Hospitality and service industries

This Gem guides you through the range of spirits and the most popular liqueurs and fortified wines.

Owls have always featured prominently in the mythology and folklore of a variety of cultures.

Globally, there are at least 45 species of game bird that have the word partridge in their name, but in this book G.

A comprehensive natural history of one of Britain's favourite animalsThe badger has for many years occupied a unique place in the British consciousness.

The foremost authority on innovation and growth presents a path-breaking book every company needs to transform innovation from a game of chance to one in which they develop products and services customers not only want to buy, but are willing to pay premium prices for.

An indispensable combination of 200 best loved hymns, poems and readings for every occasion, and ideal for personal reflection.

Like Nigel Slater's multi-award-winning food memoir 'Toast', this is a celebration of the glory, humour, eccentricities and embarrassments that are the British at Table.

How much do you know about what really goes on at your local supermarket?

The word 'aliens' can be used in many ways, to invoke fear, dislike and fascination.

An expose on the fashion industry written by the Observer's 'Ethical Living' columnist, examining the inhumane and environmentally devastating story behind the clothes we so casually buy and wear.

The Swinging Sixties are known for being an era of unmistakable femininity and groundbreaking chic.

Award-winning investigative food journalist, Joanne Blythman turns her attention to the current hot topic - the state of British food.

The fascinating tale of how one company spawned a huge international business success story, created legions of new gamblers and revolutionised the worlds of gambling and sport for ever.

As Britain's most successful and high profile make-up artist, for the past 15 years Gary Cockerill has glossed the lips, curled the lashes and shared the secrets of the famous and fabulous.

Confessions of an unconventional modelIsobella Jade is no ordinary model - she is far too short for a start.

Celebrate Easter with this inexpensive ebook designed to focus on the hope of eternity.

In his characteristic no-nonsense approach, Horst Schulze shares the visionary and disruptive principles that have led to immense global success over the course of his still-prolific fifty-year career in the hospitality industry.

Joined together in an “economic development marriage,” Walt Disney World and Orlando, Florida, have become the world’s most popular tourist destination.

A migraine isn't just a headache, it is a neurological disease.

Research Methods for Arts and Events Management provides a compelling and comprehensive guide to research methods for undergraduate and postgraduate students in arts and events management, as well as for managers in the industry.

This book is a step-by-step guide to starting and running a successful beauty salon.

I have been a restaurant critic for over a decade, written reviews of well over 700 establishments, and if there is one thing I have learnt it is that people like reviews of bad restaurants.

Break into the brokerage business.

Fashion may be fabulous, but what price true luxury?

As seen on TVThe bicycle is one of mankind's greatest inventions - and the most popular form of transport in history.

Nine Practices of the Successful Security Leader lays out a series of best practices for security managers.

The sixth edition of Security and Loss Prevention continues the tradition of providing introductory and advanced coverage of the body of knowledge of the security profession.

Private Security and the Law, Fourth Edition, is a unique resource that provides a comprehensive analysis of practices in the security industry as they relate to law, regulation, licensure, and constitutional questions of case and statutory authority.

Fuzzy Sets and Systems: Theory and Applications provides a comprehensive research monography that cover all of the important developments in the theory of fuzzy sets and their applications that have taken place during the past several years.

Private Security Law: Case Studies is uniquely designed for the special needs of private security practitioners, students, and instructors.

The financial markets industry is at the same crossroads as the automotive industry in the late 1970s.

Design and Evaluation of Physical Security Systems, Second Edition, includes updated references to security expectations and changes since 9/11.

This practical reference provides the basics for instituting a corporate anti-fraud program that helps prepare corporate security professionals and other corporate managers for fighting corporate fraud from inside the company.

Recrystallization and Related Annealing Phenomena fulfils the information needs of materials scientists in both industry and academia.

The classic book The Art of War (or as it is sometimes translated, The Art of Strategy) by Sun Tzu is often used to illustrate principles that can apply to the management of business environments.

An exciting new title from the leading quilt author, Quilt Me!

Gatorade is an enthralling story, brought to life in bright color and sharp detail in this book as journalist and author Darren Rovell chronicles every astonishing milestone of the company's history.

The definitive guide to planning your perfect wedding day, from the UK's most-loved, and multi-award-winning wedding website and podcast - Rock My Wedding.

Pinky Colefounder of the wildly successful restaurant chain Slutty Vegantakes you back to your moments that seemed hopeless to help you discover how filled with possibility they really were.

Decision Methods for Forest Resource Management focuses on decision making for forests that are managed for both ecological and economic objectives.

A crucial reference for the practicing or aspiring design consultant, Security Design Consulting brings you step by step through the process of becoming a security consultant, describing how to start the business, market services, write proposals, determine fees, and write a report.

The purpose of this book is to give a theoretical and practical introduction to seismic-while-drilling by using the drill-bit noise.

Closed circuit television (CCTV) is experiencing a leap in technology using digital techniques, networking and the Internet.

In recent decades, cosmetic science has found new high-potency, bioactive ingredients that produce visibly superior skin benefits to the consumer.

You and your clothes can always look their fabulous best with the wisdom of Alicia Healey, a lady's maid and wardrobe consultant who trained at Buckingham Palace and now works with clients around the world.

Applied Cyber Threat Intelligence: From Detection to Disruption is a comprehensive guide for cybersecurity students, analysts, and professionals looking to gain practical, in-demand skills in today's rapidly evolving digital threat landscape.

Foundations of Security Management: Core Concepts and Best Practices is a comprehensive, forward looking textbook that redefines how security professionals understand, design, and implement protection strategies in a rapidly changing world.

Foundations of Security Management: Core Concepts and Best Practices is a comprehensive, forward looking textbook that redefines how security professionals understand, design, and implement protection strategies in a rapidly changing world.

Applied Cyber Threat Intelligence: From Detection to Disruption is a comprehensive guide for cybersecurity students, analysts, and professionals looking to gain practical, in-demand skills in today's rapidly evolving digital threat landscape.

Daring, enigmatic, radical.