Publisher's Synopsis
A "Cliffs Notes for life," this practical guide features 100 original essays by leading experts from around the world who offer their unparalleled insights into how to perform everyday tasks, from remembering names to ironing a shirt. It features both the famous (like Suze Orman) and the lesser known (like the head groundskeeper at Fenway Park).
Hear a range of experts: everyone from Donald Trump (negotiating) to Stephen Covey (managing your time) to Debbi Fields (baking great cookies). Let Ira Glass teach you how to tell an interesting story, and Larry King explain the art of listening.
The Experts' Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do brings together the best of the best, offering the world's most valuable advice. Includes:
Do Push-Ups and Sit-Ups Kathy Smith Brew coffee Cecile Hudon Read a Newspaper Arthur Sulzberger Jr. Shine Shoes Sal Iacono AKA the Sole Man Manage Your Time Stephen R. Covey Give and Receive a Compliment Mary Mitchell AKA Ms. Demeanor Negotiate Donald Trump Listen Larry King Tell a Story Ira Glass Deliver Bad News Dr. Robert Buckman Balance Your Checkbook Terry Savage Save Money Suze Orman Understand Your Pet Warren Eckstein Remove a Stain Linda Cobb AKA The Queen of Clean ® Do Laundry Heloise Paint a Room Bob Vila Read Aloud Cory Booker Hit a Tennis Ball Jennifer Capriati Build a Fire Jim Paxon Tell a Joke Howie Mandel Be a Good Houseguest Amy Alkon AKA the Advice Goddess Flirt Susan Rabin Plan a Wedding Darcy Miller Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies Debbi Fields Smile for the Camera Katie Fordand more.
"A talented cast of readers dispenses advice with just the appropriate tone."
-Audiofile
"Short, pithy, and often tinged with humor."
-Library Journal (A "Best Audiobook" Pick)
". . . a 'listener friendly' collection of easy pointers . . . which receive fine narration by Paula Parker and others."
-Library Bookwatch
"Listeners will be able to dazzle friends and family with their newlyacquired expertise. Highly recommended for public libraries."
-Library Journal
