+=item C<get_first @args>
+
+Retrieves the first item from the database by calling C<get_all> with
+a limit of 1. The C<@args> are passed through to C<get_all> allowing
+for arbitrary filters and sort options to be applied.
+
+=item C<make_manager_methods [@method_list]>
+
+Calls Rose's C<make_manager_methods> with the C<@method_list> or
+C<all> if no methods are given.