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Maido (my-dough, not to be confused with that childhood favorite, Play-Doh) describes the most common Japanese gestures and defines their meanings and the cultural contexts that surround them. Japanese gestures are a world of their own, much the way the language and country are. In the Kansai region of Japan, people often use the term Maido as a greeting in business and sales, and as a send-off to a business’s best customers as if to say, “come again” or “thank you.” In this case, Maido is welco...

The doyenne of quality home cooking, Mary Berry is renowned for her delicious recipes that won't let you down. In Mary Berry At Home, she gathers together over 150 recipes for every occasion, from easy family suppers to large parties for friends. Aimed at those who have little time to spend on complicated dishes, this new collection uses simple and ready-prepared ingredients to create imaginative menus. Savoury dishes include Filo Purses Stuffed with Spinach, Mushrooms and Goats' Cheese, Brusche...

Society has changed dramatically. We live in an increasingly informal world. We have in many ways become disrespectful of rules and have no time for the old order and taboos. Authority and the grace of age, two important pillars of etiquette, are no longer regarded.  With his infectious charm and sharp wit Noel Cunningham shares with you his tips on sailing through life’s events, enabling people to be themselves, while solving the thorny issues of which fork to use, who goes through a door firs...

Try these entertaining games where everybody's a winner! Forty-five fun-filled and psychologically beneficial activities will keep children happy and healthy. Another bonus--almost every activity teaches skills such as counting and coordination, and almost every one can also be played alone by a parent and child. 144 pages, 50 b/w illus., 6 x 9.

Fail-safe entertaining tips show you how to plan a party, run it, and make sure everyone has the time of his or her life. Over 100 innovative, foolproof party games with full instructions cover all stages, from breaking the ice to saying good night. 160 pages, 50 b/w illus., 6 x 9.

"Les diners de Gala is uniquely devoted to the pleasures of taste ... If you are a disciple of one of those calorie-counters who turn the joys of eating into a form of punishment, close this book at once; it is too lively, too aggressive, and far too impertinent for you."--Salvador Dali Food and surrealism make perfect bedfellows: sex and lobsters, collage and cannibalism, the meeting of a swan and a toothbrush on a pastry case. The opulent dinner parties thrown by Salvador Dali (1904-1989) and...

Get the party started with this mouthwatering collection of more than 100 delicious recipes for canapés and other bite-size morsels that will add style and taste to any social gathering, large or small. Popular dishes and snacks are transformed into down-sized one-bite wonders that are big on presentation as well as bold in taste. Ideas for fresh light bites come from all around the globe, with modern takes on traditional dishes inspired by Mediterranean, Scandinavian, Middle Eastern, Indian, A...