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Book Quality Restaurant Service Guaranteed

Download or read book Quality Restaurant Service Guaranteed written by Nancy Loman Scanlon and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1998-07-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to match quality service with increased profitability--a systematic and detailed guide for hotel and restaurant owners, operators, managers, and trainers. Are you looking for a way to make your food and beverage operation really stand out? One sure way is to improve your service program so that it not only satisfies your customers but increases your operation's profits. This book provides a detailed guide that foodservice professionals can easily follow to discover the hidden potential in every service program. Foodservice owners and managers will learn how to chart an effective path to high-quality service and what steps they need to take to get there. This approach is one that has been used in dozens of hotels and restaurants nationwide with continued success. With these detailed blueprints in hand, the reader will be well equipped to develop quality service for operations ranging from quick-food establishments to full-service restaurants. The author thoroughly covers the basic level of service for each type of foodservice operation and then highlights areas where specific techniques can boost overall quality. One important area--identifying and meeting customer needs and expectations--is made less confusing with the help of marketing exercises. Applying this knowledge to real-world situations is seamless with the aid of the worksheets provided. Dozens of photographs throughout vividly illustrate quality foodservice in action in hotels and restaurants throughout the country.

Book GMAT Official Guide 2024 2025  Book   Online Question Bank

Download or read book GMAT Official Guide 2024 2025 Book Online Question Bank written by GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council) and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-05-29 with total page 887 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GMAT Official Guide 2024-2025: Includes Book + Online Question Bank + Digital Flashcards + Mobile App Power up your prep with the GMAT Official Guide, the only study guide that features real exam questions. You'll get exclusive tips and tricks directly from the exam creators and gain access to 900+ practice questions to set you up for success on test day. Highlights: Updated Data Insights, Quantitative Review and Verbal Review chapters to master each section of the GMAT Focus Edition Access to an Online Question Bank to create custom practice sets by questions type and difficulty level so that you can plan your individual practice Exclusive access to online diagnostic evaluations to discover your strengths and focus areas Detailed answer explanations to master the reasoning behind the answers New! Get exclusive exam preparation tips from test prep organizations Use this guide to: Master the exam structure and excel in each section Understand key concepts with review chapters Gain confidence in all question types (featuring 100+ new questions!) Review detailed explanations to understand correct and incorrect answers New! Practice with two-part analysis questions in the book PLUS! Focus your studying with the Online Question Bank – Bonus: included with purchase! Tailor your practice by building practice sets targeting question type and difficulty Discover your strengths and weaknesses with diagnostic quizzes Track your focus areas and progress with key metrics Reinforce concepts with flashcards and engaging games Challenge yourself with timed practice Use digital flashcards to master key concepts, also accessible on the mobile app The Online Question Bank is accessible through your mba.com account.

Book GMAT Official Guide 2021  Book   Online Question Bank

Download or read book GMAT Official Guide 2021 Book Online Question Bank written by GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council) and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-06-30 with total page 960 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GMAT™ Official Guide 2021 Your GMAT™ prep begins here. Designed by the makers of the GMAT exam. Study with confidence. All GMAT™ Official Prep products are the only prep resources containing real GMAT™ questions from past exams. It’s why we are official. Get comprehensive practice by studying with 1,172 questions across quantitative and verbal reasoning from past GMAT™ exams. Answer explanations are included so that you can study the reasoning behind the answers to help improve your understanding and performance. The questions in each section are organized by difficulty level: easy, medium and hard. Start at the beginning and work your way up to the harder questions as you build upon your knowledge. The GMAT™ Official Guide 2021 will allow you to: LEARN ABOUT THE GMAT™ EXAM – Gain an overview of the exam including the format, content and test-taking strategies. GAIN COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE – Prepare with over 1,172 questions across Quantitative and Verbal Reasoning sections and online. Study Answer Explanations – Learn the methods behind the answers with detailed explanations. Build Upon Your Knowledge – Practice with questions organized from easiest to hardest. Plus! Practice online with the GMAT™ Official Guide Online Question Bank Practice online with the same questions from the book PLUS more than 150 additional online-exclusive questions—included with your purchase. Online practice will allow you to: New! Review with online flashcardsto master key concepts to prepare and test with confidence Practice with a total of 1,172 practice questions Create your own online practice sets Filter by fundamental skill and difficulty level Track your improvements with performance metrics Practice in exam mode to get ready for test day Study on the go with the mobile app! Access your data seamlessly between your devices and offline! The GMAT™ Official Guide 2021 gives you the tools you need to confidently prepare for test day. This product includes print book with a unique code to access the GMAT™ Online Question Bank and mobile app.

