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Etiquette For Dummies
by Sue Fox • 1999
Forget the rulebook. Real etiquette is the art of putting others at ease, wherever you are.
3.72
155
Etiquette For Dummies Summary
Etiquette For Dummies 90%
Forget the rulebook. Real etiquette is the art of putting others at ease, wherever you are.
by Sue Fox 1999
3.72
155 ratings
How to Be a Gentleman
by John Bridges • 1998
The modern gentleman's guide: dress, dining, and the one rule that replaces forty others.
3.74
2k+
How to Be a Gentleman Summary
How to Be a Gentleman 89%
The modern gentleman's guide: dress, dining, and the one rule that replaces forty others.
by John Bridges 1998
3.74
2k+ ratings
Eleanor Roosevelt's Book of Common Sense Etiquette
by Eleanor Roosevelt • 1962
Forget the forks; real etiquette is a habit of kindness. Here is how to make it yours.
3.97
62
Eleanor Roosevelt's Book of Common Sense Etiquette Summary
Eleanor Roosevelt's Book of Common Sense Etiquette 89%
Forget the forks; real etiquette is a habit of kindness. Here is how to make it yours.
by Eleanor Roosevelt 1962
3.97
62 ratings
The Essential 55
by Ron Clark • 2003
How 55 non-negotiable rules build character, empathy, and a classroom culture of excellence.
3.92
6k+
The Essential 55 Summary
The Essential 55 89%
How 55 non-negotiable rules build character, empathy, and a classroom culture of excellence.
by Ron Clark 2003
3.92
6k+ ratings
365 Manners Kids Should Know
by Sheryl Eberly • 2001
365 daily lessons that turn table manners and thank-you notes into automatic lifelong courtesy.
3.77
285
365 Manners Kids Should Know Summary
365 Manners Kids Should Know 89%
365 daily lessons that turn table manners and thank-you notes into automatic lifelong courtesy.
by Sheryl Eberly 2001
3.77
285 ratings
Emily Post's Etiquette, The Centennial Edition
by Lizzie Post • 2022
Forget the forks. The updated guide to navigating funerals, group chats, and your father-in-law.
4.26
187
Emily Post's Etiquette, The Centennial Edition Summary
Emily Post's Etiquette, The Centennial Edition 89%
Forget the forks. The updated guide to navigating funerals, group chats, and your father-in-law.
by Lizzie Post 2022
4.26
187 ratings
Connoisseur Kids
by Jennifer L. Scott • 2019
Turn daily routines into a training ground for politeness, poise, and genuine thoughtfulness.
4.13
256
Connoisseur Kids Summary
Connoisseur Kids 89%
Turn daily routines into a training ground for politeness, poise, and genuine thoughtfulness.
by Jennifer L. Scott 2019
4.13
256 ratings
Emily Post's Etiquette
by Lizzie Post • 1922
From group chat chaos to white-tablecloth dinners: the classic manners guide for modern life.
4.15
3k+
Emily Post's Etiquette Summary
Emily Post's Etiquette 88%
From group chat chaos to white-tablecloth dinners: the classic manners guide for modern life.
by Lizzie Post 1922
4.15
3k+ ratings
The Way to Happiness
by L. Ron Hubbard • 1989
Personal integrity and the golden rule: L. Ron Hubbard's practical moral code for a life that works.
3.76
535
The Way to Happiness Summary
The Way to Happiness 88%
Personal integrity and the golden rule: L. Ron Hubbard's practical moral code for a life that works.
by L. Ron Hubbard 1989
3.76
535 ratings
Everyday Etiquette
by Patricia Rossi • 2011
From handshake to condolence call, the social rules most people miss across 101 everyday moments.
3.54
119
Everyday Etiquette Summary
Everyday Etiquette 88%
From handshake to condolence call, the social rules most people miss across 101 everyday moments.
by Patricia Rossi 2011
3.54
119 ratings
The Road to Character
by David Brooks • 2015
Two kinds of virtue compete in every life. The modern world only teaches the shallower one.
3.65
27k+
The Road to Character Summary
The Road to Character 88%
Two kinds of virtue compete in every life. The modern world only teaches the shallower one.
by David Brooks 2015
3.65
27k+ ratings
Character Is Destiny
by John McCain • 2005
Character, not circumstance, writes your future. A senator's tour through the lives that prove it.
