In this short story from W. W. Jacobs' 1911 collection Ship's Company, a tense confrontation that is about to boil over is suddenly forgotten when an accident happens and temporarily unites the combatants as they scramble to offer help to a damsel in distress.

"Friends and Good Manners Will Carry You Where Money Won't Go" -Margaret Walker- "Wearing the Correct Dress for Any Occasion is a Matter of Good Manners" -Loretta Young- "The Hardest Job Kids Face Today is Learning Good Manners Without Seeing Any" -Fred Astaire- The Complete Book of Business Etiquette and Good Manners is an Is an intelligently written guide to polite usage for all social functions which brings back good moral memories of the traditional business atmosphere - the very foundation of our society which governs how we interact with each other. Best yet, they can still be applied to today's world to help you become a distingusined individual. This is a great reference book for those wanting to perfect their skills in communications, dress, and sales attitudes.

"Ship's Company" by W.W. Jacobs is an engrossing collection of maritime tales that takes readers on a captivating journey through the world of sailors and the sea. Set against the backdrop of life aboard various ships, each story offers a unique and authentic glimpse into the trials, adventures, and camaraderie experienced by those who sail the open waters. With his signature blend of humor, wit, and poignant storytelling, Jacobs introduces readers to an array of colorful characters, from seasoned captains to spirited crew members. The narratives delve into the challenges faced by sailors, from navigating treacherous waters to dealing with mysterious occurrences and unforeseen circumstances. As readers delve into the pages of "Ship's Company," they are transported to the heart of maritime life, gaining insight into the complexities of human relationships, the bonds forged at sea, and the resilience of those who dedicate their lives to seafaring. This collection showcases W.W. Jacobs' mastery of storytelling, offering a rich and immersive experience for fans of maritime literature and classic fiction alike. "Ship's Company" remains a timeless and captivating work that continues to enthrall readers with its evocative portrayal of life at sea and the enduring allure of the nautical world.

Keith Thomas's earlier studies in the ethnography of early modern England, Religion and the Decline of Magic, Man and the Natural World, and The Ends of Life, were all attempts to explore beliefs, values, and social practices in the centuries from 1500 to 1800. In Pursuit of Civility continues this quest by examining what English people thought it meant to be "civilized" and how that condition differed from being "barbarous" or "savage." Thomas shows that the upper ranks of society sought to distinguish themselves from their social inferiors by distinctive ways of moving, speaking, and comporting themselves, and that the common people developed their own form of civility. The belief of the English in their superior civility shaped their relations with the Welsh, the Scots, and the Irish, and was fundamental to their dealings with the native peoples of North America, India, and Australia. Yet not everyone shared this belief in the superiority of Western civilization; the book sheds light on the origins of both anticolonialism and cultural relativism. Thomas has written an accessible history based on wide reading, abounding in fresh insights, and illustrated by many striking quotations and anecdotes from contemporary sources.

This book explores food from a philosophical perspective, bringing together leading philosophers to consider the most basic questions about food. Each essay analyses many contemporary debates in food studies. Slow Food, sustainability, food safety, and politics, and addresses such issues as happy meat, aquaculture, veganism, and table manners.

Cultural identity in the classical world is explored from a variety of angles.

How to pay and return formal 'calls'; how to refuse a proposal of marriage; who should lead off the dancing at a country-house ball; what to wear for a morning walk... Today such social niceties are largely ignored or forgotten, but they underpin all of Jane Austen's timeless novels and are explored and dealt with in this highly original book. Written as if intended for Austen's original readers in the Regency era, and illustrated with exquisitely witty watercolours, Jane Austen's Guide to Good Manners is a light-hearted, entertaining and instructive little handbook of etiquette as depicted in Jane's novels and letters. It will not only offer sound wisdom and pearls of advice, but also encourage the modern-day reader to look back at Jane's work with a new and deepened appreciation.

This dictionary aims to help users to find the most appropriate word to use on a wide range of occasions. It is designed in particular for students, those writing reports, letters and speeches, and crossword solvers, but is also useful as a general word reference. Special features include: an alphabetical A-Z listing; numbered senses for words with more than one meaning; British and American variants; and specially marked colloquial uses.

Evaluates the conservative movement that has swept across America in recent years, contending that conservatives have waged deliberate and effective campaigns against liberal advances, in an analysis that offers insight into right-wing politics and its organizers, representatives, and supporters. 50,000 first printing.