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In the age of Oprah, Dr. Phil, and countless other self-help disciplinarians, indulging in any kind of pleasurable pastime is on the brink of extinction. But it's not too late to revive those lost pleasures that make life worth living. The Hedonism Handbook can help put the three-martini lunch, the baguette with real butter, the deep tan, the unfiltered cigarette, or the simple act of lying in a hammock under the stars back within our grasp. A tongue-in-cheek, satirical guide to the "good" life, The Hedonism Handbook will help us reclaim it all.With his characteristic wit, author Michael Flocker combines humorous reviews of historical excesses, suggestions for everyday indulgences, lists of hedonistic icons with famous quotes and earnest warnings about the perils of structured living. Made up of ten worldly wise chapters arranged to form a journey for the reader-a path from the straight-and-narrow into wide-open fields of frivolity-The Hedonism Handbook will help readers master the lost arts of leisure and pleasure. It provides an entertaining, yet (if you're not careful), life-changing read.

The old-fashioned, repressed, un-moisturized man has been banished to the hinterlands and a new breed is taking center stage. He is a man of style, sophistication, and security, just as strong and confident as his predecessor, but far more diverse in his interests, his tastes, and, most importantly, his self-image. He may be seen at an NBA game one night and an art gallery opening the next. Able to navigate any social setting, he is informed, influential, intriguing, and very much in vogue these days. He is the new male the metrosexual man.So how can the average Joe keep up with this new version of cool? How should he behave, what shoes should he wear, and what CDs should he have in his collection? Answers to these questions and so many other pressing concerns can be found in The Metrosexual Guide to Style. Filled with entertaining anecdotes, famous quotes, helpful hints, dos and don'ts, recommendations and potential pitfalls, this handy guidebook covers everything from dining out to fashion and personal style, home décor to the Metro-mindset. It is the one-stop shop for the impeccably groomed and savvy modern man.

Michael Flocker wuchs zunächst in Westberlin auf, bis seine Familie in den US-Staat Connecticut übersiedelte. Mit neunzehn zog er in die Großstadt New York, wo er schnell Anschluss in Club- Szene und Modewelt fand. Vier Jahre später ging der amerikanische Lifestyle-Guru nach Los Angeles und versuchte sich als Schauspieler, Drehbuchautor und Regisseur. Seit 2001 lebt er wieder in New York, sein Motto: „Im Zweifel größer denken“. Michael Flocker ist Autor des internationalen Bestsellers „Metrosexual. Das Handbuch für den neuen Mann“ (Heyne TB 2004).

Das Handbuch für den geplagten Büromenschen Mit praktischen Überlebenstipps für den modernen Arbeitsalltag. Das ideale Geschenk für Büromuffel und alle, die beim Stichwort „Power-Point“ die Krise kriegen.

Ein verführerisches Plädoyer für hemmungslose Faulheit und Genuss ohne Reue – intelligent, witzig, unterhaltsam. Lust und Genuss sind des Lebens wahrer Sinn, das wussten schon die alten Griechen. In unserem Zeitalter von Rauchverbot und Fitnesswahn, Karrierestress und Wellnesswelle scheint das pure Vergnügen jedoch gerade auf der Strecke zu bleiben. Doch Michael Flocker hat der tugendhaften Langeweile den Kampf angesagt. Er lässt die Sünden hochleben und zeigt, wie man sie ohne Reue genießt.