Publishing two books, selling film rights, and being in TIME magazineÑ these kind of seem like pipe dreams. However, this is actually the life story of Beth Reekles, the famous 17-year-old writer. Bei
Letters of recommendation are a part of every standard school or job application. As an employer, professor, colleague, peer, or friend, chances are that at one point or another, you will be asked to
Presents a guide to writing a research paper, covering such topics as finding sources, taking research notes, creating an outline, writing the first draft, and completing the final version.
This resource contains forms and agreements for small businesses, including checklists, worksheets, contracts, and human resources documents, which are also on the accompanying CD, along with legal fo
The $130 billion music industry is booming, and the ones changing the game are becoming younger and younger. Take Jarett Koral, for example, the 16-year-old founder of Jett Plastic Recordings, or Mac
College can be expensive Ñ the average graduating college senior is nearly $30,000 in debt when he or she walks off campus. There is also more financial aid available than ever before, with more than
Applying to college can be one of the most stressful times in a student's life. With acceptance rates at colleges such as Stanford and Harvard being under 10 percent, students need to know how to craf
Television shows like 'New Girl,' 'Friends,' and 'The Big Bang Theory' make having a roommate seem like a blast. However, not everyone is lucky enough to have a roommate like Jessica Day or Rachel Gre
Becoming a fashion designer is the dream of many young people. As of 2014, there is even an award for this young talent called the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers. If you aren't living in the h
Approximately 95 percent of all clubs, organizations, and governments in the United States practice RobertÕs Rules of Order. However, these rules were written almost 150 years ago. This book brings a
The sooner you learn how to avoid identity theft, the better. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that as many as one in every eight adults and one in every four households has been victimized by
You're the creative one in the family. You're an artist, a singer, a photographer you name it, you have a knack for it. So, how do you turn your skill into a real money-making business? This book will
If you want to reach your goals quickly and more easily, then neuro-linguistic programming might be your answer. First developed in the 1970s, NLP is a way to make enhanced decisions, to provide advic
Millions of college students will compose hundreds of pages in their college career. Staring at a blank word processing document on your computer screen can be stressful and intimidating. It doesnÕt m
Trying to score well on the GRE is hard enough, let alone choosing the schools you want to apply to. You are part of about 17 percent of college students that have decided to go on to grad school you
Are you in charge of fundraising for a field trip? A pizza party? A new band instrument? New sports uniforms? If you've ever had to fundraise, you know how hard it can be. This book provides you with
Are you in charge of fundraising for prom? What about a mission trip? A band trip? An overseas opportunity? If you've ever had to fundraise for a big event, you know how hard it can be. This book prov
If you're an animal person, the pet sitting business is for you. You can make money doing what you love, and this book will teach you everything you need to know to make that dream a reality. This com
College is in your future, and before you know it, you'll be applying for loans. Knowing your credit score and how to improve it early on will save you lots of time and money. With the average credit
So You Want to Be A Commercial Airline Pilot puts you inside the cockpit of a modern-day airliner for an insiderÕs look at one of the most glamorized, yet deadly professions in the world.ÊWhat makes a
The general rule of thumb has been that you should study about two to three hours for every hour you spend in the classroom. If you have a 15 credit hour semester, you generally spend about 15 hours i
Joining the Peace Corps can seem like a daunting task. However, if you've ever been interested or have entertained the thought of it, this book is the all-inclusive guide you need.When you turn 18, yo
Writing for the big screen may seem like a job for the experienced, but the fact is, it's for everyone. Take Celeste Davis, for example, who at fourteen wrote the screenplay for ÒPurgatory HouseÓ and
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of John Quincy Adams. He was born in Massachusetts on July 11, 1767. Following in the footsteps of his father, John Adams (the second President of th
Have you ever wondered about the man behind the face on the $20 bill? Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States, was born 250 years ago. During his two terms as president, Andrew Jack
John F. Kennedy, the youngest man ever elected president, was born 100 years ago on May 29, 1917 in Brookline, Massachusetts. However, only two years into his term, Kennedy was assassinated, giving hi
Two hundred years ago, on Dec. 10, 1817, Mississippi became the 20th state to join the Union. Follow Mississippi on its long path to statehood, from the habitation of the Chickasaw, Choctaw and other
Although you may not recognize the name of this famous American architect, you may be more familiar with some of his most popular buildings. From the Guggenheim Museum in New York City to Fallingwater
Learn why bullying occurs and get at the root causes for it, including different kind of bullying like cyberbullying, phone or note bullying, gang bullying, teacher bullying, and sports bullying.
Presents a guide to building self-confidence, discussing the physical tolls anxiety and negative self-esteem have, providing tasks to build confidence, and offering problem solving and comminication t
Presents job search and interview tips, discussing how to find a job that suits one's personality and offering practice questions for both experienced and first-time job seekers.
Gives a full primer on meditation and helps the reader develop his or her own personalized meditation program for the reduction of stress and toxic emotions, in a book that also discusses the benefits
