A Certain Je Ne Sais Quoi

Author: Charles Timoney
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141924276
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book Description
Vocabulary alone isn't enough. To survive in the most sophisticated - and the most scathing - nation on Earth you will need to understand the many peculiarities of the (very peculiar) French culture. And for that you need A Certain Je Ne Sais Quoi. If you want to fit in with the French you'll have to know how to deal with sardonic waiters; why French children hate Charlemagne; the etiquette of kissing, joke-telling and drinking songs, what to do with a bidet, the correct recipe for a salade nicoise and, of course, how to convey absolute, shattering indifference with a single syllable (Bof!). Charles Timoney, the author of Pardon My French, provides a practical, pleasurable guide to the charms of the Gallic people - from their daily routines to their peerless gesticulations, from their come-ons to their put-downs. Read on and put the oh la la back into your French vacances. Your inner gaul will thank you for it.

Je Ne Sais Quoi

Author: Devoreaux Walton
Publisher: Mountain Arbor Press
ISBN: 9781631835674
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 356

Book Description
Have you ever regretted something you said, because you struggled to display poise under pressure? Have you ever been frustrated with your wardrobe because it wasn't an authentic display of your chic self? Have you ever desired to embrace each day with femininity, but felt lost trying to create a classy life? You need to discover your je ne sais quoi.As an elegance expert, Devoreaux Walton created a lifestyle company to teach women timeless principles to unlock a life of sophistication. In Je Ne Sais Quoi, she shares practical strategies for women to create a classy life, full of grace and gratitude. These are the mindset, style and communication skills you weren't taught in school. This is the first comprehensive guide for women to apply confidence and charisma to every area of their lives - with class.Just like knowing the recipe to make the perfect French pastry, Je Ne Sais Quoi provides simple guidance to enjoy every day with elegance.You'll learn: ¿ How to create an elegant mindset: Each thought you have throughout the day influences and motivates what you say and do. You'll learn how to master your mindset.¿ How to charm others with communication: Every interaction with someone is an opportunity to leave them better than when you found them. You'll learn how to speak with eloquence in every conversation.¿ How to add a touch of class to your personal style: Each item in your wardrobe should have a purpose. You'll learn how to carefully curate the perfect collection of clothing, shoes and accessories that showcase you with class.Je Ne Sais Quoi is an investment in your chic success and life happiness. After reading and applying the practical advice, you'll not only be a better mother, wife, sister and employee - you'll be a better woman. Finding your je ne sais quoi upgrades every area of your life.If you've ever dreamed of carrying yourself with an elegant essence, but been unsure of how to achieve it, look no further. It's time to discover your je ne sais quoi!

Stuff Parisians Like

Author: Olivier Magny
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101516712
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 270

Book Description
In the tradition of the New York Times bestseller Stuff White People Like, a tongue-in-cheek homage to Parisians. To be mistaken for a Parisian, readers must buy the newspaper Le Monde, fold it, and walk. Then sit at a café and make phone calls. Be sure to order San Pellegrino, not any other kind of fizzy water. They shouldn't be surprised when a waiter brings out two spoons after they order le moelleux au chocolat- it is understood that the dessert is too sinfully delicious not to share. Go to l'île Saint-Louis-all Parisians are irredeemably in love with that island. Feel free to boldly cross the street whenever the impulse strikes-pedestrian crosswalks are too dangerous. If they take a cruise on the Seine, they will want to stand outside, preferably with their collar popped up. If they want to decorate, may we suggest the photographs of Robert Doisneau? To truly be cool in Paris, own an iPhone, wear Converse sneakers, and order sushi. And as they stroll through the Luxembourg Gardens, remember-they can't go wrong wearing black.

The Je-Ne-Sais-Quoi in Early Modern Europe:Encounters with a Certain Something

Author: Richard Scholar
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 9780199274406
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 350

Book Description
What is the je-ne-sais-quoi? How-if at all-can it be put into words? In addressing these questions, Richard Scholar offers the first full-length study of the je-ne-sais-quoi and its fortunes in early modern Europe. He describes the rise and fall of the expression as a noun and as a topic of debate, examines its cluster of meanings, and uncovers the scattered traces of its 'pre-history'. The je-ne-sais-quoi is often assumed to belong purely to the realm ofthe literary, but in the early modern period it serves to articulate problems of knowledge in natural philosophy, the passions, and culture, and for that reason it is approached here from an interdisciplinary perspective. Placing major figures of the period such as Montaigne, Shakespeare, Descartes, Corneille, and Pascalalongside some of their lesser-known contemporaries, Scholar argues that the je-ne-sais-quoi serves above all to capture first-person encounters with a 'certain something' that is as difficult to explain as its effects are intense. When early modern writers use the expression in this way, he suggests, they give literary form to an experience that twenty-first-century readers may recognize as something like their own.

