Books with author Amanda Turner

"Slavery was introduced to North America in the sixteenth century, as Spanish and Portuguese settlers relied on slave labor to extract the resources of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Brazil, and other colonies. When the British established North American colonies in the early seventeenth century, slavery gradually became prevalent. This book will examine how slaves were treated in colonial America, and how laws and attitudes about the institution of slavery changed prior to the American Revolution and the establishment of the United States"--Back cover.

Whether you realize it or not, it's likely that a family you know has been affected by addiction. It's estimated that one out of every ten Americans struggles with drug or alcohol addiction. As the addiction crisis continues to grow, so does the need for caring, compassionate people who understand addiction and the recovery process. If you're a nonjudgmental person who wants to help others overcome their issues and live their best lives, a career in helping people with addiction may be a good fit for you. In this book, we'll discuss different types of addiction, how to get started helping people with addiction before you go to college, and the types of careers you can have in this field after you earn a degree. The Careers Making A Difference series provides information on nine important and interesting careers that make a difference in and improve the whole of society. Each book in the series describes the careers available in the field, plus valuable information on education, training, salaries, job outlook, and job satisfaction.

Helping people with disabilities is one of the most rewarding career fields imaginable. From social work to mental health therapy, there are a variety of opportunities that allow you to give back to people who are differently abled than those around them. This book walks you through different types of disabilities, volunteer opportunities that will help you learn if this might be a good field for you, education and training required for different types of careers in this field, as well as salaries, job satisfaction, and the expectations for career growth in the next ten years. If you think that a job helping people with disabilities could be a good fit for you, you're in the right place! The Careers Making A Difference series provides information on nine important and interesting careers that make a difference in and improve the whole of society. Each book in the series describes the careers available in the field, plus valuable information on education, training, salaries, job outlook, and job satisfaction.

Do you get a warm, fuzzy feeling when you help a child? Do you get a kick out of the antics of little ones? If you have a passion for working with kids, there are many career options available to you. No matter what age of children you enjoy working with, there are a variety of career paths that you can follow. From helping children through trauma as a play therapist to educating young adults as a high school teacher, helping children is an amazing way to make an impact on the future. This book will walk you through different career options and the necessary education. It also describes how to get a head start by volunteering, as well as potential salaries and the job outlook for those who are in careers working with children. The Careers Making A Difference series provides information on nine important and interesting careers that make a difference in and improve the whole of society. Each book in the series describes the careers available in the field, plus valuable information on education, training, salaries, job outlook, and job satisfaction.