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Stuff Every Man Should Know
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Ideal for men seeking practical self-help tips, as well as a thoughtful gift for dads, husbands, brothers, or friends looking to upgrade their life skills and confidence.
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See moreThe modern Renaissance manβs βlittle black bookβ featuring 50+ need-to-know life hacksβpackaged in one pocket-sized volume perfect for gifting!
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Stuff Every Man Should Know by Brett Cohen is a little gift book packed with tips, tricks, and life hacks for the modern Renaissance man.
This modern Renaissance man's "little black book" features 50+ need-to-know life hacks, all packaged in one pocket-sized volume perfect for holiday gifting!
This handy reference guide reveals everything a 21st-century man ought to know (but might not)! Divided into six chapters, you'll find over 50 simple yet comprehensive hacks for:
Domestic Life: Equip your toolbox, fix your car, and become a king of the grill.
Personal Appearance: Look like a million bucks with wardrobe essentials and grooming tips for facial hair and hair loss.
Health and Wellness: Start a healthy diet, exercise, and skincare routine!
Etiquette and Socializing: Make new friends and impress your circle with awesome cocktails and wine.
Business and Pleasure: Work hard, play harder with career advice and insights on golfing, fishing, poker, and more!
Love and Relationships: Discover conversation starters and productive argument enders alongside other wise tips on dating, marriage, and parenthood.
Collected in one pocket-sized package, this self-help book for men is the perfect gift for dads, husbands, friends, or brothers!
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
The Style Guide calls it βfun, [and] downright useful,β while Destination Luxury praises how Brett Cohen captures the many facets of the modern man and emphasises the need to adapt in contemporary life.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781683692720
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 24 August 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Quirk Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 96.0mm
Height: 153.0mm
Weight: 152g
Pages: 144
About the Author
Brett Cohen is the author of Stuff Every Dad Should Know and the co-author of Recipes Every Man Should Know and Stuff Every Sushi Lover Should Know. He lives in Pennsylvania.
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