Download or read book Misadventures in Hospitality written by William Wallen and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2018-09-12 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you a fan of Ayn Rand? Kanye West? Johnny Depp? Well, none of that matters here. Welcome to the world of hospitality. Written by a concierge-savant who has been through hell and dealt with the worst people the hospitality industry has to offer. The good . . . the gritty . . . and the just plain weird . . . And as Winston Churchill said, If youre going through hell, keep going. So leave your bags. Check in to check out the dark but humorous underbelly of hotel life, told firsthand by a survivor of such tales. Join the author through this journey of absurdity and first-world entitlement at its worst. A berating experience from cover to cover, and yet just a glimpse into the life of hotel staff everywhere. The reader should know that the writers opinion of people, at times, can be quite low. He doesnt care. In fact, he relishes in your disdain while youre reading this unapologetic portrayal of the modern hospitality industry. Get ready to have your faith in humanity destroyed.
Download or read book Heads in Beds written by Jacob Tomsky and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2012-11-20 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of Kitchen Confidential and Waiter Rant, a rollicking, eye-opening, fantastically indiscreet memoir of a life spent (and misspent) in the hotel industry. “Highly amusing."—New York Times Jacob Tomsky never intended to go into the hotel business. As a new college graduate, armed only with a philosophy degree and a singular lack of career direction, he became a valet parker for a large luxury hotel in New Orleans. Yet, rising fast through the ranks, he ended up working in “hospitality” for more than a decade, doing everything from supervising the housekeeping department to manning the front desk at an upscale Manhattan hotel. He’s checked you in, checked you out, separated your white panties from the white bed sheets, parked your car, tasted your room-service meals, cleaned your toilet, denied you a late checkout, given you a wake-up call, eaten M&Ms out of your minibar, laughed at your jokes, and taken your money. In Heads in Beds he pulls back the curtain to expose the crazy and compelling reality of a multi-billion-dollar industry we think we know. Heads in Beds is a funny, authentic, and irreverent chronicle of the highs and lows of hotel life, told by a keenly observant insider who’s seen it all. Prepare to be amused, shocked, and amazed as he spills the unwritten code of the bellhops, the antics that go on in the valet parking garage, the housekeeping department’s dirty little secrets—not to mention the shameless activities of the guests, who are rarely on their best behavior. Prepare to be moved, too, by his candor about what it’s like to toil in a highly demanding service industry at the luxury level, where people expect to get what they pay for (and often a whole lot more). Employees are poorly paid and frequently abused by coworkers and guests alike, and maintaining a semblance of sanity is a daily challenge. Along his journey Tomsky also reveals the secrets of the industry, offering easy ways to get what you need from your hotel without any hassle. This book (and a timely proffered twenty-dollar bill) will help you score late checkouts and upgrades, get free stuff galore, and make that pay-per-view charge magically disappear. Thanks to him you’ll know how to get the very best service from any business that makes its money from putting heads in beds. Or, at the very least, you will keep the bellmen from taking your luggage into the camera-free back office and bashing it against the wall repeatedly.
Download or read book Death by Misadventure 210 Dumb Ways to Die written by Dale Dreher and published by Dale Dreher. This book was released on 1999 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Death by Misadventure is a collection of true and unusual accidental deaths by the Story Consultant to the hit show, 1000 Ways to Die. You will find the real details behind some of your favourite televised pieces plus many more items that did not make it to air. There are no urban legends here, only documented dumb deaths. Published sources and a select bibliography are included. Cover photo: Jessica O'Neil @ Vancouver Police Museum
Download or read book Misadventure in the Middle East written by Henry Hemming and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2010-11-26 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the tale of a hapless young artist, Yasmine the pick-up, and an extraordinary journey across the world.
Download or read book A Lady s Guide to Marvels and Misadventure written by Angela Bell and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2024-02-27 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Miss Clara Marie Stanton's family may be eccentric, but they certainly aren't insane. London, England, 1860 When Clara's ex-fiancé begins to spread rumors that her family suffers from hereditary insanity, it's all she can do to protect them from his desperate schemes, society's prejudice, and a lifetime in an asylum. Then Clara's Grandfather Drosselmeyer brings on an apprentice with a mechanical leg, and all pretense of normalcy takes wing. Theodore Kingsley, a shame-chased vagabond haunted by the war, wants a fresh start far from Kingsley Court and the disappointed father who declared him dead. Upon returning to England, Theodore meets clockmaker Drosselmeyer, who hires him as an apprentice, much to Clara's dismay. When Drosselmeyer spontaneously disappears in his secret flying owl machine, he leaves behind a note for Clara, beseeching her to make her dreams of adventure a reality by joining him on a merry scavenger hunt across Europe. Together, Clara and Theodore set off to follow Drosselmeyer's trail of clues, but they will have to stay one step ahead of a villain who wants the flying machine for himself--at any cost. "Utterly charming! What an original and adorable story. Angela Bell's debut is a book I can, without hesitation, highly recommend."--JEN TURANO, USA Today bestselling author "Bell's voice will draw you immediately into her world, and her characters will hold you there. A must-read!"--ROSEANNA M. WHITE, Christy Award-winning author
Download or read book I Couldn t Belize It My Misadventure written by S. Tyson Gardner and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Flying Boat A Story of Adventure and Misadventure written by Herbert Strang and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-01-03 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Flying Boat: A Story of Adventure and Misadventure" by Herbert Strang is an exhilarating thriller that takes readers on a perilous journey of exploration and discovery. Set against the backdrop of high seas, the novel follows the daring expedition of a flying boat, braving danger and intrigue at every turn. As the characters embark on their daring voyage, they encounter a series of misadventures that test their courage and resilience. From mysterious encounters to treacherous obstacles, the expedition is fraught with peril, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. Strang expertly weaves together elements of adventure and mystery, creating a riveting tale that unfolds with unexpected twists and turns. As the characters navigate the challenges of survival, they must also unravel the mysteries that lurk beneath the surface, adding depth to the narrative. Against the backdrop of the vast expanse of the high seas, "The Flying Boat" is a gripping tale of bravery and determination in the face of adversity. With its thrilling plot and engaging characters, the novel captures the spirit of exploration and adventure, leaving readers captivated until the very end.
