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It's All About the Guest: Exceeding Expectations in Business and in Life, the Davio's Way
by Steve DifillippoWhen&’s the last time you picked up a business book that was so engaging you couldn&’t put it down? Steve Difillippo was only 24 when he opened his first Davio&’s restaurant. Since then, he&’s wowed Julia Child with his pomodoro, overlooked some triple-X rated shenanigans at Table 7, taken on American Express, gotten himself into Time and Newsweek (for taking on American Express), cooked a rabbit for Stevie Ray Vaughn, inadvertently gotten a guest divorced, whipped up some tasty eats at the Super Bowl--and that&’s just the beginning. The money hasn&’t been bad, either: that first restaurant is now the hub of a rapidly growing $50 million restaurant brand group and a $10 million Davio&’s brand food line. With guests constantly asking how he did it, Steve has written the ultimate guide to starting a restaurant, running a successful business, enjoying food, and living life. The 5.9 million restaurant workers who say they want to open their own restaurant will go nuts over this book, but so will anybody who loves food and the restaurant world--heck, anybody who wants to make money and have a blast doing it. As a special bonus, Steve includes twelve classic Davio&’s recipes.
Breaking the Argument Cycle: How to Stop Fighting Without Therapy
by Sharon RivkinRevealing where the real conflict lies in a relationship—and resolving it* Breaking the Argument Cycle is a book for all those who&’ve ever found themselves arguing with their significant other, again and again, about money, sex, or even a seemingly trivial topic—when, at its core, the conflict is about something completely different. A longtime marriage and family therapist, Sharon Rivkin has helped hundreds of couples fix their relationships by understanding why they fight. Here, she shows how anyone can use the tools of therapy to break the cycle of destructive fighting—namely, by resolving the core issues of early arguments, which have their roots in childhood and get repeated over time. Presenting real-life stories and easy exercises, Rivkin sets forth a simple, three-step process—Peel, Reveal, Heal—to empower couples to identify and then resolve their core issues themselves, shedding light on what they&’re really arguing about. This is then followed up with healing exercises. By thus breaking the argument cycle, confusion and chaos turn into clarity and healing—and everyone can learn how and why they get hooked into an argument, how to unhook, and how to develop lasting tools to turn conflict into intimacy . . . even after years of fighting.
How to Start a Home-Based Senior Care Business (Home-Based Business Series)
by James L. FerryEverything you need to know to start and run a profitable, ethical, and satisfying home-based business in the field of senior care. This book covers the range of senior care businesses that are increasingly in demand. It discusses the businesses that can be set up by those with special qualifications, such as nursing, social work, or other health and human services degrees, as well as those that can be run by individuals with no special training but an interest in caring for others. Topics included are: driving and errand-running businesses, geriatric or elder care management, day care, and insurance-coverage advocacy.The senior population is increasing and aging issues are everywhere—this is a timely book from an expert author that will help new business owners fill a growing market need.
Dance with the Devil: The Saga of Doc Holliday
by Victoria WilcoxYou&’ve heard Doc Holliday&’s history, but do you know his story?Dance with the Devil is the story of a how a gentleman becomes an outlaw, how an outlaw becomes a lawman, and how a Southern son named John Henry becomes a legend called Doc Holliday. The year is 1873, and the West is wild. Jesse James and his gang are robbing trains, the Sioux Indians are on the warpath, and Dr. John Henry Holliday arrives in Texas as a young man with a troubled past hoping to regain his place as a Southern gentleman and win back the love of the girl he left behind. But his life in the West doesn&’t turn out the way he&’s planned, and soon he&’s in trouble with the law and facing a terrifying truth as desperation drives him toward the frontier and leads to deadly action. And as the story races from the gambling halls of Dallas to the saloons of Dodge City and the dangers of the Santa Fe Trail, John Henry finds a new love affair and a new hero to follow—and an old enemy eager for a reckoning. Dance with the Devil is the second book in the award-winning Saga of Doc Holliday, an epic American tale of heroes and villains, dreams lost and found, families broken and reconciled, of sin and recompense and the redeeming power of love.
