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PublisherPenguin Publishing Group

ISBN-100143125206

ISBN-139780143125204

eBay Product ID (ePID)201543975

Product Key Features

Number of Pages320 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameSocial Climber's Bible : A Book of Manners, Practical Tips, and Spiritual Advice for the Upwardly Mobile

Publication Year2014

SubjectPersonal & Practical Guides, Etiquette, Social Classes & Economic Disparity, Popular Culture

TypeNot Available

Subject AreaReference, Social Science

AuthorDirk Wittenborn, Jazz Johnson

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight12 Oz

Item Length7.4 in

Item Width5.3 in

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LCCN2014-012089

TitleLeadingThe

Reviews"Any social climber coming to America should read this hilarious book on the plane in. Jazz & Dirk will show you how to win friends, influence people and never have to fly commercial again." Plum Sykes "This will be a big hit for the young professional crowdâ€¦Wryly cleverâ€¦" - The Library Journal "Savagely funny and brilliantly observed: a how-to manual for social climbers with a sting in its tale. Swiftian satire at its best." Andrew Scull, Distinguished Professor of Sociology

Grade FromTwelfth Grade

Intended AudienceTrade

SynopsisDear Fledgling Climber- You're just opened a book that can change your life. Read on at your own risk, because once you've gotten to the last page, we promise your will have become so popular you won't recognize yourself. Are you ready to be transformed into the kind of person who snubbed you at parties and you used to envy? Are you prepared for lal the fun you'll have mastering the secrets of becoming popular with those who can make your dreams come true overnight? We invite you to learn the lost art of social climbing. Let us teach you the skills and ethical flexibility that will make you a hit at any and all social gatherings, from cocktail parties to funerals. Know the joys of social climbing as a family and learn the dos and don'ts of guiltlessly and gracefully ditching all those worn-out suburban friends and college pals holding you back from making the kind of superficial friends everybody needs to know the thrill of getting to the top. We can't climb for you, but we do know all the shortcuts. Sincerely, The Social Climber's Bible 'Any social climber coming to America should read this hilarious book on the plane in. Jazz & Dirk will show you how to win friends, influence people and never have to fly commercial again.' Plum Sykes, Welcome fledging Social Climbers Allow us to show you the way. Birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it, so what's the big deal? You shouldn't be punished for wanting to improve your lot in life This is America, after all. Johnson & Johnson heiress Jazz Johnson is a lifelong insider in that rarefied world that fans of both Downton Abbey and Gossip Girl dream about. Raconteur Dirk Wittenborn is old enough to remember when sex was safe and cocaine wasn't addictive. In short, Jazz belongs to some of the most exclusive clubs in the world, whereas Dirk has been kicked out of them. Who better to guide you? In the grand tradition of True Prep and The Hipster Handbook, The Social Climber's Bible will teach you everything you need to know to become a pro Mountaineer: The Art of Social Climbing at gallery openings, cocktail parties, and funerals Social Climbing as a family How to handle sex, dating, marriage, and love Your social climbing IQ and how to improve it How to spot a Big Fish, Whale, Turtle or Unicorn, and what they can do for you

LC Classification NumberBJ1853.W58 2014