The Sommelier Prep Course: An Introduction to the Wines, Beers, and Spirits of the World

Michael Gibson Rachel signed and edited this user-friendly test prep guide for students and professionals in the culinary, beverage, and hospitality industries. From the back cover of The Sommelier Prep Course: “While the subject of wine, beer, and spirits continues to grow in popularity, there are very few books that approach the subject in an accessible manner and that also …

Revenue Management for the Hospitality Industry

David K. Hayes and Allisha Miller Rachel signed and worked with the authors to shape this groundbreaking hospitality textbook, the first to cover this emerging area. From the back cover: “Revenue Management for the Hospitality Industry is filled with practical examples and best practices on the topic of revenue management, a critical aspect of the industry. Through numerous revenue management …

The Accidental Trainer: A Reference Manual for the Small, Part-Time, or One-Person Training Department

Nanette Miner Jeff reviewed the first-draft manuscript and provided an in-depth analysis to the author, offering detailed suggestions for improvement. From the back cover: “When business owners, managers, HRD employees, or experts in their field are responsible for the dissemination of training to their workers, or find themselves thrust into the role of trainer, they are often overwhelmed with the …

Role Play Made Easy: 25 Structured Rehearsals for Managing Problem Situations and Dealing with Difficult People

Susan El-Shamy Jeff provided a developmental editing services to assist the author and editor create trainer-friendly role plays for this unique professional resource. From the back cover: “Written by training expert Susan El-Shamy, Role Play Made Easy is a practical and highly accessible resource for planning, preparing, and implementing effective role-playing activities that are solidly grounded in proven learning techniques.”

Courageous Conversations About Race: A Field Guide for Achieving Equity in Schools

Glenn E. Singleton and Curtis W. Linton Winner of the 2005 National Staff Development Council’s Book of the Year Award Rachel convinced renowned educational trainer and reluctant author Glenn Singleton to write this groundbreaking book on race in schools. She line edited the manuscript and coached Glenn and his co-author through the first to final draft process. From the back …

The Blended Learning Book: Best Practices, Proven Methodologies, and Lessons Learned

Josh Bersin Jeff provided extensive chapter-by-chapter feedback to help the author rewrite his manuscript. Jeff identified and fixed trouble spots with the structure, style, and contents, guiding the author through the revision process to a polished final draft. From the back cover: “The Blended Learning Book is your user’s manual for implementing blended learning. Filled with real-world examples and case …

Achieving Post-Merger Success: A Stakeholder’s Guide to Cultural Due Diligence, Assessment, and Integration

Robert J. Carleton and Claude Lineberry Jeff coached the authors on how to turn their successful post-merger process into a practical, replicable framework that could be implemented by a diverse range of organizations. From the back cover: “Written for all those with a vested interest in the success of the deal — board of directors, executives, managers, employees, and shareholders …

How to Design and Deliver Training for the New and Emerging Generations

Susan El-Shamy Jeff coached the author on integrating a tone and style that would appeal to her audience, writing compelling examples and stories, and creating user-friendly tools. From the back cover of How to Design and Deliver Training: “This much-needed resource helps trainers cut through the jungles of their own generational learning habits and clear a path to the emerging …

Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites: 20 Instructional Strategies that Engage the Brain

Marcia L. Tate Rachel signed and edited the first edition of this hugely successful resource which has helped tens of thousands of teachers. This best-selling title is now in its third edition and has spawned an entire series of “Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites” titles. From the back cover of Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites: “Marcia L. Tate’s bestseller offers 20 field-tested, …