3.95
562
Character Is Destiny Summary
Character Is Destiny 88%
Character, not circumstance, writes your future. A senator's tour through the lives that prove it.
by John McCain 2005
3.95
562 ratings
How Rude!
by Alex J. Packer • 1997
Manners your parents forgot to teach you, and a few they never knew.
4.15
240
How Rude! Summary
How Rude! 88%
Manners your parents forgot to teach you, and a few they never knew.
by Alex J. Packer 1997
4.15
240 ratings
The Art of Manliness
by Brett McKay • 2009
The skills, manners, and virtues your grandfather knew that modern life stopped teaching.
3.90
3k+
The Art of Manliness Summary
The Art of Manliness 87%
The skills, manners, and virtues your grandfather knew that modern life stopped teaching.
by Brett McKay 2009
3.90
3k+ ratings
Teaching Children Responsibility
by Linda Eyre • 1982
The LDS classic that shows how chores, rules, and faith build responsible kids.
3.98
251
Teaching Children Responsibility Summary
Teaching Children Responsibility 87%
The LDS classic that shows how chores, rules, and faith build responsible kids.
by Linda Eyre 1982
3.98
251 ratings
One Nation Under Therapy
by Christina Hoff Sommers • 2005
Therapy culture taught Americans to be fragile. Resilience and moral clarity are the antidote.
3.60
376
One Nation Under Therapy Summary
One Nation Under Therapy 87%
Therapy culture taught Americans to be fragile. Resilience and moral clarity are the antidote.
by Christina Hoff Sommers 2005
3.60
376 ratings
The Students are Watching
by Theodore R. Sizer • 1999
The way a school runs teaches morality more powerfully than any lesson. Kids notice everything.
3.53
277
The Students are Watching Summary
The Students are Watching 87%
The way a school runs teaches morality more powerfully than any lesson. Kids notice everything.
by Theodore R. Sizer 1999
3.53
277 ratings
Introducing Moral Theology
by William C. Mattison III • 2008
Morality isn't a rulebook: it's the craft of becoming someone who truly thrives.
3.78
139
Introducing Moral Theology Summary
Introducing Moral Theology 87%
Morality isn't a rulebook: it's the craft of becoming someone who truly thrives.
by William C. Mattison III 2008
3.78
139 ratings
Everything About Corporate Etiquette
by Vivek Bindra • 2017
The unspoken rules of conduct that decide promotions, from your handshake to your inbox.
4.49
43
Everything About Corporate Etiquette Summary
Everything About Corporate Etiquette 87%
The unspoken rules of conduct that decide promotions, from your handshake to your inbox.
by Vivek Bindra 2017
4.49
43 ratings
Aspiration
by Agnes Callard • 2018
Most decisions assume fixed desires. The case for changing what you want, not just getting it.
3.76
204
Aspiration Summary
Aspiration 87%
Most decisions assume fixed desires. The case for changing what you want, not just getting it.
by Agnes Callard 2018
3.76
204 ratings
Graven Images
by Dietrich von Hildebrand • 1957
Your conscience may be a counterfeit, shaped by pride, not goodness. A philosopher explains how.
4.17
12
Graven Images Summary
Graven Images 87%
Your conscience may be a counterfeit, shaped by pride, not goodness. A philosopher explains how.
by Dietrich von Hildebrand 1957
4.17
12 ratings
On Being Nice
by The School of Life • 2017
We turned nice into a synonym for boring and bankrupt. That was a catastrophic misreading.
3.82
1k+
On Being Nice Summary
On Being Nice 87%
We turned nice into a synonym for boring and bankrupt. That was a catastrophic misreading.
by The School of Life 2017
3.82
1k+ ratings
The Art of Manliness Manvotionals
by Brett McKay • 2011
Seven virtues drawn from centuries of male wisdom, and a plan to install each one.
4.25
1k+
The Art of Manliness   Manvotionals Summary
The Art of Manliness Manvotionals 87%
Seven virtues drawn from centuries of male wisdom, and a plan to install each one.
by Brett McKay 2011
4.25
1k+ ratings
Back to Virtue
by Peter Kreeft • 1986
Modern ethics is broken. The cure is ancient: the seven deadly sins and the Beatitudes.
4.29
861
Back to Virtue Summary
Back to Virtue 87%
Modern ethics is broken. The cure is ancient: the seven deadly sins and the Beatitudes.
by Peter Kreeft 1986
4.29
861 ratings
The Moral Life of Children
by Robert Coles • 1986
What if a six-year-old facing a mob has more moral clarity than a psychologist's theory?
