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Accounting and Financial Analysis in the Hospitality Industry
by Jonathan A. HalesUnderstanding and applying accounting principles and financial analysis.
Accounting and Financial Management
by Peter Harris Marco MongielloAccounting and Financial Management: developments in the international hospitality industry presents new and innovative research and developments in the field of accounting and financial management as it relates to the work of managing enterprises and organisations in the international hospitality industry. The content contains contributions from a rich source of international researchers, academics and practitioners including, university and college lecturers, professional accountants and consultants and senior managers involved in a wide range of teaching, scholarship, research, and consultancy in the hospitality industry worldwide. The material is drawn from their work and experience and relates directly to the management of hospitality undertakings. Therefore the up to date case studies and examples used are taken from a wide ranging of companies across the industry including large international chains such as Sheraton, Holiday Inn, and Intercontinental. Divided into three parts: Performance Management, Information Management and Asset Management the book tackles the following issues amongst others:* Performance management in the international hospitality industry* Benchmarking: measuring financial success* The profit planning framework* Making room rate pricing decisions* Hotel asset management UK and US perspectives* Lowering risk to enhance hospitality firm valueAccounting and Financial Management: developments in the international hospitality industry presents current developments drawn from a combination of live fieldwork and practical experience and therefore will content will appeal to a wide-ranging readership including practising managers and financial controllers in hospitality organisations, professional accountants and consultants, postgraduate candidates studying for master's degrees in hospitality management, and final year undergraduate students of hospitality management who elect to take an accounting option.
Accrington Pals: Trail Home and Overseas (Battleground Europe)
by William Bennett TurnerA battlefield guide to the World War I exploits of the 11th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment, made up of volunteers who had enlisted together.Follow the footsteps of the Pals in their journey from Lancashire to their training camps in England and Wales and to the villages and battlefields of France. A comprehensive account, with maps and pictures, of a Pals Battalion’s service throughout the war.The Battleground series is designed for both the battlefield visitor and the reader at home. For the former, this book is an invaluable guide and each site is described in detail. For everyone there are graphic descriptions of action, often through first-hand accounts, supported by illustrations, diagrams and maps.
Acento Robinson
by Michael RobinsonDescubre de la mano de Michael Robinson el lado humano del deporte Porque detrás de las grandes hazañas deportivas siempre hay personas tan reales como la vida misma ¿Es el deporte una escuela de vida? ¿Qué hay detrás de los récords del mundo, de las marcas y de los trofeos? ¿Qué pasa cuando termina la carrera, cuando el árbitro pita el final o te adentras en los vestuarios para enfrentarte de nuevo a la vida?... Bienvenidos a Acento Robinson. El periodista deportivo Michael Robinson nos ofrece en Acento Robinson historias humanas del deporte. Gracias a un estilo ameno e inspirador, descubrimos relatos increíbles de individuos de carne y hueso que ponen de relieve la dureza del deporte y el aprendizaje que este suscita. Nos enseña a gestionar el éxito y el fracaso -las dos caras de la misma moneda aplicables a todos los ámbitos de la vida-, porque en realidad el deporte nos pertenece a todos y en ocasiones nos toca muy dentro. Por el deporte sufrimos, vibramos, nos emocionamos, amamos, nos enfadamos, lloramos... El deporte nos une y no importan las razas o la ideología, los partidos políticos ni la crisis. Y Robinson rememora a los grandes nombres Severiano Ballesteros, Nelson Mandela, Manolo Santana o Fernando Martín, entre otros; nos habla de los niños que sueñan con ser deportistas de élite, de la necesidad de emigrar para conseguir un sueño, de los obstáculos que hay que salvar en el camino hacia la meta o de los límites, los grandes retos, que son siempre un motor no un freno. Este libro es un homenaje a las luces y las sombras de una actividad que es inherente al ser humano desde los primeros tiempos, una especie de templo al deporte en el que habitan dioses que pueden convertirse en individuos corrientes y en el que las personas se pueden dar cuenta de que en realidad entre dioses y hombres la distancia no es tan grande.
