How to Sound Clever explains the etymology of 600 key words you really ought to know but haven't had the time to look up in the dictionary. Each entry features an etymological description as well as useful example phrases so that readers can quickly see the correct context for each word. Anecdotes & witty illustrations appear throughout to make a book that is entertaining & will help the reader to boost their vocabulary. An ideal gift & a useful book for everyone have to hand when they come across a word you should know but don't. Colin Dexter has described How to Sound Clever thus: ' This admirable book is a wholly welcome antidote to the semi-demi-literacy of the 21st century. Go out & buy it!' ...

Communication is crucial in any relationship -- especially when one of you happens to be a dog. Drawing on substantial research in animal behaviour Stanley Coren demonstrates that the average house dog can distinguish at least 140 words & can interact at a level approaching that of a human two-year-old. While actual conversation of the sort Lassie seemed capable of in Hollywood myth-making remains in the realm of fantasy this book shows us that a great deal of real communication is possible between humans & dogs beyond the simple giving & obeying of commands. How to Speak Dog not only explains the sounds words actions & movements which will help owners to communicate most effectively with their dogs; it also deciphers the signs & signals our dogs are giving to us. With easy-to-follow tips on how humans can mimic the language dogs use to talk to one another original drawings illustrating the subleties of canine body language & a handy visual glossary How to Speak Dog gives dog lovers a whole new range of essential skills with which to improve their relationship with their dogs. ...

Learn canine as a second language Everything you need to know to understand & communicate with your dog. Discover why he wags his tail how he tells you he wants to play & why he sniffs other dogs. Find out how you can talk to your pet so hell respond in the way you want from training him to sit & stay to letting him know its time for a walk. Learn new games for you & your dog to play together & amazing tricks to wow your friends! ...

THE STORY CONTINUES in the third volume of Hiccup's How to Train Your Dragon memoirs.. . Haddock III was an awesome sword-fighter a dragon-whisperer & the greatest Viking Hero who ever lived. But it wasn't always like that. Hiccup's memoirs look back to when Hiccup was just an ordinary boy & finding it very hard to be a Hero. Climbing on to a Roman Dragon Rustling ship by mistake in your first ' Boarding an Enemy Ship' lesson is bad enough. But to then discover that Alvin the Treacherous is also on board proves to Hiccup he couldn't have been more wrong especially when he steals his copy of How to Speak Dragonese. Can Hiccup save the dragons & the day? How to Train Your Dragon is a Dream Works film starring Gerrard Butler America Ferrera & Jonah Hill out on DVD in October 2010 adapted from the best selling How to Train Your Dragon series by Cressida Cowell. Read the rest of Hiccup's exploits in the How to Train Your Dragon series in How to Train Your Dragon How to Be a Pirate How to Cheat a Dragon's Curse How to Twist a Dragon's Tale A Hero's Guide to Deadly Dragons How to Ride a Dragon's Storm & How to Break a Dragon's Heart. Check out the all-new Hiccup website at www.howtotrainyourdragonbooks.com. It's the place to go for games downloads activities & sneak peeks! Read all about Hiccup & all of your favourite characters learn to speak Dragonese & train your own dragon to do tricks! ...

Climbing onto a Roman Dragon Rustling ship by mistake in your first Boarding an Enemy Ship" lesson is bad enough. But then discovering Alvin the Treacherous is also on board proves to Hiccup he couldn't have been more wrong especially when Alvin steals his copy of How to Speak Dragonese. Can Hiccup save the dragons & the day?" ...

In the style of our top selling How to Speak Zombie" this sound book teaches intergalactic travelers in need how to understand & communicate with notoriously short-tempered Wookiees. This book supposes that you have been partnered with a Wookiee or frequently find yourself in situations where you must deal with Wookiees & offers phrases to use in communicating with them as well as crucial phrases that your Wookiee acquaintance may be trying to communicate to you. (As a bit of background Wookiees are very good at learning & understanding other languages but cannot speak anything but their own language.) This book is set in the " Star Wars" universe but we have included mostly everyday situations that push the SW world a bit." ...

REVISED & UPDATED THIRD EDITION. Owning a B&B is the dream of many... By giving you the tools to help make your operation a success my hope is that within a short time you will be able to live your dream.A More & more people are considering downshifting. Buying a property that can pay for its upkeep & give you a comfortable lifestyle is a popular option. Not only has the interest grown in becoming a B&B proprietor so has the interest by the public in the B&B as a viable short-break option. With this rise in popularity however come expectations & this is where this book comes in. It will help you:
- DETERMINE WHO YOUR CUSTOMERS ARE;
- MANAGE THE NECESSARY FINANCIAL TOOLS;
- READY YOUR HOUSE FOR B&B OR HELP YOU BUY OR BUILD A NEW ONE;
- SUCCESSFULLY MARKET YOUR PROPERTY;
- ENSURE YOU MAKE A PROFIT FROM YOUR ENTERPRISE. In short everything you need to know to make your B&B a truly special place to stay! This book has been written for would-be & current B&B owners. It can be used as a short course giving invaluable insights for the experienced & inexperienced alike."




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Recent studies have shown that more people start businesses during recessions than at any other time. The number of businesses launched in Britain in 2011 was almost 20 per cent higher than in 2010. In fact 471 000 companies started up in 2011
- a significant increase on the 400 000 founded over the previous 12 months. Thanks to shows like Dragons Den" everyone wants to become an entrepreneur & start up a business of their own. Based on Rachel Bridges successful workshops this book will help set you on the way to success. As the former Enterprise Editor for the " Sunday Times" Rachel has interviewed hundreds of successful entrepreneurs. Join her on her journey as she starts up her very own enterprise & covers all the ups & downs she encounters while giving examples along the way of how real-life entrepreneurs have coped with the same problems that beset everyone in business at some point. Topics covered include: The basics
- getting the right structure for your business; How to shrink your overheads to nothing; IT & clouds
- how to get in on the action; & Troubleshooting
- setbacks & how to overcome them."



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How to start your own cleaning business is a comprehensive guide which will teach you how to start & run a profitable business venture. The how 2business series of guides are created by UK business professionals & entrepreneurs to bring you the very best advice in business strategy & leadership. Chapter 1 Introduction & Getting Started 10 Reasons why Businesses fail The Cleaning Business & Industry Chapter 2 Getting up & Running & Financing Your Business What Will I Need To Get Started? Your Website & Your Business's Physical Image Health & Safety Chapter 3 Cleaning Services & Types of services offered Typical Charges & How to price a cleaning contract Typical Equipment Required & Protecting Your Equipment Chapter 4 Running the business & Indemnity Insurances Keeping Records Transport & the Form of Your Business Banking & Finances & how to Get Your Money in ...

This book is an invaluable resource for any creative with a great business idea. Starting your own business does not need to be a complicated & daunting process & serial entrepreneur Dragons Den investor & business educator Doug Richard shows you how. He sets out a ten-point plan teaching creatives how to shape their startup business into a success. Written in plain English without the dense text & technical jargon of other business books & illustrated with visual cues to help the message stick Dougs practical advice is accessible to all. Real-life case studies are interspersed throughout from successful creative startups that include Tatty Devine Paul Smith Time Out & Love Film which expand upon the theory & bring it to life. In 10 chapters Doug asks the fundamental questions any aspiring creative entrepreneur must answer. By following the questions from start to finish & working through the get your hands dirty activities you will get the theory first & then apply that theory in a practical way to the real world & your own business. By the time you reach the last question you will have the foundation of a very solid creative business. ...