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22) Great jobs for everyone 50 +: finding work that keeps you happy and healthy-- and pays the bills
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"You can find profitable, fulfilling work after 50! Kerry Hannon's national bestseller, Great Jobs for Everyone 50+, has become the job-hunting bible for people in their forties, fifties, and beyond. With her no-nonsense style, Hannon shows where the opportunities are and how to get them. In this completely revised edition, Hannon offers twice as many jobs and brand-new material to market your skills in today's job market, with expert tips on revamping...
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"America has an urgent need for Latino and Latina executives. This book identifies a path to uplift and amplify their representation in leadership. Latinos and Latinas will account for a third of our workforce by 2050 -- yet they make up only 5 percent of senior roles in corporate America. Dr. Robert Rodriguez and Andrés T. Tapia call this low percentage of Latino and Latina corporate executives today the "5 percent Shame." Inspired by Price M....
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From the author of Popular Economics comes a surpringly sunny projection of America's future job market. Forget the doomsday predictions of sour-faced nostalgists who say automization and globalization will take away your dream job. The job market is only going to get better and better, according to economist John Tamny, who argues in The End of Work that the greatest gift of prosperity, beyond freedom from painful want, is the existence of work that...
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This guide offers practical suggestions for black Americans to develop mental awareness, a psychological game plan, and an increased level of business savvy in order to negotiate the minefield of the white work world. Included are commonsense scenarios and real-life solutions that will help every black American evaluate his or her options-from getting hired to getting fired, from adjusting one's attitude to suing an employer. Tips are offered on how...
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The Veteran's WORK Book is unlike any other book on the market. [This book] shows readers how to plan for and transition to the right career; teaches readers how to create a strong personal brand; offers keen insights on creating an effective resume, preparing for interviews, and negotiating with companies; facilitates immediate process application through worksheets that accompany text; can be read in less than two hours and applied immediately....
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Take Charge of the Relationship That Matters Most to Your Career Your most important work relationship is with your boss. You need it to go well. But even the best bosses can be hard to read, and some seem downright inscrutable. Your boss isn't going to change for you-don't waste your time trying. The solution lies in figuring out what makes your boss tick and adapting your own work style to make the relationship better. But how do you do that? In...
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Are you looking to open a business that offers an endless stream of repeat customers, has a flexible work schedule, and allows you to make as much money as you are willing to put into it? If the answer is yes, then perhaps the detailing business is for you. With this book, you will learn the most efficient ways to start and run a full-time business with a minimal amount of money and in a minimal amount of time. This complete kit will help you decide...
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As one of the world's most sought-after personal coaches, Brian Tracy has helped transform the lives and careers of countless individuals, unlocking the secrets to greater wealth, professional success, and immeasurable happiness. Now, you can experience firsthand the incredible power of Brian's coaching in your own career and life. TurboCoach gives you an array of tools and exercises to help you develop and implement your own personal strategic plan...
30) Amphibian Rescue
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Amphibians can be found all over the world. There are more than 7,500 kinds of amphibians living in streams, rainforests, deserts, and everywhere in between. Many of them are in danger due to a deadly fungus, but help is on the way! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features...
31) Teachers
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During the school year, we often spend more time with our teachers than anyone else. This book uses exciting photos and informative text to provide a comprehensive overview of the special people who help us learn.
32) Nurses
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Nursing is a demanding job and requires skill, patience, and a gentle touch. Kids learn about the professionals who take care of them when they're ill and help them maintain their overall health. Exciting pictures and informative text provide readers with a new appreciation for the nurses who care for our communities. --Publisher's description.
35) Dentists
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An introduction to dentists, discussing how to become a dentist, where a dentist works and how a dentist helps the community.
36) Meet the vet
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Introduces veterinarians, the work that they do, and the equipment that they use.
37) The hospital
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Updated for 2020. Hospitals are the focus of this book. Included is information about who works in hospitals, how they help us, and why people might need to go to a hospital.
39) Meet the teacher
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In this book, beginning readers are introduced to a variety of teachers and the tools they use to help their students learn.
40) Veterinarians
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This book features colorful pictures and easy-to-read text that allow young readers a glimpse at the demanding but rewarding world of animal doctors.
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