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A Visual Introduction to Wild Cats
Bernard Stonehouse, Richard Orr
Hardcover (Checkmark Books, June 1, 1999)Introduces the different kinds of wild cats, their physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and relationship with humans.
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Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Talking
Diane Lindsey Reeves
Paperback (Checkmark Books, June 1, 1998)In addition to information on such diverse occupations as air traffic controller, minister, and speech pathologist, contains exercises and activities to rate aptitudes and interests.
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Stem Cell Research: Medical Applications and Ethical Controversies
Ph.D. Panno, Joseph
Paperback (Checkmark Books, July 1, 2010)Examines stem cells from the scientific and social viewpoints, including what they are, their laboratory study, their use in medicine, the ethical issues involved, and the legal issues in America and Europe.
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Ferguson Career Coach Managing Your Career in the Music Industry
Shelly Field
Paperback (Checkmark Books, March 1, 2008)An insider's look at a successful career in the music industry.Whether students dream of pursuing a singing career or becoming a big music producer, Ferguson Career Coach: Managing Your Career in the Music Industry is packed with useful tips for success in this highly competitive business. Author Shelly Field provides her own insider knowledge from years of experience in this field, as well as basic advice, industry secrets, and tips for readers looking to enter-and excel in-the exciting music industry. Personal experiences of successful professionals complete this extensive guide.Chapters include:Plan for Success in the Music IndustryJob Search StrategiesTools for SuccessGetting Your Foot in the DoorMarketing Yourself for SuccessSucceeding in the WorkplaceSucceeding in the Talent End of the Industry.
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Stem Cell Research: Medical Applications And Ethical Controversy
Ph.D. Panno, Joseph
Paperback (Checkmark Books, Oct. 1, 2006)Examines stem cells from the scientific and social viewpoints, including what they are, their laboratory study, their use in medicine, the ethical issues involved, and the legal issues in American and Europe.
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Career Opportunities in the Food and Beverage Industry
Kathleen Thompson Hill
Paperback (Checkmark Books, June 30, 2010)From bakery manager to sommelier a helpful new guide to top culinary careers.Career Opportunities in the Food and Beverage Industry includes key information on more than 80 jobs in this industry, including position descriptions, salary ranges, employment outlook, tips for entry, and more.
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A Brief History Of Israel
Bernard Reich
Paperback (Checkmark Books, Nov. 1, 2004)Provides an overview of the history of Israel from its beginnings as an independent state in 1948 up to the present, exploring the historical background, the current Arab-Israeli conflict, domestic politics, and international relations.
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The Facts On File Guide To Good Writing
Martin H. Manser, David H. Pickering, Stephen Curtis
Paperback (Checkmark Books, Nov. 1, 2005)Designed to help readers enhance their writing and language skills, a comprehensive guide to the basics of writing addresses topics such as preparing to write, research and planning, composing a document, revising, grammar, vocabulary and slang, words often confused, punctuation, and reference resources. Simultaneous.
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Living with Asthma
William E Berger
Paperback (Checkmark Books, March 1, 2008)Offers information on coping and living with asthma. This book features real-life examples that allows readers to grasp the impact asthma can have on everyday living. It also includes appendixes which contain such information as organizations, support groups, online resources, and further reading.
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Encyclopedia of American Folklore
Linda S. Watts
Paperback (Checkmark Books, Sept. 1, 2007)A comprehensive reference guide presents entries on topics, terms, and people in American folklore, including Bigfoot, "The Princess and the Pea," Washington Irving, the Revolutionary War, Kwanzaa, and Appalachian folklore.
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Andruw Jones
Danny Abramson
Paperback (Checkmark Books, March 1, 2009)Examining the lives of celebrated baseball players both past and present, this candid series--which includes stats and photos--chronicles each player's childhood and family, his introduction to the sport, challenges and setbacks, and more.
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Career Opportunities in the Internet, Video Games, and Multimedia
Allan Taylor, James Robert Parish, Dan Fiden
Paperback (Checkmark Books, July 1, 2007)After making its debut onto the computer scene in 1993, supporting a mere 50 servers, the World Wide Web has grown exponentially into a universal medium that can be accessed around the world by millions of people. Harboring unlimited amounts of information that can be found with the click of the mouse, the Internet has become a vital communication and marketing tool. As the development of the Internet has progressed, so too have the digital worlds of video games and media giants, creating many new, highly profitable careers in the process. Career Opportunities in the Internet, Video Games, and Multimedia details more than 90 jobs in these thriving industries and features extensive appendixes of resources and other useful information. Career profiles include: Animator; Content editor; Lead programmer; Online sales manager; Sound designer; Video game developer; Web security manager; Webpage designer; and more.