A Gentlemans Guide To Graceful Living A Novel

“A tour filled with moments of grace and angst, and an overwhelming sense that compassion matters.” —Minneapolis Star Tribune Arthur Camden’s greatest talents are for packing and unpacking suitcases, making coleslaw, and second-guessing every decision in his life. When his business fails and his wife leaves him—to pursue more aggressive men—Arthur finds that he has none of the talents and finesse that everyone else seems to possess for navigating New York society.

In this darkly hilarious and moving novel, a bumbling Manhattan blueblood must rebuild his life after his marriage and business fail.

Whether you're a sensitive, bookish type or a beer-guzzling Cyber-jock--or just an average guy--The Gentleman's Guide to Life is a perfect and indispensable primer on looking, living, and feeling good, answering all your questions about clothes, career, fitness, love, and lust. How do I move up without selling out? How do I help my friends (and crush my enemies)? How do I feed and care for my boss? What kind of suit should I wear? What kind of shoes do I wear with the suit? Socks? Do I really need to take my vitamins? Is this impotence or lack of interest? How much sleep do I need? How can I bluff my way through a wine list? What is Cubism? How much should I tip? What CDs should I have to relax? To seduce? Do I like her? Do I really, really like her? What does she mean I don't listen? How do I propose (or ask for the ring back)? Am I the best man I can possibly be? From the Trade Paperback edition.

Title: "The Refined Gentleman: 100 Tips for Modern Elegance" Description: Step into a world where timeless charm meets contemporary living with "The Refined Gentleman: 100 Tips for Modern Elegance." This comprehensive e-book is a treasure trove of insights, offering a roadmap for the modern man seeking to navigate life with style, grace, and authenticity. Within these digital pages, you'll discover a curated collection of 100 practical and actionable tips, covering every aspect of a gentleman's life. From mastering the art of a firm handshake to crafting a sophisticated wardrobe, from navigating social dynamics with ease to harnessing the power of effective communication, this guide is your go-to resource for elevating your presence in the modern world. Explore the secrets of timeless etiquette blended seamlessly with contemporary sensibilities. Whether you're a seasoned gentleman refining your approach or a newcomer eager to embrace a distinguished lifestyle, these tips provide valuable insights into the art of being a modern gentleman. "The Refined Gentleman" is not just a guide; it's a companion on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself. Immerse yourself in a wealth of knowledge that transcends trends and fosters an enduring sense of refinement in every facet of your life. Embark on this transformative experience, where tradition meets modernity, and redefine what it means to be a gentleman in the 21st century. Purchase your copy today and embark on a journey toward lasting elegance and sophistication.

A funny, fantastically entertaining debut novel, in the spirit of Wodehouse and Monty Python, about a famous poet who inadvertently sells his wife to the devil--then recruits a band of adventurers to rescue her. When Lionel Savage, a popular poet in Victorian London, learns from his butler that they're broke, he marries the beautiful Vivien Lancaster for her money, only to find that his muse has abandoned him. Distraught and contemplating suicide, Savage accidentally conjures the Devil -- the polite "Gentleman" of the title -- who appears at one of the society parties Savage abhors. The two hit it off: the Devil talks about his home, where he employs Dante as a gardener; Savage lends him a volume of Tennyson. But when the party's over and Vivien has disappeared, the poet concludes in horror that he must have inadvertently sold his wife to the dark lord. Newly in love with Vivien, Savage plans a rescue mission to Hell that includes Simmons, the butler; Tompkins, the bookseller; Ashley Lancaster, swashbuckling Buddhist; Will Kensington, inventor of a flying machine; and Savage's spirited kid sister, Lizzie, freshly booted from boarding school for a "dalliance." Throughout, his cousin's quibbling footnotes to the text push the story into comedy nirvana. Lionel and his friends encounter trapdoors, duels, anarchist-fearing bobbies, the social pressure of not knowing enough about art history, and the poisonous wit of his poetical archenemy. Fresh, action-packed and very, very funny, The Gentleman is a giddy farce that recalls the masterful confections of P.G. Wodehouse and Hergé's beautifully detailed Tintin adventures.

Odd-job queen Starshine Hart is about to go on somebody else’s perfect date. At 29, the usually carefree Starshine has realized that it is easier to start sleeping with a man than to stop. Her lovers include one of the last underground members of the Weathermen and the dilettante heir to a lawn chair magnate. Both men have staked their romantic future on her. Her only respite is her impending dinner with the nonthreatening but unattractive tour guide Larry Bloom. But Larry, too, has a stake in her future. He has written a book about their impending dinner in which he fantasizes about Starshine’s life on the day he wins her heart. Juxtaposing moments from Larry’s guided tour of New York City on the June day of his “dream date” with excerpts from the novel in which he imagines Starshine’s concurrent escapades, this inventive structure weaves a highly imaginative love story across all five boroughs. Provocative, funny, and keenly observed, an imagined pilgrimage through the underbelly of Gotham becomes a bold new voice in contemporary American fiction.

After inheriting 15 million dollars, a 24-year-old moves to Brooklyn to pursue his entirely delusional vision of contemporary youth culture.

I never really fit in my age group. My thoughts and values were all wrong. I was a little adult by age seven and grew up with an old soul. I valued marriage, fatherhood, being a leader, and treating women better than they believed they should be treated. I had specific views on sex, life, and work. I valued the future and actively sought to improve my own and others. I worked diligently to improve myself and earn the title gentleman. From holding the door to tying my own tie, I wanted the necessary skills, knowledge, and morals to be the man I felt was best. This book seeks to bring back the men that are above the rest. This book seeks to build your values by giving you my own. It seeks to help guide you toward becoming the gentleman you desire to be. I hope you will join me in bringing back a generation of men who have fallen away from the spotlight and take the initiative to become a gentleman.