Spanish for the Green Industry

Book Description

This effective training program uses a workbook, flash cards, and an audio cassette tape to teach users how to speak basic Spanish in order to communicate with co-workers. The user will learn industry-specific vocabulary necessary to carry out work-related tasks. Industry-specific English has never been so easy to learn! Topics include maintenance, construction, irrigation, safety, and information pertaining to commercial and residential sites. For workers in site maintenance, landscaping, irrigation, and construction who need to communicate with their co-workers in Spanish.

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Not a bad book.......2007-08-12

I needed a book that could quickly help me communicate with hispanic workers. I do speak some spanish, but didn't have the vocabulary necessary for greenhouse workers.

This book didn't help me a lot, but it did make me realize that I am not as dumb as I thought I was. It also made me laugh, with some of the "dialogues" and picto-grams (check out the mierde de gonzo).

Unfortunately, I also thought it was a tad on the racist, or perhaps culturally biased, side. For example, the dialogue about teaching the hispanic worker how to use a riding mower. At the end, the hispanic is screaming for help on the runaway mower. Funny? yes. Appropriate? I think not.
In case you think I'm being hypersensitive, remember that I work with hispanics 6 days a week, in triple digit heat in SC. I have discovered that most Americans I come in contact with through my work are intolerant, if not downright angry, at Hispanics, legal or not. Every day I remind other people that these men and women traveled here, away from their own towns, churches, friends, families, spouses, and sometimes their young children, just to work hard, at a barely living wage in most cases, so they can send money home to support not just their immediate family, but their extended family as well (aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, grandparents & in-laws) Their family is getting better food and a better education because of their sacrifice.

How many of you would do that?

How many of you would spend a year, or more, on a farm in Russia, or China, or Pakistan, so that your children could have better food and a better school? That's right, on a farm where no one speaks your language, treats you like c**p, laughs at you, pays you a LOT less than "their own kind", and are sure your going to steal. No cell phone, no nice house, no cable tv; and you get to share an apt. with your brother, 2 sisters, and a cousin. Oh, yeah, and you have to pay that country $1500 dollars for the privelege.

On the other hand, there are wonderful inserts in this book that spell out how to be more understanding at work with Hispanics, and explain their culture and society and how it affects their work here - either the book was written by a split personality, or their is more than one hand in it.

Buy it used.

A basic workbook with lots of pictures and emphasis on conversation.......2007-01-26

This is an entertaining workbook with lots of pictures, matching exericises, crossword puzzles, multiple choice quizes, and worksheets. The vocabularly is very useful for gardening work. Each chapter has a very good description of some cultural differences between Anglos and Hispanics they might employ as gardeners. It seems like a lot of money to pay for a workbook, but then the subject is quite specialized, and the book is fun to work through. It would be great to have the flashcards advertized with the book, but another reviewer says that neither they nor the advertized audio tapes come with it.

NO Flash Cards or Audio Tape!.......2004-03-23

I just received this book, have not gotten into it yet, but noticed that the Flashcards and Audio Cassette Tape mentioned in the description, are NOT INCLUDED in the shipment.

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A quick and easy guide that tells you where the locals in New Orleans go when they want a great meal. New Orleans is a town filled with fabulous food and finding just the right restaurant can be an overwhelming task. New Orleans natives share their favorite places to eat in this one-of-a-kind guidebook to New Orleans best kept secrets from go-in-your-bluejeans neighborhood gems to five-star dining establishments throughout New Orleans' many neighborhoods. Our book eliminates the overwhelming task of finding a great restaurant that only the locals are privy to while avoiding tourist traps. Includes a Dining Journal and favorite New Orleans locals' recipes.

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ATTN: VISITORS TO NEW ORLEANS.......2002-03-21

Oh! How I wish I had had this book a few years ago when we gave a party for more than 150 "mostly New Yorkers" at a grand hotel in the French Quarter.
It would have saved me a lot of talking and direction writing (which can be a real chore in this Crescent City). I would have gone out and purchased a copy for each couple and felt that "WHERE THE NATIVES FEAST" written by Jamie Menutis and Debby Hirsch Wood was a real bargain and a GREAT souvenir for all the guests!
Our guests really didn't want to eat where the tourists go; after all, they were young executives from the Big Apple who wanted the "insider track" on the "Big Easy".

This slim, easy to carry, book is filled with on-the-mark descriptions of each restaurant and its menus, to a point where some of MY super-secret places were too well described!! Thanks gals! The cover of the book is a delight; the setup (especially the printing of several maps for getting around New Orleans) is true genius in style and usage. And as lagniappe i.e. "gravy", the inclusion of some recipes allow the out-of-town reader to stock up on a few spice items before going back home.

