The Art of Manliness: Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man - Brett Mckay

More and more males today seem to be putting off adult responsibilities in order to play video games and do keg stands. The Art of Manliness is dedicated to providing the skills and knowledge every man needs to know for the 21st century. \nMan Up \nWhile it's definitely more than just monster trucks, grilling and six-pack abs, true manliness is hard to define. The words macho and manly are not synonymous. \n \nTaking lessons from classic gentlemen such as Benjamin Franklin and Theodore Roosevelt, authors Brett and Kate McKay have created a collection of the most useful advice every man needs to know to live life to its full potential. \n \nThis book contains a wealth of information that ranges from survival skills to social skills to advice on how to improve your character. Whether you are braving the wilds with your friends, courting your girlfriend or raising a family, inside you'll find practical information and inspiration for every area of life. You'll learn the basics all modern men should know, including how to: \n\n \n- Shave like your grandpa \n- Be a perfect houseguest \n- Fight like a gentleman using the art of bartitsu \n- Help a friend with a problem \n- Give a man hug \n- Perform a fireman's carry \n- Ask for a woman's hand in marriage \n- Raise resilient kids \n- Predict the weather like a frontiersman \n- Start a fire without matches \n- Give a dynamic speech \n- Live a well-balanced life \nSo jump in today and gain the skills and knowledge you need to be a real man in the 21st century.