Study Guide For The Professional Tour Guide License

Author : William C. Norris
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781541194755
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Study Guide for the Professional Tour Guide License written by William C. Norris and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-03-07 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The City of New Orleans requires all tour guides giving for-profit tours to pass a test on the history, culture and tour regulations in order to obtain a license. The test is administered by the city on a regular basis. The license comes in the form of a plastic photo ID tag to be worn at all times when giving tours. The tag is valid for a period of two years. Many people want this information so they can give intelligent tours to family and friends. Here is your resource. You don't need a license to tell friends or family about this awesome city. This book, STUDY GUIDE FOR THE PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE TEST NEW ORLEANS is a text designed to prepare persons to take the city test or give tours to friends. It was written by Dr. William C. Norris who taught the Professional Tourguiding Class for years at Delgado Community College. He is the author of DOWN IN NEW ORLEANS: True Stories of a Fabled City. The study guide includes the recent city regulations, recommended readings, important dates and important people pertaining to the city's history and culture. Basic etiquette, safety and group management are explained. Dr. Norris' classic French Quarter walking tour is included as a self-guided tour as a learning tool and to provide a personal experience in touring the city. The French Quarter is a world travel destination and its stories are the core of most any type of tour city-wide. This book introduces exciting people from the past: explorers, founders, self-seeking rogues, pirates, slaves, spies, battle seasoned military officers, pirates, politicians, and voodoo practitioners, plus philanthropists, missionaries and good people trying to do the right thing. People like Madame Pontalba who survived a point blank murder attempt on her life before leaving New Orleans with a legacy in brick and mortar. Dr. Norris' included recommended readings are a gateway for expanding into a knowledge of characters and culture that made the city legendary. Two institutions provide classroom training. They are the Friends of the Cabildo, a nonprofit organization that supports the State of Louisiana's Cabildo Museum, and Delgado Community College. Both administer tests that are approved by the city for licensing. This city's past, people, culture, chefs and cuisine are legendary. Savor them here.

Author : Joan Garvey
Publisher : Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781455617425
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beautiful Crescent written by Joan Garvey and published by Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-11-05 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brief history for New Orleans' greatest admirers. This concise history of the Crescent City contains chapters covering the Mississippi River, the city's founding, European rule, and more, updated with expanded jazz and African American sections. It is a must for every library and home, and for those who love New Orleans and its rich history.

Author : Chiranjib Kumar C.
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781533143808
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tour Guiding written by Chiranjib Kumar C. and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-05-08 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete training manual for aspiring tourist guide, escorts and tourism students. The book contains a professional approach of guiding and covers almost all important points that is required to become a perfect and demanding tour guide.It covers guiding concept, environment, ethics, role and responsibilities, story telling techniques, commentary, skills and qualities, etiquette of guide, do's and don'ts, dealing with difficult questions, presentation, describing monuments and cultural products, planning tour to packaging, dealing with emergency, Guide Association, Guidelines for obtaining training and license etc..This book facilitates easy to learn platform to its readers to become a perfect guide. The book is a complete training manual that helps in professional development. It contains a dynamism of tourism. It also covers tour guiding modules of various universities and institutions imparting vocational education in travel and tourism management

Author : Kathleen Lingle Pond
Publisher : Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Professional Guide written by Kathleen Lingle Pond and published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company. This book was released on 1993 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel and tourism is emerging as one of the world's largest and most dynamic industries. This handbook aims to provide guides with a foundation to the tourism and travel industry. It begins with a definition of the various kinds of guides and an overview of guiding throughout history and the world.

Author : Sandra M. Reed
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119426413
Total Pages : 720 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book PHR and SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Complete Study Guide written by Sandra M. Reed and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The #1 book for the leading HR certifications, aligned with the updated HRBoK™ PHR and SPHR certifications, offered by Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI), have become the industry standard for determining competence in the field of human resources. Developed by working professionals, the PHR and SPHR credentials demonstrate that recipients are fully competent HR practitioners based on a standard set by workforce peers. Offering insights into those areas of knowledge and practices specific and necessary to human resource management (HRM), this study guide covers tasks, processes, and strategies as detailed in the updated A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge™ (HRBoK™). The study guide breaks down the critical HR topics that you need to understand as you prepare for the exams. PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide, Fifth Edition, is the ideal resource for HR professionals seeking to validate their skills and knowledge acquired through years of practical experience, as well as for a relative newcomer to the HR field looking to strengthen their resume. In this edition of the top-selling PHR/SPHR study guide, you’ll find a practical review of all topics covered on the exams, as well as study tools designed to reinforce understanding of key functional areas. Strengthen the skills you learn with a year of FREE access to the Sybex online learning environment, complete with flash cards and practice quizzes to prepare you for exam day. • Business Management and Strategy • Workforce Planning and Employment • Compensation and Benefits • Human Resource Development and more If you’re preparing for these challenging exams, this is the trusted study guide that’ll help you perform your best.

Author : Sandra M. Reed
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118331699
Total Pages : 653 pages
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Download or read book PHR / SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide written by Sandra M. Reed and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-04-18 with total page 653 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NOTE: The exam this book covered, PHR/SPHR: Professional in Human Resources Certification, Fourth Edition, was retired SYBEX in 2018 and is no longer offered. For coverage of the current exam PHR and SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification: 2018 Exams, Fifth Edition, please look for the latest edition of this guide: PHR and SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Complete Study Guide: 2018 Exams, Fifth Edition (9781119426523). The demand for qualified human resources professionals is on the rise. The new Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) exams from the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) reflect the evolving industry standards for determining competence in the field of HR. This new edition of the leading PHR/SPHR Study Guide reflects those changes. Serving as an ideal resource for HR professionals who are seeking to validate their skills and knowledge, this updated edition helps those professionals prepare for these challenging exams. Features study tools that are designed to reinforce understanding of key functional areas Provides access to bonus materials, including a practice exam for the PHR as well as one for the SPHR. Also includes flashcards and ancillary PDFs Addresses key topics such as strategic management, workforce planning and employment, compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations This new edition is must-have preparation for those looking to take the PHR or SPHR certification exams in order to strengthen their resume.

Author : Lisa Donald
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0782152813
Total Pages : 841 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book MCSA/MCSE: Windows® 2000 Professional Study Guide written by Lisa Donald and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-02-20 with total page 841 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's the book you need to prepare for Exam 70-210, Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional. This study guide provides: In-depth coverage of every exam objective--all the information you need Practical information on installing, configuring, and administering Windows 2000 Professional Hundreds of challenging review questions, in the book and on the CD Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a testing engine, electronic flashcards, and simulation software Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including: Installing Windows 2000 Professional Implementing and conducting administration of resources Implementing, managing, and troubleshooting hardware devices and drivers Monitoring and optimizing system performance and reliability Configuring and troubleshooting the desktop environment Implementing, managing, and troubleshooting network protocols and services Implementing, monitoring, and troubleshooting security Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Author : Harry Reynolds
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0782151515
Total Pages : 674 pages
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ISBN 13 : 9781943378012
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Author : Christine Bresnahan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119021227
Total Pages : 999 pages
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