The Experts' Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do - Softcover

Ettus, Samantha

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0307587711 ISBN 13: 9780307587718

Publisher: Potter Style, 2009

Synopsis

"Utterly useful . . . its own cultural Rorschach." –New York Times

The simplest things are the hardest to master. This book provides unparalleled insights into how to accomplish your daily tasks better–more resourcefully, more effectively, and more efficiently–in a collection of brief, entertaining how-to essays by 100 of the world’s leading authorities. Topics include:

Interpersonal skills, such as how to listen by Larry King
Etiquette essentials, such as how to set a formal table by Peggy Post
Home pointers, such as how to paint a room by Bob Vila
Beauty basics, including how to apply lipstick by Bobbi Brown
Cooking tips, such as how to barbecue by Bobby Flay
Health hints, such as how to breathe by Bikram Choudhury
Athletic advice, including how to hit a tennis ball by Jennifer Capriati
"A brilliant package." –USA Weekend

"Packed with advice." –Newsweek

"The latest insights into how to do much of the day-to-day stuff better, more resourcefully, more effectively." –Family Circle

About this title

From the Inside Flap

The simplest things are the hardest to master. From brewing your morning cup of coffee and reading the newspaper to apologizing or remembering names, it's the small stuff that makes up day-to-day life. The Experts' Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do provides unparalleled insights into how to do them better—more resourcefully, more effectively, and more efficiently—in 100 brief how-to essays by 100 of the world's leading experts, including:

· Interpersonal skills like how to Tell a Story by Ira Glass and Listen by Larry King

· Etiquette essentials like how to Shake Hands by Letitia Baldrige, Set a Formal Table by Peggy Post, and Give and Receive a Compliment by Ms. Demeanor, Mary Mitchell

· Home pointers such as how to Paint a Room by Bob Vila, Remove a Stain by Linda Cobb, the Queen of Clean, and Do Laundry by Heloise

· Beauty basics that include how to Apply Lipstick by Bobbi Brown and Wash Your Hair by Frederic Fekkai

· Cooking tips such as how to Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies by Mrs. Fields, Barbecue by Bobby Flay, and Make Eggs by Jean-Georges Vongerichten

· Health hints like how to Breathe by Bikram Choudhury and Do Push-ups and Sit-ups by Kathy Smith

· Athletic advice including how to Hit a Tennis Ball by Jennifer Capriati, Swing a Golf Club by Jim McLean, and Swim by Summer Sanders

Some of these experts are household names, others are industry leaders—all are at the very top of their professions. From Holiday Inn's housekeeper of the year (Make a Bed), the head groundskeeper of Fenway Park (Mow a Lawn), and the mayor of Buffalo (Shovel Snow) to the CEOs of Harry Winston (Buy a Diamond) and Thomas Pink (Tie a Windsor Knot), they are the authorities on their subjects. The Experts' Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do brings together the best of the best, offering the world's most valuable advice. With this book in hand, life will indeed be better.

About the Author

SAMANTHA ETTUS is the host and coproducer of the Internet’s Obsessed TV. She is also the creator of The Experts’ Guide to Life at Home, The Experts’ Guide to the Baby Years, and The Experts’ Guide to Doing Things Faster. Samantha holds a BA and an MBA from Harvard University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Potter Style
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0307587711
• ISBN 13: 9780307587718
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 336