Book GMAT Official Guide 2022

    Book Details:
  • Author : GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council)
  • Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
  • Release : 2021-06-16
  • ISBN : 1119793769
  • Pages : 1095 pages

Download or read book GMAT Official Guide 2022 written by GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council) and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-06-16 with total page 1095 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your official source of real GMAT™ practice questions. Study with practice questions from past GMAT™ exams. Your GMAT™ prep is comprised of comprehensive practice by studying with over 1,000 questions across quantitative and verbal reasoning, analytical writing, and integrated reasoning. Answer explanations are included so that you can study the reasoning behind the answers to help improve your performance. The questions in each section are organized by difficulty level: easy, medium and hard. Start at the beginning and work your way up to the hard questions as you build upon your knowledge. The GMAT™ Official Guide 2022: Book + Online Question Bank provides 3 ways to study: Book: Know what to expect on the GMAT™ exam Learn the exam structure: Start with the verbal and quantitative review chapters followed by practice questions. Review common quantitative formulas and concepts using quick reference sheets. Master verbal and quantitative reasoning by difficulty level and studying detailed answer explanations. GMAT™ Online Prep Tools: Focus your studying – Bonus: included with purchase! Prepare for the GMAT™ exam online. Take our Diagnostic Evaluation to discover your strengths and focus areas for each fundamental skill. Practice online with the same questions from the book PLUS 174 additional online-exclusive questions. Create custom practice sets by difficulty level and by fundamental skill. Track your progress using performance metrics. Prepare for exam day by timing your practicing in exam mode. Test your knowledge of key concepts with flash cards. Prepare with the Online Question Bank, which includes online-exclusive questions filterable by difficulty level, question type, fundamental skills, and more. Study anytime, anywhere with the Mobile App: review and reattempt practice sets to improve performance in study or exam mode. Mobile App: Your GMAT™ test prep on the go Study offline after downloading the question sets. Sync between devices. Start on your phone, finish on your computer. The GMAT™ Official Guide 2022: Book + Online Question Bank gives you all the tools you need to confidently prepare for test day. This product includes a print book with a unique PIN code to access the GMAT™ exam Online Question Bank and mobile app. Your official source of real GMAT™ practice questions. Study with practice questions from past GMAT™ exams. Your GMAT™ prep is comprised of comprehensive practice by studying with over 1,000 questions across quantitative and verbal reasoning, analytical writing, and integrated reasoning. Answer explanations are included so that you can study the reasoning behind the answers to help improve your performance. The questions in each section are organized by difficulty level: easy, medium and hard. Start at the beginning and work your way up to the hard questions as you build upon your knowledge. The GMAT™ Official Guide 2022: Book + Online Question Bank provides 3 ways to study: Book: Know what to expect on the GMAT™ exam Learn the exam structure: Start with the verbal and quantitative review chapters followed by practice questions. Review common quantitative formulas and concepts using quick reference sheets. Master verbal and quantitative reasoning by difficulty level and studying detailed answer explanations. GMAT™ Online Prep Tools: Focus your studying – Bonus: included with purchase! Prepare for the GMAT™ exam online. Take our Diagnostic Evaluation to discover your strengths and focus areas for each fundamental skill. Practice online with the same questions from the book PLUS 174 additional online-exclusive questions. Create custom practice sets by difficulty level and by fundamental skill. Track your progress using performance metrics. Prepare for exam day by timing your practicing in exam mode. Test your knowledge of key concepts with flash cards. Prepare with the Online Question Bank, which includes online-exclusive questions filterable by difficulty level, question type, fundamental skills, and more. Study anytime, anywhere with the Mobile App: review and reattempt practice sets to improve performance in study or exam mode. Mobile App: Your GMAT™ test prep on the go Study offline after downloading the question sets. Sync between devices. Start on your phone, finish on your computer. The GMAT™ Official Guide 2022: Book + Online Question Bank gives you all the tools you need to confidently prepare for test day. This product includes a print book with a unique PIN code to access the GMAT™ exam Online Question Bank and mobile app.

