2022 Cancun

2022 Cancun
Author: Andrew Delaplaine
Publisher: Gramercy Park Press
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2021-11-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN:

There are many people who are enthusiastic about food—the cooking of it, the preparation of it, the serving of it, and let’s not forget the eating of it, especially the eating of it in restaurants. Andrew Delaplaine is the ultimate Restaurant Enthusiast. “This concise guidebook was exactly what I needed to make the most of my limited time in town.” = Tanner Davis, Milwaukee This is another of his books with spot-on reviews of the most exciting restaurants in town. Some will merit only a line or two, just to bring them to your attention. Others deserve a half page or more. “The fact that he doesn’t accept free meals in exchange for a good review makes all the difference in his something brutally accurate reviews.” = Jerry Adams, El Paso “Exciting” does not necessarily mean expensive. The area’s top spots get the recognition they so richly deserve (and that they so loudly demand), but there are plenty of “sensible alternatives” for those looking for good food handsomely prepared by cooks and chefs who really care what they “plate up” in the kitchen. For those with a touch of Guy Fieri, Delaplaine ferrets out the best food for those on a budget. That dingy looking dive bar around the corner may serve up one of the juiciest burgers in town, perfect to wash down with a locally brewed craft beer. Whatever your predilection or taste, cuisine of choice or your budget, you may rely on Andrew Delaplaine not to disappoint. “Unlike the ‘honest’ reviews on site like Yelp, this writer knows what he’s talking about. He’s a professional, with decades in the business, not an amateur.” = Holly Titler, Los Angeles Delaplaine dines anonymously at the Publisher’s expense. No restaurant listed in this series has paid a penny or given so much as a free meal to be included. Bon Appétit!

The Business Year: Mexico 2022

The Business Year: Mexico 2022
Author:
Publisher: The Business Year
Total Pages: 248
Release:
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

This latest year-long period of research on the Mexican economy was marked by a sense of reflection and reinvention in the business community. As the world continues to restructure itself in the wake of COVID-19 and the subsequent disruption to the global supply chain, players in the country are continuing to discover Mexico's role in this new reality. In this 246-page edition, which features interviews with top business leaders from across the economy, as well as news and analysis, we cover: green economy, finance, energy, mining, industry, mining and telecoms, logistics, security, construction, real estate, agriculture, health, education, tourism, and sports.

Political Handbook of the World 2022-2023

Political Handbook of the World 2022-2023
Author: Tom Lansford
Publisher: CQ Press
Total Pages: 2257
Release: 2023-04-25
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1071853074

The Political Handbook of the World 2022-2023 provides timely, thorough, and accurate political information, with more in-depth coverage of current political controversies than any other reference guide. The updated 2022-2023 edition continues to be the most authoritative source for finding complete facts and analysis on each country′s governmental and political makeup. Tom Lansford has compiled in one place more than 200 entries on countries and territories throughout the world, this volume is renowned for its extensive coverage of all major and minor political parties and groups in each political system. It also provides names of key ambassadors and international memberships of each country, plus detailed profiles of more than 30 intergovernmental organizations and UN agencies. And this update will aim to include coverage of current events, issues, crises, and controversies from the course of the last two years.

The Impact of COVID on Cities and Regions

The Impact of COVID on Cities and Regions
Author: Peter K. Kresl
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2023-10-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1035308959

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has arguably caused some of the most noticeable and influential societal and economic changes since World War Two. This path-breaking book investigates these changes and the subsequent responses of urban policy makers.

Mexico - Culture Smart!

Mexico - Culture Smart!
Author: Russell Maddicks
Publisher: Kuperard
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2023-09-28
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1787023435

Don't just see the sights―get to know the people. The third-largest country in Latin America, Mexico is hugely diverse, having both rural backwaters where time seems to have stood still and manic urban centers like Mexico City, one of the most densely populated and exciting cities in the world. This complex and fascinating country is where European and American civilizations first clashed. The repercussions of the meeting in 1519 between the Spanish conquistador HernÁn CortÉs and the Aztec Emperor Montezuma II, and the subsequent devastation wrought by the Spanish conquest, is still felt today. Culture Smart! Mexico takes you to the heart of Mexican society and introduces you to the proud, spiritual, dynamic, fatalistic, and fun-loving people who call this country home. It describes how people socialize, the dynamics of daily life, the importance of family, and the annual cycle of feasts and fiestas. There's advice on how to negotiate a Mexican menu, as well as information on traveling safely, communicating, and provides you with the tools you need to make the most of your time in Mexico. Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

How to Create Sustainable Hospitality

How to Create Sustainable Hospitality
Author: Christopher Warren
Publisher: Goodfellow Publishers Ltd
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2023-02-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1911635670

Demonstrates how to actively persuade guests to participate in achieving sustainable hospitality and introduces a five-step methodology on how to directly and effectively involve them in saving energy and water, reducing food waste and cutting carbon.

