Owning and operating a restaurant is one of the most challenging endeavors an entrepreneur can take on - the hours are long and grueling, staff turnover averages 130 percent, and many fail within their first year.
Streetwise® Restaurant Management walks you step by step through each aspect of opening and managing a restaurant. This guide covers the practical issues you'll face on a daily basis and offers tips from an experienced restaurateur about the risks and rewards of restaurant management.
Owning and operating a restaurant is one of the most challenging endeavors an entrepreneur can take on - the hours are long and grueling, staff turnover averages 130 percent, and…
Every year, thousands of great business ideas languish because entrepreneurs don't have a solid business plan. Business plans can be simple three-page documents or fill a large binder, but all have the same purposed - to plan for success. This book provides straight answers and expert advice on creating the right plan for any type of business. Fledgling business owners will learn how to:
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Analyze business opportunities; -
Estimate costs; -
Secure startup equipment; -
Develop services; -
Find the best location; -
Pull the money together to make it happen.
With this valuable resource, budding entrepreneurs will find all they need to write a plan that will succeed in the dangerous world of startups. The accompanying CD contains 60 sample business plans for a variety of popular ventures.
Формат издания: 20,5 см х 23,5 см.
Every year, thousands of great business ideas languish because entrepreneurs don't have a solid business plan. Business plans can be simple three-page documents or fill a large…
Sure, running sounds easy enough. But a good running program involves more than just buying a pair of new sneakers and hitting the pavement. From gentle jogs to intense marathons, this guide will help you to choose the right equipment, train safely, and meet your running goals.
Written by a veteran marathon runner and trainer, this book teaches you how to:
- Set immediate and long-term running goals. - Prevent injuries. - Avoid plateaus. - Workout at any level. - Regulate your water intake. - Cross-train with weights and alternative methods (like yoga).
You'll also find information on ensuring correct posture, tailoring running to your age, and training for and running a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon. "The Everything Running Book, 2nd Edition" has everything you need-from start to finish!
Sure, running sounds easy enough. But a good running program involves more than just buying a pair of new sneakers and hitting the pavement. From gentle jogs to intense marathons,…
We live in a world of instant communication. However, business often requires that we put our words in writing. Whether readers communicate by letter, e-mail, or text message, it is important to choose their words carefully and express themselves clearly."1001 Business Letters for all Occasions" makes this easy, with templates and model letters for every type of business situation. Readers will master: modern manners for business and social communication; the art of creating letterhead; and, common business and social phrases. From contacting insurance and health providers to instructing employees on company policy, writing the perfect business letter has never been easier.
We live in a world of instant communication. However, business often requires that we put our words in writing. Whether readers communicate by letter, e-mail, or text message, it…
Tired of forking over hundreds of dollars for entertaining her friends and family, Christiane Jory made a decision. She challenged herself to create more than 100 gourmet recipes for appetizers, side dishes, main courses, and desserts-solely with items she found at 99$ Only Stores! In this delightful, practical cookbook, Jory serves up delectable dishes, including:
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Artichoke Spinach Bake on Homemade Pizza Bread. -
Green Beans Au Gratin. -
Chicken Tetrazinni. -
Pinot Noir Poached Pear Tart.
This handy guide is filled with sample menus, a glossary of cooking terms, and space for creating recipes of your very own. Each recipe includes an estimated cost and helpful kitchen hints, such as uses for recycled milk cartons and how to freeze egg whites. Never again will finances be an excuse for not entertaining with pizzazz. With The 99$ Only Stores Cookbook, feeding a family, playing host to five or six, or even simply cooking for one at home needn't cost a small fortune ever again!
Tired of forking over hundreds of dollars for entertaining her friends and family, Christiane Jory made a decision. She challenged herself to create more than 100 gourmet recipes…
It is well to remember that there are five reasons for drinking: the arrival of a friend; one's present or future thirst; the excellence of the wine; or any other reason.
With more and more women waiting to start a family, it's encouraging to know that you can have a healthy pregnancy over 35-and into your 40s-if you make well-informed choices about your prenatal care.
Whether you're considering parenting for the first time or starting over, The Everything Guide to Pregnancy over 35 covers the physical, emotional, and social implications of a 35+ pregnancy to help ensure the healthiest and happiest nine months-and beyond. Packed with expert advice, plus helpful tips from moms just like you, this reassuring guide shows you how to: -
Improve your chances of getting pregnant after 35-including fertility treatment options -
Select the best care options-whether with a doctor or midwife -
Incorporate vitamins, proper nutrition, and exercise into your lifestyle -
Weigh the benefits and risks of prenatal testing -
Understand the changes happening to your body -
Prepare for labor, delivery, and recovery -
Assess financial and career considerations -
. . . and, most importantly, welcome a new baby into your life!
With its supportive, straightforward approach, The Everything Guide to Pregnancy over 35 is the one book you need to dispel the rumors, understand the risks, and enjoy the rewards of this exciting time!
