About Wine

Book Description

About Wine is a unique resource designed for those who require practical information on how to manage wine and wine sales for restaurants and the hospitality business. Unlike other texts on this subject, this text seeks first to give the reader background information on the origins of wine and how it is produced, and then builds upon this knowledge with information on the wine producing regions of the United States and the World. The numerous variations of wine produced in Europe, North America, and the Southern Hemisphere are presented. Special features of the text include detailed color diagrams and photographs, and useful appendices designed for use as a quick reference or a starting place for more research on topics of interest.

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A Simple read with a pleasant bouquet.......2007-02-12

Needed for school, but enjoyed in spite of that fact.

Great for all beginners!.......2006-11-07

This is a great resource for the beginning wine lover. Not just culinary students, but average consumers can learn a lot. It's written intelligently at a basic level and is very complete.

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Modern Garde Manger
An instructor's perspective...
Home Chefs take note
Culinary Good Food Guide
Modern Garde Manger Rocks!!!

Modern Garde Manger
Robert B Garlough , and Angus Campbell
Manufacturer: Cengage Delmar Learning
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ASIN: 140185009X

Book Description

Winner of the Prestigious IACP (International Association of Culinary Professionals) Award, The Modern Garde Manger is designed to meet the educational needs of novice culinary students and experienced chefs. Its carefully researched information and fully tested recipes span the broad international spectrum of the modern garde manger station. Five distinct sections covering seventeen chapters of text and recipes focus on the different aspects of the chef s required knowledge and responsibilities. Special features of the text include Chapter Goals; Professional Profiles featuring leading culinary personalities; Review Questions to spark classroom discussion and pique student interest; Activities and Applications that stress the importance of critical thinking skills, relative to the material presented in the chapter; and Key Words in Review. This is the most comprehensive text of its kind available for today s student and professional chef.

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Modern Garde Manger.......2007-08-25

Book was delivered in exact condition as described. Would not hesitate to buy from this seller again. Deliverly time was quicker than originally told. A definite plus.

An instructor's perspective..........2006-03-14

Let me qualify this by saying for a number of years I taught Garde Manger at a Le Cordon Bleu school. I probably own every text book on the subject as it has remained near and dear to my heart as I moved back to the restaurant world.

This is probably the BEST text on this subject I have seen; so much so that I plan to look into their other books. Running the gamut from cold appetizers to a primer on ice sculpting to a discussion of centerpiece carving, this book provides clear concise examples of each process. The full color pictures are fantastic and a welcome addition to the instructions provided. If I was teaching again, this would be my textbook of choice.

Home Chefs take note.......2006-02-21

Finally someone has written a cooking instruction book that is suitable for the professional and home chef. This book is a must have for anyone serious about learning to cook. It fills in all the holes that will allow you to interpret and adjust recipes from other sources by providing you written and visual instruction along with interesting recipes from around the world. While it was written for the culinary education market this is really the first book any new cook should own. Great wedding or housewarming gift, a valuable reference for years.

Culinary Good Food Guide.......2006-02-21

I am a current culinary student & at last I have found a book that is a perfect learning tool for my studies. This book is perfect, it has it all, great illustrations, good lay out & very clear instruction. Modern Garde Manger was obviously written by guys that know how to teach their subject. The chapters on meats, game, poultry & fish are the best I have ever seen. This book is truly five star material & I know I will learn so much from it.

Modern Garde Manger Rocks!!!.......2006-02-15

I've wanted to be a professional chef long before Iron Chef and Emeril live hit the airwaves. This book will help me to learn what I need to know if I want to make it on to the big time. It's full of expert level information I've never seen before. The authors that wrote the book really know their stuff. The chapters on meat, fish and poultry fabrication have the best step by step photos i've seen in a text book..and I should know. My family has been giving me cookbooks since I could remember, finally I've got a book with new ideas and information I've not seen before. Buy this book for your personal library. It's in a class by itself.

