Books with author Mary Ferguson

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.

Praise for the previous edition:"...well organized and present[s] a good deal of information."--School Library JournalCareers in Focus: Education, Third Edition covers 21 careers in this growing field.Job profiles include:-Adult and vocational education teachers -Career and employment counselors and technicians -College professors -Education directors and museum teachers -Elementary school teachers -English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers -Guidance counselors -Naturalists -Park rangers -Special education teachers -Speech-language pathologists and audiologists -Teacher aides -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: 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.

Praise for the previous edition:"...well organized and present[s] a good deal of information."--School Library JournalCareers in Focus: Education, Third Edition covers 21 careers in this growing field.Job profiles include:-Adult and vocational education teachers -Career and employment counselors and technicians -College professors -Education directors and museum teachers -Elementary school teachers -English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers -Guidance counselors -Naturalists -Park rangers -Special education teachers -Speech-language pathologists and audiologists -Teacher aides -and more.