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King Colin ignores Queen Christine, their children, and others who try to stop him from doing whatever he wants, but there is one person more powerful than he.

"What is a gentleman, and why should every man aspire to be one? Does the ideal still have any value in the age of feminism, 'toxic masculinity,' and 'Men Going Their Own Way?' Traditional books on manners and gentlemanly behavior have always claimed that manhood is defined by certain universal principles. But these norms have now changed so radically that the standard advice, tried and true as much of it remains, requires new formulation to be useful...

In rhyming text, this story demonstrates that even pirates can be polite, and say "please" and "thank you."

Have you noticed that things aren't as civil as they once were? Or that rudeness is no longer an exception but a lifestyle? Sure you have. All you need to do is set foot outside your door to see that bad manners are taking over everywhere. People are yakking on cell phones in restaurants, even at church. Folks in carpools wear enough cologne to make our eyes bleed. Complete strangers think it's OK to rub a pregnant lady's belly. Passengers abuse flight...

"A fascinating fusion of memoir, manners, and cultural history from a successful businesswoman well-versed in the unique challenges of working in contemporary China. During the course of her long and successful business career, no country has fascinated Eden Collinsworth more than China. After numerous business experiences that might best be called 'unusual' by Western standards, she had a crucial insight: despite the growing status of China as a...

Mama Bear comes up with a plan to correct the Bear family's rude behavior.

Explains why it is good manners to use one's "indoor voice" at appropriate times.

Madeline stars in some of her most charming episodes, from manners to movie stars.