Achievable Adventures: A Practical Guide: 52 of the UK’s Most Unforgettable Experiences
by Charlie Wild Jessica LastWith over 6000 islands, 19,491 miles of coastline and 120 mountains, the UK is jam packed with options for adventure, you just need to know where to look… A beautifully presented collection of the very best in UK adventure, this book is designed to change the way people view the UK by showcasing the possibilities for extraordinary experiences we have right here on our doorstep. Charlie Wild and Jessica Last (aka @the.travel.project) have spent the past 2 years exploring and documenting this set of islands unearthing what they call Achievable Adventures in a bid to open up regular, environmentally conscious and affordable adventure to everyone. Through story-led photography, sharp design and well researched bite-size info, this book reveals 52 of the UK’s very best adventures. Here you'll find something for everyone.
Acid Trip: Travels in the World of Vinegar
by Michael Harlan TurkellThe renowned food photographer explores the world of vinegar in this globe-hopping volume with recipes from Daniel Boulud, April Bloomfield and others.An avid maker of vinegars at home, Michael Harlan Turkell traveled throughout North America, France, Italy, Austria, and Japan to learn about vinegar-making practices in places where the art has evolved over centuries. In Acid Trip, he invites readers along on the journey.This richly narrated cookbook includes recipes from leading chefs including Daniel Boulud, Barbara Lynch, Michael Anthony, April Bloomfield, Massimo Bottura, Sean Brock, and many others. Dishes range from simple to sophisticated and include Fried Eggs with a Spoonful of Vinegar, Sweet & Sour Peppers, Balsamic Barbecued Ribs, Poulet au Vinaigre, Tomato Tarragon Shrub, and even Vinegar Pie. Turkell also details methods for making your own vinegars with bases as varied as wine, rice, apple cider, and honey. Featuring lush color photographs by the author, Acid Trip is a captivating story of culinary obsession and an indispensable reference for creative home chefs.
Across America on an Emigrant Train
by Jim MurphyAn account of Robert Louis Stevenson's twelve day journey from New York to California in 1879, interwoven with a history of the building of the transcontinental railroad and the settling of the West.
Across Frozen Seas
by John WilsonShort-listed for the 1998 Sheila A. Egoff Award for Children’s Literature and Geoffrey Bilson Award In his third young adult title, John Wilson takes on the rich territory of the 1845 Franklin expedition. Cabin boy David Young travels aboard the ill-fated vessel the HMS Erebus from London, England, en route to Canada’s frozen and uncharted north, and his adventures comes to a modern-day Dave Young in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, in a series of dreams.
Across the Bay
by Carlos AponteRECIPIENT OF THE PURA BELPRÉ ILLUSTRATOR HONOR Author-illustrator Carlos Aponte takes readers on a journey to the heart of Puerto Rico in this enchanting picture book set in Old San Juan."A lively and honest story about filling voids and exploring what defines a family--as well as a love letter to a childhood home."--Horn BookCarlitos lives in a happy home with his mother, his abuela, and Coco the cat. Life in his hometown is cozy as can be, but the call of the capital city pulls Carlitos across the bay in search of his father. Jolly piragüeros, mischievous cats, and costumed musicians color this tale of love, family, and the true meaning of home.
Across the Plains, with Other Memories and Essays
by Robert Louis StevensonThe celebrated Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson arranged for his friend the art historian Sidney Colvin to select and organise the essays in this volume, many of which had originally appeared in 1888, though some date back to the early 1880s. <P> <P> It was published in 1892, two years before Stevenson's untimely death. Colvin obtained many of the pieces from their original publishers, including magazines such as Fraser's, Longman's, The Magazine of Art and Scribner's. What is particularly noteworthy about this collection is that although Stevenson had settled in the South Seas well before it appeared, all the items included were written prior to his journey there. Colvin mentions that the concluding pieces in particular were written during a period of considerable gloom and sickness for Stevenson, who himself claimed to 'recover peace of body and mind' after moving to the Pacific in 1890.
Activity Guide For Foundations Of Restaurant Management And Culinary Arts: Level 1
by National Restaurant Association Staff<P>Industry-driven curriculum that launches students into their restaurant and foodservice career<P>! Curriculum of the ProStart(r) program offered by the National Restaurant Association.<P> The National Restaurant Association and Pearson have partnered to bring educators the most comprehensive curriculum developed by industry and academic experts.
