Strong Towns

Strong Towns
Author: Charles L. Marohn, Jr.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2019-10-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1119564816

A new way forward for sustainable quality of life in cities of all sizes Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Build American Prosperity is a book of forward-thinking ideas that breaks with modern wisdom to present a new vision of urban development in the United States. Presenting the foundational ideas of the Strong Towns movement he co-founded, Charles Marohn explains why cities of all sizes continue to struggle to meet their basic needs, and reveals the new paradigm that can solve this longstanding problem. Inside, you’ll learn why inducing growth and development has been the conventional response to urban financial struggles—and why it just doesn’t work. New development and high-risk investing don’t generate enough wealth to support itself, and cities continue to struggle. Read this book to find out how cities large and small can focus on bottom-up investments to minimize risk and maximize their ability to strengthen the community financially and improve citizens’ quality of life. Develop in-depth knowledge of the underlying logic behind the “traditional” search for never-ending urban growth Learn practical solutions for ameliorating financial struggles through low-risk investment and a grassroots focus Gain insights and tools that can stop the vicious cycle of budget shortfalls and unexpected downturns Become a part of the Strong Towns revolution by shifting the focus away from top-down growth toward rebuilding American prosperity Strong Towns acknowledges that there is a problem with the American approach to growth and shows community leaders a new way forward. The Strong Towns response is a revolution in how we assemble the places we live.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting a Restaurant

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting a Restaurant
Author: Howard Cannon
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2005
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781592574162

A recent survey by the National Restaurant Association found restaurateurs to be hard-working, affluent, and optimistic, but only 50 percent said they would do it all again. Despite the hard work, the restaurant business can be one of the most fickle and difficult businesses to break into. Why? People get into it for all the wrong reasons. Voil`! The Complete Idiot s Guide to Starting a Restaurant, Second Edition, is here to provide the recipe for success. How do you decide how much money it will take? When do you know you re succeeding - or failing? If you re succeeding, how do you successfully expand? Focusing on these kinds of business questions, this book takes a practical approach, giving the readers the nuts and bolts from deciding on a table layout to taking inventory of their bar.

Miami Stretch

Miami Stretch
Author: Nigel Anthony Conrad Leader
Publisher: Archway Publishing
Total Pages: 343
Release: 2016-01-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1480824135

Nigel Leader never imagined in his wildest dreams that when he headed from snowy New York to sunny Florida to pursue a career in aviation he would one day become a professional chauffeur. But as Nigel ultimately discovered, sometimes life gets in the way of even the best-laid plans. Beginning with his birth in Port of Spain, Trinidad, Nigel chronicles his life experiences as a child living on a Caribbean island, as a teenager in Queens, and eventually as a young man who strived to fulfill his goals. As life and work led him from city to city, Nigel shares an honest look into his varied personal and professional experiences, his disappointments and joys, his spiritual walk, and the circumstances that caused his eventual career detour to becoming a limousine driver in South Beach, Florida. While detailing his encounters with musicians, celebrities, executives, athletes, criminal elements, and regular folks, Nigel offers an interesting perspective on wealth, privilege, and life in Florida from his point of view and that of his varied clientele. In this colorful memoir, a professional limo driver narrates the first part of his fascinating life story as he journeys from Trinidad to New York and ultimately South Florida where he seeks bold, new adventures.

Michelin Green Guide French Riviera

Michelin Green Guide French Riviera
Author: Michelin Travel & Lifestyle
Publisher: Michelin Travel & Lifestyle
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2012-04-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 2067182587

This eBook version of the Green Guide French Riviera is completely revised and expanded, featuring dozens of new sights, hotels, restaurants, and maps. The guide presents top attractions, the most interesting towns, shopping hot spots, and places to eat and stay for a variety of budgets, allowing travelers to plan their trip in advance or be spontaneous on site. Explore historic hilltop towns, sample the region’s rosé wines, or take to sea with our scuba diving, sailing and fishing advice. Michelin's celebrated star-rating system makes sure you see the best of the French Riviera.

Industrial Digital Transformation

Industrial Digital Transformation
Author: Shyam Varan Nath
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 426
Release: 2020-11-27
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1800201966

Delve into industrial digital transformation and learn how to implement modern business strategies powered by digital technologies as well as organization and cultural optimization Key FeaturesIdentify potential industry disruptors from various business domains and emerging technologiesLeverage existing resources to identify new avenues for generating digital revenueBoost digital transformation with cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT)Book Description Digital transformation requires the ability to identify opportunities across industries and apply the right technologies and tools to achieve results. This book is divided into two parts with the first covering what digital transformation is and why it is important. The second part focuses on how digital transformation works. After an introduction to digital transformation, you will explore the transformation journey in logical steps and understand how to build business cases and create productivity benefit statements. Next, you'll delve into advanced topics relating to overcoming various challenges. Later, the book will take you through case studies in both private and public sector organizations. You'll explore private sector organizations such as industrial and hi-tech manufacturing in detail and get to grips with public sector organizations by learning how transformation can be achieved on a global scale and how the resident experience can be improved. In addition to this, you will understand the role of artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning in digital transformation. Finally, you'll discover how to create a playbook that can ensure success in digital transformation. By the end of this book, you'll be well-versed with industrial digital transformation and be able to apply your skills in the real world. What you will learnGet up to speed with digital transformation and its important aspectsExplore the skills that are needed to execute the transformationFocus on the concepts of Digital Thread and Digital TwinUnderstand how to leverage the ecosystem for successful transformationGet to grips with various case studies spanning industries in both private and public sectorsDiscover how to execute transformation at a global scaleFind out how AI delivers value in the transformation journeyWho this book is for This book is for IT leaders, digital strategy leaders, line-of-business leaders, solution architects, and IT business partners looking for digital transformation opportunities within their organizations. Professionals from service and management consulting firms will also find this book useful. Basic knowledge of enterprise IT and some intermediate knowledge of identifying digital revenue streams or internal transformation opportunities are required to get started with this book.

A Textbook of Environmental Chemistry

A Textbook of Environmental Chemistry
Author: V. Subramanian
Publisher: Techsar Pvt. Ltd.
Total Pages: 494
Release: 2011-08-24
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9381141193

This book addresses key topics related to the broad subject of "Environmental Chemistry". The book tries to present the topics that are essential to understand the chemical process in our environment—involving air,, water, and soil. Chapters that are very much current such as environmental nuclear chemistry, analytical tools needed for chemical aspect of our environment, solid waste and management methodology, quality criteria for air and water have all been treated in a simple fashion so that a reader can refer to advanced books in specific topics for better understanding. A brief review of fundamentals of chemistry is also included. References are listed that are easily available in the subcontinent and also many commonly accessed websites are also mentioned for better and detailed information on specific topics or sub-topics. The book follows the syllabus for "Environmental Chemistry" by UGC for M.Sc. as ell as by AICTE for M.Tech/B.Tech students in environmental engineering. The contents can be covered either in one semester course or in an annual mode with spread out teaching. Topics mentioned in this book can also form independent modules.