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Creating computer games might sound like the perfect job for a passionate gamer. However, there are many different jobs in the field of computer games, and it can be hard to figure out which one would be the right fit. This engaging introduction to careers in computer games is designed to help readers gain a deeper understanding of the unique career paths in this STEM field. It even includes a quiz to help readers learn which job might be right for...
2) App Design
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Apps are a familiar part of many kids' lives, but do they know what it takes to design and create them? Readers are introduced to many of the different career paths within the world of app design-from the development stage to the backend work. As they explore the ins and outs of each job, they deepen their understanding of how STEM concepts are applied in the professional world. Fact boxes, illustrations, and photographs are included as part of the...
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Artificial intelligence is one of the hottest fields in STEM, and readers get an up-close look at it in this helpful introduction to careers in the world of AI. Accessible text breaks down different jobs, and a vibrant mix of photographs and illustrations enhances the engaging tone. Eye-catching fact boxes provide additional information about how the STEM concepts readers study in the classroom are used by the people developing the latest AI technology....
4) Farm
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Learn all about going on a field trip to a farm. Early readers will be introduced to what they might see on a farm through simple text and vibrant images to aid comprehension. Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
5) An Old Pic
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Family photos are important historical sources. These snapshots in time help us learn about what life was like in the past. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with hard c and n sounds. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader's background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
6) HomeWork
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Ready to work from home but want some concrete ideas to get started? Check out HomeWork, which lists 50 real jobs or businesses you can do from home, such as accountant, blogger, concierge, herb seller, mystery shopper, online survey taker, recruiter, transcriptionist, and wedding planner. Also included are tips on how to prepare, get your foot in the door and what education or skill is needed, plus most listings have testimonies from real people...
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Learn the skills needed to write efficient and effective criminal justice reports: interviewing, organizing, drafting, revising, objectivity, sentence skills, active voice, bullet style, common usage errors, and the specialized vocabulary needed for police and corrections reports. Sample reports are included, along with abundant exercises, a pre-test, a post-test, and a complete answer key.
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Ever thought you'd like to be a private investigator? This book, written by a licensed PI, will explain the skills you need and describe what it's really like to work in the field of private investigation.
Whether you're interested in becoming an investigator or writing a mystery with a PI protagonist, this is the book for you.
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Considering a career in the salon industry? Are you a recent cosmetology school graduate or stylist new to the business? Being a hairstylist is so much more than "doing hair." It's about uniting inner beauty with outward appearances… it's about effectively communicating with and finding a connection to every client that sits in your chair. Mastering the art of communication, possessing professional business skills, and taking care of your needs...
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Guide to Creating a Successful Career as a Female FilmmakerInterviews with 30 prominent female filmmakers from around the globe in the areas of Screenwriting, Producing, Directing, Cinematography, Composing, Editing, and Acting.Glossary of film termsList of film festivals which showcase women in filmResource section of film sitesThe is the first of a 7-books in the It's Simply FILM series
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Sales is not a battle, a war, or a sporting event. Sales is a straightforward procedure with philanthropic undertones and shading that does not need to be sophisticated. Author John Fabiano presents a unique and refreshing look at simple and elegant sales procedures in The Tao of Sales, highlighting considerations and processes aimed to strip away clichés' and lead to a mutually effective and acceptable process for salespeople and buyers.
Fabiano...
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Finally! A how-to book on getting into stand-up comedy in Canada, land of some of the funniest people on earth! How to Start in Stand-Up Comedy: A Guide to Becoming a Comedian in Toronto is the first and only how-to book on stand-up comedy in Canada. This easy workbook gives inside information on writing your first jokes, getting stage time, and getting ahead fast in Canadian comedy. It also gives vital information about the hugely important Toronto...
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Working as a developer is a demanding job. This ebook shares popular advice that Tom has shared over the past few years. This timeless advice can help you overcome the growing pains we experience in technology. Topics like:Technical Career ShiftsProgrammer PrinciplesWorking on a Tech TeamBuilding collaborationCheck out this ebook to help your tech career thrive!
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Effective feedback is an essential component of a successful career and rewarding life. Award winning TV host, speaker, and brand development expert Todd Newton explores the many levels of giving and receiving feedback and delivers them to the reader in a concise and effective fashion in order to reveal avenues of growth and development.
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The rules of the Job Interview have changed FOREVER and you better be ready...You are here because you are either interviewing, getting ready to do so, or just didYou want to win this time or next timeYou are here because you are concerned that the competition is tougher than ever, it is tougherYou are here because you cannot afford not to get the next job offer. You should be worried; it is a new deal out thereYou are here because you need an edge...
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Resume writing strategies and examples for increasing employer response written by Psychologist. Examples include how to eliminate reader bias. Instruction is also given as to how to generate an effective summary of qualifications and cover letter from work experience.
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Thinking about volunteering with a healthcare team in a less-developed country? The need for global healthcare volunteers is critical. Yet, many healthcare professionals and students find the path to volunteering their services to be confusing and fraught with frustration. This book, based on Dr. Iserson's experiences teaching and practicing medicine on all seven continents, provides the nuts-and-bolts details necessary to ensure a successful international...
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Your passion is the business...
...and you know the potential is incredible.
What will make it take off?
Ali Hemyari knows what it takes to succeed. A certified SWAT Operator, triathlete, helicopter and airplane pilot, and elite dog trainer, he's become a real-estate guru and built numerous businesses. When he teaches people how to build a seven-figure business, they listen, because Ali's done it again and again.
He begins with the...
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Professional Advice About Career Preparation for Soon-To-Be College Grads
"This book is so real and honest! I wish I had this when I first started out in my career....Every parent should read this book and then gift it to their child! " -Nancy Barrows, MS CC-SLP, LAUSD educator & speech language pathologist
#1 New Release in Career Development Counseling and Vocational Guidance
This book of professional advice about career preparation may...
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