Social Manners

Über die antiken Frauen Griechenlands ist bis jeher wenig bekannt. Anhand des Beispiels von Xanthippe, der Frage des Philosophen Sokrates, zeichnet Michael Weithmann ein Bild der Frauen der Antike. Auf unterhaltsame und gleichzeitig fundierte Weise werden alte Lebenswelten wieder zum Leben erweckt, welche unterschiedlicher nicht hätten sein könnten.

New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Adam Rex has created a funny and timely conversation starter about how dull life might become if everyone always agreed.

Once caring for Buster becomes too strenuous for them, his family decide to abandon him at the edge of Merlin Woods. Now homeless, he nearly perishes but for the kind Billa who decides to care for him. Together a beautiful friendship develops. When Mrs Joyce, who comes to the woods every day to feed the birds and animals, nearly gets mugged, Billa and Buster rush to her aid. The story is about friendship and how kindness is a circle.

This book is a journey through the seeds of success that we all need to learn early, I must confess. The sooner we learn them, the better off we are. They will be guides in our lives and take us far.

For fans of the Table Manners podcast, Jessie and Lennie’s cookbook is brought to life in this unique audiobook. This audiobook features seven recipes from the book, cooked live in Lennie’s kitchen, as well as an exclusive Q&A with Jessie and Lennie taking you behind the scenes of Table Manners family stories and anecdotes taking you through their favourite easy, complex, summer, Christmas and Jewish-ish recipes.

Wenn das Geschlecht keine Rolle mehr spielt, sondern nur noch der Mensch dahinter - das ist Alice Schwarzers großer Traum und den verteidigt sie 25 Jahre nach ihrem Titel "Der kleine Unterschied" erneut. Schwarzer ist der Ansicht, dass die gegen Frauen ausgeübte Männergewalt der Kern für das ungleiche Machtverhältnis. Persönliche Beobachtungen und Erfahrungen verbindet sie mit repräsentativen Statistiken und Forschungsergebnissen und betrachtet das Fehlverhalten beider Geschlechter.

1949, Bundestag zu Bonn. Kurt Schumacher, Vorsitzender der SPD, wirft Konrad Adenauer vor, ein "Kanzler der Alliierten" zu sein...

When Poppy Picker keeps putting her finger up her nose, we know it won't end well. Her parents are disgusted, her teachers upset, and her friends grossed out. She's been warned about the Booger Monster many times. But will she listen before it's too late?

The youngest listeners cannot get enough of the adorable naughty baby and their "No, no, no!" antics. Loved by parents and children alike, No, No, No! offers endless, cherished hours of shared giggles and delight. Each naughty baby activity is paired with the preferred activity to teach manners, safety, and good behavior from the earliest ages in the best way possible: Through shared fun! Everyone will be chanting "no, no, no!" and "okay, okay. Yes, you may" minute after charming minute.

Quilliam's bad temper and shooting quills are causing trouble. Can he learn to control his anger before someone gets hurt? A calming story for bedtime, the classroom, or during therapy. For children aged three to eight, preschool to second grade.

Michelle, age eight, has cerebral palsy and lives at an all-girls orphanage. She is often openly mocked by the other girls because of her need to use a walker for mobility. One day, she spends her hard-earned change for a toy stuffed panda at the local Salvation Army store. When opportunity strikes for the orphanage girls to compete, in manners and deportment, for the privilege of tea with the queen of England, Michelle's enchanted panda comes to life - her world will never be the same!

Enjoy introducing the foundations for being polite and sharing positive habits with others. We are building caring families and helping children learn about their feelings, emotions, culture, and identity.

Spilly Willy provides the comical characteristics of kids spilling a lot of things in their life, especially secrets. Everyone listening to the book gets to loudly shout "Willy" throughout the book, creating a fun environment. The book reminds us that kids spill, and when we train kids in life, we learn to train them how to handle things in life and no matter what, they will be loved. Kids grow up to be adults and helping them learn how to handle life, especially in what they say, is important.

Daddy Possum “cussed” a lot. He cares about his kids and family very much, but he “cusses” while working on cars, doing yardwork, and even at network newscasters. He’s a cranky Possum-dad and Mommy Possum must explain to her little possums that just because dad says potty words doesn’t mean they can too. He doesn’t stop, even when Mommy Possum asks him.

Knucklehead Fred is a whimsical, rhyming story about a fun-loving, energetic boy named Fred. His parents just can’t figure out how to make him sit still and listen! But when Fred finds himself in need of a favor, Mom and Dad use it as a perfect opportunity to teach him a thing or two about responsibility.

Nicky and Noni are sometimes careless about how they are with friends. But a new boy in school changes the way they think. Listen to find out what happens to them and how they make a new friend.

Nicky and Noni sometimes tell lies. But soon they realize that telling small lies can get them into very big trouble. Listen to find out what happens to them.

Nicky and Noni hate to share their things. They squabble and fight. But one day, they forget to take their bags to summer camp. How do they solve their problem and what do they learn? Listen to find out.

Nicky and Noni sometimes forget to be grateful for all that they have. But one day, they see someone who has much, much less. Listen to find out what happens next.

What should you do if you accidentally break a vase? Should you tell an adult or pretend it wasn't you? Or what should you do if you see your friend throw a piece of trash on the ground? It's not always fun or easy to do the right thing. But when you take responsibility, you earn respect from others. This book offers examples of situations you might face at home or at school. It shows how you can make good decisions in each case. See how responsibility can go a long way!