Author: Robert O'Byrne
Publisher: CICO Books
ISBN: 9781782490609
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Everything a gentleman should know about maintaining his appearance. Do you know your exfoliants from your astringents? Are your nails clean and clipped, or frankly a bit of an embarrassment? And when is it acceptable to discuss the benefits of different types of moisturizer with your friends? In a world where men are trying anything from full body waxes to hair weaves, it is sometimes hard to know what is worthwhile and what to avoid. The Perfectly Groomed Gentleman will guide you through all the elements of presentation, from mastering the art of shaving to deciding which cologne (and how much of it) to wear. Packed with tips on improving your appearance and caring for yourself, it ensures that you will always appear effortlessly well groomed. Writing with authority, but also with humor, Robert O’Byrne offers practical advice on everything from teeth to toes, and from diet to tattoos.
The Perfectly Groomed Gentleman
Author: Robert O'Byrne
Publisher: CICO Books
ISBN: 9781782490609
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Everything a gentleman should know about maintaining his appearance. Do you know your exfoliants from your astringents? Are your nails clean and clipped, or frankly a bit of an embarrassment? And when is it acceptable to discuss the benefits of different types of moisturizer with your friends? In a world where men are trying anything from full body waxes to hair weaves, it is sometimes hard to know what is worthwhile and what to avoid. The Perfectly Groomed Gentleman will guide you through all the elements of presentation, from mastering the art of shaving to deciding which cologne (and how much of it) to wear. Packed with tips on improving your appearance and caring for yourself, it ensures that you will always appear effortlessly well groomed. Writing with authority, but also with humor, Robert O’Byrne offers practical advice on everything from teeth to toes, and from diet to tattoos.
Publisher: CICO Books
ISBN: 9781782490609
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Everything a gentleman should know about maintaining his appearance. Do you know your exfoliants from your astringents? Are your nails clean and clipped, or frankly a bit of an embarrassment? And when is it acceptable to discuss the benefits of different types of moisturizer with your friends? In a world where men are trying anything from full body waxes to hair weaves, it is sometimes hard to know what is worthwhile and what to avoid. The Perfectly Groomed Gentleman will guide you through all the elements of presentation, from mastering the art of shaving to deciding which cologne (and how much of it) to wear. Packed with tips on improving your appearance and caring for yourself, it ensures that you will always appear effortlessly well groomed. Writing with authority, but also with humor, Robert O’Byrne offers practical advice on everything from teeth to toes, and from diet to tattoos.
The Perfectly Behaved Gentleman
Author: Robert O'Byrne
Publisher: CICO Books
ISBN: 9781782491613
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sage advice for the well-rounded man. The path to being a gentleman is filled with obstacles: not only does one have to look the part, but one also has to act the part as well. In today’s modern world, where common courtesies are often eschewed in favor of gruff, loutish behavior, it’s more important than ever to remember the famous adage by William of Wykeham: “Manners maketh man.” Robert O’Byrne teaches the aspiring gentleman how to handle any occasion, whether it be a social engagement or something more formal, allowing him to present a sophisticated well-behaved front to anyone he may encounter. Say, for example, you are looking for love, well once the chapter on how to treat a lady has been digested you will have potential companions swooning with your charming ways. And once you’ve found a suitable partner, perhaps you dread the first meeting with her parents? Well fear not, the tips on small talk will have you asking all the right questions and have the in-laws welcoming you into the family with open arms. Or maybe you’re worried about how you come across when dealing with important clients at work? Tips on emails, phone manner, leading meetings, and more will ensure you are held in the highest regard.
Publisher: CICO Books
ISBN: 9781782491613
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sage advice for the well-rounded man. The path to being a gentleman is filled with obstacles: not only does one have to look the part, but one also has to act the part as well. In today’s modern world, where common courtesies are often eschewed in favor of gruff, loutish behavior, it’s more important than ever to remember the famous adage by William of Wykeham: “Manners maketh man.” Robert O’Byrne teaches the aspiring gentleman how to handle any occasion, whether it be a social engagement or something more formal, allowing him to present a sophisticated well-behaved front to anyone he may encounter. Say, for example, you are looking for love, well once the chapter on how to treat a lady has been digested you will have potential companions swooning with your charming ways. And once you’ve found a suitable partner, perhaps you dread the first meeting with her parents? Well fear not, the tips on small talk will have you asking all the right questions and have the in-laws welcoming you into the family with open arms. Or maybe you’re worried about how you come across when dealing with important clients at work? Tips on emails, phone manner, leading meetings, and more will ensure you are held in the highest regard.
