Books with author Alex Ferguson

Being a coroner?s assistant means that Cameryn has seen more gore than your average seventeen-year-old. But even Cammie is shocked when Kyle O?Neil, the most popular guy in school, discovers the gruesome corpse of their English teacher murdered in his own bed. As Cammie gets involved in the case, she finds herself drawn to Kyle, and considers trusting him with the secret that she can?t even tell her father. But when their relationship starts to move toward romance, the struggle to solve the case of her teacher?s death intensifies. Will Cameryn be too preoccupied to identify the killer in time?

Bullies who want to change their behavior will find a wealth of useful information presented in accessible text. The focus is on rehabilitationincluding whom to ask for help, how to make it right with victims and how to channel feelings in positive ways. Readers will learn how ones actions affect others and the importance of being respectful of others.

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.

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.

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.

Meteorology is the science of the atmosphere and its phenomena. There are many kinds of meteorologists, including those who create forecasts that keep airplanes safe when flying; those who conduct research on global warming, acid rain, and pollution; and those who testify in legal proceedings about weather conditions at the time of a crime or car accident. Others work as storm spotters, college professors, and consultants to politicians and private organizations. This field is projected to grow through 2018, predicting a sunny future for those interested in a career in meteorology.Careers in Focus: Meteorology profiles 18 careers for anyone interested in this fascinating field.Job profiles include:-Broadcast meteorologists -Climatologists -Consulting meteorologists -Environmental meteorologists -Meteorological equipment technicians -Physical geographers -Public policy experts -Science writers and editors -Scientific photographers -Solar energy meteorologists.

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.

Bullying has become a problem at schools across the country, and readers will now be empowered with information they can use to reduce bullying. Readers will learn statistics about bullying in schools, the effects of bullying, and why people may bully or become targets of bullies. Emphasis is placed on speaking up for others and the power of working as a community to discourage bullying.

Bullies who want to change their behavior will find a wealth of useful information presented in accessible text. The focus is on rehabilitation—including whom to ask for help, how to make it right with victims and how to channel feelings in positive ways. Readers will learn how one’s actions affect others and the importance of being respectful of others.