Innovative Digital-Based International Large-Scale Assessments: Foundations, Methodologies, and Quality Assurance (Methodology of Educational Measurement and Assessment)
by Matthias Von Davier Kentaro Yamamoto Lale KhorramdelThis edited volume provides a comprehensive overview of the technology-driven innovations that have transformed National and International Large-Scale Assessments over the past decade, along with the research and considerations that have accompanied these changes. It documents the groundwork for ongoing innovations and explores future directions as these assessments continue to evolve. While the impact of technology on education and assessments is difficult to predict, best practices and emerging principles for transitioning from paper-based to digital formats can be described. The volume offers guidelines and examples from experts who have transitioned assessments like PISA, PIAAC, TIMSS, PIRLS, and NAEP into the digital era. It also highlights research on digital-based assessments, showcasing new insights from log file and process data, as well as innovative domains.
Knowledge Science, Engineering and Management: 18th International Conference, KSEM 2025, Macao, China, August 4–7, 2025, Proceedings, Part VI (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15924)
by Wanlei Zhou Tianqing Zhu Congcong ZhuThe six-volume proceedings set LNAI 15919, 15920, 15921, 15922, 15923 and 15924 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Knowledge Science, Engineering and Management, KSEM 2025, held in Macao, China during August 4–7, 2025. The 106 papers and 66 short papers are included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 354 submissions. They focus on all aspects of the exchange of research in artificial intelligence, data science, knowledge engineering, AI safety, large language models, and related frontier areas.
Data-Driven Decision Making for Sustainable Business Growth (Studies in Systems, Decision and Control #607)
by Ismail QasemThis book provides a comprehensive guide to data-driven decision-making for sustainable business growth. It offers practical insights and methodologies for leveraging data analytics to enhance sustainability initiatives and drive business success. Designed for business professionals, data scientists, and sustainability practitioners, the book bridges the gap between data science and sustainable business practices. By integrating data-driven strategies with sustainability goals, it addresses the critical need for informed decision-making in today's data-centric business environment. The main topics covered in this book include data analytics for sustainability, predictive modelling, big data applications, and the role of artificial intelligence in decision-making. These topics are crucial as they enable businesses to make informed decisions, optimize resource use, and improve overall sustainability performance. The book also explores case studies of successful data-driven sustainability initiatives, providing real-world examples and actionable insights. The relevance of these topics is significant in the modern business landscape, where data is a valuable asset. This book not only highlights the importance of data-driven decision-making for sustainability but also provides practical tools and techniques to implement these strategies effectively. It aims to empower businesses to harness the power of data for sustainable growth, enhancing their competitive advantage and contributing to a more sustainable future. The problem this book sets out to solve is the lack of clear guidance on integrating data analytics with sustainability initiatives. Many businesses struggle to utilize data effectively to achieve their sustainability goals. This book offers a roadmap for leveraging data to drive sustainable business practices, showcasing best practices and innovative approaches. The target audience for this book includes business leaders, data analysts, sustainability officers, researchers, and students in business and data science fields. By offering a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, this book aims to equip readers with the skills needed to make data-driven decisions for sustainable business growth.
Privacy Technologies and Policy: 13th Annual Privacy Forum, APF 2025, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, October 22–23, 2025, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #16183)
by Kai Rannenberg Meiko Jensen Narges ArastoueiThis open access book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th Annual Privacy Forum on Privacy Technologies and Policy, APF 2025, held in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, during October 22-23, 2025. The 9 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 27 submissions.They were organized into following topical sections: Supporting Laypeople and Users: Design Approaches, User Perceptions, and Problems; Emerging Risks from Upcoming Technologies, Misunderstandings, and Regulatory Derogation; Professional Methods & Tools for Analysis and Decision Making.
Disappearance of Amy Cave: A True Account of Murder and Justice in Maine
by Pat FlaggWhen Amy Cave was reported missing and later discovered murdered, it was difficult for the police and reporters to keep their emotional distance. The controversial sexuality of the killer and the tragic nature of the story made that impossible.
Knife, Fork and Spoon: Eating Around the World
by Charles H. Baker Jr.Long before Julia Child introduced French cooking to American palates, Charles Baker and The Derrydale Press published a highly unusual collection of recipes for its day: exotic recipes from around the world for unusual hors' d'oeuvres, soups, fish, shellfish, poultry, game, meat, vegetables, fruits and desserts. From avocado salad recipes discovered by the author in Cuba to grouse recipes from the Scottish moors, the author's tour de force belongs on the shelf of every serious cook.
