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Reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) is a risk-management process that is objective, measurable, and systematic as it selects and performs effective preventive maintenance (PM) tasks. This text provides what readers really need -- guidance on how to keep PM development with RCM simple and understandable. This text will appeal to a range of readers, providing a nuts and bolts reference material on practical RCM use. August gives readers a step-by-step explanation of maintenance plan development. He begins with a three primary utility requirements for maintenance optimization, and explains the roles of equipment templates, component failures, workscopes, practical implementation barriers, process considerations, data control, RCM standards, and software applications.

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This book contains text of the main statutes and statutory instruments concerning company law in England and Wales, specially selected for student use and without commentary so that it can be used in examinations.

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Buy this one for your boss! Thirteen things managers often do that run the risk of producing more harm than good.

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Recipes that will make you glow from the inside out.

Fresh from a Vegetarian Kitchen: 450 Delicious Recipes and 75 minues for everyday festive and ethnic vegetarian meals--all low in fat and free of cholesterol, eggs and dairy
Meredith McCarty
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Whether the reader is a strict vegetarian or simply wants to prepare lighter, healthier meals that will satisfy the entire family, this book provides a wealth of new ideas. Natural-foods chef Meredith McCarty specializes in delicious, sensible meals that are high in fiber and complex carbohydrates--without containing high levels of fat, and without using eggs or dairy products. Recipes feature: grains, breads, and pasta dishes; sumptuous quiches, sautes, and other vegetable dishes; fresh bean and vegetable salads; vegetable and sauces and dressings; muffins, cereals, and other breakfast favorites; and cookies, fruit pies, and pastries.

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Great if you are a hppie living in Berkeley!!!.......2005-04-17

I ordered this book for my son who is one year old and has severe allergies to dairy, eggs and nuts. I thought this would be a wonderful cookbook to make him recipes with...Boy was I wrong! Most of the recipes are listed several times within the book, making the description of 450 recipes a joke! Not to mention the ingredients she lists are so far out of reach for any normal Joe living in the city or remote country area...they just aren't available in my state(trust me, I have exhausted my resources trying!) And when I was actually able to find the ingredients to MAKE the recipe...it turned out less than bland, it was gruel! I figured if I didn't even want to eat it based on the appearance alone, my son wasn't going to have anything to do with it...so I tasted it and realized the taste was just as bad if not worse. Definitely not the book for someone who is just starting on a vegetarian or restricted-diet journey. My husband recommended throwing it in the trash, but I am not about to throw away something I paid almost $20 for!!!

Recipes that will make you glow from the inside out........2000-04-22

Meridith McCarty has written a marvelous cookbook that satisfies various niches: it is a macrobiotic cookbook, but would also suit vegetarians who are not finding the peaceful energy that comes from balancing foods properly & cooking them according to methods used for thousands of years by our ancestors. How can you bake bread without yeast (which most of us are allergic to)? How do you cook esoteric grains such as quinoa, buckwheat & amaranth? How do you incorporate sea vegetables into your diet without scaring your family? Oh, and if you enjoy "reading" cookbooks as if they were novels, you'll learn how our ancestors (recipes are from throughout the world) made homey, hearty, & ultimately nourishing meals & desserts from simple ingredients & utensils. A must for anyone trying to "get back to nature" or needing a bit of inspiration beyond the typical macrobiotic diet.

Fresh from a Vegetarian Kitchen: 450 Delicious Recipes and 75 minues for everyday festive and ethnic vegetarian meals--all low in fat and free of cholesterol, eggs and dairy

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Fresh from a Vegetarian Kitchen: 450 Delicious Recipes and 75 minues for everyday festive and ethnic vegetarian meals--all low in fat and free of cholesterol, eggs and dairy
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Before 1991, most people thought of Denny's as a place to get lots of food--especially breakfast food--for little money. But that year, the restaurant chain became the symbol of continuing racism in America as tale after tale emerged of abominable treatment of black customers. The most famous involved six black Secret Service agents, who were left sitting without food in a Maryland Denny's while their white colleagues--and everyone else in the restaurant--were promptly served.

In truth, the problems with Denny's went far deeper than its contemptuous treatment of minority customers. It was a company that had recently gone through a hostile takeover and was reeling from its crushing debt. Into that morass stepped Jim Adamson, who at the time was heading Burger King. He also had experience turning around a struggling drugstore chain. Equally crucial was his experience as a military kid--he lived around the world and learned to appreciate and get along with people of different cultures. As a basketball player in Washington, D.C., and Hawaii, he'd often been the only white kid on the playground. So, although no white person can really know what it's like to be black in America, he at least knew what it felt like to be different.

