Social Manners

In this engaging story, young listeners join Spottysaurus on a colorful adventure filled with important life lessons. When Spot finds herself in a tricky situation with her best friend, she soon discovers that telling the truth is not always easy—but it’s always the right choice.

Warum wir zynische Geldmacher, egomane Politiker und deren Lügen bekämpfen müssen. Die Welt steckt in der Endphase eines Kulturkampfs: Gier gegen Gerechtigkeit, Zerstörung gegen Nachhaltigkeit, Zynismus gegen Empathie. Nichts zeigt dies deutlicher als die Reaktionen auf die Klimakatastrophe: Hier jene, die versuchen, das Schlimmste zu verhindern, dort jene, die alles tun, um aus dem Verbrennen fossiler Stoffe Profit zu ziehen.

A terribly funny and lovably louche novel about five friends growing older, if not always up, from Andrew Martin, author of Early Work and Cool for America. Without Cassandra, Aaron would probably be dead. Fortunately, she won’t leave him—despite the drinking, flirting, solipsism, armchair...

Celine's life is the stuff fairy tales are made of. She's beautiful, talented, and brave. Unfortunately, her tale comes complete with a wicked stepmother! When Violet steps into Celine's life, everything changes, and weird things begin to happen to her - bizarre accidents, strange illnesses, and rabid animal attacks. Celine doesn't feel safe anywhere. It's almost as if some hateful witch is out to get her.

In this heartwarming tale, young listeners embark on an adventure alongside Mia, an endearing character brimming with curiosity and respect. Through her journey, children discover the significance of personal space, consent, and the art of recognizing boundaries. With a delightful relatable scenarios, young minds will be enchanted as they accompany Mia on her voyage of discovery.

Social skills for kids are essential for building relationships, talking to people, and being aware of yourself. One of the most important things we can do to prepare kids for the challenges and chances of the future is to help them learn these skills.

Collection of audiobooks about good manners and politeness. A guide on the importance of courtesy and good manners in our daily interactions.

Minding Miss Manners: In an Era of Fake Etiquette is a modern guide to modern manners. Facing down the miscreants purveying false etiquette rules (no, you may not wait a year to send a thank-you note for a gift and yes, in an age of social-media-encouraged over-familiarity you can politely refuse to answer nosy questions), Miss Manners guides you through these turbulent times with her timeless wisdom and archly acid wit.

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 audiobook tells you exactly how to behave: what to talk about, what to wear, how to eat. Jeremiah Tower has advice on everything: food allergies, RSVPs, iPhones, running late, thank yous, restaurant etiquette, even what to do when you are served something disgusting.

In der Ära von Trump, #MeToo und Attentätern wie in Halle oder Hanau ist Männlichkeit kein positiver Begriff mehr. Der Aktivist JJ Bola sucht Auswege aus der Krise. Dabei betrachtet er Einflüsse aus nichtwestlichen Traditionen, aus Popkultur und der LGBTQ+-Community und zeigt, wie vielfältig Männlichkeit sein kann. JJ Bola lädt in versöhnlichem Ton ein zum Gespräch zwischen verhärteten Fronten. Denn erst wenn sich auch die Männer und der Begriff von Männlichkeit verändern, wird es echte Geschlechtergerechtigkeit geben.

Kelly Williams Brown, author of Easy Crafts for the Insane and the New York Times best-selling book Adulting, and Lizzie Post, co-president of The Emily Post Institute and author of Higher Etiquette, team up in this Audible Original for a hilarious romp through other people’s most embarrassing moments - plus a few of their own. Tapping into years’ worth of etiquette knowledge and experience, Kelly and Lizzie consider stories from friends, family, and strangers alike where things go hysterically wrong.

