"Learn how to express yourself in different social situations, including at work, school, the dentist or doctor, when dining out or shopping. Plus, find out how to make small talk like a pro, deal with emergencies confidently, travel situations, and a whole lot more." -- back cover.

An unprecedented in-depth look at the English garden by one of Britain's foremost garden writers and authorities, this book showcases the enduring appeal of the English garden whose verdant lawns and borders of colorful plants are the inspiration for garden lovers worldwide. Kathryn Bradley-Hole--the longtime garden columnist for Country Life--takes a fresh look at more than seventy gardens from across England and distills the essence of what makes...

"The author takes an imaginary person, Sir Walter Hollydean of Boroughport, and around this central figure and his intimates weaves a picture of the typical modes, manners and customs of an English community in the time of Queen Elizabeth." Book rev. digest.