Wedding And Event Planning Courses Online Can Help You Make Your Career by Emmanuel Maximilian Ruthe
Wedding And Event Planning courses are very essential for you if you aim at making a career out of it. Previously importance for these courses was not realized. Later when the important of events and weddings was realized by the people getting affected by them; more professional and literate people were being considered for the job. In olden days any body with some creativity was selected as an event planner or Wedding Planner. This was because in older years only the creativeness was given importance. The rest of the work was done by the people employing the planner.
The requirements of a planner have changed; now the planners are required to help the employers in every field. These fields include: making budgets, working according to the budget, selecting an appropriate venue, taking care of the visitors, taking care of the boarding and lodging of the guests, keeping the guests happy and tackling unforeseen circumstance. So many things are needed to be done by a planner. A planner should have the correct knowledge of tackling every situation. He should always keep his cool and he should have really good interpersonal skills in order to plan events successfully.
These online courses help the planner in learning all the characteristics of this field. These courses help the planner to learn about proper budgeting and how to help the clients in remaining under a certain budget. It even helps the planner in selecting the best venues for the event or marriage and these courses even help the planner in achieving good interpersonal skills which will help in communicating with people. These courses develop the planner to tackle unforeseen circumstances and take the entire burden of the event off the shoulder of the sponsor. These courses polish the skills of the planner which helps him in getting really good jobs.
Since the profit of the sponsor is dependant on the event; more and more importance is given to these events. These events are used for different reasons such as employ appreciation and meeting with clients. If these events go haywire then the business might face huge issues or even end up making losses which a sponsor never wants. This is the sole reason why professional and knowledgeable planners are required. The knowledge can easily be achieved from these online courses. Now a day’s creativity is given less importance than literacy and knowledge. Those planners who have the creativity and experience but do not have professional training are less considered than those who have professional training.
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Bodyguards – How to protect others – A.T.I.S. – Individual Security Concept for Event Planning $6.72 This book goes into great detail what bodyguards need to know about planning and attending high level, high security events. It’s written in an understandable, easy to follow format. Its principals and procedures are standardised the world over and will bring you the reader or bodyguard to the next level. |
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Event Planning: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Meetings, Corporate Events, Fund-Raising Galas, Conferences, Conventions, Incenti $27.78 "For event planners, there’s no such thing as a dress rehearsal " Any event you plan and stage is a reflection of your organization’s image — from the initial invitation to onsite operations. Whether you’re planning a product launch, conference, sales meeting, an incentive event, or a gala fund-raiser, remember that the magic of a truly memorable event is in the details, but so is the devil. Whether your event is for 50 or 2,000 people, whether it has a budget of a few thousand dollars, or hundreds of thousands, it has to be perfect. Fully revised and updated, "Event Planning, Second Edition, " gives you a blueprint for planning and executing special events with flair and without any unexpected surprises and expenses. This unique book is loaded with practical advice on: Choosing the best venue Preparing and managing the budget, with sample costing forms included Scheduling, staffing, and collaborating with other related professionals Coordinating food and beverage, decor, entertainment, and themes. It’s still the comprehensive guide that it always has been, but much has changed in the industry in recent years, and this new edition of "Event Planning" includes: Changes in security planning since 9/11 Innovations in technology and how they can improve – or ruin – an event How to stage an environmentally friendly event New and updated examples and case studies of where things went right – and wrong Event Risk Assessment – What You Need to Consider before Contracting How keep your budget on target and where to find hidden surcharges Ways on how to ease airport stress and make air travel a pleasurable part of the participant’s event experience When and When Event Planners and their Suppliers will need Work Visas What you need to include in your client’s event history in order to design your next event so that it maximizes your client’s return on their event investment A companion website with downloadable versions of the checklists, additional forms and tools, author Q&A, and more at www.wiley.ca/go/event_planning. What you don’t know or know to ask can have a major effect on the success of your event and on your budget. "Event Planning" takes you behind the scenes and through every aspect of organizing and executing a successful event: the planning stages, timing and logistics, budget preparation, operations, and on-site management, providing practical tools for anyone who has to plan and execute a truly special event: Corporate in-house event planners Public relations and communications companies, and their clients Marketing and corporate communications professionals Fund-raisers and not-for-profit organizations Professionals in the hospitality and entertainment industries. Business professionals in charge of planning and handling their company’s events Praise for "Event Planning" "Allen is a good teacher. Wise planners will add "Event Planning" to their person |
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Strategic Sports Event Management $55.35 The hosting of sports events – whether large international events, or smaller niche interest events – has huge and long-lasting impacts on the local environment, economy and industry. Strategic Sports Event Management: Olympic edition provides students and event managers with an insight into the strategic management of sports events of all scales and nature. The framework offers a planning process that can be used to understand the importance of a strategic approach, and shows how to implement strategies that can achieve successful sports events over the short and long-term. The text uses new international case studies throughout to offer real-world insight in both larger and smaller events. Plus, in this new Olympic edition, we see the introduction of a Beijing Olympiad case study in each chapter. Through this topical and timely addition to the text, we can understand the lessons to be learned by events mangers of events of all sizes. Written by an experienced author and using first-hand research the text looks at: * The organisations involved such as the IOC, FIFA and IAAF, and their interactions with charities, the media and promoters. * The short-term and long-term benefits of the planning process * Evaluating the event, its impacts and legacies * Operational strategies including finance, ticketing, transport, venues, IT, communications, equipment and personnel * The bidding process and what is required for a successful bid Strategic Sports Event Management: Olympic edition builds on the substantial success of the first edition and is vital reading for students and practitioners alike. * Provides an established conceptual framework for planning, organizing, managing, and evaluating sports events * Includes a range of new international case studies, with new first-hand research from the Beijing Olympiad including an Olympic case in each chapter * Comprehensive coverage, from start to finish, of the event planning process for sports events of all scales, from smaller events to mega-events |
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Special Event Production: The Process $50.94 This must-have guide to special event production looks deep the behind-the-scene of an event, and dissects what it is that creates success. It analyses the process – the planning and business aspects to provide a unique guide to producing events. It explains thoroughly, budgeting and resource concerns, planning and cost projections and the role of the well-crafted proposal. Incorporating pedagogical features, this easy-to-read book is packed with photographs, diagrams, flow charts, checklists, sample forms, and real-life examples. It steps through the whole process from the creativity and proposal at the outset, to budgeting, the contract and risk management with event follow up to conclude. This text is Part one of a two book set – also available is Special Events Production: the resources (isbn 987 07506 85238).’ * Provides a clear and thorough guide to the technical, behind-the-scenes aspects of special events * Covers the steps to take creative ideas into a practical, technical and executable structure * Full colour throughout, illustrated with photos, diagrams, checklists, sample forms and schedules |
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Start Your Own Event Planning Business 3/E: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success $15.73 Celebrate All the Way to the Bank Weddings, parades, fairs, graduations, conferences, political rallies, fashion shows–what do they have in common? Everyone would rather have someone else plan and conduct them That someone else can be you if you’re a professional event planner who knows how to develop a theme, find a location, arrange entertainment, plan transportation and do the myriad things needed to pull an event off successfully. Learn everything you need to know to get started in one of today’s hottest–and most lucrative–businesses: How to stay abreast of the newest entertainment, food and decoration options Hot new industry trends, from environmentally friendly parties to extravagant first birthday parties and more How to build a loyal customer base for large and small events Targeted strategies for planning commercial events, political events, civic events, social events and more The latest information on the use of technology in event planning With gross profits averaging 30 to 40 percent, you can easily earn six figures a year planning and conducting events–and have a blast in the process. If you’re looking for a flexible schedule, a wide variety of responsibilities and new adventures every week, event planning is the business for you. |
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Sports Media: Planning, Production, and Reporting [With CDROM] $34.3 A uniquely comprehensive text, Sports Media emphasizes the skills that you will need in order to be successful in the industry. With extensive coverage on reporting, anchoring, and production, this text offers thorough and effective descriptions of the sports reporter and anchor’s function in a broadcast environment. Going beyond the essential skills, Sports Media also offers important historical and interesting background on the evolution of the sports industry, some grounding in the business of sports, and a discussion of social issues including the experience of women in sports and sports broadcasting. Covering all aspects of sports broadcasting, this text features reporting, writing leads, style, tricks of the trade, shooting on location, editing, production, live event production, ethics, and resume tapes, as well as tips on seeking employment in the industry. This new second edition focuses on the special new demands and necessary skill you will need for today’s converged media – print, broadcast, and digital. * Details the skills you’ll need to get work * Valuable tips relevant to today’s print-broadcast-Internet media environments * Explains practical, working approaches to behind-the-scenes jobs: producers, layout artists, and website managers |
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Worship Planning Guidebook $12 “For the pastor of a busy church, Sundays can seem to come speeding straight ahead on a collision course with the pulpit. Planning worship is one of the most important jobs of the week, but urgent tasks often crowd out the time for preparation. Pastor and lay speaker trainer Lori Broschat offers solid assistance in Worship Planning Guidebook. Broschat includes a rationale for each element in a typical Protestant service of the word, and a range of possible prayers, litanies, and sermon starters to use for those elements. This book is filled with creative ideas that can bring instant relief to the worship planner. Worship Planning Guidebook is also an excellent training tool for developing the skills of a lay worship team.” |
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Planning Successful Meetings and Events $3.95 Planning a meeting or event is no easy task. Just ask any of the administrative staffers who are increasingly being asked to do it. One minor mistake — a plane ticket that doesn’t arrive on time, not enough vegetarian meals at the luncheon, the wrong kind of audio/visual equipment — can mean big trouble. Now this handy little how-to guide takes secretaries and assistants through the entire process step-by-step. From site selection and registration do’s and don’ts to negotiating with vendors and food and beverage planning, this book gives them everything they need to get a meeting planned right. Packed with floor plans, checklists, glossaries of industry-specific terms, lists of resources, and more, Planning Successful Meetings and Events is sure to transform any take-charge assistant into the Martha Stewart of meeting and event planning. It’s a good thing. |
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The Complete Idiot’s Guide To Meeting & Event Planning 2nd Edition $16.99 Takes meetings and conferences to the next levelTakes meetings and conferences to the next level |
