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"In 101 Small Rules for a Big Job Search, Tony Beshara, the employment expert Dr. Phil called "the best of the best," provides the perfect roadmap to a successful job search. In it you'll discover: How to deal with the emotional strain of looking for a job -- What's the very first thing you should do -- How to set job-search goals -- The reason for affirmations. -- The little disciplines that make a big difference -- How to deal with the difficult...
2) Friend of a friend: understanding the hidden networks that can transform your life and your career
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242 pages ; 22 cm
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"Handing out business cards? Or just joining LinkedIn? Not anymore. This is a new and startling look at the art and science of networking. Everybody knows that in order to expand your business opportunities, it's essential to reach out and build your network. But did you know that it's your secondary, or dormant, contacts who will be the most helpful to you? Or that too many of us inadvertently run the risk of isolating ourselves into corporate silos?...
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xvi, 255 pages ; 22 cm
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"A provocative new approach to discovering your true calling in life and achieving not just a good career, but a great one. "--Amazon.com.
"A provocative new approach to discovering your true calling in life and achieving not just a good career, but a great one. Over the past three decades, professor Larry Smith has become something of a "career whisperer" for his students at the University of Waterloo. Each year, millions of talented college students...
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206 pages : colour illustrations ; 20 cm
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This practical guide to 99 creative careers is here to help you open up to all of the incredible career possibilities out there. While some of the featured careers may not be for you, others may be the perfect fit for your skill set, interests, talents and curiosities. Beyond the obvious creative careers (painting, dancing, writing) there are many other sectors that require creative, enquiring minds.
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vii, 215 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
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What do successful job seekers do that separates them from their less successful counterparts? Here's the book that provides 127 answers to that question. In fact, millions of job seekers face employment barriers. While some barriers may be caused by other people (discrimination) or circumstances beyond one's control (chronic health issues or natural disasters), most barriers represent self-inflected red flags created by poor choices, questionable...
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196 pages ; 22 cm
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"Year after year, readers pulled me aside at events and said, "I've never had a problem starting. I've started a million things, but I never finish them. Why can't I finish? According to studies, 92 percent of New Year's resolutions fail. You've practically got a better shot at getting into Juilliard to become a ballerina than you do at finishing your goals. For years, I thought my problem was that I didn't try hard enough. So I started getting up...
10) Frida
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 x 29 cm.
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Español
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Habla de la niñez de Frida Kahlo y la influencia que tenía sobre su arte.
Discusses the childhood of Frida Kahlo and how it influenced her art.
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Let's Meet a Teacher!
Whiteboards, computers, and stickers. What do these things have in common? They're all tools Ms. Crawford uses in her job. Ms. Crawford is a fourth grade teacher.
She invites a group of students learning about community helpers to visit her classroom. She shows them the many ways she helps her students learn.
Hooray for teachers!
"Cartoon-style animated drawings in bright colors introduce diverse characters who will capture...
12) Hiding in the bathroom: an introvert's roadmap to getting out there (when you'd rather stay home)
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287 pages ; 24 cm
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The marketing guru and host of the Forbes.com podcast of the same name challenges popular theories about the secrets to professional success to outline practical tips for building strong relationships and enabling achievements on one's own terms. --
Aarons-Mele offers practical tips to help readers build strong relationships and achieve their own definition of professional success. She includes exercises to help readers evaluate their own work/life...
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"For those who love reading, the library is often a favorite place to spend time. For many young readers, working in a library might sound like the perfect job. In addition to learning about the hard work that goes into being a librarian, readers will learn about important concepts, such as borrowing. Bright photographs that are closely related to the text help create an accessible, engaging book for beginning readers. Those who already love libraries...
14) Hotshots
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In this book, young readers will learn about wildfire firefighters.
15) Rodeo clown
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"Engaging images accompany information about rodeo clowns. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
16) Letter carriers
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Presents an introduction to the role a letter carrier plays in a community, in simple text with illustrations, describing what kind of work they do and how to become one.
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"Working with animals would be a dream come true for many young people. This book explores the many different jobs veterinarians perform and shows readers that they, too, can become a veterinarian if they want to. It also teaches readers about the concept of proper pet care, and gives examples of how readers can help care for their own pets. Close picture-text correlation makes for engaging content that will inspire young animal lovers and veterinarians-in-training...
18) Counterterrorism
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"Engaging images accompany information about counterterrorism. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
19) Veterinarians
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Introduces the work of veterinarians, explaining their duties, training, skills, and contribution to the community.
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"For those who enjoy being outdoors, being a park ranger might sound like a dream job! With the help of this informative volume, beginning readers will see what it takes to work in this fascinating field. Concise, accessible text allows readers of all ages and levels to explore a unique career path. Vibrant photographs aid readers in developing strong comprehension skills, while a colorful picture glossary helps them learn new terms and be able to...
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