More than Petticoats: Remarkable South Carolina Women (More than Petticoats Series)
by Lee Davis PerryMore than Petticoats: Remarkable South Carolina Women celebrates the women who shaped the Palmetto State. Short, illuminating biographies and archival photographs and paintings tell the stories of women from across the state who served as teachers, writers, entrepreneurs, and artists.
Sunshine State Cookbook
by George S FichterPart deep-South, part subtropical, part Latin, part everywhere that its immigrants have come from, Florida is unique in its variety. And Florida's kitchens reflect this delicious diversity.In this collection you will find easy-to-follow recipes that range from the comforting to the fantastical. You will become acquainted with the exotic fruits and vegetables found in the Sunshine State, get tips on the proper ways to handle and prepare seafood, and find new ways to liven up familiar vegetables and meats.Try papaya as a vegetable, baked while still greenServe a juicy pineapple dessert, baked with rum and flamingTreat yourself to a luscious conch chowder or curried lobsterCook chicken strips inside a fresh coconut for a taste you never imaginedWhether you're a Florida visitor, newcomer, or resident, let gourmet cook George S. Fichter tempt your palate, and join The Sunshine State Cookbook's celebration of Florida's plenty.
Ashes Under Water: The SS Eastland and the Shipwreck That Shook America
by Michael McCarthyThe untold story of the worst disaster on the Great Lakes in U.S. History. On July 24th, 1915, Chicago commuters were horrified as they watched the SS Eastland, a tourism boat taking passengers across Lake Michigan, flip over while tied to the dock and drown 835 passengers, including 21 entire families. Rockefeller, Morgan, and Carnegie had bought into the ship business in the Midwest, creating a boom market and a demand for ships that were bigger, longer, faster. The pressure-filled and greedy climate that resulted would be directly responsible for the Eastland disaster and others. As dramatic as the disaster was, the subsequent trial was even more so. The public demanded justice. When the immigrant engineer who was being scapegoated for the accident was left out to dry by the ship&’s owners, penniless and down-on-his-luck Clarence Darrow decided to take his case. The defense he mounted, which he was too ashamed to even mention in his memoirs, would be even more shocking.
It Happened in Nebraska: Stories of Events and People that Shaped Cornhusker State History (It Happened In Series)
by Tammy PartschFrom the organization of the first Arbor Day to the invention of Kool-Aid, It Happened in Nebraska features more than thirty-six history-changingevents from the Cornhusker State.
Plain Madeleine: Mrs. John Jacob Astor in Bar Harbor
by Mac SmithThe story of Madeleine and Colonel John Jacob Astor is very much part of the story of Bar Harbor, Maine. The relatively poor Madeleine Force met Colonel Astor, the third richest man in the United States, in Bar Harbor in 1910. The vicious scandal after they're wedding caused the newlyweds to board the Titanic to return to America; the ensuing tragedy would claim the life of the colonel.Madeleine Astor returned to Bar Harbor after the Titanic disaster, where all eyes were on her, and where she was triumphant in claiming the role of social leader. In 1916, she remarried in the center of Bar Harbor, and gave up everything Astor. The story follows the 17 years of her second marriage, and then her scandalous third marriage. Madeleine, now in her 40s, married a penniless young boxer and her name erased from the Social Register after that. She died a lonely figure in her 40s. This new book from historian Mac Smith documents Madeleine's life in Bar Harbor and the Astor presence on Bar Harbor through Colonel Astor's family and the Kane family--Astor cousins who were prominent there. It puts Madeleine Astor's story in the context of Bar Harbor's Golden Age. In telling Madeleine Astor's story, the story of a changing Bar Harbor is also revealed.
The Summer of the Osprey
by Elisabeth OgilvieWhen a stranger buys property on Bennett's Island and drops anchor there in an expensive lobster boat, the locals are suspicious, in this eighth volume of the series. Day-to-day life goes on, but dark undercurrents begin to bubble in these chilly Maine waters.