All those experiences--business and personal--came into play as he took over at Denny's in 1995. Today the restaurant chain is not only profitable, for two years running it has been named by Fortune magazine as one of the 10 best companies for minorities to work for. Almost a fifth of its supplies are provided by minority contractors, and more than a third of its franchised restaurants are owned by people of color. The Denny's Story is a fascinating read, both for its recounting of financial tactics and the bigger lessons it holds for racially sensitive business practices. --Lou Schuler

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Acclaim for the Denny's Story "Every organization can benefit from the insights and experiences reflected in this thought-provoking book. By honestly confronting the issue of racism in the context of American enterprise, Jim Adamson provides a responsible and convincing rationale for diversity and simply doing what's right for customers, shareholders, and employees." —Floyd Hall, Chairman, President, and CEO, Kmart Corporation "Any company struggling with being racially inclusive in their employment and business practices should read this book. If Denny's can come from the back of the pack to emerge as a national leader in diversity, any company determined to change its culture to embrace all Americans—regardless of who they are or where they came from—can do it. The Denny's experience proves it." —Rev. Willie T. Barrow, Co-chairperson, Rainbow-PUSH Coalition "It is encouraging to see the aggressive steps taken by Denny's to address and repair its relationship with the African-American and minority communities. The company's responsiveness should serve as a model for other companies faced with a similar challenge." —Hugh B. Price, President, National Urban League "This is a true-life account that reads like a modern, corporate Cinderella story. Told in a candid and compelling manner by one of America's leading corporate turnaround experts, Jim Adamson, it's the inside scoop on one of America's most notorious episodes. Many of us will enjoy this book, but it provides a most important lesson to consider for Wall Street insiders and Fortune 500 execs." —Richard Bela, Esq., former President and CEO Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility Jim Adamson and Advantica are donating their portion of the royalties from this book to Save the Children to support its U.S. programs, which benefit thousands of economically disadvantaged children and their families.

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Grand Slammed........2006-08-16

This is a great book if your into companies restructuring, or rebuilding.
I always feel the Denny's chain was sort of put through its paces unjustfully. I worked for Denny's off, & on through the eighties, and ninties. I feel that the book does well with the issues that face a dining icon.
Having said this I also feel that it could well be now if your white its harder at Denny's. The Racial issue was a bad omen for the DFO folks.
At one time I was made ineligible for rehire, (may still be) at the corporate stores. Because I stood up for myself this made Denny's make me a blacklisted employee. Have worked for several franchises since. I was treated much better at the franchises than I ever was in the company locations.
The rebuilding of its image has come with a price. Many unknowing people who tout bad things for Denny's should realize that it was one of the first chains to let all walks of life come in and become an employee at different levels. It was also one of the first to let African Americans become more in the front of the house, ie host(ess), waiter(ess).
The book deals with its color diversity quite well --- it does however miss the boat on its other diversities. Meaning contributions to the brand by the GLBT community.
Denny's has closed many locations in my area not because of the issues mentioned in the book. Many are grossly mismanaged, and have had trouble with some franchisees going under.
This is a good book for a read on some of the behind-the-scenes goings on at The Grand Slam Palace. Like most books its good also to read between the lines.

Not by mere spin-doctoring is a 180-degree turnaround made.......2000-07-31

In the early 1990s, the Denny's Restaurant chain was faced with charges of racial discrimination that severely damaged its image. African-American customers were denied service or asked to prepay before eating. When, in 1994, Denny's settled two class-action lawsuits for US$54 million, a permanent shadow had been cast in its doorway.

Then, CEO Jim Adamson came on board. He kept the doors open and, in time, opened the minds of employees to a new way of doing business. He made inclusiveness and diversity central to the company culture. Now, every employee-from waiters to managers-receives specific training that emphasises respect for differences among people. What it took to turn the company around was hours and hours of hard work; thoughtful, innovative, and proactive programs; the willingness to lead and take risks; and most of all, an absolute commitment to do the right thing. Eventually, Fortune magazine ranked Denny's among the top ten companies for minorities in America.

The Denny's Story is the real-life account of how the company pulled itself out of a public relations nightmare and earned back the trust of its customers. Adamson explains the beliefs and strategies necessary for changing the heart of an organisation in serious distress that can be applied to any business. He provides an honest blueprint for dealing with crisis, arming the reader with the tools needed to alter management thinking, build a strong sense of unity, and keep employees happy in the process. Enlightening and instructive, The Denny's Story is a remarkable example of how teamwork, fairness, and keeping the customer satisfied will protect the good name of your company during any crisis you may face in the future.

Since 1995, Jim Adamson has been the chairman and CEO of Advantica, the parent company of Denny's restaurant. Formerly, he was CEO of Burger King. Robert McNatt is an editor of Business Week and a former reporter for Reuters. Rosemary Bray McNatt is an author who has previously worked as editor for the New York Times Book Review.

Cuts Closer to the Quick Than Mere Spin-Doctoring.......2000-07-31

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WORTH THE $58.00.......2006-03-15

EXCELLENT REFERENCE MATERIAL, WELL WRITTEN AND EASY TO FOLLOW ALL IN ALL A BOOK TO BE CONSULTED WHEN FACING A JOB ETHIC'S DILEMMA

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Edited by authors of the market-leading WEST FEDERAL TAX SERIES, the 2006 Edition of ADVANCED BUSINESS ENTITY TAXATION provides thorough and adequate coverage of all relevant tax codes and regulations, emphasizing the high-interest and multidisciplinary aspects of taxation for the second tax course. Designed with the AICPA model tax curriculum in mind, this text presents the second federal taxation course from a business entity perspective. It is an ideal follow-up to WFT: TAXATION OF BUSINESS ENTITIES or any first course in taxation that uses the business entities approach. This course is intended for accounting or finance majors who take it to fulfill curriculum requirements, and for students likely to sit for the CPA or CFA Exams.