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I learned to be courteous

Introduction to Hospitality Management
John R. Walker
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0131112937

Book Description

This is a comprehensive tour of the fascinating and challenging fields of the hospitality industry on a global scale: travel and tourism, lodging, foodservice, meetings, conventions and expositions, leisure and recreation. Marketing, human resources, leadership, and management are also discussed in the context of hospitality management. Extensive coverage of security in the hospitality industry with "Post-9/11: Security in a New Era" sections in each chapter, written by contributing authors who are experts in the security/terrorism field. Offers chapter-length culinary arts coverage. Features Personal Profiles of industry practitioners, including Valerie Ferguson (Past Chair of The American Hotel & Motel Association and Regional Vice President of Lowes Hotels); Chef Paul Prudhomme; Robert Mondavi; and many more. Offers Day in the Life Of features that explore the daily activities of several hospitality professionals, from chefs to cruise directors, and explains the key functions of their jobs. Includes Corporate Profiles that provide overviews of leading corporations of excellence, including Hyatt Hotels; Outback Steakhouse; Starbucks Coffee Company; Four Seasons Regent Hotels; and many more. Provides Career Information boxes that give a description of career opportunities, along with a listing of related websites. A handy reference for industry professionals, or a guidebook for anyone interested in starting a career in the hospitality industry.

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I learned to be courteous.......2007-01-21

I had a great time taking the time to participate on a Hospitality Management course. Despite the instructor's tedious, homogenised, chameleon-esque scribble which amounts to nothing more than the demented cacophonous racket of a drugged lunatic banging loudly on kitchen pots and pans. The prof spend way too much time in darkened rooms in front of 30 year old PC turning a whiter shade of pale. We never had a single moment in class to discuss the book. But the book reminds me of a time in that classroom that everyone wanted to leave and breathe, before our brains start to rot from all that festering stagnation and cognitive dysfunctional lecture with a uncouth epiphany of the profession.

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Dining Room & Banquet Management, 3E
Anthony J. Strianese , and Pamela P. Strianese
Manufacturer: Thomson Delmar Learning
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About Wine

ASIN: 0766826864

Book Description

If you are responsible for the efficient and profitable operation of a dining room or banquet facility, this revised manual is a handy reference and training resource to help you meet your goals. For service training programs in organizations providing banquet and/or dining room services, this is a thorough and clearly presented manual on the finer points of outstanding service, the distinguishing factor toward creating and maintaining a profitable business. The manager who trains his or her staff using this manual and the techniques presented here will provide excellent service to their guests. New diagrams concerning table and station assignments have been added to this new edition. Also included are step-by-step instructions on how to serve a typical meal with an individual server and how to enter orders and close out checks using a MICROS Point of Sale Computer System. Information about reservations, priority seating, and reservations systems has been updated as well. New techniques such as how to set guarantees for an event, the use of grazing stations and combination meal plates (vs. offering selections) are detailed in a section dedicated to banquet management. Your staff will learn confidence and skills that will serve them well as they serve your guests professionally and efficiently.

Travel Perspectives: A Guide to Becoming a Travel Agent

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Great intro for beginners

Travel Perspectives: A Guide to Becoming a Travel Agent
Ginger Todd , and Susan Rice
Manufacturer: Delmar Publishers
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ASIN: 0827365330

Book Description

A practical reference for recent graduates to take with them on their first job

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Great intro for beginners.......2000-05-08

This comprehensive review of "all thing travel" is an appropriate text for those just beginning a career in travel. Every aspect of the travel industry is covered, from air travel to rail to tours to ships. Both domestic and international air travel is covered thoroughly. Although a bit dated in its examples, the text is thorough and contains excellent review questions to make sure the learning points are made. If you are a budding travel agent wannabe, or if you are curious about the inner workings of the travel industry, this book will get you very far up the learning curve.

Cruising: A Guide to the Cruise Line Industry (Cruising)

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Good Basic Guide to Cruising
Very 'freindly' written book
Mancini's books are wonderful!
A must for a cruise industry career.
Essential reading for the new cruise agent or travel agent

Cruising: A Guide to the Cruise Line Industry (Cruising)
Marc Mancini
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ASIN: 140184006X

Book Description

Learning about the cruise line industry is interesting and fun with Cruising. It is written in breezy, magazine-style prose with learning activities that challenge what the reader has learned. A number of reinforcement strategies make the content more easily understood and more likely to be retained. For example, key terms and phrases are in boldface or italicized type, photos, graphs, and sidebars expand each chapter's content, and questions concerning the content encourage contemplation and discussion. The author has ensured that the content reflects a true insider's look at cruise sales, marketing, and operations by having dozens of leading industry professionals, including several cruise line presidents, review its content. The substantial material in this publication is complemented by comprehensive profiles of nearly two dozen cruise lines and is supported by the approval of the Cruise Lines International Association.

Customer Reviews:

Good Basic Guide to Cruising.......2007-03-10

I bought the book to begin CLIA training. This book is very basic, but covers many different aspects of the cruise industry. If you are beginning to work in cruise sales, or are just interested in cruising, I would definitely recommend it.

