manners and customs

Presents an English translation of the 1759 novel "Candide," the story of an optimist whose life takes him from one disaster to another; and includes introductory comments about the author and his book, as well as a selection of related documents.

Presents the eighteenth-century social satire of a gentle and kind man who is thrashed by fate and his fellow man yet continues to believe that he lives in "the best of all possible worlds." Includes background information, explanatory notes, author chronology, and critical analysis.

Collection of short stories by Katherine Anne Porter featuring four stories not available elsewhere in book form.

This accessible book explains the holiday in engaging text and uses colorful photographs to demonstrate the many different ways people traditionally celebrate it.

When Leo the raccoon and Lester the hippopotamus go to town, Leo has the challenging job of monitoring Lester's manners.

Presents a humorous collection of observations on manners, behavior, courtesy, and rudeness, and more.

This book looks at the way of life of Mexican people, including family life, education, religion, city and village life, and work.

Describes the art, music, dance, and festivals of Mexico.

Examines how and where people live all over the world, from building in the city to growing food in the country.

Explains games from around the world, some of which are played everywhere, others only in certain cultures, or at certain times during the year.