Holm, Jennifer L.
Summary: Schooled in the lessons of etiquette for young ladies of 1854, Miss Jane Peck of Philadelphia finds little use for manners during her long sea voyage to the Pacific Northwest and while living among the American traders and Chinook Indians of Washington Territory.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins 2001
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1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA FIC HOLHolm, Jennifer L.
Summary: Far from her native Philadelphia, Miss Jane Peck continues to prove that she is more than an etiquette-schooled graduate of Miss Hepplewhite's Young Ladies Academy as she braves the untamed wilderness of Washington Territory in the mid 1850s.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2010
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1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA FIC HOLFinn, Carrie.
Summary: Colorful illustrations and simple text explore telephone etiquette for children.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 395.59 FINTower, Jeremiah
Summary: "An authoritative and witty guide to modern table manners for all occasions by one of the world's most acclaimed chefs and restaurateurs Table Manners is an entertaining and practical guide to manners for everyone and every occasion. Whether you are a guest at a potluck or the host of a dinner party, a patron of your local bar or an invitee at a state dinner, this book tells you exactly how to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 395 TOWShipley, Neil
Summary: Sweden is a strikingly beautiful country with a reverence for the natural environment. Its extremes in geography, climate, and history have given rise to a population that values honesty, self-sufficiency, and harmony. Swedes are a rights-driven, modern, and tech-savvy people who also retain a deep respect for their own cultural legacy. A good background knowledge of the beliefs and values that...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kuperard 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.85 SWEHeos, Bridget.
Summary: "A young boy named Aidan teaches his curious puppy how to stay safe online"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 004 HEOAllen, Gregory
Summary: Culture Smart! guides provide travelers with vital information about the values and attitudes of the people they will meet, and practical advice on how to make the most of their time abroad. Travelers to Poland in particular, a country in transition from its Communist past, need to be open-minded and well-informed.--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kuperard 2023
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Summary: "The second-largest country in South America, Argentina has been through great changes in recent years. Its journey from dictatorship to democracy has left many scars, but these are largely eclipsed by the pride and resilience of the Argentinian people, who have developed a style, a language, and a joie de vivre that are all their own. Embracing much more than gaucho, tango, and soccer,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kuperard 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 918.2 ARGRoney, Carley.
Summary: "Since 2000, THE KNOT GUIDE TO WEDDING VOWS AND TRADITIONS has been a classic part of the Knot's bestselling wedding book library. With 130,000 copies in print, it continues to sell despite the fact that the most contemporary music suggested includes "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?" from The Lion King. Brides today crave fresh ideas, and the #1 wedding brand in the world is ready to deliver...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarkson Potter 2013
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 392.5 RONBranco, Sandra
Summary: For many people, Brazil conjures up images of football, Carnaval, and fine coffee, but it's much more than beaches and bossa nova. If we had to choose one word to describe the country, it would probably be diversity. The variety of lifestyles, ethnic groups, landscapes, and climates Brazil encompasses is quite simply enormous. This guide provides you with a comprehensive introduction to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kuperard 2023
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Summary: For the first time, step behind Palace doors to unlock the little-known strategies behind the Queen's remarkable self-preservation. Investigating the 23 rules of her iconic resilence, you'll learn how to channel your inner royal - at work, at play, or at the table - in this fascinating plunge into the House of Windsor's famous fountain of youth.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Turner Publishing Company 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 941.085 KOZMaddicks, Russell
Summary: The third-largest country in Latin America, Mexico is hugely diverse, having both rural backwaters where time seems to have stood still and manic urban centers like Mexico City, one of the most densely populated and exciting cities in the world. This complex and fascinating country is where European and American civilizations first clashed. The repercussions of the meeting in 1519 between the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kuperard 2023
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Summary: "Fun text and illustrations teach the basic concept of table manners"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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Summary: How to behave politely in a library is discussed.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE 395.5 Finn,Lemieux, Diane
Summary: Don't just see the sights, get to know the people. Unsuspecting outsiders often assume that Canadians are just like their American neighbors, if perhaps a little more modest. However, there is much more to it than that. Canadian society is a complex mosaic of distinct cultural identities that vary from province to province, and with high levels of immigration, it is one of the most...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kuperard 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.1 CANYork, Jillian
Summary: Don't just see the sights-get to know the people. Morocco is a joy to the senses. Graced with spectacular scenery, the country's rich history is carved into its architecture and baked into its cuisine. Its marketplaces are filled with tantalizing scents and colorful sights, and the call of the muezzin seems to draw people from every corner of the globe. In 1956 Morocco gained independence from...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kuperard 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 916.4 MORMcNamee, Lyn
Summary: "Don't just see the sights-get to know the people. New Zealand, or Aotearoa (the Land of the Long, White Cloud ) as it is known by the Maori population, is a land of myth and reality, contrast and contradiction, rolling hills and glacial mountains, native bush and gentle farmland. Its people are friendly and welcoming and will often go the extra mile to help you without expecting anything in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kuperard 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 919.3 NEWMolitor, Sarah
Summary: "Have you ever had moments when your words got the better of you? Maybe you knew how much something would hurt, but you said it anyway because it felt good in the moment. Maybe you're fighting a habit of complaining or yelling, when you really want to be a person who speaks with kindness and patience. Or maybe you stay silent because you're never quite sure what to say. Whatever your "maybe"...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tyndale House Publishers 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 177 MOLTurk, Victoria
Summary: "How do you reply to your colleague's weird email? What would Emily Post say about your Tinder profile? And just how do you know if you're mansplaining? In this irreverent journey through the murky world of digital etiquette, WIRED's Victoria Turk provides an indispensable guide to minding our manners in a brave new online world, and making peace with the platforms, apps, and devices we all...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Plume, Penguin Random House 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 395.5 TURRotheray, J.
Summary: Never conquered by foreigners, this proud and ancient land has been shaped by Buddhism, the monarchy, and the military. Today it is a manufacturing powerhouse and a tourist paradise that welcomes more than 30 million visitors a year. Yet despite the veneer of Western modernity, the country and its people remain an enigma for many visitors. "Culture Smart! Thailand" describes how the Thai people...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kuperard 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 915.93 THAMiller, Connie Colwell
Summary: "Fun text and illustrations teach the basic concept of using manners and saying, "Excuse me""--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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Summary: Internet trolls live to upset as many people as possible, using all the technical and psychological tools at their disposal. They gleefully whip the media into a frenzy over a fake teen drug crisis; they post offensive messages on Facebook memorial pages, traumatizing grief-stricken friends and family; they use unabashedly racist language and images. They take pleasure in ruining a complete...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The MIT Press 2015
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Summary: "This series explores disability in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This book explores the do's and don'ts of disability etiquette and how to talk about disability. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to LOOK, THINK, MAKEA GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE. Books are authored by writers with disabilities and the series has been developed in partnership with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023