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  How to Be a Gentleman: A Contemporary Guide to Common Courtesy

  by John Bridges

  Should you take a business call on your cellular phone during a dinner date? How do you act at a funeral? What is the best way to accept a compliment? When do you say, "I'm sorry"? John Bridges answers these questions and more in a book for men that combines Emily Post and Miss Manners without being snobbish, boring, or intimidating. This book is an indispensable guide for men of all ages who aspire to become... (more)
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  Praying With Francis of Assisi (Companions for the Journey)

  by Joseph Stoutzenberger

  Praying with Francis of Assisi is not a biography about St. Francis, but a way of praying with him. Those who use this book will learn that Francis' spirituality fits naturally into Christian tradition and reflects his great love for the Jesus of the Gospels. Each of the fifteen meditations invites readers into the story of Francis and his thoughts and feelings about important life-themes, and... (more)
• Counsels of the Aged to the YoungA. Alexander

  

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  Counsels of the Aged to the Young

  by A. Alexander

  Advice from an older man to younger folk on how to conduct themselves according to Christian and civil principles.
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  Vile

  by Christina Goodings

  Lessons at the University of Vile are strict! With a timetable designed to refine the skills of grabbing, snatching, pushing, shoving, surreptitious tripping and not-paying-attention, pupils must strive to hone their bad manners, poor personal hygiene and repulsive habits. Graduation depends on pupils demonstrating their monstrosity at all times. Those who don't meet the grade are destined for things far worse -... (more)