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The dearly held belief that no meal can be too big or last too long has been cherished for gernerations in New Orleans, and nowhere more faithfully than in these 34 of the city's oldest restaurants, from neighborhood joints serving up the freshest crawfish and finest oyster po'boys to the French Quarter's more elegant establishments. New Orleans' leisurely, unaffected style also endures in the 22 venerable shops profiled here, including a turn-of-the-century parfumerie and luxurious antiques stores.

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Not your ordinary guidebook.......2005-08-13

Want to see the New Orleans her citizen's love? This is the book for you. Great selections and accurate information about a "langiappe" of places, stores and events. Highly recommend.

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Bourbon Street Bistro
A New Orleans Classic
Galatoire's: Biography of a Bistro
A Taste of New Orleans
Savory Read

Galatoire's: Biography of a Bistro
Marda Burton , and Kenneth Holditch
Manufacturer: Hill Street Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1588180719

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This celebration of Galatoire's, a restaurant renowned for its culinary art and French Quarter flair, features photographs, memorabilia, and 25 signature recipes. Presented is a description of Galatoire's appeal for New Orleans locals as well as its attraction to notable diners including Mick Jagger, Jimmy Buffett, Anne Bancroft, Mel Brooks, Richard Gere, U2, Tennessee Williams, William Faulkner, and Harpo Marx. Recipes for dishes such as Canape Lorenzo and Trout Marguery are included, as are quirky customs known as "the Line" and "Friday Lunch," a local tradition that occurs during the cocktail hour.

Customer Reviews:

Bourbon Street Bistro.......2005-09-06

Enjoyable walk through the long run of Galatoire's. Recommended for anyone who has eaten there as I have a number of times. You don't need to be a regular to savor the stories. Here's hoping Galatoire's returns even better after Katrina. Steve

A New Orleans Classic.......2005-07-17

Burton and Holditch lovingly recount the 120-year history of this famous eatery, synonymous for many with New Orleans itself. Along the way we are regaled with anecdotes about the Galatoire family owners (now in the fourth generation), dedicated staff, and loyal customers. From Tennessee Williams to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, an impressive parade of celebrities, socialites and royalty have dined at this New Orleans landmark. The authors also include some traditional recipes. I recommend this book to anyone who likes good food, good times, and the Big Easy.

Galatoire's: Biography of a Bistro.......2005-07-07

One-hundred-year-old Galatoire's restaurant, the greatest dining institution in New Orleans, where great restaurants are numerous, has at last found its chroniclers. Kenneth Holditch and Marda Burton, authors and long-time devotees of the place, have published Galatoire's: Biography of a Bistro, a charming, gossipy, witty account of the history and character of this famed eatery.

A Taste of New Orleans.......2005-05-27

Galatoires, as Burton and Holditch portray it, is a microcosm of New Orleans traditions reflected in the history of the Galatoire family, the loyal generations of staff, food tastes as they have evolved, and the eccentric, and sometimes famous, patrons throughout the years who have made the restaurant so successful. The layout with photographs and numerous anecdotes convey the vitality of this venerable institution. We even tried some of the recipes and created a little bit of Galatoire heaven in our own kitchen. The many facets of this book will appeal to a broad spectrum of readers. Whoever thought anyone could portray the life of a restaurant so vividly on the printed page!

Savory Read.......2005-05-27

Anyone who has an abiding affection for New Orleans and its layers of tradition should read this book. I loved it. Authors Burton and Holditch observe and participate. In so doing they seem to say to you.....here have a seat. come. dine with us.

Of course there is the history of this great restaurant which fascinted me. But beyond that, I felt as if I have been there: in the kitchen, offices, even the outside alleyways with the smell of oysters wafting through the soft Louisanna air. And beyond that still are the sometimes eccentric and quirky characters that populate the community, the kitchen, and the offices. Its a splendid cook's tour done with integrity and savoir faire.

Mobil Travel Guide South, 2005: Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee (Mobil Travel Guide South (Al, Ar, Ky, La, Ms, Tn))

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Mobil Travel Guide South, 2005: Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee (Mobil Travel Guide South (Al, Ar, Ky, La, Ms, Tn))
Mobil Travel Guide
Manufacturer: Mobil Travel Guide
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0762735899

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The Mobil Travel Guide star ratings are a 45-year-old consumer advocacy concept originally developed following the introduction of the interstate highway system. The goal of the Guide is not to identify and rate every property in the country, but to recommend only the best in each category, ones that we would send our customers to. We look at the stars from a consumer's point of view, rating lodgings and restaurants across North America from the perspective of the "average traveler."The Guides feature new enhanced descriptions for 2004. Listings include lodgings, restaurants, attractions, and events in established travel destinations, as well as cities and towns on the way to established travel destinations. Our new easy-to-use format makes the Guides even more indispensable to travelers. Each regional guide is organized alphabetically by state, with introductory information about the state followed by city listings in alphabetical order. For each city, the guide lists sites and attractions, lodgings, and then restaurants. One of the features that sets the Mobil Travel Guide apart from its competitors is its proprietary Mobil star rating system. Forty-five plus years of publishing experience and the oldest non-biased rating system in North America make the Mobil Travel Guide series a must-have for travelers wanting up-to-date ratings of hotels and restaurants.