3.82
68
The Moral Life of Children Summary
The Moral Life of Children 87%
What if a six-year-old facing a mob has more moral clarity than a psychologist's theory?
by Robert Coles 1986
3.82
68 ratings
The Etiquette Advantage in Business
by Peter Post • 2014
Competence gets you hired. Dining skills, email habits, and small talk get you promoted.
3.73
89
The Etiquette Advantage in Business Summary
The Etiquette Advantage in Business 87%
Competence gets you hired. Dining skills, email habits, and small talk get you promoted.
by Peter Post 2014
3.73
89 ratings
Briefly
by David Mills Daniel • 2007
The only moral absolute is love, and it decides what is right in every situation.
3.79
205
Briefly Summary
Briefly 87%
The only moral absolute is love, and it decides what is right in every situation.
by David Mills Daniel 2007
3.79
205 ratings
Mansfield's Book of Manly Men
by Stephen Mansfield • 2013
Deeds, not words: four commitments that turn male posturing into actual manhood.
4.24
1k+
Mansfield's Book of Manly Men Summary
Mansfield's Book of Manly Men 87%
Deeds, not words: four commitments that turn male posturing into actual manhood.
by Stephen Mansfield 2013
4.24
1k+ ratings
Kindness Wins
by Galit Breen • 2015
Your kids know the safety rules. Here is how to teach them the kindness ones.
4.73
111
Kindness Wins Summary
Kindness Wins 87%
Your kids know the safety rules. Here is how to teach them the kindness ones.
by Galit Breen 2015
4.73
111 ratings
Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Reframed
by Howard Gardner • 2010
Three ancient virtues, dismantled by the digital age, reconstructed for it.
3.48
216
Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Reframed Summary
Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Reframed 87%
Three ancient virtues, dismantled by the digital age, reconstructed for it.
by Howard Gardner 2010
3.48
216 ratings
Teaching Your Children Values
by Linda Eyre • 1993
How to pass on 12 core values without lectures: your own behavior and age-appropriate practice.
4.15
727
Teaching Your Children Values Summary
Teaching Your Children Values 87%
How to pass on 12 core values without lectures: your own behavior and age-appropriate practice.
by Linda Eyre 1993
4.15
727 ratings
The Book of the Courtier
by Baldassare Castiglione • 1528
The Renaissance guide to making everything look effortless, and why that wins the prince's ear.
3.62
3k+
The Book of the Courtier Summary
The Book of the Courtier 87%
The Renaissance guide to making everything look effortless, and why that wins the prince's ear.
by Baldassare Castiglione 1528
3.62
3k+ ratings
Treating People Well
by Lea Berman • 2018
Two rival-party White House social secretaries agree on twelve civility skills that actually work.
3.72
1k+
Treating People Well Summary
Treating People Well 87%
Two rival-party White House social secretaries agree on twelve civility skills that actually work.
by Lea Berman 2018
3.72
1k+ ratings
Social Skills Activities for Kids
by Natasha Daniels • 2019
Fifty games that teach the real rules of friendship, from first hello to handling hurt feelings.
4.27
154
Social Skills Activities for Kids Summary
Social Skills Activities for Kids 87%
Fifty games that teach the real rules of friendship, from first hello to handling hurt feelings.
by Natasha Daniels 2019
4.27
154 ratings
The Nicomachean Ethics
by Aristotle
You become virtuous by acting virtuously. The original manual for the well-lived life.
4.00
61k+
The Nicomachean Ethics Summary
The Nicomachean Ethics 86%
You become virtuous by acting virtuously. The original manual for the well-lived life.
by Aristotle
4.00
61k+ ratings
The Lost Art of True Beauty
by Leslie Ludy • 2010
True beauty doesn't start with a mirror. Scripture's pattern: self-forgetfulness, not self-esteem.
4.13
529
The Lost Art of True Beauty Summary
The Lost Art of True Beauty 86%
True beauty doesn't start with a mirror. Scripture's pattern: self-forgetfulness, not self-esteem.
by Leslie Ludy 2010
4.13
529 ratings
The Quest for Character
by Massimo Pigliucci • 2022
Socrates couldn't make Alcibiades virtuous. Their failure explains why good leaders are so rare.
3.97
242
The Quest for Character Summary
The Quest for Character 86%
Socrates couldn't make Alcibiades virtuous. Their failure explains why good leaders are so rare.
by Massimo Pigliucci 2022
3.97
242 ratings
Teach Them to Work
by Mary Beeke • 2021
Work is not a curse. Teach your children to treat it as a calling.
