Books with author Paul Ferguson

Journalists and journalistic support workers are responsible for providing timely, popular, or urgent information to the public. These professionals work at newspapers, magazines, publishing companies, radio and television stations, and on the Internet. Their careers are as diverse in nature as they are in their earnings and educational requirements. The nature of journalism has changed in recent times and continues to do so as the field adapts to new media and technology. Competition for employment will be strong in the coming years, but as the industry evolves, new opportunities continue to appear.Careers in Focus: Journalism, Second Edition profiles 21 careers for anyone interested a job in this fast-paced career field.Job profiles include:-Art directors -Columnists and commentators -Editorial and research assistants -Food writers and editors -Journalism teachers -News anchors -Online producers -Photographers and photojournalists -Printing press operators and assistants -Reporters.

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.

Mason Garvey, a three year old little boy, tells his story about the time he thought he caught his mama talking to herself. She was having such an interesting time that he had to sneak in to see what is going on for himself. Mason discovers that Mama is not talking to herself and he ends his story with his own conversation with the same person. Discover with Mason who Mama is talking to.

Biology is the study of how living things function, how they relate to one another, and how they evolved. Because living things vary greatly in how they live and how they developed, the field of biology is broken into many distinct specialty areas, including microbiology, plant and animal physiology, ecology, epidemiology, cell biology, and marine biology. Biologists play an important role in research to fight diseases and develop life-improving technologies.Careers in Focus: Biology, Third Edition explores 20 careers in this important--and rapidly growing--scientific field.Job profiles include:-Astrobiologists -Biochemists -Biotechnology patent lawyers -Cytotechnologists -Ethnoscientists -Genetic scientists -Marine biologists -Naturalists -Toxicologists -Zoologists.

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:"...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.

"While the landscape for private equity is being redrawn, an original roadmap is offered in this new book by Cyril Demaria. Combining academic grounding with practitioner relevance, it comprehensively reviews the asset class as a shifting ecosystem. An original review of an ever-original industry about to reinvent itself." Dr Benoit Leleux, Stephan Schmidheiny Professor of Entrepreneurship & Finance, IMD, Switzerland"Private equity is an important investment categorory for long-term investors. As such, all efforts to clarify the concepts, techniques and issues associated with these investments should be saluted. Cyril Demaria's publication is particularly welcome from that point of view. The quality of the thinking and the clarity of expression make it a work of reference on the subject." Professor Noel Amenc, Director of the EDHEC-Risk Institute"As an investor and practitioner of the private equity asset class the first thing one realizes is that this book is clearly written by a practitioner who knows the industry inside-out. It is well structued and addresses a number of misconceptions afflicting the private equity industry. It offers very valuable insights to both novices and intermediate-level industry participants. One of the best books I have read on the subject."Markus Benzler, Director, UBS Global Asset Management"The author provides a thoroughly researched introduction to the different aspects and key dimensions of the private equity industry. The historical perspective adds a refreshing element of life in the matter. The volume keeps abreast of recent developments and offers a realistic assessment of the current trends affecting the industry. It should find its place on the bookshelf of practitioners and academics as a valuable reference work."Cedric Spahr, Head of Alternative Investment Research, Credit Suisse AGWhat Can I Do Now? gives students the information and advice they need to take a hands-on approach to career exploration and preparation. With the do-it-yourself resources provided in each volume, students can discover the many ways to test-drive a career while they are still in school. Listed in each volume are summer camps, school clubs, and after-school programs; books, periodicals, and internet resoruces; scholarship programs and study opportunities; volunteer opportunities, interships, and part-time jobs; professional associations and mentors; and much more. An industry overivew provides a broad introduction to the field. Each book profiles 10 popular careers, with information on work settings, job outlook, education and training, skill requirements, earnings, and advancement opportunities.