Book GMAT Official Guide 2020

    Book Details:
  • Author : GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council)
  • Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
  • Release : 2019-05-07
  • ISBN : 1119576067
  • Pages : 995 pages

Download or read book GMAT Official Guide 2020 written by GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council) and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 995 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you still unprepared for the GMAT? Catch up with the Official Guide. GMAT Official Guide 2021 is the only study guide written by the Graduate Management Admission Council, the makers of the GMAT exam. Get a competitive edge by studying the guide's 950+ questions. The questions are arranged from simplest to hardest, so you'll be able to consistently increase your knowledge as you fly through the guide. Access online the 950 questions in the book (plus an additional 150 online only questions!) complete with detailed answer keys and strategies direct from the makers of the GMAT. You can even use the mobile app to study while you’re at work or school. It's easy to work seamlessly between all of your devices! GMAT Official Guide 2021 comes with: Detailed descriptions of the GMAT’s format and content Comprehensive strategies for performing well on the GMAT Online flashcards to help you retain what you read Complete grammar and quantitative reviews Actual GMAT essay topics along with sample responses and scoring info

Book New Perspectives in Hospitality Management

Download or read book New Perspectives in Hospitality Management written by Emerald Group Publishing Limited and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2015-10-30 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Perspectives in Hospitality Management is a unique collection of articles that represent the very highest level of scholarship in the sphere of hospitality research. The articles published in this collection identify some emergent themes that have subsequently established themselves as key trends among academics in the field.

Book How to Guarantee the Best Customer Service Every Time

Download or read book How to Guarantee the Best Customer Service Every Time written by Leeanne Homsey and published by . This book was released on 2015-03-08 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Time - 3 Books in 1!The book for customers, restaurant owners and waiters!Customers: Wouldn't you like to be greeted personally by name, your hand shook, the doors opened for you, your coat removed, your drink of choice placed in your hand, your food preferences already known? Read this and find out how fast…Restaurant Owners: Wouldn't you love to see your customers greeted by name and treated like family? Wouldn't you love for your employees care about your customers the same way you do? Wouldn't you love for your staff to already know the important details that matter to your customers and keep them coming back? Read this and your staff will see their customers as valued and cherished guests and your restaurant as an amazing goldmine of opportunity.Waiters and front of house employees, wouldn't you love to make your lives easier, make more money, save steps and wait on nicer people? Read this to see how to fill your station with great tipping thankful customers who appreciate you and want to support your future endeavors.

Book GMAT Official Guide 2018  Book   Online

Download or read book GMAT Official Guide 2018 Book Online written by GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council) and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-06-19 with total page 864 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The definitive guide from the makers of the GNAT exam."

Book Restaurant Site Location

Download or read book Restaurant Site Location written by Lora Arduser and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2003 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This series of fifteen books - The Food Service Professional Guide TO Series from the editors of the Food Service Professional magazine are the best and most comprehensive books for serious food service operators available today. These step-by-step guides on a specific management subject range from finding a great site for your new restaurant to how to train your wait staff and literally everything in between. They are easy and fast-to-read, easy to understand and will take the mystery out of the subject. The information is boiled down to the essence. They are filled to the brim with up to date and pertinent information. The books cover all the bases, providing clear explanations and helpful, specific information. All titles in the series include the phone numbers and web sites of all companies discussed. What you will not find are wordy explanations, tales of how someone did it better, or a scholarly lecture on the theory. Every paragraph in each of the books are comprehensive, well researched, engrossing, and just plain fun-to-read, yet are packed with interesting ideas. You will be using your highlighter a lot! The best part aside from the content is they are very moderately priced. The whole series may also be purchased the ISBN number for the series is 0910627266. You are bound to get a great new idea to try on every page if not out of every paragraph. Do not be put off by the low price, these books really do deliver the critical information and eye opening ideas you need to succeed without the fluff so commonly found in more expensive books on the subject. Highly recommended! Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company president's garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed. -- (1/22/2016 12:00:00 AM)

Book Service Quality Management in Hospitality  Tourism  and Leisure

Download or read book Service Quality Management in Hospitality Tourism and Leisure written by Connie Mok and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-01-11 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does your staff deliver the highest quality service possible? Customers today expect a very high overall level of service in hospitality, tourism, and leisure. Competition in these fields will thus be driven by strategies focusing on quality of service to add value, as opposed to product or price differentiation. Service Quality Management in Hospitality, Tourism, and Leisure highlights concepts and strategies that will improve the delivery of hospitality services, and provides clear and simple explanations of theoretical concepts as well as their practical applications! Practitioners and educators alike will find this book to be invaluable in their businesses and in preparing students for the business world. This essential book provides you with clear, comprehensive explanations of theoretical concepts and methods that will give you the competitive edge in this fast-changing field. Topics covered include: services management marketing operations management human resources management service quality management Service Quality Management in Hospitality, Tourism, and Leisure brings together an array of pertinent materials that will measure and enhance customer satisfaction and help you provide superior hospitality services, and groups them in easy-to-use clusters for quick reference.