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Logics of Worlds: Being and Event, 2 $28.96 Logics of Worlds is the long-awaited sequel to Alain Badiou’s much-heralded masterpiece, Being and Event. Tackling the questions that had been left open by Being and Event, and answering many of his critics in the process, Badiou supplements his pioneering treatment of multiple being with a daring and complex theory of the worlds in which truths and subjects make their mark — what he calls a materialist dialectic. The radical recasting of ontology in Being and Event is followed and complemented here by a thoroughgoing transformation in our very understanding of logic, conceived as a theory not of being but of appearing. Unafraid to resurrect and reinvent the classical themes of philosophy, Badiou gives new meaning to concepts such as object, body and relation, mobilising them in arresting studies that range from the architectural planning of Brasilia to contemporary astronomy, and confronting himself with towering philosophical counterparts (Leibniz, Kant, Hegel, Kierkegaard, Lacan, Deleuze). The book culminates in an impassioned call to ‘live for an Idea’. |
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Sustainable Event Management: A Practical Guide $46.69 Every year events of every possible description are held around the world. Be they community events, large academic conferences, business meetings or enormous music concerts, festival, expos, and sporting events, they all have a massive impact on our environment. It could be said the most environmental friendly event is no event at all. But that’s no fun. Public parties and events always have been and always will be a part of the human story. Yet those who stage events have a social and environmental responsibility to reduce their impacts. If all event professionals kept sustainability at the core of their planning and decision-making then the cumulative outcome across the globe would be impressive. But where do you start?Written by a leader in the field, this new practical, step-by-step guide leads readers through all of the key aspects of how to understand and manage the impacts of events of any type and scale anywhere. The product of tried-and-tested methods used across the event industry, coverage includes an overview of sustainable event management and detailed discussion of energy, zero emissions options, carbon management and, transport, water, waste management and reduction, procurement and supply chains as well as communications and marketing. Numerous examples and case studies from across the UK, Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia are integrated throughout to illustrate key points including how to avoid common pitfalls. Users are also provided with checklists for actions across different types of events including conferences and meetings, sporting events, community events and festivals as well as additional materials for ongoing monitoring, compliance and feedback and review. The book references the emerging BSI British Standards BS8901 standard for sustainable event management. It is also coupled with a companion website that provides further materials, case studies, contacts for suppliers, discussion groups and more. This is the indispensable one-stop guide for event and facility organizers, managers and professionals who want to adjust their thinking and planning decisions towards sustainability and who need a powerful, easy to use collection of tools to deliver events sustainably. |
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Planning a Wedding to Remember $3.98 Weddings are, inevitably, much more than a simple ceremony. Toss in the fairy-tale dreams of youth, parents’ hope for a family reunion, and friends’ expectations of a Hollywood extravaganza, and it’s no wonder planning this event can cause some to question their sanity. Beverly Clark’s Planning a Wedding to Remember eases the process with an authoritative, comprehensive approach. Featuring hundreds of original ideas, special touches, and practical advice for this special day, the book has been completely updated for the new generation of brides, emphasizing ways to add more fun and entertainment for a truly memorable event. New to this edition are tips on how to personalize a wedding, the latest wedding trends, details on multicultural and religious weddings, updates on the role of the internet in wedding planning, and how to create a personal style of wedding with decor tips and individual party favors. |
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Aim For Jobs $7.79 Aim For Jobs |
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Successful Special Events: Planning, Hosting and Evaluating $9.83 Special events can be the backbone of a nonprofit fund raising program; they’re also very hard work. A successful and cost-effective event takes a great deal of planning, coordination, and effort. Successful Special Event: Planning, Hosting and Evaluating provides the guidance necessary to efficiently plan, implement, and evaluate such an event. You’ll discover how to establish your primary goal, the importance of market identification, special event opportunity ratings, setting goals, and the barriers to planning a successful special event. |
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Steve Jobs – Manden bag Apple – Book $239.2 Steve Jobs er af verdens mest succesfulde topledere. Han er benhård, karismatisk og med en nærmest overjordisk sans for at udvælge de rigtige ideer på det rigtige tidspunkt. Og så har han gjort marketing til en event-disciplin som dækkes af samtlige medier over hele kloden. Under Steve Jobs´ledelse har Apple opnået utrolige resultater: Selskabet er gået fra nær fallit til at slå Google og Microsoft i markedsværdi Apple har revolutioneret musikbranchen med iPod og den digitale medietjeneste iTunes. iPhone har totalt ændret magtbalancen i det globale mobiltelefonmarked Apple har opfundet en hel |
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Gender and Planning: A Reader $35.36 Increasingly, experts recognize that gender has affected urban planning and the design of the spaces where we live and work. Too often, urban and suburban spaces support stereotypically male activities and planning methodologies reflect a male-dominated society. To document and analyze the connection between gender and planning, the editors of this volume have assembled an interdisciplinary collection of influential essays by leading scholars. Contributors point to the ubiquitous single-family home, which prevents women from sharing tasks or pooling services. Similarly, they argue that public transportation routes are usually designed for the (male) worker’s commute from home to the central city, and do not help the suburban dweller running errands. In addition to these practical considerations, many contributors offer theoretical perspectives on issues such as planning discourse and the construction of concepts of rationality. While the essays call for an awareness of gender in matters of planning, they do not over-simplify the issue by moving toward a single feminist solution. Realizing that not all women gravitate toward communal opportunities, that many women now share the supposedly male commute, and that considerations of race and class need to influence planning as well, many contributors urge urban planners to provide opportunities that facilitate women’s needs, such as childcare on the way to work and jobs that are decentralized so that women can be close to their children. Bringing together the most important writings of the last twenty-five years, this book is essential reading for students and scholars of planning theory as well as anyone concerned with gender and diversity. |
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Emergency Planning and Management: Ensuring Your Company’s Survival in the Event of a Disaster: Ensuring Your Company’s Survival i $109.74 Using this reference as your guide, you’ll learn how to assess your business’s vulnerability to disasters, evaluate planning considerations, preserve records, and avoid the fate of those businesses that do not prepare and ultimately do not survive. In addition, you’ll learn about your federal obligations under CFR Title 29, SARA Title III, CFR Title 40, and the National Fire Protection Association. The author provides new and updated information on terrorism, federal response, workplace violence, civil disturbances, sabotage, and hazardous responder competencies. He also provides new information on insurance, loans, and the Small Business Administration; techniques for managing computer threats and viruses; and disaster planning and management contact information. |
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Special Events: Event Leadership for a New World $4.23 More and more, special events courses are being taught in hospitality and events management courses. Written by the foremost authority on event management, and with expanded coverage of leadership and its role in successful planning, this book provides a handy reference for events professionals and the tools necessary for beginners to pursue a career in special events management. |
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Event $3.89 In the summer of 1947, an unidentified object crashed in Roswell , New Mexico . There were no survivors. Now it’s happened again. But this time, two creatures have emerged from the wreckage alive . . . One is a small being that is kind and benevolent, brimming with intense emotion and intelligence. The other, however, is an animal of remarkable strength and power. It has been brought clandestinely to our world with one sole purpose: the total extinction of all life on Earth. It is called the Destroyer of Worlds. Only the Event Group, the most secret agency in the history of the U.S. government, is prepared to wage battle against such a creature. The Event Group is a dedicated collection of the nation’s most brilliant men and women of science, philosophy and the military. Their difficult task: solving the mysteries of the past and uncovering the hidden truths behind the myths and legends propagated throughout world history. In doing so they protect America from past mistakes—and ensure that history’s errors will never be repeated. An act of war that started in New Mexico decades ago, and was covered up by another far darker organization, has been discovered by the Group at the same time as the new and seemingly identical incident threatens to wipe out the Earth’s population. In the desert wastelands of the American Southwest, a battle is about to commence as the two creatures set out to fulfill their own destinies among the human race. Led by the valiant Major Jack Collins, the Event Group wages total war in the heat-soaked sands of the desert landscape. Using the benevolent creature as an ally and resource, they combine forces with the powerful might of the U.S. military and prepare themselves for an epic battle against the most dangerous threat against human existence that history has ever seen. Event tells of an epic struggle between two worlds. Author David Lynn Golemon has written a classic supernatural thriller, each page bringing human civilization closer to extinction, that proves a blistering roller-coaster ride of thrills and adventure. |
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Trade Show & Event Marketing: Plan, Promote & Profit $19.94 Finally, a comprehensive guide, to trade show and event marketing, for the business marketer who seeks to integrate events into the entire go-to-market strategy and deliver a demonstrable return on investment. Every year, U.S. businesses spend over $20 billion on marketing at trade shows, and another $15 billion on proprietary corporate events. But what are they getting for their money? Even the savviest marketing executives often have a hard time answering that question. With Trade Show and Event Marketing, marketers can turn a budgetary black hole into their greatest lead and income generator. Smart trade show and event management can be a companyas most important success generator with proper planning, strategy and execution. Trade Show and Event Marketing can be your guidebook to that marketing success. |
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Bravo! Event Resource Guide: Over 400 Oregon & Southwest Washington Event Sites & Services $10.83 The 2010 edition is filled with important information and details about the area’s finest businesses and service providers. Each page is presented in easy-to-read, resume-style format, alphabetically, by category. Designed to be user-friendly, the Event Resource Guide truly is your planning resource |
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The Impact of a Mega Sports Event for a Nation $20.02 Seminar paper from the year 2008 in the subject Sport – Sport Economics, Sport Management, printed single-sided, grade: 7 (2,3), Copenhagen Business School, course: Sports Economics, language: English, abstract: The assignment answers the question which impacts a mega sports event like the FIFA World Cup 2006 in Germany can have on a nation. Cultural, environmental and economic effects – or tangible and intangible effects – are analysed in this case. The cultural impact on Germany was significant. The supporting programme of the World Cup helped to increase Germany’s reputation all over the world and improved its hospitality image worldwide. Environmental aspects were in the focus during the World Cup and several important actions helped to solve problems like waste management, water consumption and electricity consumption. The sustainability of these actions has to be observed in the future. The economic aspect was less significant. Although Germany invested large sums in infrastructure and stadiums, and had earnings of 500 million Euros from tourists, the growth in GDP is negligible. This is a general problem in large economies, because a movement of GDP needs extremely high monetary items. But in conclusion the FIFA World Cup 2006 was a success. Not from an economic point of view but with regard to international relationships and the reputation of Germany. A mega sports event needs a careful planning and a high willingness to invest money in infrastructure and venues. Then the impact can be very positive and must not be measured only from a financial point of view. |
