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A Speaker's Guidebook: Text and Reference
Public speaking is an essential skill both in the classroom and in public life. With thorough coverage, a unique tabbed and full-color format, and a low price, A Speaker's Guidebook is the most useful speech textbook available for students both in and outside of the speech classroom. This innovative book combines coverage of every topic typically taught in the public speaking course with an appealing design and quick reference features that get students to open the book and find what they need. Unique advice on speaking beyond the speech classroom, along with a host of reference appendices, supports students' in their other courses and in the workplace. For this revision, the authors have focused on providing even better solutions to some of students' toughest challenges. .
Price: $39.50
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The Essence of Style: How the French Invented High Fashion, Fine Food, Chic Cafes, Style, Sophistication, and Glamour
What makes fashionistas willing to pay a small fortune for a particular designer accessory? Why does a special occasion only become really special when a champagne cork pops? Why are diamonds the status symbol gemstone, instantly signifying wealth, power, and even emotional commitment? Writing with great élan, one of the foremost authorities on seventeenth-century French culture provides the answer to these and other fascinating questions in her account of how, at one glittering moment in history, the French under Louis XIV set the standards of sophistication, style, and glamour that still rule our lives today. Joan DeJean takes us back to the birth of haute cuisine, the first appearance of celebrity hairdressers, chic cafés, nightlife, and fashion in elegant dress that extended well beyond the limited confines of court circles. And Paris was the magical center -- the destination of travelers all across Europe. Full of wit, dash, and verve, The Essence of Style will delight fans of history and everybody who wonders about the elusive definition of good taste. .
Price: $3.74
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Exotic Retreats: Eco Resort Design From Barefoot Sophistication to Luxury Pad
With more people embracing the concept of responsible travel, ecotourism is the fastest-growing segment of the travel industry Exotic Retreats is a sumptuous collection of gorgeous holiday retreats. It features 40 remarkable hotels, ecolodges, and resorts from around the world... from the tops of mountains to tiny secluded islands, and from five-star luxury pads to barefoot hideaways. What makes these retreats different is that they all tread lightly on the earth; they all give more to their local communities than they take, and they all use architecture in a sustainable way which also complements the beauty of the surroundings. Organized by region, the beauty and character of each destination comes alive in color photographs, sketches, and architectural plans. And for all those planning their dream holiday, contact details are given! This is the ultimate wanderlust inspiration for actual or armchair travelers, as well as for those looking for exotic design ideas for their own home. .
Price: $57.63
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The Downtown Girl's Guide To Wine: How to Buy, Serve, And Sip With Style And Sophistication
Sure, when it comes to cocktails, you're the Queen of Cosmopolitans—but wine is in a class by itself. It's elegant, über-refined—and intimidating. But you don't have to be a die-hard oenophile to enjoy your vino with panache The Downtown Girl's Guide to Wine is a fun, easy-to-read primer that will help you choose a good wine (or two, or three…) whether you're hostessing a party or placing an order at a glamorous restaurant. You'll get the scoop on basic wine terminology, key wine regions, and general trends in wine and restaurant etiquette—including navigating a wine list and handling your sommelier. Packed with hot tips, fun sidebars, and plenty of advice, this sophisticated little guide will have you sipping with savvy in no time..
Price: $1.99
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About.com Guide to Home Cooking: 225 Family Friendly Recipes with a Dash of Sophistication (About.Com Guides)
Home cooking just got a makeover In The About.com Guide to Home Cooking, queen of comfort food Peggy Trowbridge Filippone reimagines family-style fare--adding a much-needed dash of savory sophistication. With Peggy at your side, you'll learn the tricks of the kitchen trade that make every meal a culinary delight! With recipes that are as easy as they are delicious, you'll whip up exciting variations of such classics as: - Curried Deviled Eggs
- Blue Cheese and Bacon Twice-Baked Potatoes
- Easy Wine-Marinated Brisket
- Pomegranate Lamb
- Peach Amaretto Duck Breast
- Boneless Stuffed Turkey with Pistachios
- Butterscotch-Stuffed Brownie Bites
With The About.com Guide to Home Cooking, eating at home has never been more appetizing! Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, the About.com Guide to Home Cooking since 1996, is a writer and consultant for kitchen product companies and cookbook authors. She writes news columns about cooking and has hosted various food forums for several online sites over the past sixteen years. She lives in Plantation, FL..
Price: $3.78
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