Very 'freindly' written book.......2007-03-08

I've enjoined reading this book, mainly due to its freindly-written style. This book certainly offers a welcoming catalysis for everyone who is interested in extending knowledge of cruising industry.Certainly recommended!
Dr. Hillel Avihai

Mancini's books are wonderful!.......2006-04-24

I love and own most of Mancini's books and this one is as good as any at explaining the industry.

A must for a cruise industry career........2005-08-30

If you are serious about obtaining CLIA Certification, reading this book and taking the online exam will be the best value 30 point you will find. It is a very informative and easy reading text book with useful exercises and reviews.

Essential reading for the new cruise agent or travel agent.......2005-03-12

This book covers all the bases that someone new to the cruise or travel industry would need to know. It really is a textbook for the cruise industry student - complete with chapter reviews and assignments. If you're serious about learning, this is the book for you!

Upstart Guide Owning & Managing a Restaurant

Average customer rating:

Great Starter book
Good book for getting a basic vision of the whole business
I bought it because I want all the help I can get.
EXCELLENT -- FOR ANY RESTAURANT START-UP
I REALLY LIKED IT

Upstart Guide Owning & Managing a Restaurant
Roy S. Alonzo
Manufacturer: Kaplan Business
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ASIN: 093689489X
Release Date: 1995-10-01

Customer Reviews:

Great Starter book .......2006-04-11

A very thorough starter book on owning and managing a restaurant. I definitely recommend reading this at least twice for newbies. The sample business plans and financial statements proved really useful for me. I will be rereading my copy soon.

Good book for getting a basic vision of the whole business.......2005-01-04

I'm satisfied with this book. Although I couldn't find an answer for many questions I had, it's a great book for getting the panorama of the business. It covers all of the aspects relevant to the business, but sometimes lacks going deeper to the matter. Sure, you can't expect to learn how to open a restaurant just by reading this book. Final word: recommended!

I bought it because I want all the help I can get........2002-08-29

I've been told that 80% of new businesses fail within their first five years. I can't afford to take that chance. That's why I'm getting all the help I can get to succeed in the restaurant business. And this book is helping me a lot. Every time I flip a page and see something I didn't even think of, or spot a costly mistake I would have made, I'm glad I bought it. It's easy to read, easy to understand, and covers every phase of the business from planning to the grand opening. Good examples and checklists. I give it five stars.

EXCELLENT -- FOR ANY RESTAURANT START-UP.......2002-04-29

After reading a friend's copy, and seeing how useful this book is, I had to buy my own copy. I read it again and still refer to it for ideas. It covers the entire process of a restaurant start-up in an easy to understand way, pointing out ways to increase your chances of success and showing how to avoid many common mistakes that can doom a start-up. While showing you how to go about it, and giving examples, the author leads you through a winning business plan, menu planning, service system development, equipment layout and planning, cost controls, ways to satisfy customers and build sales, personnel planning and management, as well as a lot of common sense tips and useful guidelines. I believe this is a valuable book for anyone, who is starting-up a restaurant, to read. Good Luck.

I REALLY LIKED IT.......2002-02-13

This book gets right to the point, and is written in an easy to read and understand style. It covers all aspects of the business and gives a lot of good examples and strategies for dealing with situations. From start-up to follow-up it explains things clearly, focusing on sound controls and operating profitably. The business plan section is particularly good, and the other parts, service systems, equipment layout, production management, etc. are all helpful. Both my partner and I have copies and like it.

Part Time Travel Agent How to Cash In On

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Part Time Travel Agent How to Cash In On
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This is a street-wise guide to setting up a home-based travel agency business without spending a fortune. It provides detailed guidance on how to set up your agency, select a travel agency partner, deal with suppliers, make bookings, find (and keep) customers, and maximize commission income.

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Opportunities in Travel Careers
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More than 100 "opportunities" for students and job seekers!

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Hotel/Restaurant Management Career Starter

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ASIN: 1576854116

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Hotel/Restaurant Management will give you a great start toward a rewarding and challenging career as a hotel or restaurant manager. You'll learn what hotel and restaurant managers do, where they work, and what makes them successful. Also included are hiring trends and current salary information, sample job descriptions, and advice from current hotel and restaurant managers. This book explains the importance of training, shows exactly what kind of postsecondary education is right for hotel managers. Further resources clarify all the possibilities for financing your education, including loans, scholarships, and grants. It also covers the job search process, while teaching you how to hone your job search skills. Plus, when you land the job of your dreams, you'll find proven ways to succeed in your new position.

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