Every young lady dreams of a life spent exchanging witty asides with a dashing Mr. Darcy, but how should you let him know your intentions? Seek counsel from this charming guide to Jane Austen's world. Its step-by-step instructions reveal the practicalities of life in Regency England. The Jane Austen Handbook is the perfect companion for fans of her novels and their film adaptations, complete with detailed information on love among the social classes, currency, dress, and nuances of graceful living.

Miss Elizabeth Mapp, magnificent grande dame and heiress, is always on the lookout lest her neighbors fall outside the bounds of perfect, exemplary manners. But her tightly controlled world is soon beset on all sides by interlopers, first in the disturbingly masculine form of two very different retired army officers, both of whom are anything but retiring in their conflicting aims upon her heart.

Rebecca Solnit ist eine der wichtigsten feministischen Denkerinnen unserer Zeit. Ihr Essay "Wenn Männer mir die Welt erklären" hat weltweit für Furore gesorgt: Scharfsinnig analysiert Solnit männliche Arroganz, die die Kommunikation zwischen Männern und Frauen erschwert. Voller Biss, Komik und stilistischer Eleganz widmet sie sich in ihren Essays dem augenblicklichen Zustand der Geschlechterverhältnisse. Ein Mann, der mit seinem Wissen prahlt, in der Annahme, dass seine Gesprächspartnerin ohnehin keine Ahnung hat - jede Frau hat diese Situation schon einmal erlebt.

What do you do when your little dragon thinks the world is just out to get him? You teach him to adjust his attitude! How? Get this audiobook and learn how! Fun, cute, and entertaining, this is a must-have audiobook for children and parents to teach kids about changing negative behaviors and adjusting attitude.

Warnung! Dieses Hörbuch ist nichts für Männer, die sich selbst für ein "Alpha-Männchen" halten oder zart besaitet sind. Warum? Weil dieses Hörbuch aufzeigen wird, warum gerade "Alphas", "Hypermännchen", "echte Männer", die Ursache für das immer wiederkehrende Leid von Völkermorden, Kriegen, Zerstörung, Armut, Ungerechtigkeit, Korruption und Wirtschaftskollapsen sind. Genau diese Vorwürfe lassen sogenannte "Hypermännchen" und kritikunfähige "Alphas" erfahrungsgemäß sofort laut aufheulen und reflexartig um sich beißen.

Pauline Harmange hasst Männer - und zwar alle bis auf ihren Ehemann. In ihrem kurzen, pointierten Essay appelliert sie offenherzig, provokativ und nicht ohne Witz an alle Frauen, sich nicht mehr darum zu scheren, was sie in einer männerdominierten Umwelt vorfinden. Dabei ist ihr Buch keineswegs ein Aufruf zur Gewalt, sondern eine Aufforderung zum Umdenken: Frauen sollten das Recht haben, Männern misstrauisch zu begegnen.

When Chadwick Newsome lingers too long in Paris, his mother, a wealthy New England widow, sends her fiancé, Lambert Strether, to fetch him home. Newsome refuses, extending his stay while Strether finds himself lured by the intrigue of Parisian life. Published in 1903, The Ambassadors is regarded as a masterpiece of American fiction for its exceptional structure, its moral significance, and its depiction of the contrasting New and Old World cultures. Henry James considered this his finest novel.

Children need to learn basic etiquette beyond saying, "please" and "thank you." In recent years, rude behavior and bullying have become the "new norm" while common courtesy seems to be a thing of the past. What separates humans from animals is our ability to reason and manage our emotions. Yet, what if children could learn manners from a story about a dog who struggles with the same emotional challenges as they do? Training children and dogs is not an easy task. This book aims to teach children manners through the eyes of a dog named Max, who is modeled after my own dog, Mad Max.

Peppered with captivating tales both fresh and familiar, Cranky Superpowers unveils the often-missed hilarity in our everyday grumbles and groans. But it's not all laughter—this witty guide offers priceless insights into our hidden Cranky Superpowers, powers that when harnessed correctly, can ignite a more understanding, patient, and positively cranky version of ourselves.