With more and more women waiting to start a family, it's encouraging to know that you can have a healthy pregnancy over 35-and into your 40s-if you make well-informed choices…
Recognized for its reassuring advice, authoritative information, and easy-to-understand style, The Everything Pregnancy Book, 3rd Edition is the must-have reference guide for a happy, healthy, and well-informed pregnancy. Updated, redesigned, and packed with even more information, this month-by-month resource walks moms-(and dads!)-to-be through the different phases of pregnancy and offers trusted information on how to: -
Understand and manage your physical and emotional changes -
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Stay active and select the right diet for you and baby -
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Understand prenatal tests and diagnostic screening -
Choose the best labor and delivery options for you -
Ready home and nursery for baby -
Budget for the new addition to your family
Covering every important topic from conception to delivery and beyond, The Everything Pregnancy Book, 3rd Edition promises to answer all of your questions and more!
Recognized for its reassuring advice, authoritative information, and easy-to-understand style, The Everything Pregnancy Book, 3rd Edition is the must-have reference guide for a…
More and more people are turning up the heat and cooking healthy meals made with fresh ingredients. With stir-fry cooking, chefs at all levels can shave off time preparing meals for their families by serving up heart-friendly dishes in just minutes. "The Everything[registered] Stir-Fry Coobook" is a sizzling sourcebook of 300 recipes, with step-by-step instructions on how to: make healthy poultry, pork and vegetable dishes, starting with the freshest ingredients; select the correct equipments and prepare rice from around the world; and whip up fish/shelfish dishes, noodle selections, creative marinades sauces, and second-helping worthy desserts. "The Everything[registered] Stir-Fry Cookbook" offers helpful tips and techniques for making mouthwatering recipes in less time than it would take to choose what to order from a Chinese menu.
More and more people are turning up the heat and cooking healthy meals made with fresh ingredients. With stir-fry cooking, chefs at all levels can shave off time preparing meals…
Epoisses, Explorateur, Emmental-just naming cheeses can be a tongue-twisting game! Learn how to pronounce the names more than 100 types of cheeses and pair them with wine and food with The Everything Cheese Book. Written by a certified "cheese specialist", this book offers you a chance to learn about the history of cheese, while giving you insider tips and more than 100 recipes for preparing cheese-related or cheese-based plates, platters, and hors d'oeuvres.
This mouth-watering resource shows everyone-from the cheese amateur to the connoisseur:
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Where and how to buy quality cheese; -
How to organize and host cheese parties; -
The art of chees emaking; -
How to pair cheese with wine; -
How to distinguish several types of cheese by taste, texture, and smell.
With The Everything Cheese Book, you will be well on your way to becoming a seasoned affineur.
Epoisses, Explorateur, Emmental-just naming cheeses can be a tongue-twisting game! Learn how to pronounce the names more than 100 types of cheeses and pair them with wine and food…
Don't want to turn on an oven? Want to eat a delicious meal but wash only one pan? The About.com Guide to Shortcut Cooking features 225 timesaving recipes for beginner chefs and foodies alike! This cookbook will help you prepare homecooked meals in less time without sacrificing flavor and creativity. Linda Larsen, the Busy Cooks Guide at About.com, reveals insider tips for shortcuts anyone can use to create delicious meals in no time.
Featuring speedy recipes for:
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30-Minute Cinnamon Oat Scones; -
Three-Ingredient Melon Salsa; -
Slow Cooker Belgain Beef Stew; -
Microwave Tandoori Chicken; -
5-Minute Lemon Sole; -
Italian Strata from Leftovers; -
20-Minute Roasted Creamy Corn; -
No-Bake Chocolate Fudge Cheesecake.
These easy-to-follow recipes cut down time but not taste!
Don't want to turn on an oven? Want to eat a delicious meal but wash only one pan? The About.com Guide to Shortcut Cooking features 225 timesaving recipes for beginner chefs and…
Whether you're partial to thick crust or thin crust, Neapolitan or Sicilian, you can't go wrong with the 300 mouthwatering recipes in The Everything Pizza Cookbook. Beginning with the history of pizza and its origin in Naples, Italy, The Everything Pizza Cookbook slices up everything aspiring pizza chefs like you want to know-from how to buy the correct equipment and the freshest ingredients to preparing an appetizing collection of pies, including:
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Sweet Dough Pizza Crust; -
Pesto Sauce for Thin-Crust Pizza; -
Fire-Baked Six-Cheese Pizza; -
Chopped Salad Pizza; -
Clams Marinara Pizza; -
Triple-Chocolate Pizza; -
Wild Boar Barbecue Pizza.
Author Belinda Hulin offers pizza party tips, diet-breaking-worthy recipes, and pizzas to make with kids-as well as pizzas that meat lovers, vegetarians, and chocolate addicts will salivate over.
