The Staying Guest

The Staying Guest
Author: Carolyn Wells
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 139
Release: 2023-10-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

The Staying Guest by Carolyn Wells is a delightful narrative filled with humor, charm, and unexpected situations. As the story of the staying guest unfolds, readers are treated to a series of comedic events, character interactions, and witty dialogues, making it a light-hearted read perfect for a relaxing evening.

The Guest Book

The Guest Book
Author: Sarah Blake
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Total Pages: 497
Release: 2019-05-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1250110254

Instant New York Times Bestseller Longlisted for Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence 2020 New England Society Book Award Winner for Fiction “The Guest Book is monumental in a way that few novels dare attempt.” —The Washington Post The thought-provoking new novel by New York Times bestselling author Sarah Blake An exquisitely written, poignant family saga that illuminates the great divide, the gulf that separates the rich and poor, black and white, Protestant and Jew. Spanning three generations, The Guest Book deftly examines the life and legacy of one unforgettable family as they navigate the evolving social and political landscape from Crockett’s Island, their family retreat off the coast of Maine. Blake masterfully lays bare the memories and mistakes each generation makes while coming to terms with what it means to inherit the past.

The Uninvited Guests

The Uninvited Guests
Author: Sadie Jones
Publisher: Knopf Canada
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2012-04-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 030740255X

It's rural England, just after the turn of the last century. Charlotte married Edward Shift after the sudden death of her first husband, Horace Torrington. They live at Sterne, the home they are in danger of losing due to a financial crisis, with Charlotte's 3 children: Emerald, Clovis and Smudge. On the day of Emerald's birthday party, a terrible train wreck occurs on a branch line and the stranded passengers seek refuge at Sterne. Among these passengers is Charlie Traversham-Beechers, a sketchy figure from Charlotte's past. This unusual guest list makes for an unforgettable birthday celebration for Emerald and an evening of the past literally coming back to haunt Charlotte.

Guests Without Grief

Guests Without Grief
Author: Paula Jhung
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 244
Release: 1997-04-09
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 0684818841

From the writer whose "How to Avoid Housework" made thousands of homes cleaner and thousands of lives easier comes a painless guide to entertaining with self-confidence and panache. Jhung shows how even "guest-o-phobics" can relax and enjoy entertaining. Line drawings throughout.

Effective Guest House Management

Effective Guest House Management
Author: Ronelle Henning
Publisher: Juta and Company Ltd
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2008-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780702177057

Beginning with information on how to build, equip, and decorate a guest house, this guide reveals how to deal with guests from reservation to checkout, all while providing world-class customer service and value for the money.

A Practical Guide to Guest House Management

A Practical Guide to Guest House Management
Author: Deseré Kokt
Publisher: UJ Press
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2013-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1920382208

Guest houses attract both local and international tourists and aim at providing them with a taste of local food and hospitality. This creates job opportunities and revenue for local regions. As the successful managing and running of a guest house has its own set of challenges, the intention of this book is to provide a practical guide to assist both guest house owners and managers in managing their establishments effectively. The book is divided into seven themes: the law, management principles, financial management, marketing, accommodation and front office management, planning the breakfast menu, and intercultural differences.

Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2021

Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2021
Author: Wolfgang Wörndl
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 587
Release: 2021-01-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 303065785X

This open access book is the proceedings of the International Federation for IT and Travel & Tourism (IFITT)’s 28th Annual International eTourism Conference, which assembles the latest research presented at the ENTER21@yourplace virtual conference January 19–22, 2021. This book advances the current knowledge base of information and communication technologies and tourism in the areas of social media and sharing economy, technology including AI-driven technologies, research related to destination management and innovations, COVID-19 repercussions, and others. Readers will find a wealth of state-of-the-art insights, ideas, and case studies on how information and communication technologies can be applied in travel and tourism as we encounter new opportunities and challenges in an unpredictable world.

Hotel Management and Operations

Hotel Management and Operations
Author: Michael J. O'Fallon
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 513
Release: 2010-01-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470177144

This newly updated edition is a compilation of readings, divided into nine sections, each examining a specific hotel department or activity. Each topic is examined through a variety of viewpoints on the duties, responsibilities, problems, and opportunities encountered there. Multidimensional case studies, taking a practical approach, challenge readers to identify the central issues involved in complex management problems, understand the structure and resources of the department in question, and find solutions that may help in managing other hotel resources and departments.

Guests on Earth

Guests on Earth
Author: Lee Smith
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2013-10-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1616203463

“Reading Lee Smith ranks among the great pleasures of American fiction . . . Gives evidence again of the grace and insight that distinguish her work.” —Robert Stone, author of Death of the Black-Haired Girl It’s 1936 when orphaned thirteen-year-old Evalina Toussaint is admitted to Highland Hospital, a mental institution in Asheville, North Carolina, known for its innovative treatments for nervous disorders and addictions. Taken under the wing of the hospital’s most notable patient, Zelda Fitzgerald, Evalina witnesses cascading events that lead up to the tragic fire of 1948 that killed nine women in a locked ward, Zelda among them. Author Lee Smith has created, through a seamless blending of fiction and fact, a mesmerizing novel about a world apart--in which art and madness are luminously intertwined.