4.35
583
Teach Them to Work Summary
Teach Them to Work 86%
Work is not a curse. Teach your children to treat it as a calling.
by Mary Beeke 2021
4.35
583 ratings
The Hero Code
by William H. McRaven • 2021
Heroism is not a single act but a daily practice: ten ordinary virtues anyone can build.
4.34
5k+
The Hero Code Summary
The Hero Code 86%
Heroism is not a single act but a daily practice: ten ordinary virtues anyone can build.
by William H. McRaven 2021
4.34
5k+ ratings
Bringing Up Girls
by James C. Dobson • 2008
Culture tells her she's a body; Dad shows her she's a soul. Battle plan for the years that decide.
3.91
3k+
Bringing Up Girls Summary
Bringing Up Girls 86%
Culture tells her she's a body; Dad shows her she's a soul. Battle plan for the years that decide.
by James C. Dobson 2008
3.91
3k+ ratings
How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life
by Russell "Russ" Roberts • 2014
Everyone knows Smith the economist. Smith the moral philosopher might actually make you happy.
3.93
3k+
How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life Summary
How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life 86%
Everyone knows Smith the economist. Smith the moral philosopher might actually make you happy.
by Russell "Russ" Roberts 2014
3.93
3k+ ratings
A Better Way to Live
by Og Mandino • 1990
Twelve daily commitments that build a life of purpose and peace, no perfection required.
4.31
2k+
A Better Way to Live Summary
A Better Way to Live 86%
Twelve daily commitments that build a life of purpose and peace, no perfection required.
by Og Mandino 1990
4.31
2k+ ratings
The Power of Character in Leadership
by Myles Munroe • 2014
How to construct the one leadership foundation talent won't supply, and restore it after a crisis.
4.57
141
The Power of Character in Leadership Summary
The Power of Character in Leadership 86%
How to construct the one leadership foundation talent won't supply, and restore it after a crisis.
by Myles Munroe 2014
4.57
141 ratings
The Theory of Moral Sentiments
by Adam Smith • 1759
Before he explained markets, Adam Smith explained why you want a promotion more than a full pantry.
4.06
5k+
The Theory of Moral Sentiments Summary
The Theory of Moral Sentiments 86%
Before he explained markets, Adam Smith explained why you want a promotion more than a full pantry.
by Adam Smith 1759
4.06
5k+ ratings
8 Secrets to Raising Successful Kids
by Dr. Kevin Leman • 2021
Eight principles for raising children who succeed at being good humans, not just good achievers.
4.50
12
8 Secrets to Raising Successful Kids Summary
8 Secrets to Raising Successful Kids 86%
Eight principles for raising children who succeed at being good humans, not just good achievers.
by Dr. Kevin Leman 2021
4.50
12 ratings
The Content of Character
by Al-Amin bin Ali Mazrui • 2005
What Muhammad taught about character, and the method scholars used to verify it.
4.64
201
The Content of Character Summary
The Content of Character 86%
What Muhammad taught about character, and the method scholars used to verify it.
by Al-Amin bin Ali Mazrui 2005
4.64
201 ratings
All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten
by Robert Fulghum • 1986
Life's most elusive wisdom is hidden in the rules you mastered by age five.
4.00
25k+
All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten Summary
All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten 86%
Life's most elusive wisdom is hidden in the rules you mastered by age five.
by Robert Fulghum 1986
4.00
25k+ ratings
What Can Aristotle Do For You?
by Edith Hall • 2018
From decision-making to facing death: Aristotle's twelve practical rules for a flourishing life.
3.68
2k+
What Can Aristotle Do For You? Summary
What Can Aristotle Do For You? 86%
From decision-making to facing death: Aristotle's twelve practical rules for a flourishing life.
by Edith Hall 2018
3.68
2k+ ratings
Primary Greatness
by Stephen R. Covey • 2015
External success is a trap: twelve character levers for a reputation no downturn can erase.
3.93
1k+
Primary Greatness Summary
Primary Greatness 86%
External success is a trap: twelve character levers for a reputation no downturn can erase.
by Stephen R. Covey 2015
3.93
1k+ ratings
Wise and Otherwise
by Sudha Murty • 2006
A coolie's honest son and a tribal chief teach the real India about integrity and dignity.
4.03
13k+
Wise and Otherwise Summary
Wise and Otherwise 86%
A coolie's honest son and a tribal chief teach the real India about integrity and dignity.
by Sudha Murty 2006
4.03
13k+ ratings
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