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Strategic Sports Event Management: Olympic Edition $45.59 The hosting of sports events – whether large international events, or smaller niche interest events – has huge and long-lasting impacts on the local environment, economy and industry. Strategic Sports Event Management: Olympic edition provides students and event managers with an insight into the strategic management of sports events of all scales and nature. The framework offers a planning process that can be used to understand the importance of a strategic approach, and shows how to implement strategies that can achieve successful sports events over the short and long-term. The text uses new international case studies throughout to offer real-world insight in both larger and smaller events. Plus, in this new Olympic edition, we see the introduction of a Beijing Olympiad case study in each chapter. Through this topical and timely addition to the text, we can understand the lessons to be learned by events mangers of events of all sizes. Written by an experienced author and using first-hand research the text looks at: * The organisations involved such as the IOC, FIFA and IAAF, and their interactions with charities, the media and promoters. * The short-term and long-term benefits of the planning process * Evaluating the event, its impacts and legacies * Operational strategies including finance, ticketing, transport, venues, IT, communications, equipment and personnel * The bidding process and what is required for a successful bid Strategic Sports Event Management: Olympic edition builds on the substantial success of the first edition and is vital reading for students and practitioners alike. * Provides an established conceptual framework for planning, organizing, managing, and evaluating sports events * Includes a range of new international case studies, with new first-hand research from the Beijing Olympiad including an Olympic case in each chapter * Comprehensive coverage, from start to finish, of the event planning process for sports events of all scales, from smaller events to mega-events |
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Human Resource Management for Events: Managing the Event Workforce $69.61 Human Resource Management for Events is the first text to cover management of human resources in the event environment. Linking theory, research and application it covers the differing and various types of event in which human resource management is key, such as: * Business Events – a vast sector including events people who manage conferences, exhibitions, incentive trips and individual business travel. * Sporting Events – this sector includes sporting events ranging from the Olympic Games, Rugby World Cup, Soccer World Cup, Tour de France, Grand Prix to many smaller, local sporting events. * Arts and Entertainment – the logistics, risk and financial issues facing entertainment events are leading to the development of more sophisticated operational skills for this sector. Music festivals are increasingly popular. * Public Events – civic ceremonies, parades, celebrations, festivals and protests all fall within the scope of public events. Planning, approval and risk management are increasingly on the agenda for all levels of government. The particular challenges provided by such events are varied. The size of the workforce explodes at the time of the event to include the event management team, many paid staff, hundreds of volunteers and multiple contractors, such as food vendors and cleaning teams. Everyone working on the site comes into the scope of the event workforce. Little time is available for training and motivation plays a key role in retention and customer service. Decision making occurs on the run and the event is over before anyone can think about performance appraisal. The environment is further characterised by a fast pace, high stress levels and many workers are fatigued by the bump in period before the event audience pours through the gates to add yet another level of pressure. These features of the human resources environment are quite different to those of the traditional workforce. Human Resource Management for Events is vital reading for both students and practitioners involved in this crucially important aspect of event management. * The first book to cover management of human resources in the event environment * Links theory, research and application in event HRM in the context of both mega events and smaller scale events * Considers HRM in each of the major event areas – business, sporting, arts & entertainment and public. |
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Strategic Sports Event Management: An International Approach $99.72 The hosting of sports events, be they large international events or smaller niche interest events, has huge and long-lasting impacts on the local environment, economy and industry. Strategic Sports Event Management: An international approach provides students and event managers in the industry with an insight into the strategic management of sports events of all scales and nature. The framework offers a planning process that can be used to firstly understand the importance of a strategic approach, and secondly how to implement strategies that can achieve successful sports events over the short and long-term. Using international case studies such as the Sydney olympics 2000, Boardsurfing events in the UK, US and Australia, Manchester Commonwealth Games 2002, Salt Lake City Winter Olympics 2002 and Athen Olympics 2004, this text looks at: * The organisations involved such as the IOC, FIFA and IAAF, and their interactions with charities, teh media and promoters. * The planning process; short term and long term benefits, and evaluations. * Operational strategies including IT, communications, equipments and personnel. * The importance of long-term as well as short term strategic plans and the impact of hosting sports events. * Builds a conceptual framework for the planning, organising, managing and evaluating of sports events. * International cases and examples, of both large and small sports events, from first-hand experience and research. |
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The Event $14.71 Michael Gillen, head of U.S. Customs tells Dick Miller New Orleans FBI chief that Customs has discovered some two tons of Semtex plastic explosives have entered through Port of New Orleans. Two agents have been murdered while trailing the smuggler’s van. Three Iranian engineers have spent over two years training some eighty college age Sudanese, Iranian, Palestinian, Syrian, and Croat’s to damage Mississippi River bridges and Gulf Coast gas pipelines. The FBI, CIA, and National Intelligence Agency come together in an attempt to identify where the terrorists are located and what their intended targets are. They arrive on location too late. The terrorists are gone, their targets mined and ready to do damage never experienced before. |
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Green Jobs for a New Economy: The Career Guide to Emerging Opportunities $20.07 "Green Jobs For a New Economy"" "acknowledges the global and national movement toward sustainability and its influence on today’s education consumers, who view this concept not only as a major factor in choosing a college or university, but also as a guide to finding a career that will satisfy professional aspirations and benefit the planet in the process. 1. Review of professional and skilled labor jobs in the new green economy, with profiles on – Work Environment – Career Paths – Earning Potential – Education/Licensure/Training/Certification – Related Jobs – Organizations for more information 2. Brief, informative articles on green topics. Examples: – "What Does "Sustainability" Mean"? – "How Green is Your College"? "Sustainability Initiatives Explained" " – Top Green In-Demand College Majors" " – Top 10 Career Fields for the Eco-Conscious" " – The Hottest Green Careers Today " " – Top 10 Greenest Places to Work and Live" " – Job Interview? Find Out How Green The Company Is" " – Greening Your Vocabulary: What the Global Citizen Needs to Know" 3. Career/Industry Categories: " -" Agriculture – Alternate Fuels (Biofuels, Geothermal, Hydroelectric, Solar, Wind) – Environmental Conservation – Environmental Engineering – Environmental Law – Environmental Planning and Land Use – Environmental Science – Green Building Design and Construction (Retrofitting Buildings) – Transportation Systems Planning – Urban Planning 4. Top four-year and two-year colleges for green programs of study, with profiles including data on: – Degree/License/Certificate – Costs – Financial Aid – Admissions Requirements – Application and Information – Green Campus Organizations/Projects – Union Programs for Training and Retraining 5. State and Federal Funding for Workplace Training 6. Results from Peterson’s Survey of Sustainability Efforts in Higher Education (sent to a universe of about 4,000 respondents: all UG2 & UG4 schools in the U.S. and Canada) 7. Lists of organizations involved in and promoting sustainability (different from those in the profiles) and listing of green industry job boards. "" |
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Government Jobs in New York [2010]: Jobs & Careers with New York State – New York Towns & Cities – New York Counties – New York Pu $36.87 "For people who want to explore job and career options with New York government…this excellent book is the dream resource they have been hoping to find. The planning and application work outlined here, then the testing and interview calls show themselves to be worth the job package benefits, pay and pension – estimated for all New York job titles." -Government Job News. "Tell me how to get a New York State, New York Local Government, County, or Public Authority job. Why are these jobs so desirable? What jobs are available? What are the salaries? The pensions? What is the hiring process? How do I complete the application and get hired?" This book is a clear ‘how-to’ book packed full of compelling, specific, tested steps. An excellent resource for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in securing a career in the expansive and well-paying New York public sector… A great resource for new career professionals and mid-career professionals who seek a New York government career and are interested getting secure, high-paying government employment. It covers getting work with New York State, New York Local Government, New York Counties, New York Public Authorities and more… Anyone looking for a New York career, in any aspect of information technology, or any job in New York government for that fact, would definitely benefit by reading this book. Tap into employment contacts for private Companies that Deliver Services to New York Government – a rich source for the jobseeker. The special section on "New York Teachers" and "Information Technology Jobs in New York Government" presents an array of resources, salary news, and planning information. Instantly readable charts show all job titles, salaries, 5-year estimated raises, and estimated pensions. See current Schedules of Exams. Learn about Experience & Education papers, where no test is required. Learn where and how to apply. With the financial facts, you can see how a New York government career pays. Government Keeps Hiring As Demand Grows. Career & Hiring Choices Expand. Government Jobs Are Lively Stable, Secure, and Well-Paid. More Managing. Experience Is an Acceptable Substitute for Education. Core Skills Include Business-Process Understanding. The Climate is Favorable for Entry Level & Experienced. Technical & Non-Technical’ Jobs Are Available. 21st Century technology in government has changed processes, creating a new class of employees with a higher class of salaries. |
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Architectures of Time: Toward a Theory of the Event in Modernist Culture $26.92 In "Architectures of Time," Sanford Kwinter offers a critical guide to the modern history of time and to the interplay between the physical sciences and the arts. Tracing the transformation of twentieth-century epistemology to the rise of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, Kwinter explains how the demise of the concept of absolute time, and of the classical notion of space as a fixed background against which things occur, led to field theory and a physics of the "event." He suggests that the closed, controlled, and mechanical world of physics gave way to the approximate, active, and qualitative world of biology as a model of both scientific and metaphysical explanation. Kwinter examines theory of time and space in Einstein’s theories of relativity and shows how these ideas were reflected in the writings of the sculptor Umberto Boccioni, the town planning schema of the Futurist architect Antonio Sant’Elia, the philosophy of Henri Bergson, and the writings of Franz Kafka. He argues that the writings of Boccioni and the visionary architecture of Sant’Elia represent the earliest and most profound deployments of the concepts of field and event. In discussing Kafka’s work, he moves away from the thermodynamic model in favor of the closely related one of Bergsonian duree, or virtuality. He argues that Kafka’s work manifests a coherent cosmology that can be understood only in relation to the constant temporal flux that underlies it. |
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Life Begins at 50: A Handbook for Creative Retirement Planning $16.21 A manual of personal and financial advice for men and women contemplating retirement or already retired from full-time jobs. |