Violence against women 60 years and older: data availability, methodological issues and recommendations for good practice

Violence against women 60 years and older: data availability, methodological issues and recommendations for good practice
Author: World Health Organization
Publisher: World Health Organization
Total Pages: 12
Release: 2024-03-27
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9240090991

This briefing note, which focuses on the measurement of violence against women 60 years and older, is one in a series of methodological briefing notes for strengthening the measurement and data collection of violence against particular groups of women or specific aspects of violence against women. These briefing notes are meant for researchers, national statistics offices and others involved in data collection on violence against women.

Global Trends Compendium

Global Trends Compendium
Author: Edoardo Monaco
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2023-02-03
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9811991634

This Compendium was conceived as a “pocket compass”, a practical guide that may help readers to orientate themselves while they explore global affairs and attempt to make sense of the highly interconnected, multidimensional challenges of contemporary human development. The book is intended to be an accessible, concise, yet comprehensive reference for anyone who hopes to better understand today’s world and its dramatic complexity. The aim is to highlight a relevant selection of the demographic, socio-economic, geo-political, and environmental macro-dynamics that define our time, and to explore in a practical way the indicators that can be used to monitor their evolution over time. In general, this project stems from the need to apply “systemic thinking” to the study of the world and to develop a holistic perspective that can bridge the gap that for too long has existed across academic disciplines and their respective focuses. The macro-trends featured in the book shed light, in particular, on the change that has been occurring over time in the vast Global South – a portion of the globe that accounts for over 80% of the world’s total population. The book’s ultimate – although not exclusive – target audience is undoubtedly composed of undergraduate students of subjects such as political science, international affairs, international development, human geography and the like. In addition, the Compendium may benefit professionals in both public and private organisations as well as members of the general public seeking to acquire "global development literacy" in manners that are academically sound, but also accessible and concise.

Game AI Uncovered

Game AI Uncovered
Author: Paul Roberts
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2024-06-04
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1040025110

Game AI Uncovered: Volume Two continues the series with the collected wisdom, ideas, tricks and cutting‐edge techniques from 22 of the top game AI professionals and researchers from around the world. The techniques discussed in these pages cover the underlying development of a wide array of published titles, including The Survivalists, Wheelman, Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, Dead Space, Zombie Army 4, Evil Genius 2, Sniper Elite 5, Sonic & All‐Stars Racing Transformed, DiRT: Showdown, and more. Contained within this volume are overviews and insights covering a host of different areas within game AI, including generalised planners, player imitation, awareness, dynamic behaviour trees, decision‐making architectures, agent learning for automated playthroughs, utility systems, machine learning for cinematography, directed acyclic graphs, environment steering, difficulty scenarios, environmental cues through voxels, automated testing approaches, dumbing down your AI, synchronized path following, and much more. Beginners to the area of game AI, along with professional developers, will find a wealth of knowledge that will not only help in the development of your own games but also spark ideas for new approaches. This volume includes chapters written by Nuno Vicente Barreto, Steve Bilton, Andy Brown, Dr Allan Bruce, Richard Bull, Phil Carlisle, Sarah Cook, Michele Condò, Steven Dalton, Rodolfo Fava, Jonas Gillberg, Dominik Gotojuch, Dale Green, Tobias Karlsson, Jonathan Keslake, Fernando Penousal Machado, Ivan Mateev, Dr Nic Melder, Dr Bram Ridder, Paul Roberts, Licínio Roque, and Andrea Schiel.

When The Word Becomes Real

When The Word Becomes Real
Author: Renee Tate
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2024-10-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1977278795

This book, "When the Word Becomes Real: Manifestations and Illuminations of Personal Triumphs Through the Word of God", shares testimonies that will resonate with you. The testimonies shared will remind you that you are not alone. They will remind you that God is all seeing and all knowing, and He cares about every aspect of your life. If your heart, mind, spirit, or head needs lifting…this book is for you. This book is a reminder that hope is not lost, and the battle is not ours. God is on your side and today He has sent others to walk alongside you. As you read, see yourself in the testimonies and be encouraged. What God has done for these authors; He will do for you. “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him”. He is a loving God Who sacrificed His life so that we might be free. Call on Him and He will answer. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.