Actor-Network Theory and Tourism: Ordering, Materiality and Multiplicity (Contemporary Geographies of Leisure, Tourism and Mobility)
by René van der Duim Carina Ren Gunnar Thór JóhannessonThe recent surfacing of actor-network theory (ANT) in tourism studies correlates to a rising interest in understanding tourism as emergent thorough relational practice connecting cultures, natures and technologies in multifarious ways. Despite the widespread application of ANT across the social sciences, no book has dealt with the practical and theoretical implications of using ANT in Tourism research. This is the first book to critically engage with the use of ANT in tourism studies. By doing so, it challenges approaches that have dominated the literature for the last twenty years and casts new light on issues of materiality, ordering and networks in tourism. The book describes the approach, its possibilities and limitations as an ontology and research methodology, and advances its use and research in the field of tourism.The first three chapters of the book introduce ANT and its key conceptual premises, the book itself and the relation between ANT and tourism studies. Using illustrative cases and examples, the subsequent chapters deal with specific subject areas like materiality, risk, mobilities and ordering and show how ANT contributes to tourism studies. This part presents examples and cases which illustrate the use of the approach in a critical way. Inherently, the study of tourism is a multi-disciplinary field of research and that is reflected in the diverse academic backgrounds of the contributing authors to provide a broad post-disciplinary context of ANT in tourism studies. This unique book, focusing on emerging approaches in tourism research, will be of value to students, researchers and academics in tourism as well as the wider Social Sciences.
Acupressure for Horses
by Ina GosmeierHelp your horse with simple acupressure techniques:Learn to identify your horse's individual body constitution type, which determines choices of acupressure treatmentUnderstand the 12 main channels of energy in your horse's bodyGain the ability to choose the correct points to treat specific issuesRelieve mild sources of pain and discomfort in your horse's bodyInfluence his mental health and stabilityChoose appropriate treatment from a comprehensive list of common problemsUse step-by-step instructions and photos to help your horse
Ada
by Dare StricklandAda, named after the eldest daughter of Jeff Reed, a founder of the town, is located in the east central part of Oklahoma. It is the county seat of Pontotoc County and was called the worst town for criminal activity in the Indian Territory for the lack of justice. The west end block of Main Street was called the "Bucket of Blood" and harbored many murderers and outlaws until, in 1909, the hanging of four men in a stable advised all who would hide in Ada to leave or suffer the same fate. The murder of former U.S. marshal Gus Bobbitt was the catalyst for this desperate action. The hanging is one of the most talked about tales of the early West. Growing from the oil, cotton, and cement industries, Ada is known as the city of clear spring water. The Chickasaw Nation has its headquarters in Ada and has been a fount of industry and beauty in the town.
Ada Blackjack: A True Story of Survival in the Arctic
by Jennifer Nivenfrom the bookjacket "Ada Blackjack was an unlikely hero-an unskilled 23-year-old Inuit woman with no knowledge of the world outside Nome, Alaska. Divorced, impoverished, and despondent, she had one focus in her life-to care for her sickly young son. In September 1921, in search of money and a husband, she signed on as seamstress for a top-secret expedition into the unknown Arctic. It was controversial explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson who sent four young men and Ada Blackjack into the far North to colonize desolate, uninhabited Wrangel Island. Only two of the men had set foot in the Arctic before. They took with them six months' worth of supplies on Stefansson's theory that this would be enough to sustain them for a year while they lived off the land itself. But as winter set in, they were struck by hardship and tragedy. As months went by and they began to starve, they were forced to ration their few remaining provisions. When three of the men made a desperate attempt to seek help, Ada was left to care for the fourth, who was too sick to travel. Soon after, she found herself totally alone. Upon Ada's miraculous return after two years on the island, the international press heralded her as the female Robinson Crusoe. Journalists hunted her down, but she refused to talk to anyone about her harrowing experiences. Only on one occasion-after being accused of a horrible crime she did not commit-did she speak up for herself. All the while, she was tricked and exploited by those who should have been her champions."
Adams County
by Stephen KelleyAdams County was established on July 10, 1797. Carved out of the Old Northwest, it is the third-oldest county in Ohio, predating the state by more than five years. The county's southern boundary is the Ohio River, once a vital component in the commerce and growth of the county. When the first explorers and settlers came here, prehistoric earthworks dotted the landscape. The most significant, the Great Serpent Mound, is preserved today in a public park. In antebellum days, the county was a hotbed of abolitionist activities with several "stations" organized on the Underground Railroad. During the Civil War, Confederate General John H. Morgan and his raiders passed through the county taking horses, food, and anything they liked. The vintage views in this book that help tell the story of the county come from the collections of the Adams County Historical Society, the Adams County Genealogical Society, and several private sources.