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Career Planning for Nurses $3.95 Healthcare reform creates a new climate of career opportunities for registered nurses. The shifting paradigm in healthcare impacts the practice & career expectations of every nurse. Nurses need to know how these changes will affect their present jobs, what new opportunities will develop & how to make career choices which will prove personally & professionally satisfying. Nurses can access many defined roles & career opportunities. They can develop in response to the paradigm shift. This book will guide nurses in career management & self-assessment. Chapters will describe specific roles & opportunities for nurses, emphasizing the personal characteristics & professional qualifications which best fit specific roles. the book will assist nurses to create opportunities for themselves by blending their strengths with marketplace needs. |
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Wedding Planning & Management: Consultancy for Diverse Clients $59.94 Wedding Planning and Management provides a comprehensive introduction to the planning and management of weddings. Looking through an event management lens, Maggie Daniels and Carrie Loveless thoroughly explore the foundations, practice, and business of wedding planning. They include over 50 case studies, provide planning checklists, and set standards for best practice. The emphasis on diversity encompasses traditions from cultures around the globe. The book is designed so that consultants, brides, grooms, vendors, scholars, and those simply fascinated by weddings can appreciate and apply the material. Visually stunning with over 150 images captured by award winning photojournalist Rodney Bailey, the full color pages lavishly illustrate concepts and spark the imagination. * The first textbook on wedding consulting, with pedagogical features like introduction of theory, illustration through case studies, worksheets, checklists * Places wedding planning and management into a larger events management context * Provides practical resources and best practices for wedding consulting |
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Swashbuckling Event $55 Swashbuckling Event: |
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Estate Planning for People with a Chronic Condition or Disability $14.51 This is the first comprehensive estate-planning guide for those living with a chronic disease or disability. This book is targeted at those planning for the disbursement of their estates, no matter their size. Estate-planning is crucial for those living with a chronic disease or disability: individuals must express their preferences whether to receive long-term care at home rather than in a nursing home in the event that they become more disabled, and it is more important for one who has a chronic illness to name a power of attorney. "Estate Planning for People with a Chronic Condition or Disability" covers all of those topics plus: How to write your willHow to determine how much life insurance your family needsHow to figure out whether you need a living trustLearn about powers of attorneyWhen to work with a lawyer, if you need to The book also includes downloadable sample forms for: Power of AttorneyLiving WillDesignation of Proxy for Financial and Health Decisions |
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Confessions Of An Event Planner: Case Studies From The Real World Of Events–How To Handle The Unexpected And How To Be A Master Of Discretion $22.49 For anyone planning events student, novice, or experienced professional Confessions of an Event Planner is an "apprenticeship in a book." This insider’s guide takes you on a narrative journey, following a fictional event planning company that stages various types of events around the world for many different clients. While other books, college courses, and training programs give you the theory and how-to of the profession, Confessions of an Event Planner reveals the real world of event planning and what can happen usually the unexpected on an event program when actual participants are added to the event planning design and execution mix. In a climate of media scrutiny and corporate scandals, event planners must be masters of discretion, knowing how to avoid and deal with everything from sexual romps to financial shenanigans, to chainsaw wielding salesmen dead set on "re-landscaping" the grounds of the resort they’re staying at. From an event planner who’s seen it all and knows how to deal with it all, comes practical first-hand advice delivered in an entertaining and accessible format. Each chapter is set in a unique location, with a cast of characters, and a host of challenges and problems to overcome from the boardroom to the resort guest bedrooms. Readers learn what they can come up against, how to problem solve creatively on the fly, get ideas for staging spectacular events, and see the principles of event planning in action. The scenario in each chapter is introduced by an outline of what will be covered in the chapter, and each chapter concludes with a series of review questions to explore key issues and stimulate reflection or discussion for individuals or groups. Ideal as a companion to Judy Allen’s six other event planning books, as a textbook in event planning courses, or as a professional training tool Confessions of an Event Planner prepares planners for what they can expect once they start working in the world of corporate and social event planning, and will help decision-makers set company policies, procedures and protocol and promote discussion about codes of conduct in the office and offsite. |
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Confessions of an Event Planner: Case Studies from the Real World of Events–How to Handle the Unexpected and How to Be a Master of Discretion $22.99 For anyone planning events—student, novice, or experienced professional— Confessions of an Event Planner is an “apprenticeship in a book.” This insider’s guide takes you on a narrative journey, following a fictional event planning company that stages various types of events around the world for many different clients. While other books, college courses, and training programs give you the theory and how-to of the profession, Confessions of an Event Planner reveals the real world of event planning and what can happen—usually the unexpected—on an event program when actual participants are added to the event planning design and execution mix. In a climate of media scrutiny and corporate scandals, event planners must be masters of discretion, knowing how to avoid and deal with everything from sexual romps to financial shenanigans, to chainsaw wielding salesmen dead set on “re-landscaping” the grounds of the resort they’re staying at. From an event planner who’s seen it all and knows how to deal with it all, comes practical first-hand advice delivered in an entertaining and accessible format. Each chapter is set in a unique location, with a cast of characters, and a host of challenges and problems to overcome—from the boardroom to the resort guest bedrooms. Readers learn what they can come up against, how to problem solve creatively on the fly, get ideas for staging spectacular events, and see the principles of event planning in action. The scenario in each chapter is introduced by an outline of what will be covered in the chapter, and each chapter concludes with a series of review questions to explore key issues and stimulate reflection or discussion for individuals or groups. Ideal as a companion to Judy Allen’s six other event planning books, as a textbook in event planning courses, or as a professional training tool Confessions of an Event Planner prepares planners for what they can expect once they start working in the world of corporate and social event planning, and will help decision-makers set company policies, procedures and protocol and promote discussion about codes of conduct in the office and offsite. |
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Confessions of an Event Planner: Case Studies from the Real World of Events-How to Handle the Unexpected and How to Be a Master of $23.98 For anyone planning events–student, novice, or experienced professional–"Confessions of an Event Planner" is an "apprenticeship in a book." This insider’s guide takes you on a narrative journey, following a fictional event planning company that stages various types of events around the world for many different clients. While other books, college courses, and training programs give you the theory and how-to of the profession, "Confessions of an Event Planner" reveals the real world of event planning and what can happen–usually the unexpected–on an event program when actual participants are added to the event planning design and execution mix. In a climate of media scrutiny and corporate scandals, event planners must be masters of discretion, knowing how to avoid and deal with everything from sexual romps to financial shenanigans, to chainsaw wielding salesmen dead set on "re-landscaping" the grounds of the resort they’re staying at. From an event planner who’s seen it all and knows how to deal with it all, comes practical first-hand advice delivered in an entertaining and accessible format. Each chapter is set in a unique location, with a cast of characters, and a host of challenges and problems to overcome–from the boardroom to the resort guest bedrooms. Readers learn what they can come up against, how to problem solve creatively on the fly, get ideas for staging spectacular events, and see the principles of event planning in action. The scenario in each chapter is introduced by an outline of what will be covered in the chapter, and each chapter concludes with a series of review questions to explore key issues and stimulate reflection or discussion for individuals or groups. Ideal as a companion to Judy Allen’s six other event planning books, as a textbook in event planning courses, or as a professional training tool "Confessions of an Event Planner" prepares planners for what they can expect once they start working in the world of corporate and social event planning, and will help decision-makers set company policies, procedures and protocol and promote discussion about codes of conduct in the office and offsite. |
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Between Jobs w/ Cigar $24.99 Between Jobs w/ Cigar |
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Intimate Weddings: Planning a Small Wedding That Fits Your Budget and Style $3.95 Perfect for anyone planning a wedding with 75 guests or less, this book walks the bride-to-be through every step she needs to make her big day a success. There’s no better resource for creating an event that’s memorable and meaningful. |
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The Best Man’s Handbook: A Guy’s Guide to the Big Event $3.95 The wedding book market is a crowded one, but it focuses largely on the needs of the bride. This fun, practical, and informative guide details the duties, etiquette, and potential pitfalls of being a best man, from the pre-ceremony events to the after-hours party. It’s the most comprehensive book on the subject, with wisdom culled from many sources, full of essential tips for everything from planning the bachelor party to making the toast. The elegant trim size makes it a perfect gift for the best man-to-be, but this is more than simply a gift book-it’s a valuable tool for an important day. |
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Steve Jobs $30.2 From bestselling author Walter Isaacson comes the landmark biography of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. In "iSteve: The Book of Jobs," Isaacson provides an extraordinary account of Jobs’ professional and personal life. Drawn from three years of exclusive and unprecedented interviews Isaacson has conducted with Jobs as well as extensive interviews with Jobs’ family members, key colleagues from Apple and its competitors, "iSteve" is the definitive portrait of the greatest innovator of his generation. |
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Family Reunion Planning Kit for Dummies [With CDROM] $4.02 This is the most complete reference to planning a family reunion The accompanying CD features planning tools, genealogy software, and more Don’t be without this step-by-step guide that walks you through everything you need to know about planning a successful family reunion. You’ll find out all about tracking down lost" family members, deciding what type of event to have, coordinating entertainment, food, lodging, and more The CD-ROM includes genealogy shareware designed specifically to assist you in doing a thorough search for all your relatives, plus templates for tracking expenses, menus, RSVP’s, addresses, lodging assignments, family data, and more. Plus, this kit includes dozens of checklists to ensure that you’ve thought of every detail |
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The Main Event: Readings for Writing and Critical Thinking $4.01 This reader contains twelve thematic sections, each featuring a " Main Event" reading and a companion assignment for critical thinking and writing. Each writing assignment covers a different "type" of writing–both academic and practical. The book discusses various preparation strategies so that its users can more effectively and efficiently put their thoughts into words–and their words onto paper. KEY TOPICS" A variety of themes–Film and Television, Democracy in the Classroom, Dreams, Marriage and Divorce, American Cities, Technology, Your Body, Youth Culture, Biographies, Fairy Tales; The Justice System: and Jobs in the 21st Century–will appeal to a wide and diverse audience. For readers and writers who want to learn how to respond critically to a text, and generate responses of their own. |
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Glamorous Jobs $35.21 Are glamorous jobs all they’re cracked up to be? And how can kids land these jobs? Answers to these questions and more can be found in Glamorous Jobs. This new, full-color resource allows readers to explore alluring careers with fun facts, sidebars, helpful resources, and much more. Interviews with professionals working in the field are also provided. Jobs include: Actor Artist Athlete Author Dancer Fashion model Interior designer Magazine editor Musician TV journalist. |
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Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities: A Complete Career Planning and Job Search Guide $22.39 A complete career planning and job search guide for people with physical and mental disabilities. This book shows how to identify strengths, explore options, find jobs, write resumes, and perform well in interviews. |
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Main Event $10 Main Event – PortoRoc Productions |
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Scary Jobs $35.21 Scary Jobs explores many of these jobs as well as the people who choose to pursue these exhilarating and often frightening fields. Featuring kid-friendly sidebars and engaging activities that introduce readers to top jobs and professionals working in the field, this new, full-color book is loaded with fun facts, trivia, and trade secrets to get kids thinking about future career possibilities. |
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Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide to a Successful Party $25.68 Create a party that has a life of its own. Charlie Scola’s five steps for creating the energy for an outrageously successful party, will provide readers with all the necessary ingredients to plan and host memorable events that guests will rave about. Whether readers are planning a fundraiser, grand opening, holiday party, or family celebration, let the author’s 30+ years in the party planning and catering business be a guide to hosting an outrageously successful and stress-free event. Partying is actually good for the health and well-being. Use PartyCharlie’s "Five Steps for Creating the Energy," readers will learn how to pull it all together. Enjoy the process, lift guests’ spirits, and watch the magic happen. We seem to have forgotten about the good old-fashioned handshake and hug, as well as actual socializing which is what parties are all about. Parties bring people together giving people human contact. Use this book to have a stress free event and make it look like it was effortless. |
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The 50 Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes…and How to Avoid Them $18.19 Planning for your estate is one of those unpleasant tasks that no one wants to do, but it’s incredibly important for Canadians to plan for a future without them. Without a clearly-defined Will & Estate document, the wealth that you leave behind may cause your loved ones undue stress and conflict, or even result in the government deciding where your money and property should go. With a legal and effectively-written Will, your estate will be divided in accordance with your wishes, but there are big mistakes that many Canadians make. "The 50 Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes" will tell you what they are, what the consequences of making them could be, and most importantly, how to avoid making them yourself. Featuring 50 chapters written in a conversational in tone, these short bites of information will be logically ordered and filled with real-life examples, organized under four key areas of mistakes made in the planning process: Planning for incompetency, The big mistake of not planning at all, Mistakes made during the will planning process itself, And common mistakes made by Executors. Written by personal finance and planning experts Jean Blacklock and Sarah Kruger, this is an essential guide for Canadians who want to equitably settle their affairs and reduce the stress on their loved ones in the event of their passing or who have been appointed as an Executor of an estate. |
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Recreation, Event, and Tourism Businesses: Start-Up and Sustainable Operations [With Access Code] $45.05 "Recreation, Event, and Tourism Businesses: Start-Up and Sustainable Operations" uncovers the keys to business success in the commercial recreation, event, and tourism sector–one of the fastest-growing segments in the tourism and recreation industry. Until now, students, professors, and professionals interested in this growing industry have been limited to general business or basic recreation texts. With "Recreation, Event, and Tourism Businesses," Robert E. Pfister and Patrick T. Tierney have combined their expertise both as business owners and professors to offer a comprehensive and industry-specific textbook and step-by-step guide for business start-up. Written from both entrepreneurial and operations management perspectives, the book provides a practical overview of the recreation, event, and tourism (RET) field and the business planning process. A new conceptual model of the RET industry is presented and related to existing models. It explains how the industry works and examines the key components of commercial RET businesses. It also describes how companies are started, operated, and managed, including information on service issues, risk management, finance, and marketing. It provides examples of how RET businesses can be operated in a more sustainable, environmentally friendly manner. Many of the topics covered in this book are key learning components for people wishing to obtain certification as a commercial recreation professional from organizations such as the Resort and Commercial Recreation Association and Meeting Professionals International. "Recreation, Event, and Tourism Businesses" provides students with practical business concepts and content that link to the core principles of the RET field so they’ll be professionally prepared to deliver appropriate services. They’ll explore contemporary management practices while discovering the diverse career opportunities available in the RET industry. The following are other student-friendly features: -Tech Applications describe various specialized technologies and their applications to the RET industry. -Multinational case studies provide detailed analysis of recreation businesses, with discussions of start-up, services provided, marketing, revenues and costs, management challenges, and future plans. -Green Tips provide practical suggestions for making specific elements of an RET business more environmentally responsible. -Spotlight On sections highlight the profiles of successful entrepreneurs and their locations, backgrounds, and professional advice or plans for the future. -Online Student Resource includes supplemental information, business plan worksheets, activities, references, and Web sites that students can use to further explore ideas in the text. "Recreation, Event, and Tourism Businesses" also presents new professionals and potential business owners with clear, easy-to-read directions for developing and writing a bus |
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Survival Jobs $15.69 In the first-ever guide to finding a satisfying job that will keep food on the table while you focus on your perhaps less lucrative dreams, Deborah Jacobson presents a detailed survey of employment possibilities that keep stressful money worries away and allow plenty of time for pursuing one’s true calling in life. Survival Jobs proves that you don’t have to wait tables while looking for your big break. With frank and funny advice from an author who has traveled the survival-job road, Jacobson introduces opportunities both on and off the beaten track that suit a wide variety of schedules, skills, and personalities. Survival Jobs includes: "Jobs for the CEO in You" (apartment manager, massage therapist, and other "be-your-own-boss" suggestions)"That’s Entertainment" (from working as a personal assistant to performing at theme parks)"Nine to Five…Not" (clock in at the crack of dawn or the midnight hour as a limousine driver, a video-store clerk, or an airport employee)"You Gotta Have Heart" (jobs that satisfy the spirit and pay the bills: pet care, social work, children’s entertainment) For each job, she describes: Duties and responsibilities, the pros and consLikely salary, necessary skills, and educational backgroundIdeas for getting startedSources for contacts, including names and phone numbers in major cities From the Trade Paperback edition. |
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ABC of Jobs $5.74 -Ideal for 3 years plus. -A fun introduction to the jobs that people do that make America work. -For all aspiring firefighters, chefs, teachers, nurses and racing drivers everywhere -Special features and fascinating facts bring each job to life. |
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Acoustics and Sound Insulation: Principles, Planning, Examples $35.47 Acoustics and protection against noise do not perhaps number among the primary parameters that normally influence the design of a building. Nevertheless, at the very latest when the lecturer in the seminar room cannot be heard, when the noise level in an open-plan office reaches unbearable levels, or when a neighbora (TM)s noise deprives you of sleep, it becomes clear just how essential acoustic can be to everyday well-being. it is not just concert halls or the amphitheaters of antiquity that call for acoustic quality; rather, every building, indeed every room, has an acoustic dimension that changes according to the nature of its particular requirements. This practice-oriented volume provides expert planners and architects but also interested developers with practical knowledge on the subject of acoustics in high-rise architecture, beginning with standards on methods of planning and prognosis and moving on to the areas of acoustics of rooms and architecture and noise protection in urban planning. Typologically organized chapters comment on proper approaches to the subject with examples of different types of building such as residential and office buildings, schools, kindergartens, lecture halls, event spaces, and so on, because appropriate acoustic conditions make an essential contribution to the success of a project. |
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Event-Driven Architecture: How SOA Enables the Real-Time Enterprise $43.71 Improving Business Agility with EDA Going beyond SOA, enterprises can gain even greater agility by implementing event-driven architectures (EDAs) that automatically detect and react to significant business events. However, EDA planning and deployment is complex, and even experienced SOA architects and developers need expert guidance. In "Event-Driven Architecture," four leading IT innovators present both the theory of EDA and practical, step-by-step guidance to implementing it successfully. The authors first establish a thorough and workable definition of EDA and explore how EDA can help solve many of today’s most difficult business and IT challenges. You’ll learn how EDAs work, what they can do today, and what they might be able to do as they mature. You’ll learn how to determine whether an EDA approach makes sense in your environment and how to overcome the difficult interoperability and integration issues associated with successful deployment. Finally, the authors present chapter-length case studies demonstrating how both full and partial EDA implementations can deliver exceptional business value. Coverage includes How SOA and Web services can power event-driven architectures The role of SOA infrastructure, governance, and security in EDA environments EDA core components: event consumers and producers, message backbones, Web service transport, and more EDA patterns, including simple event processing, event stream processing, and complex event processing Designing flexible stateless events that can respond to unpredictable customers, suppliers, and business partners Addressing technical and business challenges such as project management andcommunication EDA at work: real-world applications across multiple verticals Hugh Taylor is a social software evangelist for IBM Lotus Software. He coauthored "Understanding Enterprise SOA" and has written extensively on Web services and SOA. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. Angela Yochem is an executive in a multinational technology company and is a recognized thought leader in architecture and large-scale technology management. Les Phillips, VP, enterprise architecture, at SunTrust Banks Inc., is responsible for defining the strategic and business IT foundation for many areas of the enterprise. Frank Martinez, EVP, product strategy, at SOA Software, is a recognized expert on distributed, enterprise application, and infrastructure platforms. He has served as senior operating executive for several venture-backed firms and helped build Intershop Communications into a multibillion-dollar public company. Foreword xi Preface xii Introduction 1 Event-Driven Architecture: A Working Definition 1 The "New" Era of Interoperability Dawns 6 The ETA for Your EDA 9 Endnotes 9 PART I THE THEORY OF EDA Chapter 1 EDA: Opportunities and Obstacles 13 The Vortex 13 EDA: A Working Systemic Definition 14 The (Not So Smooth) Path to EDA 24 |
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Green Careers In Energy: Energy-Related Jobs In Policy Analysis Advocacy And Regulatory Affairs: Chapter 4 Of 8 $3.99 Looking for a green job in the field of policy analysis advocacy regulatory affairs? As part of Peterson’s Green Careers in Energy this eBook offers detailed information on careers like Compliance Manager Construction and Building Inspector Paralegal Planning Technician Public Relations Specialist and Urban and Regional Planner. You’ll find up-to-date information on job trends work environment career paths earning potential education/licensure requirements and contact information for additional resources. Energy-Related Jobs in Policy Analysis Advocacy & Regulatory Affairs also features interviews with individuals who work in this field tips for reducing your carbon travel footprint and "green" tidbits about making sense of green labels the new urbanism the Irish plastic bag tax and more! |
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Odd Jobs $1.19 Odd Jobs is a tightly-wound, well written mystery that I read in one sitting." – James Patterson. College student Kevin Davenport is working any and every odd job to make it through school. He discovers who killed his father while working at the corrupt, mob-controlled, Kosher World Meat Factory. He will stop at nothing to prevent the killers from ruining other families and to get his revenge. |
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Time Management for Event Planners: Expert Techniques and Time-Saving Tips for Organizing Your Workload, Prioritizing Your Day, an $26.91 Event planning never stops. This industry goes 24/7, 365 days a year. Planners work evenings, weekends, and holidays, often far away from their home base, organizing and running events that simply must go on, and go smoothly. Missing a critical deadline is not an option in the event planning field. Time management errors can cost a company a potential sale, lose them an existing customer, and damage their professional reputation. Burnout and chaos are real risks in this hectic world of deadlines and multiple projects. Planners often find themselves working down to the wire against crushing deadlines and a mountain of obstacles that impede their progress. Too frequently, there is not enough time to get the job done properly, let alone to spend on personal or professional pursuits. And for many involved in the event planning field, there is the extra dimension of travel to factor in, juggling multiple projects on a daily basis across a multitude of time zones. For smooth event implementation, and for business success, it is essential that planners know how to manage their own time as well as they manage an event. "Time Management for Event Planners" teaches readers how to successfully manage their workload, and do what matters most, when it matters most: Analyze and prioritize tasks. Structure your workload and your day for maximum performance. Identify red-flag activities that hinder productivity. Reduce stress-producing time crunches. Identify when extra help is needed, as well as how to delegate, outsource, and even partner with suppliers in crunch periods. Work with rather than against deadlines. Save time using technology. Manage multiple projects, even in multiple time zones. Balance your personal and professional life. Whether you are an event planner, a hospitality professional, in public relations or other related fields, "Time Management for Event Planners" offers time-saving tips, techniques, examples, and expert insight that will help you get time on your side. |
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An Unforgettable After-Grad: Your Guide to Creating and Operating a Successful All-Night Safe, Dry, Grad Event $60.16 AN UNFORGETTABLE AFTER-GRAD takes the guesswork out of planning and operating one of the most important events in a graduation year – the all-night graduation party. Combining her many years of corporate event planning along with her desire to keep her own three teen graduates safe, Linda Hunter has developed an easy-to-understand and easy-to-use guidebook for volunteer committees to produce a successful and memorable After-Grad event. Designed for committee use, this practical guide provides a step-by-step, month-by-month approach, breaking down the almost year long process into a straightforward, uncomplicated and manageable project. Based on a systematic approach, this book includes: inspiration, along with tried and true ideas to help you design your own unforgettable event specific instructions and directions for each committee, eliminating planning guessworka convenient monthly calendar of ‘action items’ to keep your committee on time and on track26 essential, adaptable, easy-to-use, forms to make planning faster and easier. RAVE REVIEWS "Finally there is help for those parent committees struggling with the organizing of their school’s dry grad. I have worked with hundreds of grads over the past 25 years and seen the success and importance of celebrating the once-in-a-lifetime graduation in a safe and organized environment. Linda Hunter’s book is what every grad committee needs – easy to use and comprehensive. Get it, you’ll use it and you’ll be glad you did " – Robert Mesmer, America’s Grad Hypnotist direct from Princess Cruise Lines "With her strong background in event planning, along with her incredible energy and huge commitment, this amazing woman has volunteered countless hours coordinating these very successful, safe and fun filled nights for the kids. Linda has established the "After-Grad" Template for new parent organizers, not just for Parkland Secondary, but for other high schools to learn from her talents and her experience. I hope her strong commitment for the positive and safe After-Grad goes on for years to come." – Heather McAughtrie, Catering and Conference Manager, UVic Students’ Society, University of Victoria About the Author – LINDA HUNTER Linda Hunter has over 20 years of conference and event planning experience, and has successfully produced five unforgettable After-Grad events for Parkland Secondary School, including the founding event in 2006. Linda lives in Sidney, British Columbia where she shares her heart and her home with her husband, 3 grown children and her mother, and where she remains open to possibility and dedicated to service. Her hope for all high school graduates is that they will embrace a safe dry After-Grad event so that their graduation really can be the time of their life and not the end of their lifetime. |
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Planning It Right: Finding Faith #1 $28.94 If thereas one thing I believe in, itas taking control of my life. I plan every important event down to the last detail. Right now Iam making plans for my sophomore year of high school, and they include the handsome and charismatic Nicolas Lamoreaux. The complication? I can’t tell who he likes between me and my best friend, Alexis Harker. Whatas up with her, anyway? First she lies about liking Nicolas, then she threatens to end our friendship if I donat back off. Well, one underhanded turn deserves another, right? My twin sister Kara says, aWrong a She says I have to tether my temper and do the right thing, but how am I going to figure out what that is in this huge mess I’ve made? When my plans go awry, thereas only one thing to do: pray that my conscience will show me the way. |
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Abandonment: Brainstorming the Possible What-Ifs of Disaster Planning with Disabled People $23.94 Abandonment: Brainstorming the Possible What-Ifs of Disaster Planning with Disabled People is a valuable source of condensed information for various types of organizations, families, and caregivers to utilize in becoming better prepared to fine-tune emergency response plans for assisting people with disabilities during catastrophic events. Most importantly, the book will help to prevent caregivers from leaving their jobs during disasters.The book examines how to become better prepared. The book poses questions, forcing the reader to dig deeper during the planning process–looking at scenarios ahead of time that are typically uncomfortable to examine. This will help developers build more efficient plans and therefore train caregivers more thoroughly. In general, the book reviews basics on various disaster threats, and how to prevent abandonment on the job. Disabled people have rights during disasters that need to be advocated for–caregivers need to be educated about this, and more. |
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250 Best-Paying Jobs $9.69 Discover the jobs in which almost everyone is well-paid; metropolitan areas and industries that pay more than $100,000 for certain jobs; and jobs in which there is little or no pay gap between men and women! |
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Chaucer’s Jobs $33.99 Geoffrey Chaucer was not a writer, primarily, but a privileged official place-holder. Prone to violence, including rape, assault, and extortion, the poet was employed first at domestic personal service and subsequently at policework of various sorts, protecting the established order during a period of massive social upset. Chaucer’s Jobs shows that the servile and disciplinary nature of the daily work Chaucer did was repeated in his poetry, which by turns flatters his aristocratic betters and deals out discipline to malcontent others. Carlson contends that it was this social and political quality of Chaucer’s writings, rathen than artistic merit, that made him the "Father of English Poetry." |
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The Author’s Guide to Planning Book Events: Tips and Tools for Bookselling Success $14.85 "Carol is the perfect mix of what you look for in an event planner: she is knowledgeable, accessible, and attentive. She knows her audience as well as the resources at her command; shake (not stir) liberally with some outside-the-box thinking, and you have the makings for a near-perfect event."-Kim and Danny Adlerman, authors of "Africa Calling" and "How Much Wood Could a Woodchuck Chuck?" Writing a book requires technique and skill, but reaching and captivating an audience is another skill altogether-one that does not come naturally to most authors. In "The Author’s Guide to Planning Book Events," award-winning author and accomplished book-event coordinator Carol Hoenig provides the know-how to show authors how to Find and choose the perfect venue Plan an event for optimum results Build on each success to reach more readers Hoenig has worked with hundreds of successful authors and book publicists and shares the best of her stories and theirs. She explains why nontraditional venue functions can be much more lucrative than traditional events at a local bookstore. And she provides step-by-step instructions for planning, organizing-and enjoying-publication and book-signing events. The result is a must-have resource for every author’s bookshelf. |
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Grave Expectations: Planning The End Like There’s No Tomorrow $2.99 There isnÂ’t a person alive who likes to think about dying – but eventually it does happen to all of us. And no one knows better what weÂ’d like at our own funerals than we do ourselves. So, start planning! YouÂ’d be surprised that it can even beÂ…well fun, thanks to the lighthearted tone Carmen Flowers and Sue Bailey take in this practical guide. They offer really useful, valuable advice along with a comforting perspective. Full of humorous and poignant funeral stories and first-person accounts, Grave Expectations is the ultimate handbook. ItÂ’s packed with creative suggestions for realizing oneÂ’s final wishes, and gives you the chance to memorialize your life on your own terms in your own way. Rather than being morbid, following the steps in the book with friends and family can be an event in itself, providing guidance, peace of mind, and even an opportunity for self-discovery and expression. Plus, itÂ’s good to know that the family and friends who love you wonÂ’t be burdened by making difficult decisions during a challenging time. |
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Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography $12.99 From bestselling author Walter Isaacson comes the landmark biography of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. In Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography, Isaacson provides an extraordinary account of Jobs’ professional and personal life. Drawn from three years of exclusive and unprecedented interviews Isaacson has conducted with Jobs as well as extensive interviews with Jobs’ family members, key colleagues from Apple and its competitors, Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography is the definitive portrait of the greatest innovator of his generation. |
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Green Jobs $11.19 You’re interested in going green and, lucky for you, the opportunities for environmentally skilled workers are skyrocketing. Green Jobs will help you to find a job you like-and that’ll make the world a better place. This one-of-a-kind handbook shows you how to: Identify the greenest jobs in every industry Break into the fastest growing eco-friendly fields Go for extra training if needed Start your own eco-friendly businesses Going green just isn’t for recycling any more. With this comprehensive guide, you can be sure to find the job of your dreams-and sleep better at night! A. Bronwyn Llewellyn, M.A. , is a veteran writer and editor who has written several books and museum exhibitions on technology, natural history, climate change, green design and architecture, and the environment. She is the editor of The Healing Touch of Horses and the author of The Everything Career Tests Book . She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. James P. Hendrix, Ph.D. , has spent most of his career as an educator, at both the university and secondary levels. He presently works part time as a fly-fishing guide, educational consultant, and lecturer on the Lewis and Clark expedition. He has published numerous articles and book reviews and is a long-standing advocate of environmentalism and sustainability. When not backpacking in Colorado, he lives in the mountains of western North Carolina. K. C. Golden, M.A. , is policy director for Climate Solutions, a research and advocacy organization pioneering practical and profitable solutions to global warming. Before this, he served as a special assistant to the mayor of Seattle for clean energy and climate protection initiatives. Golden was a Fellow at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, where he received a master’s degree in public policy. He lives in Seattle with his wife and two teenagers and is an insatiable river enthusiast. |
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Colin Cowie’s Extraordinary Weddings: From a Glimmer of an Idea to a Legendary Event $6.7 What would you like your wedding day to look like? Maybe you dream of a winter wedding, set against snowcapped mountains. Perhaps you would prefer a barefoot wedding on the beach at sunset, with your friends and family dancing until dawn in an ethereal red tent. Or would your ideal wedding be an exotic, wine-tinged Moroccan celebration capped by a family-style Middle Eastern feast? Lifestyle guru, TV host, and wedding-planner extraordinaire Colin Cowie has created these amazing weddings, and many more. In "Colin Cowie’s Extraordinary Weddings," he finally shares his secrets for creating weddings that are unparalleled, memorable, and-above all-personal. Both wish book and inspirational guide, this gorgeous retrospective reveals every detail of fourteen glittering, romantic, and meticulously thought-out weddings. Full of the sophisticated details and elegant flourishes that only Colin Cowie could have envisioned, these real events are sure to fuel your imagination. First, Colin takes you step by step through all of the sumptuous details, describing how he worked with each couple to weave their interests, heritage, and unique elements of their love story into their celebrations. Colin also provides ideas and tips that you can apply in your own wedding, including: – Choosing a meaningful theme and carrying it through every detail – Creating truly personal vows – Making guests feel at home at your destination wedding – Deciding on fabulous looks for flowers, fabrics, place settings, and more Whether you’re hunting for ideas for your event, searching for solutions to your planning challenges, or just dazzled by the romance of weddings, you will treasure this one-of-a-kind book. Enjoy poring over these wonderful weddings and learn how to make the day you say "I do" absolutely special-and absolutely extraordinary. |
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Jobs for Felons $9.11 "Sorry, we don’t hire FELONS " Finding employment after being released from prison can be one of the most difficult tasks a felon faces. No one wants to hire you but parole terms require you to have a job or go back to jail. Even if you do not have parole requirements, you have to support yourself and that means you must face the question on every job applicatrion: "Have you ever been convicted of a felony?" Over 80% of all employers use some form of background check today which greatly limits the job paths available to convicted felons and even those convicted of misdemeanors. Just because someone has a felony conviction does not necessarily make him or her a bad person. Unfortunately, most employers do not understand this distinction. There are many reasons, many valid reasons, someone can be convicted of a crime which can even result from them standing up for their rights or being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Many felony convictions are for non-violent offenses like failure to pay taxes, or refusing to testify against a friend, and similar offenses that are hardly crimes against humanity. Yet these poor souls are treated no differently from mass murders when it comes to finding jobs. This guide will help ex-cons and their families by providing important information you can use to find employment plus it explains background checks, how to deal with a conviction during an interview and much more that will help you after your release from jail or prison. Order your copy now and take the first step toward a new life. |
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William and Kate Planning a Royal Wedding DVD $10.98 The royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton on April 29, 2011, is set to be the biggest event since Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer in 1981. This young, modern royal couple wants their fairytale wedding to reflect their personalities and tastes. Everyone is talking about it, but how much do we really know about what will take place? Who will make the wedding dress? What might be served at the wedding feast at Buckingham Palace? Will there be a bachelor or bachelorette party? Where will the newlyweds honeymoon? Go inside the social event of the new millennium with unique access to those in the know: friends, schoolmates and former staff, as well as their favorite designers, chefs and stylists. Also, hear firsthand from several journalists who have watched William grow into the man he is today. (DVD) approx. 60 mins. |
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Evidence-Based Treatment Planning for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, DVD and Workbook Set $45.41 There is growing pressure to ensure that patients receive care that is proven effective and subsequently, a tremendous need to train mental health practitioners in the latest in Evidence-Based Practice (EBP). "Evidence-Based Treatment Planning for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder DVD Companion Workbook" covers presenting problems stemming from anxiety after a traumatic event. The DVD (sold separately) demonstrates the techniques and treatment interventions covered in the lecture. This workbook guides staff in implementation of the interventions with their clients subsequent to the DVD training. Ideal for training mental health professionals at any level. |
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Evidence-Based Treatment Planning for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, DVD Companion Workbook $26.3 There is growing pressure to ensure that patients receive care that is proven effective and subsequently, a tremendous need to train mental health practitioners in the latest in Evidence-Based Practice (EBP). "Evidence-Based Treatment Planning for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder DVD Companion Workbook" covers presenting problems stemming from anxiety after a traumatic event. The DVD (sold separately) demonstrates the techniques and treatment interventions covered in the lecture. This workbook guides staff in implementation of the interventions with their clients subsequent to the DVD training. Ideal for training mental health professionals at any level. |
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Steris Red Event Labels $65.64 Steris Red Event Labels |
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Quarterbacks of the Century Event Cover $10 Event cover. Measures 12×16 |
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Green Jobs – Book $9.99 Green Jobs will help you to find a job you like-and that’ll make the world a better place. |
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The Everything Guide To Government Jobs – Book $9.99 The Everything Guide to Government Jobs is a comprehensive and unique guidebook to the ins and outs of finding one of hundreds of jobs. |
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State of Black America: Jobs $4.97 State of Black America 2010, Jobs is the annual barometer of the conditions, experiences and opinions of African Americans. |
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Steve Jobs: American Genius $7.52 Steve Jobs revolutionized the way we work, listen to music, watch movies, and communicate. By pushing boundaries and always thinking one step ahead, Jobs became an icon, equally as famous for his advanced ideas and design aesthetic as his sleek black turtlenecks. What inspired him? How did he do his job? What made him the man he was? Here is Steve Jobs–the innovator, the rebel, the genius–in an incisive biography of a man who changed the world. Also includes quotes from and about Jobs, chronologies detailing Jobs’s achievements, and source notes. |
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Time Management for Event Planners: Expert Techniques and Time-Saving Tips for Organizing Your Workload, Prioritizing Your Day, and Taking Control of Your Sched $15.99 Event planning never stops. This industry goes 24/7, 365 days a year. Planners work evenings, weekends, and holidays, often far away from their home base, organizing and running events that simply must go on, and go smoothly. Missing a critical deadline is not an option in the event planning field. Time management errors can cost a company a potential sale, lose them an existing customer, and damage their professional reputation. Burnout and chaos are real risks in this hectic world of deadlines and multiple projects. Planners often find themselves working down to the wire against crushing deadlines and a mountain of obstacles that impede their progress. Too frequently, there is not enough time to get the job done properly, let alone to spend on personal or professional pursuits. And for many involved in the event planning field, there is the extra dimension of travel to factor in, juggling multiple projects on a daily basis across a multitude of time zones. For smooth event implementation, and for business success, it is essential that planners know how to manage their own time as well as they manage an event. Time Management for Event Planners teaches readers how to successfully manage their workload, and do what matters most, when it matters most: Analyze and prioritize tasks. Structure your workload and your day for maximum performance. Identify red-flag activities that hinder productivity. Reduce stress-producing time crunches. Identify when extra help is needed, as well as how to delegate, outsource, and even partner with suppliers in crunch periods. Work with rather than against deadlines. Save time using technology. Manage multiple projects, even in multiple time zones. Balance your personal and professional life. Whether you are an event planner, a hospitality professional, in public relations or other related fields, Time Management for Event Planners offers time-saving tips, techniques, examples, and expert insight that will help you get time on your side. |
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Time Management For Event Planners: Expert Techniques And Time-Saving Tips For Organizing Your Workload, Prioritizing Your Day, And Taking Control Of Your Sched $22.49 Event planning never stops. This industry goes 24/7, 365 days a year. Planners work evenings, weekends, and holidays, often far away from their home base, organizing and running events that simply must go on, and go smoothly. Missing a critical deadline is not an option in the event planning field. Time management errors can cost a company a potential sale, lose them an existing customer, and damage their professional reputation. Burnout and chaos are real risks in this hectic world of deadlines and multiple projects. Planners often find themselves working down to the wire against crushing deadlines and a mountain of obstacles that impede their progress. Too frequently, there is not enough time to get the job done properly, let alone to spend on personal or professional pursuits. And for many involved in the event planning field, there is the extra dimension of travel to factor in, juggling multiple projects on a daily basis across a multitude of time zones. For smooth event implementation, and for business success, it is essential that planners know how to manage their own time as well as they manage an event. Time Management for Event Planners teaches readers how to successfully manage their workload, and do what matters most, when it matters most: Analyze and prioritize tasks. Structure your workload and your day for maximum performance. Identify red-flag activities that hinder productivity. Reduce stress-producing time crunches. Identify when extra help is needed, as well as how to delegate, outsource, and even partner with suppliers in crunch periods. Work with rather than against deadlines. Save time using technology. Manage multiple projects, even in multiple time zones. Balance your personal and professional life. Whether you are an event planner, a hospitality professional, in public relations or other related fields, Time Management for Event Planners offers time-saving tips, techniques, examples, and expert insight that will help you get time on your side. |
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Managing Major Public Events: A Planning Guide for Municipal Officials, Law Enforcement, Community Leaders, Organizers, and Promot $24.76 Original publisher: Washington, D.C.: U.S. Dept. of Justice, Community Relations Service, 2000] OCLC Number: (OCoLC)46787880 Subject: Demonstrations — United States — Planning. Excerpt: …The answer is everyone who can affect the outcome. This will include the mayor, city manager, police, and almost every municipal department In addition, the community must be mobilized and involved. Volunteers will be required. Community organizations and business must be involved. The unique feature of many major events, such as Spring Break and Special Events is that they bring a large number of college-age and younger people to a community for the " event. " These are usually minimal or few officially-sponsored activities. The main " event " is to be there to walk, to cruise in cars, to be seen, and to visit with other students. Thus, when the event comes to the city, everyone who works for the city – regardless of their regular duties – will be working on the event for that period. All of a city’s resources, including churches, community organizations, and volunteers will be needed. The event is not solely the responsibility of the police and fire departments. Pre-event Activities Pre-event activities involve planning by all city, police, business, community, student, and promoter personnel to engage the resources necessary for a successful event. At this stage potential problems should be identified and addressed. Planning should occur six to nine months in advance of large events. Even if a firm date is not known in the early planning stages, it is usually well known that the activity will occur around a particular holiday or vacation time. The exact event date can be plugged in once it is publicized. Publication of exact dates is now usually accomplished through student organization Internet web sites, which local 15 |
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Little Trucks With Big Jobs $6.99 Calling all truck fans! Everyone knows that big trucks have important jobs, but little trucks do, too. A tow truck, forklift, plane tug, and an ambulance are just a few of the little trucks that have big jobs. Size doesn’t matter when it comes to getting the work done! |
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Museums: A Place to Work: Planning Museum Careers $11.06 "Museums: A Place to Work" is the definitive guide to museum practices, to professional positions, and how to prepare, look for and find jobs. Designed to aid both the uninitiated and the professional, it is an extremely useful tool that uniquely projects museum career information in the total context of what a museum is and does. World-wide, museums have become the central cultural and educational resource for preserving and interpreting cultural and natural history, making it extremely important that they attract the best, brightest and most creative people to work in them. This book, as no other, provides the guidance prospective museum professionals need to encourage them, to provide understanding and to assist them in pursuing a museum career. "Museums: A Place to Work" covers all the issues involved in museums: the importance of ethics and professionalism, legal concerns, the descriptions and requirements of thirty professional positions, support positions, staff/volunteer relations and training and preparation. Its most unique feature are interviews with noted museums professionals who share their views of their museum careers. With societal changes, advanced technologies, cultural diversity, gender issues, wider audiences, environmental problems, social change, and people with disabilities–all affecting the collecting, preserving, researching, exhibiting, and interpreting operations of museums–this book educates the vast potential readership as to museum career for today and tomorrow. Co-published with the Smithsonian Institution |
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A-Z Of Careers And Jobs $11.39 The A-Z of Careers and Jobs is a comprehensive guide to over 300 different jobs including the personal qualities and skills needed for each career the necessary training and qualifications and contact details for relevant organizations. For anyone looking at starting their career or changing jobs the A-Z of Careers and Jobs is a goldmine of highly relevant data on today’s career opportunities. Looking at over 300 occupations the book not only tells you about the jobs available but also describes the skills employers are looking for and the type of qualifications and training you need to succeed in your chosen career path. Editor Susan Hodgson formerly Head of Careers Service at London South Bank University provides a host of background detail including sector information useful websites for further research details on starting salaries and valuable contact data. She ensures that the book provides in one source all the information you need to make an informed career choice. Published in association with The Times and now in its 16th edition the A-Z of Careers and Jobs is the reference source of choice for anyone who is starting out on or looking to change their career.The A-Z of Careers and Jobs is a comprehensive guide to over 300 different jobs including the personal qualities and skills needed for each career the necessary training and qualifications and contact details for relevant organizations. For anyone looking at starting their career or changing jobs the A-Z of Careers and Jobs is a goldmine of highly relevant data on today’s career opportunities. Looking at over 300 occupations the book not only tells you about the jobs available but also describes the skills employers are looking for and the type of qualifications and training you need to succeed in your chosen career path. Editor Susan Hodgson formerly Head of Careers Service at London South Bank University provides a host of background detail including sector information useful websites for further research details on starting salaries and valuable contact data. She ensures that the book provides in one source all the information you need to make an informed career choice. Published in association with The Times and now in its 16th edition the A-Z of Careers and Jobs is the reference source of choice for anyone who is starting out on or looking to change their career. |
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Side Jobs $10.13 The first short story collection in the #1 "New York Times" bestselling series-including a brand-new Harry Dresden novella Here, together for the first time, are the shorter works of #1 "New York Times" bestselling author Jim Butcher-a compendium of cases that Harry and his cadre of allies managed to close in record time. The tales range from the deadly serious to the absurdly hilarious. Also included is a new, never-before-published novella that takes place after the cliff-hanger ending of the new April 2010 hardcover, "Changes." This is a must-have collection for every devoted Harry Dresden fan as well as a perfect introduction for readers ready to meet Chicago’s only professional wizard. Watch a Video |
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Oddest Jobs $15.79 And you thought Hell was weird… Long-time contributor to the Hellboy mythos, Christopher Golden brings together a crew of luminaries including Bram Stoker Award winners Joe R. Lansdale (Bubba Ho-Tep) and China Mieville (King Rat), cross-genre sensation Barbara Hambly (The Windrose Chronicles), celebrated mystery writer Ken Bruen (The Dramatist), bestselling science fiction and fantasy novelist Tad Williams (Otherland), and a bevy of other skilled storytellers eager to spin a tale or two about the world’s greatest paranormal detective and pay homage to Mike Mignola’s Hellboy |
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Jobs in America $35.18 Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of primary sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic. Extensive book and periodical bibliographies and a list of organizations to contact are also included. |
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The Zen of Steve Jobs $16.88 An illustrated depiction of Steve Jobs’ friendship with Zen Buddhist Kobun Chino Otogawa and the impact it had on Jobs’ career Apple cofounder Steve Jobs (1955-2011) had such an enormous impact on so many people that his life often took on aspects of myth. But much of his success was due to collaboration with designers, engineers and thinkers. "The Zen of Steve Jobs" tells the story of Jobs’ relationship with one such person: Kobun Chino Otogawa. Kobun was a Zen Buddhist priest who emigrated to the U.S. from Japan in the early 1970s. He was an innovator, lacked appreciation for rules and was passionate about art and design. Kobun was to Buddhism as Jobs was to the computer business: a renegade and maverick. It wasn’t long before the two became friends–a relationship that was not built to last. This graphic book is a reimagining of that friendship. The story moves back and forward in time, from the 1970s to 2011, but centers on the period after Jobs’ exile from Apple in 1985 when he took up intensive study with Kobun. Their time together was integral to the big leaps that Apple took later on with its product design and business strategy. Told using stripped down dialogue and bold calligraphic panels, "The Zen of Steve Jobs" explores how Jobs might have honed his design aesthetic via Eastern religion before choosing to identify only what he needs and leave the rest behind. |
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Event – Subscription $18.85 EVENT features the very best in contemporary writing from Canada and abroad. From literary heavyweights to up-and-comers, we’ve consistently published award-winning fiction, poetry, non-fiction, notes on writing and reviews for four decades—all topped off by stunning Canadian cover art. |
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Managing Facilitated Processes: A Guide for Consultants, Facilitators, Managers, Event Planners, and Educators $35.93 Managing Facilitated Processes Managing Facilitated Processes helps people make thoughtful decisions about managing successful gatherings. The book’s ten chapters are divided into three parts: From Contact to Contract–building customized agreements; eighteentypes of facilitated processes, their deliverables and unique features Approach and Style–ensuring integrated, customized, and systematic elements; a forget-me-not prompter; effective management styles Management x 5: Participants, Speakers, Logistics, Documents, Feedback–practice guidelines, examples, and time-saving tools Managing Facilitated Processes also includes a companion Web site with handy e-versions of the book’s tools and templates. Praise for Managing Facilitated Processes "This book honors the importance of the details and care that every gathering deserves.It should be a standard reference?for people who come together to produce results." –Peter Block, author of Community: The Structure of Belonging, and consultant and partner, Designed Learning, Ohio, USA "The authors’ combined experience of nearly 60 years in process facilitation is generously shared in this clearly written guide." –Sharon Almerigi, certified professional facilitator (CPF), Barbados International Association of Facilitators, Latin America and the Caribbean "In a world of ‘expert-centered’ workplaces, Managing Facilitated Processes offers a much-needed focus on the process of creating effective, customized environments for learning and work." –Marilyn Laiken, professor and chair, Department of Adult Education and Counseling Psychology, The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, Canada "A comprehensive and practical guide to making group sessions effective and outcome driven–great insights from cover to cover and a terrific ‘go to’ reference guide." –Gabriella Zillmer, senior vice-president, Performance Alignment and Compensation, BMO Financial Group, Canada "A time-saving gem for planning facilitated sessions effectively. It is unique in its thoroughness without being overwhelming. To be pulled off the shelf over and over again." –Julie Larsen, associate adviser for social policy and development, United Nations Headquarters, New York, USA |
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The Kaizen Event Planner: Achieving Rapid Improvement in Office, Service, and Technical Environments [With CDROM] $59.75 A practical how-to guide, this book takes readers through the ins and outs of planning and executing Kaizen Events in non-manufacturing settings and conducting post-event follow-up to sustain the changes made. The authors provide methods and tools to help build a motivated workforce and lay a foundation for continuous improvement. It is especially designed to assist continuous improvement professionals and leadership within the office areas of manufacturing, the service sector, and knowledge-worker environments Readers will learn how to effectively scope the activity, engage the right people, and facilitate events with measureable results..Their clear, concise presentation allows beginners and experienced practitioners to venture into non-manufacturing environments with comfort and ease. An accompanying CD provides immediate access to a number of Excel-based tools |
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Great Jobs for Theatre Majors $3.95 Great Jobs For . . . Each book in this series helps students discover new employment possibilities, assess strengths and interests, and develop a path for advancement and success in a chosen field. Ideal for those exploring which major to take in college. |
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A Deadly Fog: Pith & Conflict $0.99 Used – A Deadly Fog harmonically balances contributions from the poet and the artist to create an aesthetic about the tragedy of armed conflict. It portrays how war brings whole societies to its knees, killing, maiming and displacing thousands of people, both civilian and combatant. Aside from the tragedy of war, the event creates thousands of jobs for those who oversee the organizing and planning for troop supplies, arms, and materials to rebuild what war destroys. The supply of arms and materi |
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A Deadly Fog: Pith & Conflict $21.08 New – A Deadly Fog harmonically balances contributions from the poet and the artist to create an aesthetic about the tragedy of armed conflict. It portrays how war brings whole societies to its knees, killing, maiming and displacing thousands of people, both civilian and combatant. Aside from the tragedy of war, the event creates thousands of jobs for those who oversee the organizing and planning for troop supplies, arms, and materials to rebuild what war destroys. The supply of arms and materia |
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Become an Event Planner $5.63 Used – In this book successful event planners share insider tips and expert advice on how to break into event planning. Learn step-by-step how to plan an event (including how to get sponsors and celebrities for the event). The book includes information on more than a dozen types of organizations that hire event planners and the best ways to contact them, where jobs are advertised, what employers look for, how to prepare a resume that stands out, plus other ways to find a job. You will learn how |
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Become an Event Planner $49.95 New – In this book successful event planners share insider tips and expert advice on how to break into event planning. Learn step-by-step how to plan an event (including how to get sponsors and celebrities for the event). The book includes information on more than a dozen types of organizations that hire event planners and the best ways to contact them, where jobs are advertised, what employers look for, how to prepare a resume that stands out, plus other ways to find a job. You will learn how t |
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Creative Careers in Museums $3.67 Used – What kinds of jobs are available in museums? How do museums work? What opportunities are there in museum research and collection, preserving and cataloging, exhibiting and interpreting, publicity, administration, event planning, catering, support? “Creative Careers in Museums” answers all these questions and many more, with full information on how everyone can pinpoint and showcase their existing skills–then turn those skills into a dream job at a museum or other cultural institution. In |
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Fabjob Guide to Become an Event Planner $19.98 Used – In this book successful event planners share insider tips and expert advice on how to break into event planning. Learn step-by-step how to plan an event (including how to get sponsors and celebrities for the event). The book includes information on more than a dozen types of organizations that hire event planners and the best ways to contact them, where jobs are advertised, what employers look for, how to prepare a resume that stands out, plus other ways to find a job. You will learn how |
