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"Essential lessons in hospitality for every business, from the former co-owner of legendary restaurant Eleven Madison Park"--

For many of us women, inviting people into our lives and homes feels like inviting judgement of our entertaining skills and stress on our already maxed-out schedules. But what if you knew that opening your front door was a simple and radical way to change the world? Jen Schmidt is determined to prove it to you. She has set out to reframe how we think about hospitality and to encourage us to walk a road of welcome in our everyday lives. She aims to...

A thorough and objective profile of this groundbreaking and unusual company covers its founders, meteoric rise, nagging troubles, and global popularity.

The enigmatic Mr. Roarke makes the secret dreams of his lucky guests come true at a luxurious but remote tropical resort. But when the fantasies turn into nightmares, the guests have to solve the island's mystery in order to escape with their lives.

"Vincent was a mouse with boots on his feet, a hat on his head, and a house on his back. When an ordinary spot on a grassy hill calls out to him, Vincent puts down the house he carries on his back and knows he's where he needs to be. As hungry and tired travelers pass by, Vincent welcomes them into his home, making room for everyone. And even when it seems that the house is as full as it possibly can be, there is no woodland animal so big or so scary-not...

In a culture of rush, hygge appeals to the desire for rest--for slow living, shared moments, and fostered friendships. In Holy Hygge, author Jamie Erickson unites the popular Danish practice with the deep, theological truths of the gospel. She covers the seven tenets of hygge: hospitality, relationships, well-being, atmosphere, comfort, contentment, and rest. In addition, Erickson shows how the external veneer of a lifestyle can create a life-giving...

On a cold, cold night, animals take shelter in a barn. How many can stay warm inside? Can they make room for a fox, a bear - and even a man and a woman about to have a baby? This delicate fable echoes the Christmas story and teaches children about the hospitality and kindness that bring light and warmth to the holiday season.

"With bright, charming illustrations, The Brothers Zzli invites readers to join a bear family's search for home and belonging. This poignant story will spark lasting conversations about the struggles of refugees, the impact of prejudice, and what it means to welcome others."--Page [4] of cover.

Come with your brokenness, your celebration, and your worries, but most of all come and eat. In today's busy and often superficial world, we all crave something deeper and truer. Maybe it's relationships that go beyond the surface or gatherings that allow for joy and pain. Bri McKoy tells us this is within reach! All we need is a table, open hearts, and a simple invitation: come and eat. McKoy invites us to discover how a common dining-room...

"Percy the park keeper always feeds the animals in the park where he lives. But one cold winter's night Percy discovers that his little friends need more than food and he must find a way to help them."--