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Emily Post's The Gift of Good Manners: A Parent's Guide to Instilling Ki ndness, Consideration, and Character
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Emily Post's The Gift of Good Manners: A Parent's Guide to Instilling Ki ndness, Consideration, and Character
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Peggy Post
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By (author) Cindy Post Senning
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:480 | Dimensions(mm): Height 227,Width 158 |
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Category/Genre | Child care and upbringing |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780060933470
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Classifications | Dewey:649.7 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
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Imprint |
HarperCollins World
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Publication Date |
2 August 2005 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Manners, fundamental social skills for success in life, are among the greatest gifts parents can give. From self-respect and respect for others to knowing how to behave in public, this comprehensive, practical guide helps parents instill age-appropriate manners as their child's world expands from toddlerhood through the teen years. This is a must-have resource for every family.
Author Biography
Peggy Post, Emily Post"s great-granddaughter-in-law, is a director of The Emily Post Institute and the author of more than a dozen books. Peggy writes a monthly column in Good Housekeeping and an online wedding etiquette column for the New York Times. Cindy Post Senning, Ed.D., codirector of The Emily Post Institute, Inc., developed a training program for etiquette educators and conducts children's etiquette workshops across the U.S. and overseas. Cindy is the coauthor of all the Emily Post children's books, with her sister-in-law, Peggy Post.
Reviews"This book offers a wealth of warm, realistic advice for raising kids who are respecful, caring, and generous." -- Sally Lee, Editor-In-Chief, Parents Magazine "Offers mannerly goals for children from babyhood to that moment when parent and child nod farewell at the college dormitory." -- Washington Times
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