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Don't just say it: a news director's guide to public speaking
By Matt Ellis. 2017
Written by an Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist and founder of a strategic communications firm, this pocket guide contains simple tools…
and proven techniques that can help everyone succeed as a public speakerEmploying generation why?: understanding, managing, and motivating your new workforce
By Eric Chester, Center for Work Ethic Development. 2002
Millions of post-Generation Xers (born between 1980 and 1994) are rapidly entering the workforce and society with a whole new…
set of attitudes, values, and beliefs. Although members of Generation Y are better educated, more techno-savvy, and quicker to adapt than those who have come before them, they refuse to blindly conform to traditional standards and time-honored institutions. Includes twelve common traits and tendencies of Generation Why. 2002The firehouse light
By Janet Nolan, Marie Lafrance. 2010
The shift: one nurse, twelve hours, four patients' lives
By Theresa Brown. 2015
Nurse and New York Times columnist Theresa Brown invites us to experience not just a day in the life of…
a nurse but all the life that happens in just one day on a hospital's cancer ward. In the span of twelve hours, lives can be lost, life-altering medical treatment decisions made, and dreams fulfilled or irrevocably stolen. Prioritizing and ministering to their needs takes the kind of skill, sensitivity, and, yes, humor that enable a nurse to be a patient's most ardent advocate in a medical system marked by heartbreaking dysfunction as well as miraculous success. 2015. Some strong languageTemple Grandin: how the girl who loved cows embraced autism and changed the world
By Temple Grandin, Sy Montgomery. 2012
An authorized portrait about Grandin's life with autism and her groundbreaking work as a scientist and designer of cruelty-free livestock…
facilities describes how she overcame key disabilities through education and the support of her mother. For grades 5-8The ignorant maestro: how great leaders inspire unpredictable brilliance
By Itay Talgam. 2015
A conductor is an iconic symbol of leadership with lessons for leaders of all types. Great contemporary leadership mixes control…
and letting go, it promotes new knowledge by choosing to be ignorant, creates unity through embracing gaps, and enhances effectiveness by adopting keynote listening. Itay Talgam is an orchestral conductor who explores the different leadership style of six of the most famous and distinctive conductors of all time. For high school and adult readersNoah Webster and his words (Houghton Mifflin Books for children)
By Jeri Chase Ferris, Vincent X. Kirsch, Jeri Ferris. 2012
A biography of Noah Webster (1758-1843), an early American educator who spent 20 years compiling the first American dictionary, 'The…
American Dictionary of the English Language.' He helped define words and standardize spelling and grammar. For grades K-3A tribute to the heroes who help keep our neighborhoods safe and provide routine services. Learn of the world-changing roles…
of farmers, entrepreneurs, artists, politicians and other community contributors. For grades 3-6The art of construction: projects and principles for beginning engineers and architects
By Mario Salvadori, Christopher Ragus, Mario G. Salvadori, Saralinda Hooker. 1990
Students discover the basic principles necessary to build all types of structures used in everyday life including bridges, skyscrapers, and…
other architectural gems. Perfect for kids who wonder why, and love to figure things out! All projects are easily done with materials found around-the-house. For grades 4-7You are more than magic: The black and brown girls' guide to finding your voice
By Minda Harts. 2022
&“Every parent of a Black or brown girl should buy this book, read it to their child, and pass it…
along to the other parents in their circle.&”—Evette Dionne, National Book Award longlisted and Coretta Scott King honor-winning author of Lifting as We Climb Perfect for graduation gifts and other transitional milestones, this guide is for girls of color looking to find their voice and claim space as they prepare for high school, college, and their careers, from the bestselling author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table. When you&’re a girl of color, figuring out how to find your voice and make sure everyone around you can hear it is essential. CEO and bestselling author Minda Harts knows—she&’s been there. And she&’s ready to walk you through it all with her own stories of success and the missteps that helped her grow—from running for high school student council when she was barely tall enough to reach the podium, to starting her own company, The Memo LLC, that helps women of color advocate for themselves and their careers. Now she&’s here to hype you up and be real with you about: • Building your squad: what to look for in a friend, finding mentors, and setting boundaries for healthy relationships • Saying what you mean without saying it mean: prepping yourself for self-advocacy, negotiations, and tough conversations • Leaning into courage: affirming yourself, dealing with no&’s, and speaking up even when you feel like the &“only one&” With lots of practical advice and real-life anecdotes, as well as questions for reflection and further resources, this book is all about finding your own unique path to success—at school, at work, at home, and beyond. Success is far from magical, but you&’ve already got the tools you need to figure out your next best moves. And your stand-in big sis Minda is here to help you every step of the way! * This audiobook includes a downloadable PDF that contains the Discussion Guide, the For White Caregivers of Girls of Color, and the Questions for White Readers sections from the bookThe snowy owl scientist (Scientists in the Field)
