"Writing with the same good sense, the humorous and personal touches, and the frank outspokenness that have made her previous book on elegance in dress a best-seller, the directrix of the haute couture house of Nina Ricci now offers the American woman a complete alphabetical guide to every phase of entertaining - from simple barbeques to elaborate banquets and balls, from choice of linens, china, and silverware to handling VIP's, latecomers, and weekend guests."