The ideal guide for students looking for the best college to suit their needs, Preparing for College helps students evaluate their strengths, interests, and goals in order to find the right education
Praise for the previous edition:"...a straightforward guide to help students adjust to the workplace..."—Reference & Research Book News"...a detailed and clearly organized guide..."—B
Coverage includes:Artist and repertoire workersAudio recording engineersMusic conductors and directorsMusic librariansMusic teachersMusic therapistsMusic video directors and producersMusic writers an
Careers in Focus: Nonprofit Organizations includes 20 career profiles for compassionate job seekers. Job profiles include:Alcohol and drug abuse counselorsCareer and employment counselors and technic
Careers in Focus: Personal Services, Second Edition covers 21 jobs in this unusual and widespread field. Job profiles include:BodyguardsColor analysts and image consultantsDry cleaning and laundry wo
Praise for the previous edition:"The advice is sound and the interactive style will appeal to teens...solid and engaging..."—School Library JournalDeveloping and understanding different methods
Praise for the previous edition:"The advice is sound and the interactive style will appeal to teens...solid and engaging..."—School Library JournalKnowing how to communicate clearly and effecti
Career profiles include:ActorsAudio recording engineersDisc jockeysRadio and television anchorsReportersTalent agents and scoutsWeather forecastersand more.
Coverage includes:Buyers and merchandisersColor analysts and image consultantsFashion agentsFashion coordinatorsFashion designersFashion illustratorsFashion photographersFashion stylistsMakeup artist
Coverage includes:Biomedical equipment techniciansDiagnostic medical sonographersGenetic counselorsHealth advocatesHealth care managersMedical and science writers and editorsNurse assistantsNursesPhy
Careers in Focus: Sales profiles 20 careers in this complex and diverse field.Job profiles include:Advertising account executivesAntiques and art dealersAuctioneersCommodities brokers Counter an
Careers in Focus: Food, Third Edition covers 22 jobs in the culinary arts.Job profiles include:Bakery workersCanning and preserving industry workersCooks and chefsConfectionary industry workersDietit
Careers in Focus: Politics, Second Edition examines 18 exciting careers for people with a wide variety of interests and backgrounds.Job profiles include:AmbassadorsCity managersFederal and state offi
Careers in Focus: Business, Third Edition profiles 21 careers in this lucrative field.New and updated job profiles include:Accountants and auditorsChief information officers Cultural advisers Event p
Praise for the previous editions:"Highly recommended." American Reference Books AnnualCollege Majors and Careers, Sixth Edition offers straightforward advice for high school and college students expl
Careers in Focus: Design, Third Edition profiles 20 careers for students interested in this glamorous field.New and updated job profiles include: ArchitectsComputer and video game designersDraft
The emerging "green economy" consists of businesses and careers that focus on developing alternative energy sources, conserving natural resources, and protecting the environment. It includes a range
Praise for the previous edition:"...a practical and concise guide...a valuable resource...recommended."—American Reference Books Annual"...organized, comprehensive, and easy to use...Highly rec
Praise for the previous edition:"...up-to-date...easily accessible information...clearly written and interesting...[a] valuable resource...for career exploration and research."—School Library J
Careers in Focus: Entrepreneurs, Third Edition profiles 21 jobs for career-driven readers interested in managing their own business ventures.Job profiles include:Antiques and art dealersBed and
Careers in Focus: Technicians, Third Edition covers 20 careers in a broad range of environments, including factories, businesses, science labs, hospitals, and clinics.New and updated job profiles inc
Being organized and efficient provides a huge advantage in the work world. Organization Skills, Third Edition helps students understand how being organized leads to greater productivity and enjoyment
Praise for the previous edition:"...up-to-date...supplies easily accessible information in a clearly written and interesting style...Valuable resource...for career exploration and research."—Sc
Virtual Apprentice: FBI Agent introduces readers to an adventurous career in law enforcement.Profiles of working professionals, "Reality Check" sidebars, Q&As between real-life kids and pros, and a "
Military service remains a current and sometimes controversial topic, with U.S. Armed Forces remaining in action overseas and with news media covering recruitment statistics, length of duty tours, an
Nursing is an exciting—yet demanding—career field that offers a variety of diverse career paths and employment settings. Nurses are a vital link between patients and other medical profess
Manufacturing is crucial to the economy in the United States, accounting for 62 percent of research and development and almost a third of productivity growth. In terms of job creation, this industry
Locating a job takes time, planning, careful research, and dedication. Finding a Job gives readers the tools, resources, and information they need to land their dream job. Readers will lear
Warren Buffet: Financier profiles the life story of this famous investor and businessman. In 1945, after expanding his paper route from one route to five, 13-year-old Warren Buffett saved $1,200 and
Animation is everywhere—from the Internet to the silver screen—and due to the rapid growth of animation in virtually every field and industry, so are animation jobs. Fueled by the worldwi
More than five million people in the United States make their living in real estate in a wide range of occupations—from selling and leasing properties to managing and improving land. Covering e
The ability to communicate clearly and eloquently is a desirable trait in our fast-paced world. For kids who possess the gift of gab, jobs requiring top-notch verbal skills are plentiful and accessib
What Can I Do Now? gives students the information and advice they need to take a hands-on approach to career exploration and preparation. With the do-it-yourself resources provided in each volume, st
Biology is the study of how living things function, how they relate to one another, and how they evolved. Because living things vary greatly in how they live and how they developed, the fie
Coverage includes:Computer and video game designersComputer engineersComputer network administratorsComputer service techniciansComputer systems programmers/analystsQuality assurance testersSoftware
Careers in Focus: Cosmetology, Fourth Edition features 16 jobs in this creative field.Job profiles include:AromatherapistsBarbersColor analysts and image consultantsCosmetic surgeonsCosmeticiansDerma
Careers in Focus: Retail, Third Edition covers 20 jobs in retail.Job profiles include:BuyersCashiersCustomer service representativesFloristsFranchise ownersInternet store managers and entrepreneursJe