Man Made
Author: Dan Jones
Publisher: Hardie Grant
ISBN: 9781784880132
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
With the rise of perfectly-preened sports stars, online dating and the dreaded selfie-stick, every man worth his salt wants to looks his best. Male grooming is no longer about being vain: it's essential. A real man has a stylish haircut, conditions his beard, maniscapes, moisturizes, wears decent shoes, takes the right vitamins, and is probably hitting the gym right now to hone his physique. Feeling confused? Fear not, because Dan Jones is here to guide you through everything you ever needed to know about personal grooming. From man-buns and moustaches, to eye cream, facials and buying a decent suit, this is a dapper DIY guide for all men, from teens to dads, who want to look their best year round.
Publisher: Hardie Grant
ISBN: 9781784880132
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
With the rise of perfectly-preened sports stars, online dating and the dreaded selfie-stick, every man worth his salt wants to looks his best. Male grooming is no longer about being vain: it's essential. A real man has a stylish haircut, conditions his beard, maniscapes, moisturizes, wears decent shoes, takes the right vitamins, and is probably hitting the gym right now to hone his physique. Feeling confused? Fear not, because Dan Jones is here to guide you through everything you ever needed to know about personal grooming. From man-buns and moustaches, to eye cream, facials and buying a decent suit, this is a dapper DIY guide for all men, from teens to dads, who want to look their best year round.
The Country Gentleman
Rafeal
Author: Russ McDaniel
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557100593
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
In 1502, Europe was different; it was a violent, superstitious place and beginning its cultural rebirth, a change slowly forcing out the supernatural and giving way to the age of reason. One man had to confront this change, not as a change for humankind, but within his own existence. Born a man of faith and later educated in the foundation of reason and rational thought, he becomes a being whose very existence is embedded in centuries old superstition. His struggle is not with what he has become, but with the loss of his wife, his lone female child he would never meet and more importantly his doted upon niece - Karina.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557100593
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
In 1502, Europe was different; it was a violent, superstitious place and beginning its cultural rebirth, a change slowly forcing out the supernatural and giving way to the age of reason. One man had to confront this change, not as a change for humankind, but within his own existence. Born a man of faith and later educated in the foundation of reason and rational thought, he becomes a being whose very existence is embedded in centuries old superstition. His struggle is not with what he has become, but with the loss of his wife, his lone female child he would never meet and more importantly his doted upon niece - Karina.
The Quintessential Grooming Guide for the Modern Gentleman
Author: Capt. Peabody Fawcett Rn (Ret'd.)
Publisher: Jacqui Small
ISBN: 1911127632
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
The Quintessential Grooming Guide for the Modern Gentleman is a practical treatise for chaps who wish to look their tip-top best. Drawing on Captain Fawcett’s far-flung travels, culturally rich experiences, and extensive historical research, the book offers fascinating insights from the world’s most respected barbers, tonsorial artists, style aficionados, and master craftsmen of essential male-grooming items. The Captain highlights centuries-old techniques that have been refined for the present day; accompanied by easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. Packed with beautiful illustrations, photographs, witty observations, inspiring historical and literary quotations, this is a comprehensive exploration of all aspects of gentlemen’s grooming and, indeed, what it means to be a gentleman in the twenty-first century.
Publisher: Jacqui Small
ISBN: 1911127632
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
The Quintessential Grooming Guide for the Modern Gentleman is a practical treatise for chaps who wish to look their tip-top best. Drawing on Captain Fawcett’s far-flung travels, culturally rich experiences, and extensive historical research, the book offers fascinating insights from the world’s most respected barbers, tonsorial artists, style aficionados, and master craftsmen of essential male-grooming items. The Captain highlights centuries-old techniques that have been refined for the present day; accompanied by easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. Packed with beautiful illustrations, photographs, witty observations, inspiring historical and literary quotations, this is a comprehensive exploration of all aspects of gentlemen’s grooming and, indeed, what it means to be a gentleman in the twenty-first century.
