Seconds Café

Seconds Café
Author: K. J. Hafdahl
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 399
Release: 2018-10-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1984562967

Seconds Café and Angel’s Bakery Seconds Café, the novel, is a fictional story about a homeless woman who becomes wealthy through a lottery gain. She invests it in a business she envisioned through a dream named Seconds Café and Angel’s Bakery. She meets many wonderful people along the way and becomes the CEO of this business, which becomes a world franchise. Seconds Café is a business made up of six separate businesses, which contribute all profits to the local foster care and adoption programs including the homeless and those who need food. It is a Christian business that gives back to society what Franswell deems necessary for her happiness.

Second Chance Café

Second Chance Café
Author: Brandy Bruce
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 187
Release: 2014-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0373487193

ISABELLA ROMANO HAS GIVEN UP ON LOVE Between her demanding work as a nurse and her father's poor health, Isabella has no time for distractions. So when a handsome firefighter practically falls at her feet, she keeps him at arm's length. But Ethan Carter is determined to win her over. Orphaned at a young age, Ethan longs for a family of his own--and he's sure Isabella is his match. But when he opens a café near his firehouse, Isabella is less than thrilled. She knows firsthand the strain of being a restaurant owner, and she wants no part of that life. Can Ethan convince the busy nurse they can overcome any obstacle and have their happily ever after together?

The Second Chance Café

The Second Chance Café
Author: Amanda Prowse
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2015-08-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1784970360

An irresistible festive treat from million-copy bestseller Amanda Prowse. Amanda Prowse is the author of The Light in the Hallway and the no.1 bestsellers Perfect Daughter, My Husband's Wife and What Have I Done? Can you ever find love twice? Bea doesn't believe in second chances. As a widow, she feels like she will be alone forever. She buries her grief in hard work, and soon the deli she runs in Sydney, Australia, has a reputation for the best carrot cake in town. But then an email from a cafe-owner in Edinburgh leads her to take a trip to Scotland in the depths of winter. There, transported by the twinkling lights and falling snow of a traditional Christmas, Bea is drawn back to a secret past – and a secret love – that she has long ago tried to forget... Reviews for Amanda Prowse: 'If you love JoJo Moyes and Freya North, you'll love this. There's no shortage of books with Christmas in the title, but this family-focused story stands out from the rest' Closer 'Magical' Now Magazine 'A lively romance with emotional depth' My Weekly 'A heartwarming novel to read in the run-up to Christmas – hot, balmy beaches herald the festive season on one side of the world, and light dustings of snow on the other side' Tripfiction 'A sweet, humorous snapshot of a romance... Will elicit a sigh and a smile' New York Journal of Books

Second Chances at the Little Love Café

Second Chances at the Little Love Café
Author: Lucy Mitchell
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2024-08-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1504096606

From the author of The Car Share: Her broken heart is bad for business—but can a partnership with her first love save the day? If she’s honest, Alice has stopped believing in the power of love. . . . Finding your fiancé in bed with a woman he met during his bachelor party will do that. So, when Alice’s first love, Noah—the one who got away—reappears in her seaside hometown after more than twenty years, the cynical single mom doesn’t know how to feel. However, when Alice and Noah are left in charge of The Little Love Café while the owner goes abroad, her jaded attitude has a negative effect on the business. And soon, the #heartbreakcafe threatens to start trending. She’s on a sure path to self-destruction, a family feud is brewing, and the café is in peril. Can anyone help them turn things around? Or is The Little Love Café doomed to close its doors for a final time? Praise for Lucy Mitchell “[Mitchell’s] writing is deliciously funny and has so much heart.” —Sandy Barker, author of One Summer in Santorini

Second Chances at the Chocolate Blessings Cafe

Second Chances at the Chocolate Blessings Cafe
Author: Steena Marie Holmes
Publisher: SH Press Inc
Total Pages: 229
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1987877020

Forget love - just pass the chocolates! (and the coffee, blanket, tissues and a good book to read) Alone. No groom. All eyes on her...it's a brides worst nightmare. Left at the alter, everyone blaming her for the groom's cold feet, all Wynne can do is place a smile on her face and take one step forward: right into the arms of chocolate, because, chocolate is a jilted bride's best friend, after all. With a not-so-secret passion for chocolate, Wynne focuses all her energy on making her new business venture - Chocolate Blessings, a store full of chocolate and gifts, a success. Which really isn't all that hard, think about it – what woman doesn't like chocolate? But, despite all this, Wynne can't ignore those sweet and utterly delectable dreams of love that refuse to go away. In her dreams, Wynne is dancing in the arms of a very strong and handsome man. But which man? Is it the one she turned away from years before out of fear, or the one who left her standing at the altar? Wynne has no sweet clue. To the surprise of her best friends, Wynne finds herself knee-deep in planning her ex-fiancé's engagement party. In the whirlwind that occurs, Wynne must decide which man she is still in love with – the one who walked away or the one in her dreams. This sweet romance is sure to touch your heart and have you looking for some chocolate to eat. This novel is a Christian / Inspirational Romance. PS...this is an updated version. It was first released in 2005, so it has been updated, re-edited. Steena Marie is the softer, sweeter side of NY Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Steena Holmes. Writing as Steena Marie, you can expect stories filled with sweet treats, honest hearts and the craving to having something warm in your hand to drink.

