Take It or Leave It is a collection of the small, practical things that no one bothers to teach you—but probably should. From the importance of holding a microphone correctly to why you should always wear socks on a plane, to the magic of teflon tape, these are the tiny details that make life smoother, less awkward, and maybe even a little more pleasant.

Written by a father for his kids (but secretly for the rest of us too), this book doesn’t try to be profound. It’s just filled with the kind of lived-in, common-sense advice you only pick up after a few decades of paying attention and making mistakes. If you're looking for life-changing wisdom, keep browsing. But if you want the stuff that actually comes in handy or a gift for your impossible-to-shop-for-because-they-have-everything-already children, then take it—or leave it. Up to you.