Book Catering Management

Download or read book Catering Management written by Nancy Loman Scanlon and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-12-17 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential, comprehensive, and up-to-date guide for catering professionals Catering Management covers all aspects of the catering business, from sales, marketing, and pricing to food and beverage service, menu planning, equipment, staff training, and more. This new edition is completely revised with information on sustainable and green catering practices, digital menu and proposal design, new catering industry software, and the expansion of the event market. State-of-the-art marketing strategies, including social networking, web promotion, and on-demand proposal development are also covered in detail. Completely updated with the latest industry practices and guidelines Covers every aspect of catering, from business management basics to food service and menu design Written by an expert with more than 35 years of experience in the business Whether you're starting a catering business or just trying to catch up with the competition, Catering Management, 4th Edition is the comprehensive reference that tells you everything you need to know.

Book Managing Hospitality Organizations

Download or read book Managing Hospitality Organizations written by Robert C. Ford and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2023-11-21 with total page 774 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Hospitality Management: Creating Excellent Guest Experiences, Third Edition takes students on a journey through the evolving service industry. Each chapter focuses on a core principle of hospitality management and is packed with practical advice, examples, and cases from some of the best companies in the service sector. Authors Robert C. Ford and Michael Sturman emphasize the critical importance of focusing on the guest and creating an unforgettable customer experience. Whether your students will be managing a neighborhood café, a convention center, or a high-end resort hotel, they will learn invaluable skills for managing the guest experience in today’s ultracompetitive environment. Included with this title: LMS Cartridge: Import this title’s instructor resources into your school’s learning management system (LMS) and save time. Don’t use an LMS? You can still access all of the same online resources for this title via the password-protected Instructor Resource Site. Learn more.

Book Services Marketing and Management

Download or read book Services Marketing and Management written by Balaji B. and published by S. Chand Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concept Of Service | Service Characterristics | Service Expectations | The Service Product | Service Location | Pricing For Services | Promotion Services | The Service Process| Physical Evidence | People And Services | Internal Versus External Marketing |

Book Managing the Global Supply Chain  Collection

Download or read book Managing the Global Supply Chain Collection written by Chad W. Autry and published by FT Press. This book was released on 2013-03-02 with total page 1596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brand new collection of insights and actionable techniques for world-class supply chain management… 2 authoritative books, now in a convenient e-format, at a great price! 2 authoritative eBooks deliver comprehensive resources for managing state-of-the-art supply chains in challenging global environments Master the latest techniques for overcoming your most difficult operations and supply chain management challenges! This unique 2 eBook package will help you address issues ranging from Lean/Six Sigma to transportation and warehousing, and anticipate emerging global issues – so you can transform them from risks into competitive advantages. The Encyclopedia of Operations Management is the perfect single-volume "field manual" for every supply chain or operations management practitioner and student. Nearly 1,500 well-organized, up-to-date definitions cover: accounting, customer service, distribution, e-business, economics, finance, forecasting, HR, industrial engineering, industrial relations, inventory management, healthcare management, Lean, logistics, maintenance engineering, management IS, marketing/sales, product development, operations research, organizational behavior/management, time management, production planning/control, purchasing, reliability, quality, service management, simulation, statistics, strategic management, systems engineering, supply chain management, theory of constraints, transportation, warehousing, and more. Next, in Global Macrotrends and Their Impact on Supply Chain Management, Chad W. Autry, Thomas J. Goldsby, John E. Bell prepare you to manage supply and demand in a world marked by demographic and economic shifts that will turn markets upside down. They offer a complete decision framework and practical tools, insights, and guidance for systematically mitigating new risks and building long-term competitive advantage. This book focuses squarely on emerging societal, technological, geopolitical, and environmental macro trends, helping you assess the impacts of population growth, migration, urbanization; socioeconomic change, global connectivity, environmental issues, geopolitics, growing scarcity, transportation congestion, aging infrastructure, and emerging supply-demand imbalances. It also provides comprehensive mitigation strategies based on logistics, resource recovery, resource protection, and demand/supply shaping. This collection will be an indispensable resource for all supply chain, logistics, sourcing, and operations management executives, managers, and professionals; and for all operations/supply chain research professionals, instructors, and graduate students. From world-renowned supply chain management experts Arthur V. Hill, Chad W. Autry, Thomas J. Goldsby, and John E. Bell