Second chances at the Riverbend Cafe

Second chances at the Riverbend Cafe
Author: Cassandra Doon
Publisher: Cassandra Doon
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2025-06-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

When Bella returns to Tumut, the cozy, snow-dusted mountain town where she grew up. Her Grams' beloved but timeworn café, Riverbend Café, demands her attention. Determined to breathe new life into the place, Bella throws herself into the renovation, hoping to mend both the walls and her past. And then there’s Justin—the one she thought she'd lost forever. Now the town’s go-to handyman, Justin offers his help, and as they work side by side, each shared smile and lingering glance rekindles the spark they’d once shared. But for Bella, facing her past means learning to forgive herself, and with Justin by her side, she’s left with a choice: to stay in Tumut and open her heart once more or let go of the happiness waiting right in front of her. As Bella restores the Riverbend Café, she finds that sometimes coming home is just the beginning of finding where you truly belong. By Australian Author Comes a sweet and cosy love story nestled in the very town she grew up.

A Lighthouse Café Christmas: A Second Chance Small Town Romance

A Lighthouse Café Christmas: A Second Chance Small Town Romance
Author: Jennifer Faye
Publisher: Lazy Dazy Press
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2021-11-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1942680171

As Bluestar Island prepares for a very special Christmas wedding, Santa’s sleigh crashes into The Lighthouse Café, reuniting Bluestar’s beloved waitress with her former fiancé. In this holiday novella, Darla Evans has carved out a quiet life for herself as a waitress at The Lighthouse Café. Up until this point, she’s conveniently avoided the one man who shattered her heart and her dreams. But when a wedding draws him back to the island, she knows their meetup is unavoidable. Tech entrepreneur William “Will” Campbell has returned to his childhood home to be the best man in his father’s wedding. But first his father has a very special task for him—to restore a sleigh in time for the wedding. However, there’s not much time until Christmas. He just might need some help. As snowflakes cover the small town of Bluestar, Will and Darla work together to make it a very special holiday wedding. With the past looming between them, will the magic of the season open their hearts and allow them to find love again? Includes a holiday recipe for Darla’s frosted sugar cookies!

Basic Business Statistics: Concepts and Applications

Basic Business Statistics: Concepts and Applications
Author: Mark Berenson
Publisher: Pearson Higher Education AU
Total Pages: 676
Release: 2012-08-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1486002447

Student-friendly stats! Berenson’s fresh, conversational writing style and streamlined design helps students with their comprehension of the concepts and creates a thoroughly readable learning experience. Basic Business Statistics emphasises the use of statistics to analyse and interpret data and assumes that computer software is an integral part of this analysis. Berenson’s ‘real world’ business focus takes students beyond the pure theory by relating statistical concepts to functional areas of business with real people working in real business environments, using statistics to tackle real business challenges.

The Blue Bottle Craft of Coffee

The Blue Bottle Craft of Coffee
Author: James Freeman
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2012-10-09
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1607741199

One of the country's most celebrated roasters explains how to choose, brew, and enjoy the new breed of artisan coffees at home, along with 40 inventive recipes that incorporate coffee or taste good with a cup. Blue Bottle Coffee Company has quickly become one of America’s most celebrated roasters. Famous for its complex and flavorful coffees, Blue Bottle delights its devoted patrons with exquisite pour-overs, delicious espressi, and specialized brewing methods. Yet as coffee production becomes more sophisticated with specialized extraction techniques and Japanese coffee gadgets, the new artisan coffees can seem out of reach. The Blue Bottle Craft of Coffee explains this new world from farm to cup, exploring the bounty of beans available and the intricate steps that go into sourcing raw coffee from around the globe. Blue Bottle founder James Freeman coaches you through brewing the perfect cup of coffee, using methods as diverse as French press, nel drip, siphon, and more to produce the best flavor. For coffee lovers who want to roll up their sleeves and go deeper, Freeman explains step by step how to roast beans at home using standard kitchen tools—just like he did when starting out. The Blue Bottle Craft of Coffee also introduces a home technique for cupping, the industry method of tasting coffees for quality control, so you can hone your taste and share your meticulously roasted coffee with friends. Rounding out the book are more than thirty inventive recipes from Blue Bottle pastry chef and former Miette bakery owner Caitlin Freeman that incorporate coffee or just taste particularly good with coffee, such as Saffron Vanilla Snickerdoodles, Stout Coffee Cake with Pecan-Caraway Streusel, Affogato with Smoky Almond Ice Cream, Coffee Panna Cotta, and more. With more than one hundred stunning photographs showing coffee’s journey from just-harvested cherry to perfect drink, this distinctive and deep guide to the new breed of amazing coffees from one of the top artisan coffee makers will change the way you think about—and drink—coffee.

Facilities Management

Facilities Management
Author: Joel D. Levitt
Publisher: Momentum Press
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2013-02-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 160650326X

This book will cover the essential role and responsibilities of the facilities manager as it pertains to building maintenance. Facilities management is a broad-based discipline that calls into play architectural, construction, engineering, and management and human skills, particularly for running and maintaining commercial, institutional, academic, and industrial buildings. If you're a newcomer to facilities management you will find this book an excellent introduction to managing maintenance. Already an established professional? You'll be able to brush up on the latest technological and regulatory trends affecting how complex facilities should be successfully maintained by way of risk assessment. The book contains ample, ready-to-use assessment forms and resources for extended practical information. Highlights include: Coverage of key components of facilities maintenance management including risk management, building safety, operations and purchasing, staffing, and more. Guidance on new trends including 'lean building maintenance' and Green Building specs (Green Spec) like LEED as well as guidance on legal contracts, safety regulations, energy efficiency, and more. The author also details specific management guidance by building type including apartments, office buildings, hotels and resorts, government buildings, schools, transport facilities, and many others.