While pubs are closing, many new bars are opening. Brand new micropubs, craft beer bars, cocktail lounges, wine and tapas bars, licensed cafés and even pop-ups are springing up at a rate of 2,000 a year. There are now over 650,000 personal licences issued in the UK, which is unprecedented. If opening and running your own bar appeals to you then The Bar Owners’ Handbook will steer you through the twists and turns of planning and licensing, finance, food hygiene and every other hoop and hurdle in the obstacle race of the hospitality business.

The Autoharp Owner's Manual covers autoharp maintenance,conversions, tuning and string schedules (both diatonic and chromatic), buildingyour own instrument, playing techniques, evaluating instruments, chord bar setups, amplification, history, and much more. Each subject is addressed by a current premier musician/builder. The articles in this book have been taken frompast issues of Autoharp Quarterly and have been updated to address current innovations, problems, and instruments. It is a must have for every autoharp player

Have you ever thought of owning your own bar? Did you ever stumble into an overpriced watering hole and think how much better it could be if you ran the place? Or maybe you walked into your dream bar and realized that running one was the dream job you’ve always wanted? With Running a Bar for Dummies, you can live your dream of operating your own establishment. This hands-on guide shows you how to maintain a successful bar, manage the business aspect of it, and stake your place in your town’s nightlife. It provides informative tips on: Understanding the business and laws of owning a bar Developing a business plan Creating a menu, choosing décor, and establishing a theme Stocking up on equipment Choosing and dealing with employees Handling tough customers Controlling expenses, managing inventory, and controlling cash flow Getting the word out about your place Preparing for your grand opening, step-by-step This guide cues you in on how to keep your bar safe and clean, making sure everyone is having fun. It warns you about the pitfalls and no-nos that every owner should avoid. There are also helpful resources, such as contact information for State Alcohol Control Boards and Web sites with valuable information.

“A knowledge-filled tome for true cocktail nerds or those aspiring to be” (Esquire), from one of the world’s most acclaimed bartenders WINNER OF THE JAMES BEARD AWARD • WINNER OF THE TALES OF THE COCKTAIL SPIRITED AWARD® FOR BEST NEW COCKTAIL OR BARTENDING BOOK • IACP AWARD FINALIST Meehan’s Bartender Manual is acclaimed mixologist Jim Meehan’s magnum opus—and the first book of the modern era to explain the bar industry from the inside out. With chapters that mix cocktail history with professional insights from experts all over the world, this deep dive covers it all: bar design, menu development, spirits production, drink mixing technique, the craft of service and art of hospitality, and more. The book also includes recipes for 100 cocktails culled from the classic canon and Meehan’s own storied career. Each recipe reveals why Meehan makes these drinks the way he does, offering unprecedented access to a top bartender’s creative process. Whether you’re a professional looking to take your career to the next level or an enthusiastic amateur interested in understanding the how and why of mixology, Meehan’s Bartender Manual is the definitive guide.

A comprehensive text and resource book designed to explain the latest developments in and new complexities of managing modern bars- be they stand alone or part of larger institutions such as hotels and resorts.

The Most Requested Training Manual in the Industry Today - Bartender Training Manual – Table of Contents INTRODUCTION TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Acceptable Bartending StandardsUnacceptable Bartending StandardsTechniques Resulting in TerminationThree Strike RulesPersonal AppearanceUniformsPro Active BartendingAlcohol Consumption & ToleranceAlcohol Awareness PolicyAwareness Sequence of Service and ResponseWORKING THE BAR Bartender Sequence of ServiceUp-SellingSuggestive SellingTerminologyCONDUCTING TRANSACTIONS Register OperationsPayment MethodsCash Handling SequenceCredit Card PreauthorizationCredit Card Authorization for Total AmountGuest Check Presentation, Delivery and RetrievalCredit Card Tip PolicyComps & VoidsPRICING STRUCTURE WELL SET UP / BACK BAR SET UP Bottle Placement DiagramPREPARING DRINK ORDERS Drink MakingDrink Service & DeliveryBartender & Customer Transaction TimesANATOMY OF A COCKTAIL GlasswareIceGarnishesRECIPES Shot RecipesDrink RecipesSignature DrinksSERVICE WELL SHIFT RESPONSIBILITIES Opening ShiftMid ShiftEnd Of ShiftService Well Deep CleaningBack Bar CleaningWeekly CleaningHealth Department ComplianceGarbage CansBreaking BottlesTIP POOL CONCLUSION TEAM WORK INTEGRITY

