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Library and Information Science
Ferguson
Hardcover (Ferguson Publishing, May 1, 2011)Praise for the previous edition:"...does not disappoint...A well-organized and well-written addition."--School Library JournalThe growth of technology constantly creates new ways for information to be preserved and new avenues for people to access information. Trained information professionals help organize and store the information in the first place, and then provide guidance when it must be retrieved and synthesized. These professionals work in a range of settings, including academic, corporate, medical, law, music, public, and other types of libraries; archives; colleges and universities; home offices; business offices; and more.Careers in Focus: Library and Information Science, Second Edition profiles 19 careers for professionals interested in this field.Job profiles include:-Acquisitions librarians -Book conservators -Children's librarians -Corporate librarians -Film and video librarians -Law librarians -Library assistants -Library media specialists -Medical librarians -Research assistants.
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Social Work
Ferguson
(Ferguson Pub, Dec. 1, 2010)Careers in Focus: Social Work, Third Edition profiles 20 careers for students interested in a rewarding job in this profession.New and updated job profiles include:Adult day care coordinatorsCareer and employment counselors and techniciansChild life specialistsGrief therapistsHospice workersNonprofit social service directorsOrientation and mobility specialistsPsychiatristsRecreational therapistsSocial workersand more.
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Tumbleweed Christmas
Alane Ferguson, Tom Sully
Hardcover (Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, Oct. 1, 1996)Scotty discovers that he may have to spend Christmas in a desert hotel after his mother's car breaks down, but with some innovation and a helping hand from Jasper, the owner of the hotel, he brightens things up and brings the special holiday to life.
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Mathematics and Physics
Ferguson
Hardcover (Ferguson Publishing, April 1, 2008)Praise for the previous edition:"...user-friendly...comprehensive..."--Library JournalCareers in Focus: Mathematics and Physics, Second Edition provides updated information on 21 jobs for students interested in a career in this field. -Job profiles include:-Accountants and auditors -Astrophysicists -Credit analysts -Economists -Mathematics teachers -Sports statisticians -and more.
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Nature
Ferguson
Library Binding (Ferguson Pub, Sept. 1, 2001)Explores different careers in nature with information on typical responsibilities, needed education, salary, employment outlook, and where to find more information on the subject.
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Engineering
Ferguson
Hardcover (Ferguson Pub, March 1, 2007)Ecourages students to use books and periodicals, Internet resources, mentors, part-time jobs, scholarship programs, after-school programs, and summer study opportunities to explore and prepare for their possible future career.
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Landscaping and Horticulture
Ferguson
Hardcover (Ferguson Publishing, April 1, 2008)Careers in Focus: Landscaping and Horticulture covers 20 jobs for career seekers with a green thumb. Job profiles include:-Arborists -Beekeepers -Enologists -Farm crop production technicians -Golf course superintendents -Horticulturists -Landscape architects -Landscapers and grounds managers -Lawn and gardening service owners -Nursery owners and managers -and more.
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Environment
Ferguson
Library Binding (Ferguson Pub, March 1, 2008)Each book in this series profiles twenty careers and offers a comprehensive look at everything from how to start preparing while still in school to what the future might hold in terms of job prospects and salaries.
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Technicians
Ferguson
Hardcover (Ferguson Publishing Company, May 1, 2010)Careers in Focus: Technicians, Third Edition profiles 20 careers in a broad range of environments, including factories, businesses, science labs, hospitals, and clinics.
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Business
Ferguson
(Ferguson Publishing, May 1, 2010)Careers in Focus: Business, Third Edition profiles 21 careers in this lucrative field.New and updated job profiles include:-Accountants and auditors -Billing clerks -Chief information officers -Cultural advisers -Event planners -Executive recruiters -Franchise owners -Internet executives -Management analysts and consultants -Office administrators -Public relations specialists -Purchasing agents -Stock clerks -and more.
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Geriatric Care
Ferguson
Hardcover (Ferguson Publishing, Jan. 1, 2011)Careers in Focus: Geriatric Care, Third Edition profiles 20 careers for anyone interested in working with the elderly.New and updated job profiles include:-Adult day care coordinators -Creative arts therapists -Elder law attorneys -Financial planners -Geriatric nurses -Geriatric social workers -Grief therapists -Health advocates -Hospice workers -Nursing home administrators -Orientation and mobility specialists -Senior care pharmacists -Speech-language pathologists and audiologists -and more.
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Careers in Focus: Activism
Ferguson
(Ferguson Publishing, April 1, 2011)Activists are committed individuals who seek to correct perceived problems in society by educating the public, taking direct action, and urging government officials to act. There are activism opportunities in politics and with government agencies, at colleges and universities, in law offices, with nonprofit advocacy organizations and foundations, in court systems, in foreign countries, and in countless other settings.Careers in Focus: Activism profiles 20 careers for motivated people who want to make a difference in a rewarding position.Job profiles include:-Animal activists -Community organizers -Elder law attorneys -Federal and state officials -Grant administrators -Health advocates -Human rights advocates -Lobbyists -Public interest lawyers -Victim advocates.