Isbn: 9780761172949 - the book of nice: a nice book about nice things for nice people (25 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Nice is the secret ingredient to a better life. It makes us happy. It may even be what makes us civilized?when we say thank you, shake hands, send flowers, we?re doing the nice things that bring people together.?A compulsive and chunky book for lovers of trivia, popular history, customs, and culture?and a perfect gift to say ?you?re nice??The Book of Nice is an entertaining, quirky compendium of those signs, traditions, and expressions that we so often take for granted, yet turn out to be quite fascinating. It?s about why we cover a yawn (originally to prevent evil spirits from entering our bodies, now to hide the impression that something?s boring us). About holiday traditions?it?s thanks to Guy Lombardo?s December 31 broadcast in 1929 that we now sing ?Auld Lang Syne? on New Year?s Eve. About customary offerings?the wedding cake evolved out of the Roman use of wheat as a symbol of fertility (and it?s much tastier than bits of grain). And about those simple yet essential niceties?how Thomas Edison championed an obscure term, ?hello? (if Alexander Graham Bell had gotten his way, we?d all be saying ?ahoy?). Why not put a little nice in your day. …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Nice is the secret ingredient to a better life. It makes us happy. It may even be what makes us civilized?when we say thank you, shake hands, send flowers, we?re doing the nice things that bring people together.?A compulsive and chunky book for lovers of trivia, popular history, customs, and culture?and a perfect gift to say ?you?re nice??The Book of Nice is an entertaining, quirky compendium of those signs, traditions, and expressions that we so often take for granted, yet turn out to be quite fascinating. It?s about why we cover a yawn (originally to prevent evil spirits from entering our bodies, now to hide the impression that something?s boring us). About holiday traditions?it?s thanks to Guy Lombardo?s December 31 broadcast in 1929 that we now sing ?Auld Lang Syne? on New Year?s Eve. About customary offerings?the wedding cake evolved out of the Roman use of wheat as a symbol of fertility (and it?s much tastier than bits of grain). And about those simple yet essential niceties?how Thomas Edison championed an obscure term, ?hello? (if Alexander Graham Bell had gotten his way, we?d all be saying ?ahoy?). Why not put a little nice in your day.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Nice is the secret ingredient to a better life. It makes us happy. It may even be what makes us civilized?when we say thank you, shake hands, send flowers, we?re doing the nice things that bring people together.?A compulsive and chunky book for lovers of trivia, popular history, customs, and culture?and a perfect gift to say ?you?re nice??The Book of Nice is an entertaining, quirky compendium of those signs, traditions, and expressions that we so often take for granted, yet turn out to be quite fascinating. It?s about why we cover a yawn (originally to prevent evil spirits from entering our bodies, now to hide the impression that something?s boring us). About holiday traditions?it?s thanks to Guy Lombardo?s December 31 broadcast in 1929 that we now sing ?Auld Lang Syne? on New Year?s Eve. About customary offerings?the wedding cake evolved out of the Roman use of wheat as a symbol of fertility (and it?s much tastier than bits of grain). And about those simple yet essential niceties?how Thomas Edison championed an obscure term, ?hello? (if Alexander Graham Bell had gotten his way, we?d all be saying ?ahoy?). Why not put a little nice in your day.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Illustrated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Mass Market Paperback. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Illustrated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: As New. : Descubre el secreto para una vida mejor con 'The Book of Nice'. Este libro es una exploración entretenida y peculiar de las costumbres, tradiciones y expresiones que a menudo damos por sentado. Aprende por qué cubrimos un bostezo, cómo la transmisión de Guy Lombardo en 1929 nos trajo 'Auld Lang Syne' en la víspera de Año Nuevo, y cómo el pastel de bodas evolucionó del uso romano del trigo como símbolo de fertilidad. Además, descubre por qué Thomas Edison defendió el término 'hola'. Un libro perfecto para los amantes de la trivia y la cultura popular, y un regalo ideal para decir 'eres agradable'. EAN: 9780761172949 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Otros Título: The Book of Nice Autor: Josh Chetwynd Editorial: Workman Adult Idioma: en Páginas: 444 Formato: tapa blanda.…

Zustand: New. pp. 444.

Trade Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 428 pages. 6.00x4.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. Proves that nice is more than good. In short, amusing entries, the author examines the stories behind acts of kindness (helping someone cross the street), gratitude (why we say "hello"), praise (standing ovation), and symbols of love (the iconic red heart). Num Pages: photos & illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: WZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 104 x 34. Weight in Grams: 314. . 2013. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Zustand: New. In English.

Trade Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 428 pages. 6.00x4.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Nice is the secret ingredient to a better life. It makes us happy. It may even be what makes us civilized-when we say thank you, shake hands, send flowers, we're doing the nice things that bring people together. A compulsive and chunky book for lovers of trivia, popular history, customs, and culture-and a perfect gift to say 'you're nice'-The Book of Nice is an entertaining, quirky compendium of those signs, traditions, and expressions that we so often take for granted, yet turn out to be quite fascinating. It's about why we cover a yawn (originally to prevent evil spirits from entering our bodies, now to hide the impression that something's boring us). About holiday traditions-it's thanks to Guy Lombardo's December 31 broadcast in 1929 that we now sing 'Auld Lang Syne' on New Year's Eve. About customary offerings-the wedding cake evolved out of the Roman use of wheat as a symbol of fertility (and it's much tastier than bits of grain). And about those simple yet essential niceties-how Thomas Edison championed an obscure term, 'hello' (if Alexander Graham Bell had gotten his way, we'd all be saying 'ahoy'). Why not put a little nice in your day. …

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Zustand: New. Proves that nice is more than good. In short, amusing entries, the author examines the stories behind acts of kindness (helping someone cross the street), gratitude (why we say hello ), praise (standing ovation), and symbols of love (the iconic red heart).