage Pass offers an insider's view into the music industry, the antics that go on backstage, the food served to the artists, and a peek into t...

Do you know where to source the loveliest products for your home?How to stop moths destroying precious knitwear? Treat a calamitious stain quickly?...

New York Times Bestseller Living in New York City for five years as a transplant from Ohio, illustrator and T-shirt designer Nathan Pyle was fasci...

First published in 1987, this revised and updated edition of Jane Butel’s Fiesta! brings to life the spirit of a region where company is always wel...

Have you ever felt out of your depth in a social situation? Not known what cutlery to use or how to fend off your boss's advances? This fun but ess...

Corporate events require careful planning, scheduling, and control--all basic principles of project management. This book, part of the Wiley Events...

With coverage of the management of a catering business and 201 expert recipes from The Culinary Institute of America, the new edition of this well-...

The ultimate guide to international behavior.now completely updated and expanded! Do's and Taboos Around the World 3rd Edition "Roger Axtell is an ...

Authored by one of the world's leading cross-cultural experts. * Invaluable for both business and leisure travelers. * Comprehensive and practical ...

If you would like to celebrate the arrival of a new baby with friends and family, but are looking for an alternative to a traditional christening, ...

Make no mistake, etiquette is as important in business as it is in everyday life — it’s also a lot more complicated. From email and phone communica...

Whether ‘a dinner of four, or a ball of four hundred’, Party-Giving on Every Scale has everything you need to know, including how it should be orga...

Say “Thank You” With a Happy Heart “With this book, you’ll find yourself moving towards a happier and more fulfilling life. Gratitude is easy to em...

Regarded as the world’s healthiest cuisine, Asian food is traditionally cooked quickly to conserve fuel and energy. Preparation can be meticulousl...

This book presents you with a range of tips to get the best out of whatever type and cut of meat you choose to cook. Savour the tastes of meat coo...

Improve your manners, navigate uncomfortable social situations, and show greater kindness to others Our world is constantly changing, but something...

How do you get rid of unwanted guests? What do you do if there's a racket in the quiet carriage? How should you eat peas, and behave in queues? How...

Eat the rainbow. Cook Colour celebrates the beauty of fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices, in a collection of 100 all-natural, monochrome r...

The World at Your Table features transporting tablescapes set with evocative, eye-catching, and exotic items this adventurous spirit has gathered o...

Bring some old Hollywood glamour into your home with these show-stopping tipples, inspired by the bars and stars of the golden age of Hollywood. St...

Everything You Need to Know for Business and Travel Success The Global Etiquette Guide to Asia * Country to country protocols and customs * Intern...

Though the history of tipping can be traced to the Middle Ages, the practice did not become widespread until the late 19th century. Initially, A...

In this follow-up to the best-selling Michael Chiarello's Casual Cooking: Wine Country Recipes for Family and Friends Michael Chiarello, popular ch...

Both highly informative and entertaining, Multicultural Manners gives readers the understanding they need, the perfect words to say, and the correc...

Whether you are a member of a multiracial/interfaith family, the father of a same-sex bride, or the mother of an adopted daughter from China, the a...