Careers in Focus: Clerks and Administrative Workers, Second Edition explores 20 careers in this in-demand field. New and updated job profiles include:Billing clerksCollection workersHotel desk c
Careers in Focus: Technicians, Third Edition covers 20 careers in a broad range of environments, including factories, businesses, science labs, hospitals, and clinics.New and updated job profiles inc
Careers in Focus: Design, Third Edition profiles 20 careers for students interested in this glamorous field.New and updated job profiles include: ArchitectsComputer and video game designersDraft
Careers in Focus: Construction, Fifth Edition profiles 23 careers for students interested in this growing field.New and updated job profiles include:ArchitectsBricklayersCement masonsConstructio
Careers in Focus: Environment, Fourth Edition explores 20 careers for anyone interested in this "green" field.New and updated job profiles include:Air quality engineersEnergy conservation technicians
Praise for the previous edition:"This useful book does a good job describing the many employment opportunities available within the casino industry."—Career Opportunities NewsThe gaming industr
Careers in Focus: Photography, Second Edition profiles 20 careers for young professionals interested in this creative field. Job profiles include:ArchivistsArt directorsCamera operators Cinemato
Careers in Focus: Landscaping and Horticulture covers 20 jobs for career seekers with a green thumb. Job profiles include:ArboristsBeekeepersEnologistsFarm crop production techniciansGolf course supe
150 Great Tech Prep Careers, Second Edition describes rewarding jobs in a number of fields that are attainable without a four-year degree requiring only on-the-job training, an apprenticeship, a cert
This new guide is perfect for students just finishing up high school who enjoy working with vehicles or who have a talent for the technical. Some of these jobs only need on-the-job training, while ot
Praise for the previous edition:"...essential...For job seekers with a 'passion for fashion' or high school students needing up-to-date career information, this is an excellent resource." Library Jou
What would the global history of philosophy look like if it were told not as a story of ideas but as a series of job descriptions--ones that might have been used to fill the position of philosopher at
Baltimore was once a vibrant manufacturing town, but today, with factory closings and steady job loss since the 1970s, it is home to some of the most impoverished neighborhoods in America.The Hero's F
'My favourite current series' Val McDermidEverything has changed for Dr Ruth Galloway. She has a new job, home and partner, and is no longer North Norfolk police's resident forensic archaeologist. Tha
"Susan Tan's writing is funny, fun, and hits straight to the heart."--Christina Soontorvat, two-time Newbery Honor recipientFrom APALA Honor award-winning author Susan Tan, a middle-grade novel about a girl who must overcome her worries to find the truth behind her town's urban legend.Mo is not afraid of toast. Just to be clear. She is afraid of fires, though. Which can be caused by everyday appliances, like toasters. So toast isn't the problem, but you could say it's the start of a slippery slope. Since her family's recent move, Mo's been eating oatmeal for breakfast. Moving to a new town is never easy, but it's even harder when you're dealing with a stepdad who just left and a mom who can't get out of bed long enough to find a new a job. But Mo doesn't have time to dwell on these things. Because it's her job to keep her family together. To keep them safe. So when an elephant starts to haunt her dreams--and a mysterious spirit attacks her home--Mo knows it's up to her to intervene bef
Welcome to Playtime Co.! Don't mind the toys, they are all harmless.... mostly! This in-world Orientation Notebook to the viral video game Poppy Playtime teaches gamers everything they need to know to be the very best employees. Learn all about Huggy Wuggy, Mommy Long Legs, and all of your favorite toys in Poppy Playtime.The Orientation Notebook even includes exclusive secrets not found in the factory. It may be your first day on the job, but don't worry, this notebook will show you the ropes. Just remember, feel free to explore ...uncover secrets and most importantly, survive. Filled with lore straight from the game's creators, handwritten notes, incident reports and so much more. This in-world notebook is sure to delight fans of the hit horror video game! perfect for budding horror fans learn all the secret lore behind the hit horror game find out more about the grisly truth about your favourite characters
Work and employment are central to people's lives, health, and wellbeing. Through participation in the labour market, income and related life chances are improved, social protection and security are strengthened, and important psychological and social needs are met, such as striving for skill development, autonomy, social recognition, and social belonging. Yet, globally, only a minority of working people experience these favourable conditions. In developing countries, substantial parts of the population are excluded from paid work, or are confined to informal, poor, and dangerous work. In developed countries, adverse working and employment conditions contribute to a burden of disease. With the advent of economic globalisation and ground-breaking technological innovations, new occupational health risks have emerged, such as stressful high psycho-mental work pressures, increased job insecurity and flexibility, and widely prevalent social tensions and conflicts. These risks are aggravated
