All the tools to start & run a profitable B&B & have fun doing it In the United States there are over 27000 professionally run fully licensed bed & breakfasts which serve more than 55 million guests annually Running a Bed & Breakfast For Dummies provides professional advice for those interested in starting & operating a successful B&B or inn For entrepreneurs & small business owners as well as individuals seeking to semi-retire & earn a living as a B&B ownerinnkeeper this comprehensive guide covers everything from finding the perfect location to establishing a budget to handling maintenance issues It helps readers decide how many rooms they should have to match their target occupant & income needs what rates to charge in accordance with the amenities provided & if & when to hire a staff There are also tips on decorating marketing & selecting amenities to offer Mary White (New York NY) is President of Bn B Findercom one of the most informative & easy-to-use B&B sites on the Web She has been involved in marketing & promoted B& Bs online for more than ten years ...

The ultimate celebration of ultra-running this is an inspiration for anyone who has ever dreamed of running beyond on the world's most beautiful & testing races Exclusive interviews with elite runners & stunning & unique photography captures the world's most iconic ultra races With maps & profiles for each race & filled with striking & evocative images capturing the action & drama of the races
- & the men & women who run them
- Running Beyondis a beautiful homage to the sport of ultra Whether the adventure occurs on the twisting trails of the world's mountain peaks in the intense heat of desert sands or the gritty demands of rocky paths running far & running hard is all about the journey The sport of ultra pushes the legs heart & lungs through some of the world's most incredible locations testing both body & mind to the limit Ian Corless has travelled across the globe to document the stunning beauty & incredible routes of some of the world's most iconic ultra trails From a hard technical route through the Grand Canyon to the snow-capped peaks of Italy's Dolomites the physicality & intensity of the sport are brought to life through this stunning collection of photographs Exclusive interviews with the legends of the sport
- including Kilian Jornet Emelie Forsberg & Anton Krupicka
- describe the technical challenges & emotional experiences of running to these extreme heights & endurance distances



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For readers who enjoyed Alexandra Heminsley's Running like a Girl & Bryony Gordon's Mad Girl Running For My Life is a funny heartfelt & inspirational story of one woman's marathon journey through mental illness Suffering from depression but desperate for 'normality' Rachel Cullen found herself in failing relationships the wrong career & a reliance on alcohol & chocolate to get her through each day Stuck in an endless cycle of mental misery she put on a pair of old trainers She'd never been able to think of herself as a 'runner' before & the first time she forced herself out the door she knew it would hurt Everywhere She just didn't realise how much it would heal her too Interspersed with Rachel's real diary entries from teenage non-runner to London Marathon finisher (just months after giving birth) she questions if she really can outrun her demons ...

Running for My Life is not a story about Africa or track & field athletics It is about outrunning the devil & achieving the impossible faith diligence & the desire to give back It is the American dream come true & a stark reminder that saving one can help to save thousands more Lopez Lomong chronicles his inspiring ascent from a barefoot lost boy of the Sudanese Civil War to a Nike sponsored athlete on the US Olympic Team Though most of us fall somewhere between the catastrophic lows & dizzying highs of Lomong&s incredible life every reader will find in his story the human spark to pursue dreams that might seem unthinkable even from circumstances that might appear hopeless" Lopez Lomong&s story is one of true inspiration His life is a story of courage hard work never giving up & having hope where there is hopelessness all around Lopez is a true role model" ?MICHAEL JOHNSON Olympic Gold Medalist" This true story of a Sudanese child refugee who became an Olympic star is powerful proof that God gives hope to the hopeless & shines a light in the darkest places Don&t be surprised if after reading this incredible tale you find yourself mysteriously drawn to run alongside him" ?RICHARD STEARNS president World Vision US & author of THe Hole in Our Gospel ...

Shortlisted for the 2015 Thwaites Wainwright prize for nature writing Richard Askwith wanted more Not convinced running had to be all about pounding pavements buying fancy kit & racking up extreme challenges he looked for ways to liberate himself His solution running through muddy fields & up rocky fells running with his dog at dawn running because he's being (voluntarily) chased by a pack of bloodhounds running to get hopelessly enjoyably lost running fast for the sheer thrill of it Running as nature intended Part diary of a year running through the Northamptonshire countryside part exploration of why we love to run without limits Running Free is an eloquent & inspiring account of running in a forgotten rural way observing wildlife & celebrating the joys of nature An opponent of the commercialisation of running Askwith offers a welcome alternative with practical tips (learned the hard way) on how to both start & keep running naturally
- from thawing frozen toes to avoiding a stampede when crossing a field of cows Running Free is about getting back to the basics of why we love to run
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The autobiography of the first man ever to sail non-stop single-handedly round the world one of the planet great adventurers 416 pages 2 x 8pp colour plates Knox-Johnston Robin ...

Meet Garvie Smith Highest IQ ever recorded at Marsh Academy Lowest ever grades What's the point? Life sucks Nothing surprising ever happens Until Chloe Dow's body is pulled from a pond His ex-girlfriend DI Singh is already on the case Ambitious uptight methodical
- he's determined to solve the mystery
- & get promoted He doesn't need any 'assistance' from notorious slacker Smith Or does he?

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For one brilliant season in 1983 the sport of fell running was dominated by the two huge talents of John Wild & Kenny Stuart Wild was an incomer to the sport from road running & track Stuart was born to the fells but an outcast because of his move from amateur to professional & back again Together they destroyed the record book only determining who was top by a few seconds in the last race of the season Running Hard is the story of that season & an inside intimate look at the two men by the author of It's a Hill Get Over It & The Round ...

Are you an entrepreneur about to create a new web application? If you want to maximize your chances of building something customers want this book demonstrates ways to apply & test techniques for customer development Lean Startup & bootstrapping Learn how to identify & engage customers throughout the development cycle so you can focus on building a product that people will actually buy & use By rigorously following the techniques described in Running Lean you can eliminate waste
- whether it's time money effort or all of the above
- & get your product to market quickly Refined through the real-world experiences of dozens of startup companies these techniques are part of Eric Ries' Lean Startup methodology Principles covered in this book include Find a problem worth solving then define a solution Demo before building Pricing is part of the product Maximize for speed learning & focus Build a continuous feedback loop with customers throughout the product development cycle Right Action Right Time Build a path to customers from day one

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' If you've ever wept Why Do I Want To Run? your answer is here' Caitlin Moran Alexandra Heminsley had high hopes the arse of an athlete the waist of a supermodel the speed of a gazelle Defeated by gyms & bored of yoga she decided to run Her first attempt did not end well Six years later she has run five marathons in two continents But as her dad says you run with your head as much as with your legs So while this is a book about running it's not just about running You could say it's about ambition (yes getting out of bed on a rainy Sunday morning counts) relationships (including talking to the intimidating staff in the trainer shop) as well as your body (your boobs don't have to wobble when you run) But it's also about realising that you can do more than you ever thought possible Very funny very honest & very emotional whether you're in serious training or thinking about running for the bus this is a book for anyone who after wine & crisps for supper a few too many times thinks they might just might like to run like a girl ...