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The Man's Book

Thomas Fink

An indispensible guide for men on their habits and pursuits - from types of whisky to the rules of ferreting. With masses of new material.

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The authoritative guide to being a man in the 21st century is here, at last.
* Ever wondered which urinal you should go for in a public loo?
* Ever questioned just exactly what differentiates the types of beer or where all the single malt whiskies come from?
* Ever wanted to work out without actually having to go to the gym, and fancied doing it James Bond style?
* Ever wanted a definitive guide to the rules of poker?
If you have, you're in luck. The answers to every question you have ever needed to ask are within these pages, from how to strut your stuff on the dance floor to how to cook a decent chilli or carve a roast. Designed to help you out of any awkward situation, this book gives you any number of tips and hints for witty repartee down the pub, including why it's better to have an older mistress and the 85 ways to tie a tie. All this and so much more is explained in a systematic and intelligent way, with facts and figures, diagrams and tables.
This indispensable guide for all men's rituals and practical habits belongs in every man's back pocket.

 

"This simple cover, drawing on a more sophisticated and classic look, marks it as a lifestyle guide for the mature metrosexual. From details about spirits, to a comprehensive summary of the life of James Bond, this collection is sure to appeal to men of all tastes."

THE BOOKSELLER - Men's Lifestyle, top title

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The Man's Book

Buy The Man's Book from Amazon
£7.99
Paperback
224 pages
198 x 129 mm
ISBN-10: 0753822164
ISBN-13: 9780753822166
Publication: September 2007
'the man's book' is also available in hardback format
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