The Clothier and Furnisher
Treasure Me
Author: Robyn DeHart
Publisher: Forever
ISBN: 044657614X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
The Legend Hunters . . . The Men of Solomon's meet in secret, their very existence only a rumor among the best of Victorian society. They are treasure hunters, men of wealth and title, seekers of myths and legends. And no legend is as captivating as the Loch Ness monster . . . Graeme Langford, Duke of Rothmore, has always been torn between his beloved Scottish homeland and his duty to the English Crown. Yet his is truly an adventurer's soul-and he's determined to find a long-lost stone hidden near Loch Ness. Bookish Vanessa Pembrooke heads to the Highlands to prove the existence of the legendary beast. Instead she finds the first man who has ever shared her hunger for adventure. Soon Graeme and Vanessa are fighting a dangerous battle as well as their own simmering attraction. As their passion grows, so does the danger. Ultimately, they must risk everything to keep the cursed stone out of a murderer's hands. But can they survive without losing the greatest treasure of all-their love?
Publisher: Forever
ISBN: 044657614X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
The Legend Hunters . . . The Men of Solomon's meet in secret, their very existence only a rumor among the best of Victorian society. They are treasure hunters, men of wealth and title, seekers of myths and legends. And no legend is as captivating as the Loch Ness monster . . . Graeme Langford, Duke of Rothmore, has always been torn between his beloved Scottish homeland and his duty to the English Crown. Yet his is truly an adventurer's soul-and he's determined to find a long-lost stone hidden near Loch Ness. Bookish Vanessa Pembrooke heads to the Highlands to prove the existence of the legendary beast. Instead she finds the first man who has ever shared her hunger for adventure. Soon Graeme and Vanessa are fighting a dangerous battle as well as their own simmering attraction. As their passion grows, so does the danger. Ultimately, they must risk everything to keep the cursed stone out of a murderer's hands. But can they survive without losing the greatest treasure of all-their love?
Thurmond’s Saga
Author: Robert John MacKenzie
Publisher: Bublish, Inc.
ISBN: 1647041260
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
"A promising series opener that's a fantasy page-turner and compelling coming-of-age tale." —Kirkus Thurmond, an unlikely hero, may be young and poor, but he dreams of fighting with the famed Brotherhood of Underworld Adventurers, an elite group of warriors that slay monstrous creatures for the promise of gold. When his lack of skill leads the Brotherhood to reject him, Thurmond sets out undeterred to gain experience in the grungy, medieval streets of Gorgonholm. There, he steals a map leading to a legendary goblin treasure and recruits other outcasts to accompany him on his quest: Sarah, a young witch; Roscoe, an ex-Adventurer; and Torgul the dwarf. As they set off on their perilous journey, two groups of rival treasure-seekers plan to steal the riches, putting Thurmond and his companions in grave danger. When they arrive at the end of the map, they realize that they've been followed and, worse, the goblin treasure is hidden in a labyrinth guarded by vicious creatures. Suddenly, the quest is more complicated and dangerous than the crew could have ever imagined. Filled with fascinating historical details and a few supernatural surprises, this action-packed debut novel will have you on the edge of your seat as Thurmond and his band of misfits try to escape a rotting goblin den and make it back home with their lives intact.
Publisher: Bublish, Inc.
ISBN: 1647041260
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
"A promising series opener that's a fantasy page-turner and compelling coming-of-age tale." —Kirkus Thurmond, an unlikely hero, may be young and poor, but he dreams of fighting with the famed Brotherhood of Underworld Adventurers, an elite group of warriors that slay monstrous creatures for the promise of gold. When his lack of skill leads the Brotherhood to reject him, Thurmond sets out undeterred to gain experience in the grungy, medieval streets of Gorgonholm. There, he steals a map leading to a legendary goblin treasure and recruits other outcasts to accompany him on his quest: Sarah, a young witch; Roscoe, an ex-Adventurer; and Torgul the dwarf. As they set off on their perilous journey, two groups of rival treasure-seekers plan to steal the riches, putting Thurmond and his companions in grave danger. When they arrive at the end of the map, they realize that they've been followed and, worse, the goblin treasure is hidden in a labyrinth guarded by vicious creatures. Suddenly, the quest is more complicated and dangerous than the crew could have ever imagined. Filled with fascinating historical details and a few supernatural surprises, this action-packed debut novel will have you on the edge of your seat as Thurmond and his band of misfits try to escape a rotting goblin den and make it back home with their lives intact.