Most Popular Books by Bryan Curtis

A Gentleman Gets Dressed Up is not a book about style—it is a book about the rules—rules that will allow any man to feel more comfortable in the choices he makes about what he wears. Let’s get one thing straight. Clothes do not make the man . . . but they do make a difference. And regardless of whether we like the idea of appearances driving impressions, a man’s exterior often is perceived as an indicator of what’s happening on the interior. Fortunately, tasteful and appropriate dressing doesn’t require inordinate amounts of time or money. Any man can hit the door in fine shape with only a little forethought and a bit of attention to a few guidelines. Never mind the heady cologne and designer labels. With a navy blazer, a good bar of soap, and a regular haircut regimen, he’ll be well on his way to becoming the guy who knows exactly how to suit up, regardless of the occasion. Most important, A Gentleman Gets Dressed Up illustrates how a man’s natural confidence and personality are the best foundation for any wardrobe.

100 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes offers recipes for every course—appetizers, entrees, beverages, dips, side dishes, and desserts. With easy-to-follow recipes, this slow cooker cookbook is a must-have for every kitchen. Food personality and author Tammy Algood serves up 100 recipes curated from The Southern Slow Cooker Bible plus 20 new recipes that let you effortlessly create delicious dishes with the convenience of slow cooking. From orchard-fresh apple butter to gruyere macaroni and cheese to spiced lamb-stuffed peppers to warm cherry cobbler. You’ll find yourself returning to this collection over and over again. The 100 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes includes: 100 easy recipes such as Cranberry Baked Brie, Zesty Taco Soup, Smothered Turkey Burgers, Shrimp Creole, Edamame and Corn Succotash, Lemon Sour Cream Cake, and more. simple recipes that involve little prep time. one-pot recipes that cover every course and are delicious—making it even easier to bring a dish to a potluck or family gathering. This collection shows you how easy it can be to savor the flavors of classic and elevated recipes your whole family will adore.

A gentleman knows the importance of effectively expressing, in three or four sentences, his thanks for a gift or for a job interview, conveying his sympathy, or saying he is sorry. A Gentleman Pens a Note takes away the fear and discomfort a man experiences when faced with the task of writing a note by giving instruction and example in the proven style of the other GentleManners books. A Gentleman Pens a Note contains examples of more than 40 different handwritten notes, as well as sentences to avoid. It also includes aphorisms and sidebars on subjects such as stationery, pens, and pre-printed notes. A gentleman does not expect a response when he has sent a thank-you note (or even a thank-you gift). A gentleman knows that words such as "Thank You," "Congratulations," or "With sympathy," will mean a great deal more written in his own hand than when gold-embossed by a printer.

The Professional Life. In the simplest of meanings, it is the part of your day or week or year or entire life that you spend working to make a living. Everyone knows that the way you spend those hours of your day can very easily carry over into every other aspect of your life. Do you know someone lucky enough to love what they do to support themselves? That happiness, pride, and satisfaction doesn’t just stop when they leave the office. It finds its way into their personal relationships and into their community activities. Loving your work is the biggest bonus you can give yourself. Classic Wisdom for the Professional Life has words of wisdom from some of the world’s preeminent business, political, and cultural leaders. Paying heed to one or one hundred of these quotes that really speaks to you can make a difference not only in the way you earn a paycheck now, but also in how you forge a career path for yourself. Be one of the lucky few who knows that a happy professional life is one huge part of really living the good life

Learn the skills you need to succeed in life as you grow into manhood. In an ever-changing world, good manners never go out of style. In this updated and revised edition of 50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know you will learn everything a man needs to know to navigate the ins and outs of life today. 50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know is the insightful and wise guide every young man needs to become the type of guy that people respect and enjoy. You will learn traditional standards of behavior, a crucial skillset you will need in order to excel in whatever you choose to do. You will learn how to gain trust and earn respect, understand how to do things the right way and why it''s important, and realize immediate payoffs for good behavior. In 50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know, you will learn to be the kind of gentleman who knows: How to shake hands How to be a good sport How to give a genuine compliment How to speak your mind without being offensive How to achieve the perfect knot in a necktie and, more importantly, when you should be wearing a tie in the first place. 50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know is a thoughtful gift for any young man on birthdays, graduations, or seasonal occasions, such as Easter baskets, stocking stuffers, and holiday gift-giving. It pays to be well-prepared for the journey of life. 50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know will guide you along the path and ensure you are equipped with everything you need to succeed in life and make an impression.

