The Man's Manual: Poker Secrets, Beer Lore, Waitress Hypnosis, and Much, Much More [Paperback]

Gregg Stebben (Author), Denis Boyles (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 17, 2008

Everything a man needs to know—and more!—from an expert who has written for Men's Health and Esquire.

Every man needs to know how to flirt with a waitress, right? And how to make sure beer is part of every meal, not just breakfast? And how to work out to actually get a workout? Now all this information, and less "manly" but no less essential tips, can be found in one place. The only book a man needs to lead a well-rounded life, The Man's Manual provides instruction on "inspirational sex," urban tenting, what to do to with your thumb after you whack it with a hammer, and much, much more. Here are succinct, step-by-step directions for impersonating a smart person, and landing an airplane safely. Learn to tie a bowtie, fight cancer (consume green tea and tomatoes, but not necessarily at the same time), and organize a poker game. Determine how exactly to become a sex object, how to talk lingerie, and how to make love like a pro. There is material on baking brownies, cooking geese, and even hunting down your own venison. The sheer amount of information contained in this friendly, accessible book will enchant even the most discriminating reader. 50 black-and-white illustrations

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About the Author

Gregg Stebben is the author of eleven books, including The Man's Manual and White House Confidential. A writer for Men's Health, Esquire, Bon Appétit, SPY, and other magazines, he has interviewed everyone from Bill Clinton to Mikhail Gorbachev to Katie Couric. Stebben is the radio spokesman for Men's Health magazine and has appeared on CNN and Entertainment Tonight.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing (June 17, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1602392412
• ISBN-13: 978-1602392410
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #733,357 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Man oh man, what a manual, June 24, 2008

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J. L. Caputo (Dayton, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Man's Manual: Poker Secrets, Beer Lore, Waitress Hypnosis, and Much, Much More (Paperback)

Listen, if you're looking for a poker guide and nothing else, you might want to check the "over a dozen books on gambling" you already own. If you're looking for a witty, clever, informative, humorous take on modern masculinity, you'll really enjoy The Man's Manual. I bought it for my son's birthday and couldn't put it down--I think I learned more than he did. I've always wanted him to learn how to make a bed so tight he can flip a quarter off of it. The segments on how to dress and how to exercise are invaluable--too many men look like fools and hurt themselves in the gym. True experience will only come the hard way, but this book might expedite the process.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good for more than a chuckle, June 16, 2008

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This review is from: The Man's Manual: Poker Secrets, Beer Lore, Waitress Hypnosis, and Much, Much More (Paperback)

I bought this book for my brother and he said it's the most fun he's had reading. He's a regular guy with a regular job, who doesn't normally read. I thought with all the fun illustrations and the short but sweet (and hilarious) directions for picking up waitresses and dumping women, it would be perfect for him. And so it is.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Witty and Informative, June 23, 2008

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Steve C. (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Man's Manual: Poker Secrets, Beer Lore, Waitress Hypnosis, and Much, Much More (Paperback)

A smart, lively book. TONS of useful information here - tips on gambling, drinking, carousing, and staying relatively healthy at the same time.

The author is a well-known journalist who writes for MEN'S HEALTH and ESQUIRE - he knows his stuff.

Pick it up and open to any page, I can guarantee you'll want to read more.