The Office The Official Party Planning Guide To Planning Parties

"Authentic parties, recipes, and pranks from the Dundies to Kevin's famous chili"--Title page.

“It’s just the guide you need to show your friends and colleagues how much you adore them.” —Nerdist.com For the first time ever, learn the secrets of the Party Planning Committee in the only officially endorsed cookbook and party planning book based on the beloved hit show The Office. Host an authentic New England garden party with James Trickington’s “helpful” tips and tricks, throw a holiday party with Angela Martin’s double fudge brownies, or set the stage for the perfect dinner party with Osso Buco and Serenity by Jan candles. This re-released cookbook puts the food front and center, sets the stapler in the Jell-O, and provides the perfect pairing of games and decor for any type of event. Inspired by the hit NBC series’ beloved characters and their hilarious shenanigans, this book puts you at the head of your very own party planning committee! 45+ RECIPES INSPIRED BY THE OFFICE: This re-released cookbook has been restructured to highlight more than 45 recipes, from appetizers to desserts, inspired by the beloved sitcom STUNNING PHOTOS: Includes gorgeous full-color photos of recipes to help ensure success, as well as beloved moments from the series THE ONLY OFFICIALLY LICENSED, ONE OF IT'S KIND: Designed and written in close partnership with NBC Universal and the show creators, this is the only officially licensed cookbook for fans of The Office RECIPES FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: With accessible step-by-step instructions and helpful cooking tips, The Office: The Official Party Planning Guide to Planning Parties is a great guide for fans of any age and skill level, from kitchen novices to seasoned chefs

Charlie Scola has been a leading innovator in party planning for 30 years. Affectionately known as "PartyCharlie," he has catered events for major studios, celebrities, dignitaries, executives, and world figures. He has planned parties for Elton John, Tom Cruise, John Travolta, Bon Jovi, Eric McCormack, Charlie Sheen, and Aaron Spelling to name a few. An eternal optimist, Charlie's greatest pleasure is spreading joy through outrageously fun parties. In this book, PartyCharlie presents five steps for creating the energy for an outrageously successful party, providing readers with the necessary ingredients to plan and host memorable events that guests will rave about.

"Hosts of all kinds, this is a must-read!" --Chris Anderson, owner and curator of TED From the host of the New York Times podcast Together Apart, an exciting new approach to how we gather that will transform the ways we spend our time together—at home, at work, in our communities, and beyond. In The Art of Gathering, Priya Parker argues that the gatherings in our lives are lackluster and unproductive--which they don't have to be. We rely too much on routine and the conventions of gatherings when we should focus on distinctiveness and the people involved. At a time when coming together is more important than ever, Parker sets forth a human-centered approach to gathering that will help everyone create meaningful, memorable experiences, large and small, for work and for play. Drawing on her expertise as a facilitator of high-powered gatherings around the world, Parker takes us inside events of all kinds to show what works, what doesn't, and why. She investigates a wide array of gatherings--conferences, meetings, a courtroom, a flash-mob party, an Arab-Israeli summer camp--and explains how simple, specific changes can invigorate any group experience. The result is a book that's both journey and guide, full of exciting ideas with real-world applications. The Art of Gathering will forever alter the way you look at your next meeting, industry conference, dinner party, and backyard barbecue--and how you host and attend them.

"Ideas, inspirations, and tips on how to plan the perfect party"--

The Event Planning Toolkit will help you rise to the occasion to plan and execute extraordinary meetings and events by getting organized, reducing time-wasting mistakes, and inspiring creativity. The Event Planning Toolkit provides the information you need to prepare and execute each aspect of your event with precision and enjoy the big day with less stress and fewer unpleasant surprises. It provides the assistance you need to make your event a real hit. Many people find the thought of planning an event to be an intimidating prospect. They think they’re not organized enough, or they don’t have the experience required to pull it off. But whatever the occasion, the path to success is straightforward; it’s a matter of thinking through the details and using a proven strategy to create an action plan and execute that plan on time and on budget. In this book, you will not only learn how to manage your scope, time, and resources, but also identify goals, create a budget, find the right venue, assemble an effective team, and much more. Use The Event Planning Toolkit to uncover some juicy nuggets of information that you can apply to your next event and give you the courage and confidence take on any new project or assignment that comes your way.

• The first edition of The Everything® Bridesmaid Book has sold more than 60,500 copies • Includes a new chapter on de-stressing the bride (and bridesmaids!), as well as updated information on nontraditional weddings, cost information, budget-minded ideas for hosting parties, and more • Everything® wedding titles have sold more than 1.5 million copies! Who plans the bridal shower? Does the dress have to be ugly? How much will all of this cost? Today's bridesmaids are finding their brides expect lots of help and enthusiasm when planning the big day. This is the perfect handbook for bridesmaids looking for practical advice on their integral role in the wedding. Featuring no-nonsense, updated information on how to: • Help her find the perfect dress • Keep the bride calm on her big day • Throw an unbelievable bridal shower • Make a memorable toast to the happy couple From knowing the proper etiquette to handling any and all responsibilities, this is the one guaranteed go-to resource for bridesmaids. With The Everything® Bridesmaid Book, 2nd Edition, they'll help plan a wedding to remember--and have fun doing it!

America's premier corporate event planners reveal the seven secrets of successful planning for every occasion, on any budget Whether it's the company's annual party, a product launch, or a fund-raising gala, planning a major event is a daunting task. Now the industry leaders who organized major events for the 1996 Olympics and for several Fortune 500 corporations make it easy for you. In seven simple steps, they share the proven secrets behind any successful function--and show you how to: Choose the right venue at the best price Create an organized event book Book entertainment, staff, and caterers Develop an ideal menu and theme Manage behind-the-scenes operations and security Make every event a smashing success