Texas Guide to Haunted Restaurants, Taverns, and Inns

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Great Fun

Texas Guide to Haunted Restaurants, Taverns, and Inns
Robert Wlodarski
Manufacturer: Republic of Texas
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1556228279

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Ghosts can be encountered anywhere at any time by any person. Why do some people see ghosts more than others? Who knows? Perhaps as some suggest a few people are more psychic or more tuned in than others. The fact is the living and deceased do make occasional contact and have been doing so for thousands of years. It is a cross-cultural phenomenon and transcends race, color, religion, philosophy, and politics.

Customer Reviews:

Great Fun.......2003-03-01

A friend and I planned a trip to Houston around this book. The whole weekend was devoted to haunted places--so why eat in a regular, non-haunted restaurant? You get a nice history of the building and its previous uses (if any), the folks who used it while in the flesh, and those (in spirit) who are purported to inhabit it now.

If you enjoy this kind of thing (and I do), use this very handy book to add some interest and variety to a trip or just find new ''haunts'' in your own city. Most haunted places are also historic or older buildings, so you get an extra treat in seeing some unique architecture. So even if haunted isn't your thing, but historic is, this is a great book.

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Like the celestial body after which it was named, the Bright Star Restaurant has served as a beacon that has attracted people to downtown Bessemer, Alabama, for 100 years. During that time, the restaurant has become a landmark in the city to which its history has been inextricably linked.

This book is the story of the Greek immigrant who left his tiny village in the rugged mountains of Greece’s Peloponnesos region for the uncertainty of a new life in a new country. The story traces the founding of the restaurant in 1907 and the family that continues the tradition of fine food and genuine hospitality that began there a century ago.

More than a history of a brick-and-mortar business, the book is the story of people—the excitement of the immigrants seeking a better life for their families, a family known for commitment to their community, and the evolution of a restaurant from a small café with a horseshoe-shaped bar to one of the true landmarks on the culinary landscape of Alabama. Steelworkers to senators, all have enjoyed the Bright Star’s fine food and have experienced the genuine southern hospitality of the restaurant’s owners.

In addition to being a great place to eat, the Bright Star has developed a reputation for being part of the city’s “family.” Legions of loyal patrons have made the Bright Star their restaurant of choice for everything from a casual lunch to the setting for a festive holiday gathering.

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Dinelogue : Austin Restaurants 2001
Pilia
Manufacturer: Co-Libri Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Book Description

Dinelogue is a handy compendium of nearly 450 Austin restaurants. The book is designed to always be an arm's reach away. It provides all the essential information, descriptions and reviews -- plus convenient indices to find restaurants by cuisine, area and special features. Finding a restaurant with criteria such a fireplace, a great view, late-night hours or Sunday brunch is made super easy. And for the nostalgic, the book even lists the city's oldest running restaurants since 1866.

eat.shop.austin 2nd edition: The Indispensable Guide to Inspired, Locally Owned Eating and Shopping Establishments (eat.shop guides series)

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eat.shop.austin 2nd edition: The Indispensable Guide to Inspired, Locally Owned Eating and Shopping Establishments (eat.shop guides series)
Kaie Wellman , and Marianne Malina
Manufacturer: Cabazon Books
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Binding: Paperback

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Insiders' Guide to Austin, 5th (Insiders' Guide Series)

ASIN: 0978958853

Book Description

Discover a unique vision through these witty, urban city guides that focus on locally-owned eating, shopping, and lodging establishments. The numerous distinct businesses are hand-picked by the authors, giving these convenient references a personal feel that can be enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. Explorers will delight in the luscious photographs, easy-to-read maps, and compact size, making them perfect for throwing into a bag and taking on a tour of the town.

The Eclectic Gourmet Guide to New Orleans, 2nd

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Good stuff
Delicious!

The Eclectic Gourmet Guide to New Orleans, 2nd
Tom Fitzmorris
Manufacturer: Menasha Ridge Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0897323688

Book Description

Easy to read ratings for quality and value help locals and tourists avoid dining disappointments and overpriced restaurants as they discover the city's best dining establishments.

Customer Reviews:

Good stuff.......2002-04-10

I love living in New Orleans, but mostly I love EATING in New Orleans. We are blessed with fabulous restaurants that serve wonderful meals at unreal prices. Tom's book is an excellent guide to the best of the city when it comes to dining. Buy it and have a great New Orleans meal.

Delicious!.......2000-12-30

This book is an excellent guide to enjoy the best New Orleans has to offer. The restaurants atmosphere, service, price and food was exactly as the book stated. New Orleans has so many choices, this guide sends you to the right choice for every meal.

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