This easily accessible book focuses on those moments when knowing exactly what to say is an absolutely necessary challenge. From the light-hearted "how to react when someone turns you down for a date" or "what to say when you notice someone''s fly is open" to the more serious "what to say to a co-worker who has had a miscarriage or to a friend who has suffered the sudden death of a parent," As A Gentleman Would Say differs from other etiquette books in that it not only offers suggestions for the correct thing to say in more than 100 social situations-it also gives examples of the wrong thing to say!

Teaching golf’s subtle nuances, enabling the golfer of any level to enjoy the game to its fullest. While there are shelves of books on swing mechanics, this is the one guide that teaches what you really need to know to play golf—especially handling the social nuances and getting the most enjoyment from the game both on and off the course. Whether a duffer or a scratch player, The Intelligent Golfer will teach you something about the game and where and how it can best be played. Golf expert Scott Martin explains the finer points of dressing for the game, choosing the right equipment, on- and off-course etiquette, planning the ultimate golf adventure, and dealing with golf disasters. The Intelligent Golfer will put you at ease and answer all of your golf questions in a straightforward and humorous way—making the game of golf a lot more fun.If your boss invites you to play at his club, where should you change your shoes? If a client asks you to attend a golf tournament, what should you wear and how should your spouse or partner dress? What should you do if you are at a club and the person you are playing with asks you to concede a four-foot putt on the 18th green? Perhaps you are thinking about a golf trip to Scotland and don''t know where to start (or finish).

"The best executive is one who has sense enough to pick good people todo what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with themwhile they do it." - Teddy Roosevelt A Call for Excellence is a gift book that offers more than 200inspirational quotes from the Presidents of the United States on what it takesto be a successful person - be it in the office, the classroom, the battlefield,or at home. This is a wonderful gift for any occasion, but especially for graduation or to give to those challenged by a leadership position. "I hope I always possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what Iconsider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an Honest Man."- George Washington "A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when hequits." - Richard Nixon

Toasts and Tributes helps men master these important skills with examples of more than 40 different toasts and 40 different notes. Includes examples of what to say and, perhaps more important, examples of what not to say. Perhaps he’s been asked to say a few words at his college roommate’s engagement party. Maybe he’s at a family cookout, toasting his sister’s recent law school graduation. Have his parents reached a milestone anniversary that deserves a son’s perspective? Is his professional mentor retiring after decades as a leader in his field? Throughout his adult life, a man encounters those occasions that depend on his ability to distill the emotions of the moment into a toast, a letter, or perhaps just a few words of gratitude. John Bridges and Bryan Curtis call on their trademark wit to illustrate the skill of meaningful expression and show how to avoid those clichés, awkward jokes, and rambling speeches that threaten to derail the mood of any occasion. Learn how to keep your “just a few words” as succinct as possible, which rare occasions are suitable for an e-mail, and the proper way to give a toast everyone will remember.

Gain the knowledge you need to maneuver any dining situation—from a casual meal of fried chicken to a seven-course dinner at the finest restaurant in the world. A Lady at the Table will give any woman the knowledge she needs to maneuver any dining situation - from a casual meal of fried chicken at her mom''s house to a seven-course dinner at the finest restaurant in the world. It includes. . . How to set a table How to pronounce more than 100 different food names How to use obscure eating utensils How to perform the Heimlich maneuver How to eat more than 25 foods that are challenging to eat gracefully such as lobster, snails, fried chicken, and pasta. In a society where more and more people eat with plastic forks and spoons at fast food restaurants, it is still important that a lady know proper dining etiquette. Showing she has little working knowledge of table manners at a lunch meeting or on a job interview over dinner may have an important impact on a woman''s life. Like all the books in the GentleManners series, A Lady at the Table is easy to use, non-threatening, and an entertaining read. In addition to containing similar information as A Gentleman at the Table, A Lady at the Table deals with topics that apply uniquely to women such as how to respond when men rise as you leave or approach the table, how to react when a chair is pulled out for you and when it isn''t, what to do when a man orders for you, and how to pay the check graciously when you are hosting a man.