Download or read book See Australia and Die Tales of Misadventure Down Under written by Wendy Lewis and published by New Holland Publishers (AU). This book was released on 2007 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Real life stories of misadventure, accidental death and murder in Australia - mostly in the outback - mostly with the natural forces such as sharks, spiders, dingoes, etc."--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book The Hotel New Hampshire written by John Irving and published by Vintage Canada. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The first of my father’s illusions was that bears could survive the life lived by human beings, and the second was that human beings could survive a life led in hotels.” So says John Berry, son of a hapless dreamer, brother to a cadre of eccentric siblings, and chronicler of the lives lived, the loves experienced, the deaths met, and the myriad strange and wonderful times encountered by the family Berry. Hoteliers, pet-bear owners, friends of Freud (the animal trainer and vaudevillian, that is), and playthings of mad fate, they “dream on” in a funny, sad, outrageous, and moving novel by the remarkable author of A Son of the Circus and A Prayer for Owen Meany.
Download or read book Misadventure written by William Edward Norris and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Mr Incoul s Misadventure written by Edgar Saltus and published by Standard Ebooks. This book was released on 2024-04-06T17:15:16Z with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the sudden, untimely death of his wife, the wealthy Mr. Incoul proposes to Miss Maida Barhyte: “Marry me, and you will never want for anything again.” Young Maida, under pressure from her mother and facing a future as a housemaid, reluctantly agrees, on the condition that they live as though unmarried—as brother and sister would—until she feels they’ve each come into their own. They wed on these terms and subsequently embark on a honeymoon across Europe. But just as Maida begins to adjust to this unconventional arrangement, the unexpected occurs: at a bullfight in Spain, a former lover resurfaces, vying for her attention once more. Mr. Incoul remains blissfully unaware of this development. Or does he? In Mr. Incoul’s Misadventure, his first published work of fiction, Edgar Saltus eruditely applies the biting pessimism that he previously studied in his philosophical works The Philosophy of Disenchantment and The Anatomy of Negation. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Television Series Pilots and Specials written by Vincent Terrace and published by VNR AG. This book was released on 1985 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Companion to the Ancient Novel written by Edmund P. Cueva and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-01-31 with total page 722 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This companion addresses a topic of continuing contemporary relevance, both cultural and literary. Offers both a wide-ranging exploration of the classical novel of antiquity and a wealth of close literary analysis Brings together the most up-to-date international scholarship on the ancient novel, including fresh new academic voices Includes focused chapters on individual classical authors, such as Petronius, Xenophon and Apuleius, as well as a wide-ranging thematic analysis Addresses perplexing questions concerning authorial expression and readership of the ancient novel form Provides an accomplished introduction to a genre with a rising profile
Download or read book Financial Accounting for the Hospitality Tourism Leisure and Event Sectors written by Donncha O'Donoghue and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Primarily targeted at students studying accounting within applied management programs related to the hospitality, tourism, leisure, travel, and event sectors. It promotes learning through working examples and real-life scenarios.
Download or read book Misadventure written by Steve Law and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-02-25 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I wrote FRUITION because I was interested in what my life might have been like if things had gone differently back in my teens. At the time I was forty-something and I had a lot to think about. Death was on my mind and like many people I expect, I wished I could go back and try again, knowing even a little of what I'd learned. I employed a kind of reincarnation device - four books for four lives. Most of the story is set in the afterlives, which let me enjoy myself inventing landscapes, cities, people and wildlife. I also had fun putting in some philosophical arguments, a love story and a few sex scenes. It's a typical first novel - it's got everything. But the basic question throughout is the same - life goes wrong. There's no one big obvious trauma to blame. Somehow it just never works out. Why is that? And can it be changed? MISADVENTURE is the third of four books in the FRUITION quartet
Download or read book Commentary on the Rule of St Benedict written by Paul Delatte and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2000-08-29 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