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Written by authors of the market leading West Federal Tax Series, the 2004 Edition of Advanced Taxation of Business Entities provides thorough and adequate coverage of all relevant codes and regulations, emphasizing the high-interest and multidisciplinary aspects of taxation for an advanced course. Designed with the AICPA model tax curriculum in mind, this text presents the advanced federal taxation course from a business entity perspective. It is ideal as a follow up to WFT: Taxation of Business Entities or a first course in taxation using the business entities approach.

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President Daniel arap Moi has ruled the East African nation of Kenya since the death of Jomo Kenyatta in 1978, surviving coup attempts, tribal unrest, and severe economic upheaval. In many respects, Moi has acted as a midwife to the new nation, guiding it through the first decades of its independence. In a country dominated by tribalism, he has managed to gather support from all areas, not only to maintain power but also to preserve Kenya as one nation. Now, Andrew Morton, who was granted unique access to Moi's family, his friends, his colleagues, and his enemies, has pieced together a portrait of Moi's extraordinary life. His book challenges assumptions about a man routinely written off in the Western press as a dictator, forcing the reader to reexamine the man, his history, and his nation. Andrew Morton is the author of the best-selling Diana: Her True Story.

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Please the Subject.......2002-12-04

An invaluable resource of history on a great leader. However, the author hasn't brought out the other side of Moi - his dictatorial mien!

As a Kenyan citizen and knowing how Moi has ruled for the past 24 years, I can see the motive of Morton's book as that of pleasing the SUBJECT in order to capitalise on the situation. Morton must have been definitely compromised, to please the establishment, thus not to write much negative things about Moi's person and rule.

There's more to Moi than one can extract from Morton's book. Hoping a future write-up will expose the areas that were left out.

The True Picture Of Moi.......2002-03-14

Andew Morton is a foreign journalist who has come to realize Moi's role in Kenya.The only true patriotic Kenyan I know is president Moi.A man who has tried to keep Kenya united despite the economic and tribal hardships.Many who pose to lead Kenya have not shown any national interests outside being president for the sake of it.Andrew has truely written of who Moi is and what Kenya leadership entails .Many in the West don,t exactly understand the intricacies of Kenyan cultures and behaviours.This book will stand the tests of history.It is a great book about a great leader.
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Captivating!!.......2000-10-20

A pretty objective look at misunderstood man and what he stands for. It's history of modern kenya, since it weaves with Moi's life. This is a Man who has remained consistant in his practical philosopy, african pride and self help when socialism was hot(Late fifties-to sixties) to now when the opposition is swallowing western ideologies insitu. Moi has fought the neo-colonists and their papa-knows -best racist and offensive attitudes, while the former communists and known tribalist noisily attempt to subotage him. An astute polititian who has survived is a very charged political enviroment without killing his rivals(contrary to popular belief). He has overseen remarkable change in a very poor country,all the while maitaining peace- his greatest achievement. I respect this man for is courage in taking on such a tough and thankless job- and doing a remarkable job in the face of economic downturns, drought,tribal unrest and political upheaval. Let's appreciate him when he is still with us.

Very Revealing.......1999-12-06

Isn't it amazing what truths an objective inquiry about a subject can reveal.It would have been very simple for Mr. Andrew Morton to jump onto the band wagon and join the endless line of people who believe that Moi in the devil incarnate. Instead his well researched book reveals a man who is grossly misunderstood by most. This book changed my opinion of a man I had come to loathe simply because it is easier to do so. True Moi has been a failure as far as his presidency is concerned, as dismal a failure as Kenyatta before him was, but we should not let that cloud our judgement of Moi the human being. I have no doubt that the task of running any country is difficult and mostly thankless, that is why I enjoyed this book so much because it reveals the character of a man who willingly took that job.

An Absurd Nonsence.......1999-11-05

This biography is a Five Star Lie, perhaps the lie of the century in Africa! That Andrew Morton is now on a mission to cash big bucks from notoriuos Dictators is utterly disgusting from a British author. Moi and Morton should not be mistaken that this biography will change Moi's tyrannious record in Kenya, for it's already well written and preserved. Morton can now go ahead and write biographoes of other "Statesmen", like Serbian's Melosovic and Cuban's Castro. Next he can write Pinochet's biography and Cambonia's Pol Pot as well as North Korean's Kim Il Sung. After all he is a writer whose driving force is fame and money, nothing less!

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Moving.......2003-01-14

This is a fabulous account of one family's life and how it was changed by having a disabled child. It talks about a number of issues including struggling with getting the right education, medical problems, facing up to public ridicule, family relations, and ultimately dealing with untimely death and it repercussions. I would recommend this to any family with a disabled child, or anyone looking for a pick me up.

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