From the Oscar-winning writer of GOSFORD PARK and much loved-actor Julian Fellowes, a comedy that has been a runaway bestseller

Why hasn't your nephew ever thanked you for that perfect Christmas present? What makes your builder think he can treat you like dirt in your own home? Most important, what will it take to roll back a culture that applauds rudeness and finds it so amusing? This book addresses these questions.

A revised and updated edition features twenty new chapters that cover such areas as Internet behavior, raising well-mannered children, dating, post-September 11 travel etiquette, achieving harmonious interpersonal relationships, tipping, and observing religious ceremonies. 100,000 first printing.

Twins Nicola and Lawrie arrive at their new school determined to do even better than their distinguished elder sisters, but things don't turn out quite as planned.

The Fabulous Girl is the girl you admire, the girl you want to be. This guide to manners offers advice on workplace etiquette and how to maintain the admiration and respect of your colleagues, entertaining, sex and romance, dealing with one-night-stands, modern marriage and divorce, friendship and fashion.