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By Tsedal Neeley. 2021
By Farai Chideya. 2016
Journalist examines work culture in America in the twenty-first century. Discusses the state of employment, understanding personal goals when it…
comes to determining the ideal work/life balance, ways to deal with disappointments and setbacks like layoffs, and planning for life after work. 2016By Jessica Shortall. 2015
A working mother shares the basics for surviving as both a working and a breastfeeding mother. She provides a guide…
to negotiating a pumping schedule, navigating business travel, and pumping in less-than-ideal locales. She draws on stories from both her own experiences and those of others. 2015By Dorothy Hinshaw Patent, William Muñoz. 2015
Follows a crew of scientists who are involved in the Montana Osprey Project--which studies the effects of mercury pollution on…
wildlife and humans. Highlights observations from spying on the raptors with several strategically placed webcams and the continuing research efforts aimed at better understanding of environmental problems. For grades 6-9. 2015By Nina MacLaughlin, Steve MacLaughlin. 2015
MacLaughlin reflects on her journey from having a career as a journalist to becoming a carpenter. Describes her work history,…
answering an ad when she had no prior experience, learning from her employer and mentor, Mary, and building bookshelves for her father. Discusses carpentry industry statistics. Strong language. 2015By Deborah Reber. 2015
Guide to empowering teen girls to pursue personal goals with confidence and enthusiasm. Offers advice on how to avoid stress,…
procrastination, and negativity. Shares the success stories of young women who have become activists, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2015By Sy Montgomery, Nic Bishop. 2014
Describes the cheetah's essential role in the ecosystem and the ways in which Namibia's Cheetah Conservation Fund is promoting cohabitation…
between cheetahs and farmers. Includes advocacy advice, resources, and more. For grades 6-9. 2014By Tori Randolph Terhune, Betsy A. Hays. 2013
A guide for college students to help them take charge of their employment futures while still in school. Provides eleven…
strategies for use in and out of the classroom. Includes advice on developing a professional image, using social media, networking, and optimizing other career development tools. Young adult appeal. 2013By Claire Shipman, Katty Kay. 2014
Journalists examine the field of neuroscience for research into what makes a confident person and how lack of confidence affects…
leadership abilities, feelings of fulfillment, and success. Pays particular attention to the experience of women. Offers suggestions on how to feel more confident. Bestseller. 2014By Nikil Saval. 2014
Examination of the culture of the office workspace from the clerks of the nineteenth century to the offices of the…
twenty-first century. Pays particular attention to the development of the cubicle and its impact on culture, both within and outside of the workplace. 2014Actress Thomas profiles sixty women and the way they have changed their lives. Includes stories about creating new businesses, leaving…
abusive relationships, immigration, changing careers, providing opportunities to others, and more. 2014By Arianna Huffington, Arianna Stassinopoulos Huffington. 2014
Editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post Media Group describes her wake-up call--a fall caused by exhaustion--and the ways it led her…
to reexamine the traditional definition of success. Explains the importance of balancing money and power with well-being, wisdom, wonder, and giving. Bestseller. 2014By Arlo Crawford. 2014
Crawford describes how, at loose ends at thirty-one, he left Massachusetts to return to his parents' forty-year-old organic farm in…
Pennsylvania with his girlfriend. Tells the origins of New Morning Farm and what daily life was like while he spent a growing season helping work the land. Strong language. 2014By Jane Pauley. 2014
Journalist Pauley draws on her own experiences and those of friends, family, and the baby boomers she has featured on…
her Today Show segment to illustrate ways to reinvent oneself and find fulfilling work. Includes portraits of a volunteer firefighter, a professional knitter, and a stand-up comedian. Bestseller. 2014By Elizabeth Rusch, Tom Uhlman. 2013
Explores the dangers of living near volcanoes and details past deadly eruptions around the world. Highlights a group of scientists…
working with the U.S. Geological Survey in the Volcano Disaster Assistance Program to help predict future eruptions. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2013By Andrea Kay. 2013
Career consultant and syndicated columnist offers insight for improving your job search and advancing in your profession. Highlights what and…
what not to do, say, and wear. Discusses characteristics that employers look for and examples from her experiences. 2013In this companion to The Handmade Marketplace (DB 71524), the author offers advice on selecting the right creative field, making…
the best use of business models, creating business, marketing, and production plans, budgeting and borrowing wisely, and using professional support. Includes tips and anecdotes from successful entrepreneurs. 2012By Janelle Hill, Janelle B. Moore, Don Philpott, Cheryl Lawhorne-Scott, Janelle Moore. 2013
A guide for veterans leaving the military. Discusses the emotional and psychological challenges of becoming a civilian and ways for…
families to cope with the change. Includes information on obtaining employment, furthering education, and managing finances. Lists relevant websites. 2011By Margaret Roach. 2012
Roach recounts when, as a single woman in her fifties, she left her executive position with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia…
and moved to upstate New York. Describes adjusting to the lonely rural lifestyle, coping with winter, and finding happiness in her garden and blog. Some strong language. 2011Ten books in a series match personal interests with potential careers. Each title provides a brief overview of numerous professions.…
Includes job charts, glossaries, and additional resources. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2013