Adaptive Reuse in Latin America: Cultural Identity, Values and Memory (Routledge Cultural Heritage and Tourism Series)
by José BernardiThis book seeks to explore the theoretical and architectural connections between memory, values, cultural identity, and adaptive reuse in Latin America. It does so by critically analyzing ideas and works within the context from where they emerge. With rich and layered historic centers, a wealth of colonial and 19th-century buildings, and the heritage from the modern era, Latin America offers a unique architectural patrimony and its contribution and impact on contemporary culture and architecture still require critical study and discussion. The chapters of this timely book consider the conflicted relationship between colonialism, native cultures, and immigration. It also explores the connections between modern projects and national identity, and contemporary interventions serving the needs of diverse societies while being cultural receptacles of memory. While most books on adaptive reuse focus on the larger general concepts, different technical approaches, and case studies, this book will contribute to the study of adaptive reuse moving away from Europe and North America, focusing instead on cases in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, and Peru. This book is an important resource for researchers and students in the area of architecture, cultural, global, and design studies, heritage, geography, sociology, and history.
Adelas Reise
by Mª del Mar AgullóBuchbeschreibung Glaubst du an Liebe auf den ersten Blick? Adela ist eine junge Frau, deren monotones Leben auf den Kopf gestellt wird, als sie einen leidenschaftlichen, attraktiven und interessanten Mann trifft, mit dem sie endlich “Ich liebe dich” zu sagen lernt. Adela wird sich aber auch bewusst, dass das Leben immer für eine Überraschung gut ist und nicht immer eine angenehme und dass das Konzept "für immer" und das Wort “Zeit” eine andere Bedeutung annehmen können. Adela lebt eine atypische Liebesgeschichte, aus der, nach einer katastrophalen ersten Begegnung und anfänglichen Hindernissen, eine Beziehung mit dem Mann wird, in den sie sich verliebt hat. Nach einigen Monaten Beziehung kommt eine neue Phase, in der sie sich einer unerwarteten und noch nie durchlebten Situation stellen muss, was sie dazu bringen wird, Entscheidungen zu treffen, die ihr Leben verändern werden. Adela lernt zu verstehen, dass in der Liebe die Grenzen nicht existieren und dass es, egal wie viele Steine einem in den Weg gelegt werden, immer eine Lösung gibt, auch wenn es manchmal nicht die Gewünschte ist. Sie versucht, so sehr wie möglich eine Liebe zu bewahren, von der sie fühlt, dass sie ihr nach und nach entgleitet, bis sie an einen Punkt kommt, an dem sie sich entscheiden muss, ob sie nach vorne blickt und sich verabschiedet oder sich weiter an der Vergangenheit festklammert. Begleite Adela auf dieser persönlichen Reise, bei der sie sich selbst ins Gesicht sehen muss, während ihre Ängste, Wünsche und Prioritäten den Kurs ändern, um neuen Erfahrungen Platz zu machen, die ihr am Ende ein neues Leben ermöglichen.
Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks
by James AppletonThere are 46 designated &“High Peaks&” – peaks that reach above 4,000 feet – of the Adirondack Mountains. 46 High Peaks in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the Adirondack High Peaks takes readers through each of these towering giants mountain by mountain in a curated groupings allowing hikers to reach multiple peaks in single hikes. Equal parts information, entertainment, and storytelling, 46 High Peaks in 18 Hikes offers readers everything they need to know to climb each of these peaks safely and successfully. Included in this comprehensive guidebook are:A Complete 46 High Peak Route broken down into 18 day-long hikesA breakdown of which mountains pair best and from which trailheads to access themCustom GPS maps and photos of the trailsDetailed descriptions of every hikeHelpful High Peaks tips and tricksChapters on safety, camping, winter hiking, hiking etiquette, Leave No Trace principles and more….In addition to the practical guide-style information, 46 High Peaks in 18 Hikes features author James Appleton&’s own complete 46 High Peak journey narrated hike-by-hike during his first round of completing the co-called Adirondack 46. 46 High Peaks in 18 Hikes is a full-fledged guide for both beginners and experts experiencing the Adirondack High Peaks for the first time.
Adirondack Hotels and Inns
by Donald R. WilliamsThe Adirondack region evolved over years from vast, impassable wilderness to a land of logging camps, tanneries, sawmills, and small settlements. By the end of the 19th century, the area grew again, becoming a tourist destination famed for its great hotels, quaint inns, cottages, and rustic cabins. The hotels and inns spread throughout the Adirondacks, beginning after the Civil War and continuing during the Gilded Age between World Wars I and II. The region drew the rich and famous, as well as workers and families escaping the polluted cities. This volume contains 200 vintage images of those famed accommodations that catered to years of Adirondack visitors. Most of the buildings seen in this book no longer exist, having been destroyed by fires, the wrecking ball, or simply forgotten over time. Adirondack Hotels and Inns provides a timeless look at the vacation retreats of the past.
