Books in Careers in Focus series

Careers in Focus: Physicians, Third Edition profiles 30 careers for students interested in this field.New and updated job profiles include: -Anesthesiologists -Cardiologists -Cosmetic surgeons -Dermatologists -Ear, nose, and throat specialists -Emergency room physicians -Epidemiologists -Hematologists -Holistic physicians -Homeopaths -Neurologists -Oncologists -Pediatricians -Sports physicians -Surgeons -and more.

Praise for the previous edition:"Solid, up-to-date addition..."--School Library JournalCareers in Focus: Complementary and Alternative Health Care, Third Edition offers 22 careers in this profitable field.Job profiles include:-Acupuncturists -Aromatherapists -Ayurvedic doctors and practitioners -Chiropractors -Creative arts therapists -Dietitians and nutritionists -Herbalists -Holistic dentists -Homeopaths -Horticultural therapists -Hypnotherapists -Massage therapists -Naturopaths -Nurse-midwives -Osteopaths -Reflexologists.

Careers in Focus: Archaeology profiles 19 careers for anyone interested in this exciting field.Job profiles include:-Anthropologists -Anthropology/archaeology college professors -Conservators and conservation technicians -Cultural resources lawyers -Environmental archaeologists -Ethnoarchaeologists -Field technicians and supervisors -Geographic information systems specialists -Historians -Historic preservationists -Museum curators -Underwater archaeologists -Writers and editors -and 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.

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.

Careers in Focus: Oceanography profiles 19 careers for students interested in this exciting field.Job profiles include:-Aquarists -Biological oceanographers -Divers and diving technicians -Geological oceanographers -Laboratory testing technicians -Marine biologists -Marine mammal trainers -Marine veterinarians -Ocean engineers -Physical oceanographers -Science writers and editors -Zoo and aquarium curators -Zoologists -and more.

Careers in Focus: Forensics examines 20 careers for anyone interested in crime solving.Job profiles include:-Computer forensics specialists -Crime scene investigators -Criminalists -Fingerprint analysts -Fire investigators -Forensic accountants and auditors -Forensic anthropologists -Forensic botanists -Forensic odontologists -Forensic science educators -Forensic science laboratory managers -Forensic toxicologists -Questioned document examiners -and more.