"Wonderfully wicked....A bracingly sensible guide to living peaceably together."—Francine Prose, Elle In this "wryly perceptive, historically informed" (BookPage) new book, America's leading expert on civility reminds her Gentle Readers that when the Founding Fathers created a revolution in the name of individual liberty and equality, they also took a stand against hierarchical European etiquette in favor of simplicity over ceremony, and personal dignity over obsequiousness to our rulers. Hailed by George Will as "The National Bureau of Standards," Judith Martin, who has "made etiquette writing an exercise in wit" (Book), recounts here how Americans fashioned this etiquette of egalitarian respect—a fascinating story that spans from the misunderstood origins of our table manners to the much overlooked legacy of African slaves to etiquette.

A tribute to the favorite "Star Wars" ship provides layer-by-layer analyses of the Millennium Falcon's features, from laser cannons and cockpit controls to smuggling bays and Han Solo's speed modifications. On board pages.

Pour en savoir plus sur la série culte des années 90, pour avoir accès à des informations confidentielles diffusées nulle part ailleurs, plongez-vous dans le seul guide officiel de la série. Vous y découvrirez : - le résumé complet des enquêtes de Fox Mulder et Dana Scully, agents du FBI en charge des affaires non classées; - des photos inédites; - de précieux renseignements sur les conditions de tournage et la réalisation des effets spéciaux; - des interviews exclusives du créateur de la série, Chris Carter, des deux héros, Gillian Anderson et David Duchovny; - une étude approfondie des personnages de Mulder et Scully, etc. Phénomènes paranormaux, ovnis, vampires réincarnés, petits hommes verts, manipulations génétiques, laissez-vous séduire par ces enquêtes au savoir-faire subtil, où le vraisemblable n'est jamais sûr et l'invraisemblable une évidence ...

•Complete strategy forHalf-Life 2,Half-Life 2: Episode One,Half-Life 2: Episode Two,Portal, andTeam Fortress 2. •Half-Life 2: Enhanced biographies and enemy information showcasing all the new entities! •G-Man locations, hidden item stashes, and more revealed! •Portal: Tactics for every single level, with incredible, mind-bending shortcuts from the development team! •Team Fortress 2: Complete information for all characters and insanely advanced tactics for every map. •Comprehensive list of all Xbox 360 Achievements, with hints for completing them. •Fully labeled maps of every single level in all five games! •Raising the Bar: Exclusive artwork and developer interviews for all games!

BradyGames Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001 Official Fighter's Guidefeatures coverage of all characters including the new and hidden characters and the two bosses. Comprehensive lists of each fighter's moves, combos, and profiles are included, plus game secrets are revealed!

BradyGAMES Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 Official Strategy Guide has complete coverage of all characters, including the two bosses. Entire lists of each fighter's moves, combos, and profile. All game secrets are revealed!

The end is coming -- and not a moment too soon! Obviously, the Millennium is the most significant event to occur within the entire course of our human history, with the exception of the O.J. Trial. The question is: will it usher in an age of new optimism and hope or will it be the cataclysmic end of everything and everyone on the planet? Frankly, who knows? But we feel it's better to prepare for the Worst Case Scenario and hope for the best.Yes, here is the last word on surviving these last days. But don't take it personally, because the Millennium will be an equal opportunity annihilator. Doctors, dentists, arsonists, lawyers, no matter how much their disposable income, will all find themselves in the same boat as you, namely the Titanic. In these pages you will find: Prophet Sharing: How to make money during the Millennium, Millennium TV: "Last Days of Our Lives", Sudden Death: Sports in the Millennium, America Off-Line: The end of the World Wide Web, Emily Post Mortem: Proper Millennial Etiquette, Was it the end of the world for you, too: Sex in the Millennium.In this survival guide, you will not only prepare to meet your Maker, but learn where to make reservations and what to wear. The authors will teach you how to eat for the Millennium, exercise for the Millennium, and meditate for the Millennium.