Parisian Charm School

Author: Jamie Cat Callan
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1524704792
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
As seen in The New York Times -- discover what French women know about embracing that irresistible joie de vivre We all know that French women don't get fat. But their famous je ne sais quoi comes from more than just body type--something anyone can master: the old-fashioned art cultivating our inner beauty, confidence, and unique personal style, at any age. From savoring the everyday beauty around you to engaging in captivating conversations, playing dress-up, hosting impromptu dinner parties under the stars, and of course mastering the art of French flirting, the lively and inspiring lessons in this “syllabus” will help you rediscover your beautiful, fierce, romantic, engaging best self—to attract the best of everything into your life. Ready to embark on the adventure of your life? Parisian Charm School is in session….

Forever Chic

Author: Tish Jett
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
ISBN: 0847841456
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
For any woman who last saw forty on her speedometer comes a sparkling new primer for aging—the French way—with grace and style. Frenchwomen of a certain age (over forty) are captivating and complex. They appear younger than their years and remain stylish throughout their lives. They look at birthdays as a celebration of a life well-lived and perhaps a good reason to go shopping before they dress to perfection for a celebration of another anniversaire. American-born journalist and blogger Tish Jett has lived among the French for years and has studied them and stalked them to learn their secrets. Exploring how their wardrobe, beauty, diet, and hair rituals evolve with time and how some aspects of their signature styles never change, Jett shows how Frenchwomen know their strengths, hide their weaknesses, and never talk about their fears, failures, or flaws. After all, in France, beauty, style, and charm have no expiration dates!

The French Art of Not Trying Too Hard

Author: Ollivier Pourriol
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525507167
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
Sick of striving? Giving up on grit? Had enough of hustle culture? Daunted by the 10,000-hour rule? Relax: As the French know, it's the best way to be better at everything. In the realm of love, what could be less seductive than someone who's trying to seduce you? Seduction is the art of succeeding without trying, and that's a lesson the French have mastered. We can see it in their laissez-faire parenting, chic style, haute cuisine, and enviable home cooking: They barely seem to be trying, yet the results are world-famous--thanks to a certain je ne sais quoi that is the key to a more creative, fulfilling, and productive life. For fans of both Mark Manson's The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and Alain de Botton's How Proust Can Change Your Life, philosopher Ollivier Pourriol's The French Art of Not Trying Too Hard draws on the examples of such French legends as Descartes, Stendhal, Rodin, Cyrano de Bergerac, and Françoise Sagan to show how to be efficient à la française, and how to effortlessly reap the rewards. A PENGUIN LIFE TITLE

Learn French In A Hurry

Author: Laura K Lawless
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440516669
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Sure, you can blurt out Merci! and Oui! Oui! and Garcon! as well as the next tourist, but in truth your French lacks a certain je ne sais quoi. That just won't do if you're touring the City of Light or sunning in Tahiti or ordering a la carte in a Montreal cafe. Whether you're traveling to a French-speaking country or learning French for business, this pocket-sized primer is your passeport to one of the world's most beautiful - and useful - languages. Learn French in a Hurry features: Common French phrases (days of the week, numbers, letters) Pronunciation and conjugation tips and tricks Grammar made easy Useful words and terms Helpful French-English and English-French dictionaries With Learn French in a Hurry, you'll master le francais right away!

Paris By Phone

Author: Pamela Druckerman
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525516719
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
The magic of independence meets the meaning of home in the picture book debut of the #1 bestselling author of Bringing Up Bébé. When Josephine Harris decides that Paris is where she really belongs, all it takes is a quick call on her magical phone to whisk her away. The city of lights has fancy cafés, baguettes under every arm, the Eiffel Tower, and a fabulous new family who can't wait to show her around. The city is a feast for the senses, but each new discovery brings a pang of melancholy. There's something missing here. Could it be the person who loves Josephine's best--her own mother? From #1 bestselling author Pamela Druckerman comes a whimsically commercial picture that little travellers and little homebodies will love!

The First Waco Horror

Author: Patricia Bernstein
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
ISBN: 1603445471
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 266

Book Description
Annotation. In 1916, seventeen-year-old Jesse Washington, a retarded black boy, was publicly tortured, lynched, and burned on the town square of Waco, Texas, Drawing on extensive research in the national files of the NAACP, local newspapers and archives, and interviews with the descendants of participants in the events of that day, Patricia Bernstein has reconstructed the details of not only the crime but also how it influenced the NAACP's antilynching campaign.