The MR PORTER Guide to a Better Day

Author: Jeremy Langmead
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0500295700
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The absolute best advice from experts in men’s fashion and lifestyle forms the ultimate handbook on daily living for the modern man. The MR. PORTER Guide to a Better Day is a dawn-to-dusk manual for living effortlessly and elegantly as a man in the modern world. Across nine chapters, this guide covers all aspects of daily life, from morning rituals and flawless grooming, to handy tips for managing your work and social life. Compiled by the editors of MR PORTER, an award-winning leader in men’s fashion, and featuring wisdom from Tom Ford, Laird Hamilton, and more, this volume explores the habits and routines of the world’s most stylish men. Every chapter is packed with expert advice, helpful illustrations, and full- color photography. Of course, it has the sartorial side covered, too: dedicated “How to Dress” sections between chapters each offer a deep dive into contemporary menswear, with advice on what to wear and how to wear it, whether you’re heading out for a fancy dinner, or spending a weekend recovering from said dinner. Drawing on MR PORTER’s unparalleled experience of dressing discerning gentlemen across the globe, it is the definitive volume that every man of taste should have on his bookshelf this season.

The Mr Porter Paperback Vol 1

Author: Jeremy Langmead
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0500291268
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"The Mr Porter Experience feels like you’ve been counseled by someone who combines the best of a style-savvy older brother, a world- and wardrobe-wise uncle and a personal valet with an impeccable attention to detail." —Los Angeles Times Mr Porter, the global online retail destination for men’s style, not only stocks more than 170 of the world’s leading menswear brands, but provides a haven of advice, information, and male-friendly guidance. The site has proved that fashion can be successfully sold on the internet while appearing alongside compelling editorial content. Now The Mr Porter Paperback defines a whole new generation of men. Elegant, simple, and classically contemporary, the book contains interviews and insider tips—from "How to Appreciate Jazz" to "Creating a Bespoke Bloody Mary" or "Getting Out of a Hair Rut" —as well as recommendations, style commentaries, and insider articles on biker jackets, knitted ties, polo shirts, sweatshirts, tweed or shawl-collared cardigans, and much more. The clever and attractive design happily juxtaposes the Duke of Windsor with David Beckham. As Jeremy Langmead, Mr Porter’s Editor-in-Chief, says: "There are no fashion diktats anymore, no trends you have to follow; today, it’s just about feeling good, looking your best (because you want to), and enjoying every moment of it."

Understanding Michael Porter

Author: Joan Magretta
Publisher: Harvard Business Press
ISBN: 1422160599
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 250

Book Description
A guide to Michael Porters thinking on competition and strategy, classic and current.

Vain Glorious

Author: Jeremy Langmead
Publisher: Short Books
ISBN: 1780724799
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 174

Book Description
"My life is a constant battle between vanity and laziness. This book has brokered the perfect peace deal!" - Graham Norton Should I tint my eyebrows? How can I get a squarer jawline? Which style of trouser would make my legs look longer? Leading lifestyle columnist and magazine editor, Jeremy Langmead, has men constantly asking him for answers to these questions and more. In Vain Glorious, he teams up with Harley Street aesthetic doctor David Jack to lift the lid on all the anti-ageing and beauty secrets now available for men, from Botox to hair thickening treatments. Dr Jack provides the medical expertise, whilst Langmead test-drives the products and procedures on offer - sharing often hilarious snapshots of his own hit-and-miss journey of rejuvenation, as well as sartorial tricks and insider tips from his time editing Esquire and running the men's fashion website mrporter.com. Vain Glorious is an honest and practical guide to help men feel comfortable in their own skin.

GQ How to Win at Life

Author: Charlie Burton
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
ISBN: 1784725684
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 474

Book Description
From the magazine synonymous with looking sharp and living smart comes the definitive handbook of skills for the modern man. Based on interviews with the world's foremost authorities - including Richard Branson, Jamie Oliver, Tracey Emin, Andy McNab, Tom Daley, Alastair Campbell, Dynamo and many others - step-by-step illustrated guides show you how to win at fashion, sport, food and drink, work, romance, travel and the unexpected. You will learn: How to master sushi etiquette How to neutralize a crisis How to fold a suit for crease-free travel How to give a killer foot massage How to win big at the casino How to dance without looking like your dad How to get quality sleep on a night flight How to ace the job interview How to survive a kidnapping ... plus dozens of other insider techniques.

28 Days to Diabetes Control!

Author: Lance Porter
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1590770412
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 305

Book Description
Lower your blood sugar, improve your health, and reduce your risk of diabetes complications.

The Mr Porter Paperback

Author: Jodie Harrison
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0500291527
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A third volume of style and advice from the iconic online fashion destination for men Mr Porter, the global online men’s fashion retailer, not only stocks more than 170 of the world’s leading menswear brands, but provides a haven of advice, information, and male-friendly guidance. The site has proved that fashion can be successfully sold on the internet while appearing alongside compelling editorial content. Mr Porter continues to provide essential guidance in this third volume in its series for the modern man looking to get the best out of life. Simply yet elegantly designed, The Mr Porter Paperback: Volume Three offers everything readers expect from Mr Porter: insider tips on style and etiquette; the best new travel hot spots, grooming advice, and gadgets; and exclusive interviews with an array of talents including Bret Easton Ellis, Yves Béhar, and Ralph Fiennes. Volume Three also offers a host of new features and ideas—from Knacks such as “How to Undress in Front of a Lady” and “How to Ace a Skype Interview” to advice on common style concerns such as the best ways to look fresh for the office and the perfect wedding ensembles. Complete with a new set of Style Icons, a section on the coolest classic cars, and a comprehensive guide to the world’s coffee, it’s the perfect slice of life and style for sophisticated men everywhere.

A Biographical Guide to the Great Jazz and Pop Singers

Author: Will Friedwald
Publisher: Pantheon
ISBN: 0375421491
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 833

Book Description
An extensive biographical and critical survey of more than 300 jazz and popular singers is comprised of provocative, opinionated essays that incorporate the views of peers, fans and critics while assessing key movements and genres.

Forever Odd

Author: Dean Koontz
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0307414310
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 342

Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER I see dead people. But then, by God, I do something about it. Odd Thomas never asked for his special ability. He’s just an ordinary guy trying to live a quiet life in the small desert town of Pico Mundo. Yet he feels an obligation to do right by his otherworldly confidants, and that’s why he’s won hearts on both sides of the divide between life and death. But when a childhood friend disappears, Odd discovers something worse than a dead body and embarks on a heart-stopping battle of will and wits with an enemy of exceptional cunning. In the hours to come there can be no innocent bystanders, and every sacrifice can tip the balance between despair and hope. You’re invited on an unforgettable journey through a world of terror and transcendence to wonders beyond imagining. And you can have no better guide than Odd Thomas.

Pretend She's Here

Author: Luanne Rice
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338298518
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321

Book Description
Mega-bestselling author Luanne Rice returns with a ripped-from-the-headlines story of a girl who is kidnapped by her friend's family. Emily Lonergan's best friend died last year.And Emily hasn't stopped grieving. Lizzie Porter was lively, loud, and fun -- Emily's better half. Emily can't accept that she's gone.When Lizzie's parents and her sister come back to town to visit, Emily's heartened to see them. The Porters understand her pain. They miss Lizzie desperately, too.Desperately enough to do something crazy.Something unthinkable.Suddenly, Emily's life is hurtling toward a very dark place -- and she's not sure she'll ever be able to return to what she once knew was real.From New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice comes a breathless, unputdownable story of suspense, secrets -- and the strength that love gives us to survive even the most shocking of circumstances.