50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know is a young man’s guide to becoming the type of guy that people respect and enjoy. He knows how to shake hands. He knows how to be a good sport. He knows how to give a genuine compliment and how to speak his mind without being offensive. His friends listen to what he has to say, and he returns the favor. He knows how to achieve the perfect knot in a necktie, and more important, he knows when he should be wearing a tie in the first place. Oh, and his favorite ball cap? He knows when to wear it and when to leave it at home on his dresser. Becoming a gentleman doesn’t happen in an instant; it’s a lifelong exercise in refining etiquette, social interaction, and personal discipline. It all begins here.

Everything you need to know for any occasion - dinner parties to tailgate potlucks. Here’s a thought. Entertaining isn’t just something that happens when the ladies decide to break out the good china. Any gentleman who enjoys the company of friends, a delicious meal, or a great drink should know how to host a gathering. So shove those frozen burritos out of the way and make some room in the freezer for your stainless steel ice bucket. It’s time to entertain. John Bridges and Bryan Curtis have mapped out everything you need to know for any occasion, from dinner parties to tailgate potlucks. Whether you’re hosting clients for a business lunch at an upscale restaurant or corralling your rowdy friends for a weekend cookout, these are the fundamentals you’ll need to ensure you and your guests have a memorable time. The details have been wrangled out already—all that’s left is for you to sit back and enjoy the company of your favorite people.

A gentleman''s giode to personal correspondence and the noble tradition of the toast.

"One man with courage makes a majority." - Andrew Jackson Whether you are about to begin a new job, undergo surgery, or ask your boss for a raise, possessing courage will help you face these battles. A Call for Courage contains more than 175 quotes from the presidents of the United States on the subject of courage. "America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to the job at hand." - Harry Truman "A strong nation, like a strong person, can afford to be gentle, firm, thoughtful, and restrained. It can afford to extend a helping hand to others. It''s a weak nation, like a weak person, that must behave with bluster and boasting and rashness and other signs of insecurity." - Jimmy Carter A Call for Courage is a wonderful gift for anyone facing a challenge - be it fear of war or simply moving away from home.

"Liberty, when it takes root, is a plant of rapid growth. " -George Washington Freedom is something to work for - something to celebrate - something toboast about - and something to treasure. A Call for Freedom is acollection of more than 200 quotes from the Presidents of the United Statescelebrating freedoms we enjoy and, hopefully, do not take for granted. This is awonderful gift book for parents and grandparents to give children to impart to them how fortunate we are to be free men and women. "Those who deny freedom deserve it not for themselves; and under a justGod, cannot long retain it." - Abraham Lincoln "Peace is more than just the absence of war. True peace is justice. Truepeace is freedom. And true peace dictates the recognition of human rights."- Ronald Reagan

A Gentleman Abroad provides basic and helpful information for any man traveling to the 40 most popular foreign destinations in the world. In addition to aphorisms and sidebars that make the books in the GentleManners series unique, this book contains 40 chapters, one for each destination. Within each chapter will be almanac data, charts on average monthly temperature, foreign size charts for shopping, time differences, embassy information, basic foreign phrases, tipping customs, and other information that will allow a gentleman to navigate the city properly. Among the cities included are Rome, Paris, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Buenos Aires, Sydney, Amsterdam and Berlin.

A Call to America is a collection of more than 2,000 inspirational quotations from the 43 Presidents of the United States on topics such as courage, freedom, excellence, the American people, and more. In good times and bad, it is the President of the United States of America that many people turn to for inspiration and comfort. Many of these quotations have come to represent how America defines itself. "Ask not what your country can do for you - Ask what you can do for your country." - John F. Kennedy "The integrity of our country and the stability of our government mainly depend... on the loyalty, virtue, patriotism, and intelligence of the American people." - Abraham Lincoln An excellent reference tool and a wonderful gift, A Call to America gives proper respect to the words of these great men. Organized by president and extensively indexed, this book will appeal to Democrats, Republicans, and independents alike.