Peter Wicked
by Broos CampbellSet in the early 19th century amid the ships and seamen of a nascent United States Navy, Lieutenant Matty Graves is recovering from his ordeal during the slave rebellion in the French Caribbean colony of Saint-Domingue when he is ordered to Washington to answer questions about the death of his former captain. On home soil, he must deal with the mystery and shame surrounding his birth as well as the attractions of his best friend's sister. But when he is offered a command of his own, he seizes the opportunity to seek his fortune and make a name for himself—even if it means destroying those closest to him.
New England's Hidden Past: 360 Overlooked, Underappreciated and Misunderstood Landmarks
by Dan Landrigan Leslie LandriganNew England is so compact that even casual visitors can sample its diverse history in just a short time. But travelers and residents alike can also pass right by historic buildings, landscapes, and iconic objects without noticing them. New England's Hidden Past presents the region&’s history in an engaging new way: through 58 lists of historic places and things usually hidden in plain sight in all six New England states.Pay attention and you&’ll find stone structures built by Indians, soaring churches financed by Franco-American millworkers, and public high schools started by colonists when New England was still a howling wilderness. You may have seen them, but you probably don&’t know the story behind them. New England's Hidden Past takes readers to the grave sites of revolutionary heroines, Loyalist house museums, as well as, Revolutionary taverns and colonial inns. It takes them to Indian trails, the oldest houses, historic department stores, ghost towns, and Little Italys. Each unique, interesting location or object has a counterpart in the other five New England states.A perfect guide to keep in the car and refer to when traveling New England or planning a trip.
Inklusion in der Sekundarstufe I in Deutschland: Erfolgsfaktoren und Herausforderungen (Edition ZfE #19)
by Katrin Böhme Cornelia Gresch Michael Grosche Monja Schmitt Amelie Labsch Lena KülkerDieses Open-Access-Buch sammelt die Ergebnisse der vom Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF) geförderten INSIDE Studie und setzt sich mit zentralen Fragen rund um die inklusive Bildung auseinander. Von der Zusammenarbeit zwischen Regelschul- und sonderpädagogischen Lehrkräften, über Elternarbeit und demokratisches Lernen bis hin zur Entwicklung schulischer Kompetenzen von Schüler:innen mit besonderen Unterstützungsbedarfen werden verschiedene Aspekte der inklusiven Bildung aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven beleuchtet. Das Buch richtet sich an Lehrende, Forschende und alle Interessierten, die sich mit inklusiver Bildung befassen und nachhaltige Veränderungen im Bildungssystem vorantreiben möchten.
Geschäftsanbahnung in Spanien: Aus der Praxis für die Praxis (essentials)
by Hatto Brenner Maria Vorbrugg Julia Ulloa FerrerDieses essential gibt wichtige Hinweise zur Zusammenarbeit mit spanischen Firmen und Geschäftspartnern. Der Leser erhält einen interessanten und lebendigen Überblick über Land und Leute sowie nützliche Informationen zu den gesetzlichen und steuerlichen Rahmenbedingungen und Anregungen für zukünftige Geschäftsideen. Das Autorenduo Maria Vorbrugg und Hatto Brenner fokussiert auf wichtige Branchen des Landes wie Tourismus, Landwirtschaft und erneuerbare Energien.
Navigating Health Challenges in Space: Systems Adaptations, Alterations and Medical Care
by Raimondo G. RussoThe book investigates the changes that the space environment causes on the human body and the challenges of living and working in space. It explores aspects such as weightlessness, radiation, and solar radiation, the impact on immune system, as well as the difficulties in meeting physiological needs, maintaining personal hygiene, and nourishment. The complex interactions of living conditions in space and how telecommunication technology can provide remote medical care are also analyzed. Furthermore, it examines the effects of space on various organs, exploring human limits and adaptations, and investigates the alterations in human physiology due to space conditions. This book is a tribute to the dedicated individuals who have tirelessly pursued the frontiers of space research. It delves into the enigmatic realms of astrophysics and astrochemistry, shedding light on subjects that remain largely unexplored. It also aims to stimulate a greater understanding of space research, an activity often surrounded by mysteries and fantasies.
