It provides an exhaustive coverage of the core concepts of the subject: the structure and layout of the housekeeping department, housekeeping inventory, guestroom layout and maintenance, flower arrangement, and interior decoration.Beginning with an overview of the hospitality industry and the housekeeping department, the book discusses in detail management of housekeeping personnel, contracts and outsourcing, planning and daily routines, cleaning, supervision, control desk activities, budgeting, textiles, linen and laundry operations, and uniforms. It goes on to discuss important issues in housekeeping, such as safety and security, pest control and waste disposal, and management of an optimal internal environment. Finally, it discusses interior designing, guestroom renovation, horticulture, and preparations for a new property. The book pays special attention to emerging areas such as ecotels and the changing trends in housekeeping.Students of hotel management would find the book highly useful for its coverage of the fundamental concepts of housekeeping explained through industry-related case studies, tables, flow charts, diagrams, and photographs. With its practice-oriented approach, the book would also be useful for housekeeping professionals and students of home science.

    The text integrates the new with the old, simplifying explanations, shortening sentences, and improving readability. Hundreds of illustrations cover new developments, espeially those relating to the foreign automotive industry and federal laws governing automotive air pollution, safety, and fuel economy. The Tenth Edition contains two four-color illustrated sections. Many chapters end with vocabulary words and "think-type" review questions, in addition to the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) style of multiple-choice questions. For schools seeking program certification by the national Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), the high-priority items from their diagnosis, service, and repair task lists have been included.

    It is well balanced between theory and practice and covers topics from binary numbers and logic gates to K-maps, variable mapping, counter design etc. Each chapter includes several worked out examples to give studentsa thorough grouding in related design concepts

    Prasads A Background to the Study of English Literature is an expanded , updated and comprehensive study of English Literature giving greater attention to the trends in those genres of Literature that have developed rapidly in the last half century. This book provided the basics of English Poetry , to make English literature interesting and easy for the student. Content Section I-Poetry Section II-Drama Section III - Prose About the Author: B Prasad B Prasad, Late Head of the Development of English , Agra College, Agra , had authored several books with the aim to make the student understand and appreciate English Literature. Dr. Haripriya Ramadoss has several years of experience of teaching English Literature. She obtained her Ph.D from Purdue University , Lafayette, Indiana , USA

    

    

    It’s 1971 and Bud and his family move into an old house in Northern Arkansas. Bud soon discovers they live not far from a very interesting cave as well as a historic Civil War battle site. As odd things start to happen, Bud tries to solve the mysteries. But soon the entire family experiences a haunting event. If you enjoy ghost tales based on true events you should enjoy Ghosts of Company K. This heartwarming, yet spooky story brings the reader into the life and experiences of a young boy growing up in the early 1970s. Seen thru innocent and unsuspecting eyes, Ghosts of Company K reveals a haunting tale from the often unseen perspective of a young boy.

    These themes include mathematical reasoning, combinatorial analysis, discrete structures, algorithmic thinking, and enhanced problem-solving skills through modeling. Its intent is to demonstrate the relevance and practicality of discrete mathematics to all students. The Fifth Edition includes a more thorough and linear presentation of logic, proof types and proof writing, and mathematical reasoning. This enhanced coverage will provide students with a solid understanding of the material as it relates to their immediate field of study and other relevant subjects. The inclusion of applications and examples to key topics has been significantly addressed to add clarity to every subject. True to the Fourth Edition, the text-specific web site supplements the subject matter in meaningful ways, offering additional material for students and instructors. Discrete math is an active subject with new discoveries made every year. The continual growth and updates to the web site reflect the active nature of the topics being discussed. The book is appropriate for a one- or two-term introductory discrete mathematics course to be taken by students in a wide variety of majors, including computer science, mathematics, and engineering. College Algebra is the only explicit prerequisite.

    Delving into the unknown can also create an element of self-doubt that fills your mind right off the bat. That coupled with an overwhelming task of choosing and gathering curriculum, creating lesson plans, organizing supplies, and teaching multiple grade levels can be quite disheartening.Don't worry! Homeschooling 101 is a step by step practical guide that will help you to get started, and continue on in your homeschooling journey. It is designed to help guide you through all of the steps to getting started, choosing and gathering curriculum, creating effective lesson plans, scheduling your day, organizing your home, staying the course and more! It even includes helpful homeschooling forms!

    This book is a riveting saga of an ingenious boy who had the acumen to duel the difficult entrance exam of IIT and clearing it with flying colours and thereupon experiencing a strenuous journey as an IITian. What could be the best way to introduce this masterpiece to the country, other than to join hands with the leading publisher and the most renowned name in the field of the IIT JEE---Arihant Publications . Arihant acknowledges the need for this book to reach the masses so that it can guide the budding aspirants with accurate step by step tips and techniques ranging from the misconceptions about IIT to the new patterns, time management, revision schedules, parental guidance, emotional equilibrium and many other necessary details . Arpit has taken out the undisclosed secrets of success from his bag and Arihant is proud to bring those secrets to you in the form of a book which is bound to act as a bible for every person aspiring to become an IITian, one day. About the Author The man needs no introductions but still for the uninformed and un-updated few, Arpit is a national level quizzes expert and a great observer. He is confident about his approach to everything. Everyone is impressed by his magnificent ideas and knowledge , be it his friends or the whole county. His various achievement s are :- AIR-1 in IIT JEE State rank 1 in AIEEE Rank 1 in advance regional mathematics Olympiad 2012 Kvpy scholar in 2011 96.4% in the CBSE exams(98% in PCM) NTSE scholar 2008 He also cleared national chemistry Olympiad MY ENCOUNTER WITH THE IIT JEE will add another feather to his cap.

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    The simple and lucidlanguage adopted by the author has already made this publication to be highlypopular amongst the students and teachers of the various engineering colleges inIndia and abroad. It has also become the first choice of the professional fieldengineers. The student appearing for the competitive examinations, particularlythose appearing at the Engineering Services, Civil Services (IAS), and GATEexaminations, will find this book of immense utility and highlysecuring, paving their way for an excellent success in these competitions. Thetext matter has been thoroughly revised and updated in this edition, and issupported by about 500 Objective Questions and a vast number of numericalexamples, including those from the various universities and competitiveexaminations. Complete hydraulic design of a Water Treatment Plant has also beenadded in this new edition.