Book Supply Chain Design  Collection

Download or read book Supply Chain Design Collection written by Marc J. Schniederjans and published by FT Press. This book was released on 2013-03-02 with total page 2415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brand new collection of world-class supply chain design solutions… 3 authoritative books, now in a convenient e-format, at a great price! 3 authoritative eBooks deliver state-of-the-art guidance for designing and optimizing highly competitive global supply chains! This unique 3 eBook package will help you design state-of-the-art supply chains that deliver rapid, quantifiable, and sustainable competitive advantage. The Encyclopedia of Operations Management is the perfect single-volume "field manual" for every supply chain or operations management practitioner and student. Nearly 1,500 well-organized, up-to-date definitions cover every facet of supply chain design, planning, management, and optimization. Next, in Reinventing the Supply Chain Life Cycle, Marc J. Schniederjans and Stephen B. LeGrand show how to optimize supply chains throughout their entire lifecycle: creation, growth, maturity, and decline! Reflecting up-to-the-minute "in-the-trenches" experience and pioneering research, this book illuminates the complex transformational processes associated with managing complex supply chains that incorporate multiple products and services within ever-changing networks. They walk you through: starting, creating, and building new supply chains; realigning them for growth; adjusting to dynamic change, readjusting networks, building flexibility, and managing new risks. Next, they offer practical, realistic guidance for realigning "mature" supply chains, innovating, controlling costs; and smoothly managing declining demand. Throughout, they offer invaluable insights, tools, and examples for negotiation, performance measurement, anticipating change, improving agility, meeting commitments to social responsibility and the law; and more. Finally, in Supply Chain Network Design, four leading IBM and Northwestern University experts show how to use strategic supply chain network design to achieve dramatic new savings. They integrate rigorous principles and practical applications to help you select the right number, location, territory, and size of warehouses, plants, and production lines; and optimize the flow of all products through even the most complex global supply chain. You’ll find better ways to decide what (and where) to manufacture internally; and which products to outsource (and to whom). You’ll get help managing cost vs. service-level tradeoffs; using analytics to improve decision-making; and re-optimizing regularly for even more savings. Whatever your role in supply chain design, this collection will help you systematically optimize performance, customer value, and profitability. From world-renowned supply chain experts Arthur V. Hill, Marc J. Schniederjans, Stephen B. LeGrand, Michael Watson, Sara Lewis, Peter Cacioppi, and Jay Jayaraman

Book Quick Service Restaurants  Franchising  and Multi unit Chain Management

Download or read book Quick Service Restaurants Franchising and Multi unit Chain Management written by H. G. Parsa and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quick Service Restaurants, Franchising, and Multi-Unit Chain Management provides a multifaceted view on the one-hundred-billion-dollar industry with worldwide appeal. Quick-service restaurants (QSRs) have been the dominant segment of the food service industry since their inception in the 1920s. This book focuses on the QSR industry, its historical roots in America, consumer acceptance, management practices, international expansion, and co-branding opportunities. A nationwide survey of mature customers highlights the characteristics, unpleasant service experiences, and service requirements that diminish their satisfaction in QSRs. There is a chapter on airline food and what companies are doing to improve food quality and customer satisfaction. There are also chapters focusing on food safety, sanitation, and consumption trends. A case study of Billy Ingram and White Castle restaurants shows how hamburgers became a staple menu item in American restaurants.

Book Services Marketing Essentials You Always Wanted to Know

Download or read book Services Marketing Essentials You Always Wanted to Know written by Vishal Desai and published by Vibrant Publishers. This book was released on 2023-10-27 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Services Marketing Essentials You Always Wanted to Know is a practical, concise, and straightforward guide on the essential aspects of services marketing. A deep dive into the theory and practice of Services Marketing Vishal Desai, a seasoned business professional with specialization and expertise in sales and marketing, has authored this book keeping in mind the novice professionals as well as the already experienced ones. The book covers the essential topics of services marketing and is a blend of theoretical explanations and practical demonstrations of the services marketing concepts. This book will help you to: i. Understand the Extended Services Marketing Mix which includes Product, Place, Price, Promotion, People, Process, and Physical Evidence. ii. Learn the different models of service quality iii. Gauge consumer wants and perceptions to meet their expectations iv. Improve your service design to make it efficient v. Create a pricing strategy according to your service business type The book is a must-read for young managers, B-school students, and entrepreneurs who wish to enhance their understanding and knowledge of services marketing. It is also a good fit for the teaching fraternity and industry professionals who teach sales and marketing courses at business schools as it includes several case studies, quizzes, and activities to liven up the subject and demonstrate the practical implications of it in real life. Services Marketing Essentials You Always Wanted To Know prepares the readers to meet the challenges and seize the opportunities in today’s dynamic marketplace, especially when the service industry is growing exponentially worldwide. This book is part of Vibrant Publishers’ Self-Learning Management series that aims to equip working professionals and students with essential knowledge of management subjects through compact and beginner-friendly books.