Training Correctional Staff to Recognize Criminal Thinking: In the Act
by Ashley B. Batastini Ashley C.T. Jones Kaylee CookThis book, featuring a trainer manual and facilitator resources, provides correctional agencies with a comprehensive approach to enhancing criminal thinking interventions. By equipping frontline staff with practical tools, it empowers them to actively reduce disruptive behavior in ways aligned with evidence-based rehabilitation models. The manual underscores the critical role correctional officers and unit staff play in influencing behavior, emphasizing how their daily interactions with incarcerated individuals are essential for fostering change. The first section prepares training facilitators by discussing the importance of addressing criminal thinking through a therapeutic, rather than punitive, approach. It outlines the structure of the training, provides guidance on managing sessions and participant engagement, and offers recommendations for evaluating training effectiveness. At the core of the book is a structured training curriculum that delivers practical strategies for addressing criminal thinking in correctional settings. Detailed slide-by-slide annotations support facilitators in delivering each module. The curriculum offers clear instructions on recognizing and managing cognitive distortions contributing to criminal behavior, equipping staff with intervention tools. It also addresses challenges in working with diverse populations, providing strategies for tailoring interventions to different groups. The final section focuses on applying learned principles through hands-on exercises, case studies, and role-playing scenarios, ensuring staff can implement strategies in real-world situations. The manual provides a structured yet adaptable framework, allowing senior correctional officers and administrators to effectively train their teams. With supplemental resources, including worksheets and scripts, this book serves as a practical, evidence-based guide to reducing criminal thinking, improving institutional safety, and enhancing rehabilitation outcomes within correctional facilities.
Bridging the Gap Between AI and Reality: Third International Conference on Bridging the Gap between AI and Reality, AISoLA 2025, Rhodes, Greece, November 1–5, 2025, Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #16220)
by Bernhard SteffenThis open access book constitutes selected papers of the proceedings of the Third International Conference on Bridging the Gap between AI and Reality, AISoLA 2025, which took place in Rhodes, Greece, in November 2025. The papers included in this book focus on the following topics: AI assisted programming; digital humanities; approaches of using formal methods and ai in health care; models for trustworthy autonomous systems; responsible and trusted AI; safe autonomous vehicles; statistical model checking; verification and learning for assured autonomy; verification for neuro-symbolic artificial intelligence.
Constraints and Adaptations to Global Change at the Land-Sea Interface: Proceedings of the 19th French—Japanese Oceanography Symposium
by Patrick Prouzet Teruhisa Komatsu Eric Feunteun Anne-Claire Bennis Jean-Claude Dauvin Osamu MatsudaCoastal or semi-enclosed seas, coastal or interface zones between land and sea are areas widely coveted by numerous human activities. These activities do not assess the effects and impacts of their cumulative pressures on the natural environment: coastal development, tourism, terrestrial pollution, maritime transport, dredging and piling, extraction of marine aggregates and development or planned development of marine wind farms or tidal turbines. In this context and despite the high productivity of these ecosystems, fishing and shellfish farming, which also exert their own environmental pressures, have some difficulties in ensuring their sustainability in an increasingly man-made environment and generating increasingly exacerbated conflicts of use. The symposium will address some aspects of resilience (via their capacity to adapt to global change) of these coastal ecosystems and adaptation of human communities to climate change in a context of full use of natural resources. A more holistic approach to the impact of all uses on the environment to ensure a more optimal management of the Commons, needs to be implemented. In Japan, the concept of Sato-umi (harmony between the coastal sea and local communities) is being implemented and incorporates participatory science and active restoration projects in an integrated coastal zone management framework.
Cities in Asia by and for the People (Asian Cities)
by Mike Douglass Rita Padawangi Yves CabannesThis book examines the active role of urban citizens in constructing alternative urban spaces as tangible resistance towards capitalist production of urban spaces that continue to encroach various neighborhoods, lanes, commons, public land and other spaces of community life and livelihoods. The collection of narratives presented here brings together research from ten different Asian cities and re-theorises the city from the perspective of ordinary people facing moments of crisis, contestations, and cooperative quests to create alternative spaces to those being produced under prevailing urban processes. The chapters accent the exercise of human agency through daily practices in the production of urban space and the intention is not one of creating a romantic or utopian vision of what a city by and for the people ought to be. Rather, it is to place people in the centre as mediators of city-making with discontents about current conditions and desires for a better life. This book examines the active role of citizens in constructing alternative urban spaces as tangible resistance towards capitalist production of space that continues to encroach various neighborhoods.