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Available
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Publication
Algonquin Books (1993), Edition: 1st, 224 pages
Description
A witty cross between an etiquette book and a Boy Scout manual, RISING TO THE OCCASION covers everything from opening a bottle of champagne to unclogging a sink with step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams. "Give this practical charmer to a young person in need of savoir faire, or keep it for yourself--all of us need a little help."--San Antonio Express-News. A LITERARY GUILD SELECTION. Now in its 7th printing.
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LibraryThing member jpsnow
Practical, original, and amusing. Good gift.
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Language
Original language
English
Physical description
224 p.; 5.38 inches
ISBN
1565120299 / 9781565120297
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