Whether you're partial to thick crust or thin crust, Neapolitan or Sicilian, you can't go wrong with the 300 mouthwatering recipes in The Everything Pizza Cookbook. Beginning with…
At some point in your life, it's likely that you will date a separated or divorced man. With today's divorce rate, it is almost impossible not to. However, these men are not like the typical single bachelors you're used to dating. These men come with numerous unexpected challenges, such as children, difficult ex-wives, substantial financial obligations, and unresolved grief, guilt, or anger.
"Dating the Divorced Man" will prepare you so you can:
- Detect problems early on-and tackle them together. - Identify problems that "come with the territory" vs. those that are dealbreakers. - Evaluate whether marriage is ultimately the right choice for you.
Filled with real-life insight and advice, "Dating the Divorced Man" offers the tools you need to decide if you can deal with the issues and find long-term happiness-or if it's time to say goodbye.
At some point in your life, it's likely that you will date a separated or divorced man. With today's divorce rate, it is almost impossible not to. However, these men are not like…
Getting ready to welcome your new baby into the world is an exciting adventure, but also a lot of work! "The Everything Pregnancy Organizer", 2nd Edition is just what you need to enjoy the next nine months in control and on track. Monthly charts, checklists, and worksheets make it easy to remember appointments, record medical information, maintain nutrition, purchase the right baby supplies, and more. The perfect companion for first-time moms-to-be, The Everything Pregnancy Organizer, 2nd Edition is your guide from the day you find out you аre pregnant until you begin a new life with your baby! This all-new edition of "The Everything Pregnancy Organizer" features:
- Space each month to record your reflections on the pregnancy journey and questions to ask your doctor.
- A user-friendly format for taking notes and holding papers.
- Information about childbirth classes and choosing a healthcare practitioner.
- A ten-month calendar to record appointments and checkups.
- Plenty of space for recording important contact information and notes.
- A month-by-month rundown of what to expect and how to prepare for the arrival of your baby.
Издание на английском языке.
Getting ready to welcome your new baby into the world is an exciting adventure, but also a lot of work! "The Everything Pregnancy Organizer", 2nd Edition is just what you need to…
Dogs don't need a reason to celebrate, and neither should their guardians! With Ingrid E. Newkirk's Let's Have a Dog Party! you'll learn that every day can be a special occasion-Ingrid shows you just how to make the most of it for dogs and yourself.
Each page is packed with tips for:
Hosting a themed party, including fiestas, luaus, adoption-day celebrations, and "bark" mitzvahs;
Creating goodie bags and gifts for canine and human guests;
Making dog food and people food with recipes from Alicia Silverstone, Jackie Chan, William Shatner, and other stars who love dogs;
Celebrating doggie joy every day of the year.
Whether it's a ride in the car, a trip to the beach, a special viewing of a D(dog)-rated film, or a good old-fashioned howl at the moon, Ingrid explains how to throw the perfect party for the ultimate party animal.
Dogs don't need a reason to celebrate, and neither should their guardians! With Ingrid E. Newkirk's Let's Have a Dog Party! you'll learn that every day can be a special…
If you think you can't indulge your love of sweets because you must limit your sugar intake, think again. The Everything Sugar-Free Cookbook contains 300 scrumptious recipes that are fun to make, including:
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New York-Style Cheesecake. -
Banana Brownies. -
Orange Mousse with Blueberries. -
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries. -
Family Ice Cream. -
Strawberry-Stuffed French Toast. -
Sweet Tea Sauce.
Whether you want to start the day off with a healthy breakfast or treat yourself to a decadent midnight snack, this cookbook has all you need to lead a sugar-free lifestyle. Each recipe has complete nutritional information so you can plan well-rounded meals. Get ready to enjoy la dolce vita-without the sugar!
If you think you can't indulge your love of sweets because you must limit your sugar intake, think again. The Everything Sugar-Free Cookbook contains 300 scrumptious recipes that…
Follow the advice of Stephan Schiffman-America's #1 Corporate Sales Trainer-and take your career to the next level. This special anniversary edition of his perennial bestseller, Cold Calling Techniques (That Really Work!) , provides you with
Follow the advice of Stephan Schiffman-America's #1 Corporate Sales Trainer-and take your career to the next level. This special anniversary edition of his perennial bestseller,…
There is no one rule for business success, no one principle that can help you meet every challenge. The realities of doing business are just too complex. However, there are lots of little rules that can guide and assist you along the way-and that's
There is no one rule for business success, no one principle that can help you meet every challenge. The realities of doing business are just too complex. However, there are lots…
In a global economy, it is crucial for business people to be sensitive to cultural differences. And although the best reason for doing so may be ethical, it's great for business as well! This is an invaluable book for "doing well while doing good"
In a global economy, it is crucial for business people to be sensitive to cultural differences. And although the best reason for doing so may be ethical, it's great for business…