By Mark Wilson. 2022
Are the snowy owls in trouble? Venture into the Alaskan arctic and the summer realm of these predator birds to…
find out. Discover the diverse species necessary to owl survival, how climate change is affecting the landscape of their nesting site of past millennia, and what it takes to do field research in this action-packed addition to the award-winning Scientists in the Field series. It's July on Alaska's North Slope, and scientist Denver Holt is in Utqiagvik surveying nests. Denver has been coming here since 1992, and the snowy owls he studies have been coming here much longer: thousands of years. With its mix of coastal, low-elevation tundra and a rich presence of lemmings, the North Slope is the only area in Alaska where snowy owls regularly nest. How do snowy owls decide where they will nest? How do they manage to arrive at locations where food will be abundant? What drives the success of these delicate tundra ecosystems? These are the mysteries Denver is trying to solve to help ensure a bright future for these elegant hunters. Supplemental PDF accompanies the audiobookThe frog scientist (Scientists in the Field)
By Pamela S. Turner, Andy Comins. 2009
Follows Dr. Tyrone Hayes as he gathers frogs at ponds to dissect in the laboratory. Explains his research studying the…
effects of water-born pesticides on frog development and the ways his team of graduate students contributes. Includes biographical background on Hayes. For grades 4-7. 2009American-made: the enduring legacy of the WPA : when FDR put the nation to work
By Nick Taylor. 2009
Chronicles the accomplishments and criticisms of the Works Projects Administration (WPA), from its creation by presidential act in 1935 to…
its dismantlement eight years later. Discusses WPA relief programs that trained workers and created public-works projects designed to improve the nation's schools, bridges, highways, dams, and military bases. 2008How to write killer historical mysteries: the art & adventure of sleuthing through the past
By Kathy Lynn Emerson. 2008
Author of fourteen historical mysteries offers insight to writers interested in penning similar works of fiction. Provides an introduction to…
the genre, describing period-specific research, character development, and the building of plots. Discusses general writing tips, publishing options, and suggestions for selling and promoting one's book. Agatha Award. 2008Encore: finding work that matters in the second half of life
By Marc Freedman. 2007
Suggests that having an "encore career" offers those of retirement age or retiring early the freedom to work in more…
meaningful and flexible ways. Recounts the experiences of second-career pioneers, who put fulfilling their personal desires and contributing to society ahead of income. 2007Work 101: learning the ropes of the workplace without hanging yourself
By Elizabeth Freedman. 2007
Corporate career consultant presents her office rules for the novice professional. Covers many aspects of work conduct, including building relationships…
with coworkers and supervisors, showcasing strengths in meetings, mastering communication, and handling promotions and resignations. Explains e-mail pitfalls and dress codes. 2007Careers in renewable energy: get a green energy job
By Gregory Mcnamee, Gregory McNamee. 2008
An overview of various forms of renewable energy--solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric, hydrogen, and bioenergy--and the career opportunities in this growing…
field. Discusses "green" jobs in building, management, and transportation. Details salaries, required education, and other employment criteria. For senior high readers. 2008A former lawyer offers college students and young adults an overview of various professions. Discusses opportunities and includes comments from…
practitioners in medical, legal, financial, computer, sales, and media fields, among others. 2008Basic Black: the essential guide for getting ahead at work (and in life)
By Cathie Black. 2007
Female president of Hearst Magazines offers advice on achieving career success and personal contentment. Black highlights her rise in the…
media industry, including becoming the first woman publisher of a weekly magazine and building USA Today from an upstart to a widely read newspaper. 2007Social work (Careers in focus)
By Facts on File, Inc. Staff. 2006
Guide to careers in social services. Discusses job duties, salary ranges, work environment, required education, related coursework, and necessary certifications…
for such professions as adult day care coordinator, drug abuse counselor, grief therapist, hospice worker, occupational therapist, mobility specialist, psychologist, and more. For senior high and older readers. 2006