A national bestseller! Breast cancer surgeon Dr. Kristi Funk offers a comprehensive and encouraging approach to breast care and breast cancer. Empower yourself with facts and strategies to understand your breasts, reduce your cancer risk, and open your eyes to interventions and treatments. Most women don’t want to hear about breast cancer unless they have it and need to make some decisions, but these days news about breast cancer—the number one killer of women ages twenty to fifty-nine—is everywhere. Chances are you know someone who has had it. But did you know that choices you make every day bring you closer to breast cancer—or move you farther away? That there are ways to reduce your risk factors? And that many of the things you’ve heard regarding the causes of breast cancer are flat-out false? Based on Dr. Kristi Funk’s experience as a board-certified breast cancer surgeon, she knows for a fact that women have the power to reduce breast cancer risk in dramatic ways. Many women believe that family history and genetics determine who gets breast cancer, but that’s not true for most people. In fact, 87 percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer do not have a single first-degree relative with breast cancer. This book will help you: Learn the breast-health basics that every woman should know Reduce your cancer risk and recurrence risk based on food choices and healthy lifestyle changes backed by rigorous scientific research Understand the controllable and uncontrollable risk factors for breast cancer Outline your medical choices if you're at elevated risk for or are already navigating life with breast cancer There have been few solid guidelines on how to improve your breast health, lower your risk of getting cancer, and make informed medical choices after treatment—until now. With her book available in 10 languages and in more than 30 countries, Dr. Funk is passionate about her mission of educating as many women as possible about what they can do to stop breast cancer before it starts. Praise for Breasts: The Owner’s Manual: “Dr. Funk writes Breasts: The Owner’s Manual just like she talks: with conviction, passion, and a laser focus on you.”—Dr. Mehmet Oz, Host of The Dr. Oz Show “Breasts: The Owner’s Manual will become an indispensable and valued guide for women looking to optimize health and minimize breast illness.”—Debu Tripathy, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Breast Medical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center “Breasts: The Owner’s Manual not only provides a clear path to breast health, but a road that leads straight to your healthiest self. As someone who has faced breast cancer, I suggest you follow it.”—Robin Roberts, Co-anchor, Good Morning America

Are you a digital marketing agency owner looking to take your business to the next level? To maximize the online potential and earnings for your agency, you need to know what to do, how to do it, and how to stay one step ahead of the game; that’s why we created this book! The “Digital Agency Owners’ Handbook - Tactics to Supercharge Your Revenue and Performance for Clients” shows you how to take control of your agency’s digital marketing solutions, boost your clients’ success and profits, and acquire new leads, all in eight simple chapters. Best of all, we cut through all the jargon to ensure you get where you need to go in the most effective and efficient way possible. From turbocharging your agency's online profitability to taking full advantage of your SEO, copywriting, and paid marketing services, this guide is essential reading for any digital agency owner looking to grow their business.After reading this book, you will know: ● How to expand your agency by targeting high-quality business prospects. ● Leverage high-value, cutting-edge marketing strategies that work in today's digital age. ● How to create a fool-proof process for acquiring new clients that actually works! ● Much, much more! The future is now, so take the next leap and bring your agency to the forefront of the digital marketing revolution

Hall (English, California State U., Northridge) has written a thoughtful book on academic life and behavior to help graduate students and new faculty grapple with their chosen career. Among other topics, the text examines the notion of the professorial "self" as text, suggests how to manage the various parts of the academic profession, achieve goals, and negotiate departmental dynamics. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR