Rooms

Popular Mechanics Complete Home How-to

From Popular Mechanics (9.6 million readers every month), the hands-down experts on the subject of how things work, comes the most complete and up-to-date DIY guide ever published. This highly sophisticated household manual will instantly become the gold standard for anybody who fixes anything. Filled with color photos, drawings, and diagrams, this encyclopedic how-to covers every area of concern to house and apartment owners, with information on planning ahead; decorating; repairs and improvements; security; infestation, rot, and d& electricity; plumbing; heating; outdoor care; and tools and skills. And it’s easy to find the solution to the particular problem that concerns you, without having to go from page to page of continuous text: the straightforward design breaks down the subjects into clearly defined, color-coded chapters. So whether you’re looking for advice on applying finishes, adding decorative paint effects, constructing walls, fixing the roof, or installing a burglar alarm, the instructions are here. • National Publicity • Cross Marketing on the Website, PM zone • Featured in PM’s “Great Stuff Column” • Featured in PM E-Newsletter (125,000 subscribers) • Included in PM “Wish List for Guys” Gift Registry • Advertising in PM Magazine

A Professional Guide to Room Division Operations

A Professional Guide to Room Division Operations is a training manual for the students and industry professionals in the room divisions of hospitality organizations. The book is divided into two parts - Part I is on Front Office Operations, which discusses topics like FO organization, revenue resources, guest segmentation, reservation, tariff, reception, bell centre, support centres, call operations, billing, handling special situations, guest cycles and so on. The second part on housekeeping operations discusses topics on linen and uniform room operations, organization of housekeeping, cleaning and polishing, public area cleaning, area inspection, in-room services, interior decoration, laundry services, pest control and waste disposal, safety and security, room selling techniques, night auditing, and so on. With its wide coverage and approach to the subject, the book will serve as a complete standalone resource for students, front office, hospitality and housekeeping professionals.

Census of Housing, 1950