Adirondack Mysteries: Gripping Thrillers, Detective Stories, and Crime Fiction Tales in the Mountains
by Dennis WebsterVenture into the unknown in this collection of mysterious short stories set in the mountains and lakes of the Adirondack Park. From cozy quilt mysteries to vengeful killers, backcountry whodunits, classic crime scenes and paranormal investigations, Adirondack Mysteries has something for everyone. Follow a sleuthing surgeon investigate a questionable cause of death; tag along with an unlikely duo as they get to the bottom of a nearby explosion; meet the newly retired police detective who gets pulled back into duty to find an elusive killer; are ghosts to blame for the mysterious happenings on the shore of Mirror Lake? From mushroom farms to vacation homes, crimes of passion and hauntings of supernatural proportion, all of stories within will grip readers from the very beginning. This fourth installment edited by Dennis Webster features thrillers and mysteries by popular Adirondack authors, award-winning crime fiction writers, and locals born and raised in the shadows of the high peaks.
Adirondack Roots: Stories of Hiking, History and Women (American Chronicles)
by Sandra WeberThe Adirondack Mountains captivate inhabitants, fostering deep roots and rich memories. In this diverse collection, local author Sandra Weber celebrates this enduring bond with the region and explores its roots and routes--such as women's feats, the naming of mountain peaks and the fight to save forests and tiny alpine plants. From Heart Lake and Caribou Pass to Mount Marcy and Lake Tear, ride an Olympic bobsled run, unearth the destruction of a devastating fire and discover the healing powers of the mountains. Retrace the paths of Theodore Roosevelt, Martha Reben, Edwin Ketchledge, Grace Hudowalski and many others who have lived in and loved the Adirondacks. Unearth hikers' tales, nature's secrets and local legends in this collection of Weber's finest reflections on Adirondack historical adventures.
Adirondack Solitude: Peace and Stillness in the Adirondack Wilderness
by Russ HartungSolitude is hard to find these days, and harder still to capture in an image. But that&’s just what award-winning photographer Russ Hartung does in his photographs of the majestic peaks and intimate views of the Adirondack wilderness. Adirondack Solitude explores the feeling of being on top of a mountain before sunrise and watching the light change over landscapes of unbroken wilderness; the serenity of drifting across a misty lake in a kayak and hearing a loon&’s echoing call in the distance; the chorus of enveloping rain from a sudden thunderstorm while on the trail, and the answering symphony of peepers along the shore heard from the warmth of a tent in the evening. And it&’s the vicarious feeling Hartung shares when he sees someone paddling slowly across a shrouded lake in the fog or a lone figure staring off towards the horizon from atop a rocky outcrop at the end of a hard climb. Whether it&’s a wide-open view at the top of a High Peak or the miniature world brimming over in a hidden rock pool, both the towering and the tiny inspire this sort of awe-inspiring connectedness.Adirondack Solitude will give readers the key to peaceful and meditative presence among the Adirondacks no matter where they are.
Adirondack Ventures
by Donald R. WilliamsAdirondack Ventures explores the early man-made features that were introduced into New York State's great mountain and lake region. With some 200 rare photographs, this book recounts the memories of those who took part in the development of the Adirondacks, an area that covers one quarter of the state. To open up these millions of acres, pathways and roadways and, later, small airports and railways were constructed. To enhance the use and enjoyment of the wilderness, bikeways and ski slopes, as well as amusement parks and golf courses, were built.
Adirondacks, The
by Scherelene L. SchatzIn 1892, the Adirondack Park, located in the northeast corner of New York, was declared "forever wild," and from then on, public land could not be further developed. Early on, tourists were drawn to the clear blue lakes, winding rivers and streams, and awe-inspiring mountain peaks of the region. The stunning scenery of the Adirondacks suited the postcard perfectly, making the medium the primary method park visitors used to correspond with family and friends, whether on a trip for healing from tuberculosis and other breathing disorders or vacationing from New York City and the surrounding area. Today the park remains an unspoiled wilderness that continues to draw visitors eager to enjoy its natural beauty.