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The dream manager
By Matthew Kelly. 2007
A business parable about how companies can achieve remarkable results by helping their employees fulfill their dreams. The fictional company…
in this book is grappling with real problems of high turnover and low morale, so the managers begin to investigate what really drives the employees. What they discover is that the key to motivation isn't necessarily the promise of a bigger paycheck or title, but rather the fulfillment of crucial personal dreams. c2007.Stirring it up: how to make money and save the world
By Gary Hirshberg. 2008
Hirshberg describes how he built a successful $300-million-per-year business by incorporating environmental principles and practices, and how other companies can…
accomplish this as well. He maintains that making a business green actually saves companies money in the long run, while boosting consumer loyalty and thus reducing advertising costs. Hirshberg illustrates his points with practical information and advice, as well as anecdotes from the early days of his yogurt company. Included are many examples of other businesses that have saved money by reducing their environmental footprints. 2008.La vraie vie: ce que tout jeune devrait savoir sur le monde du travail et qu'on ne lui dit pas!
By Jacques Keable. 2001
À l'intention des jeunes qui abordent le monde du travail. Fruit de la collaboration entre la CSQ, la FTQ et…
le Fonds de la solidarité de la FTQ, ce livre propose des matériaux destinés à les soutenir concrèment dans leur quête de plus de liberté, de justice sociale et d'égalité entre les hommes. Il offre des réflexions sur comment prendre sa place dans la dignité et le respect dans le monde du travail. Pour les lecteurs d'école secondaire et plus. 2001.Meet a dentist: Dennis Hewitt (Career path choices.)
By Kim Ziervogel. 2007
Follow the road to becoming a dentist with Dennis Hewitt. He charts out his inspiration, challenges, college years and his…
first practical experience years, while helping people overcome their fear. For junior and senior high readers. 2007.Le guide des professions 2012-2013: formation : secondaire, collégiale, universitaire
By Jacques Langlois. 2011
Ce guide présente plus de 100 professions analysées selon 35 critères tels que le salaire, les perspectives d'embauche, le stress,…
le niveau de responsabilité, etc.L'ouvrage propose aussi les 13 meilleures professions du marché québécois, les 10 meilleurs employeurs au Québec, les 10 professions auxquelles les femmes et les hommes devraient s'intéresser, et les 10 sites Internet les plus utiles quand on cherche un employ. Pour les lecteurs du collegial et plus. 2011.Green career$: you can make money and save the planet
By Jennifer Power Scott. 2010
The eco-job market is booming, all over the world. Power Scott gives you examples to get you thinking about the…
possibilities, and introduces you to impassioned young people who love being part of the environmental job market. For junior high and older readers. 2010.Centsibility: The Planet Girl Guide To Money (Planet girl)
By Stacey Roderick, Ellen Warwick. 2008
Practical advice on a range of topics relating to money - tips on jobs, saving, debt, spending and budgeting, how…
to become a girl entrepreneur, what to scrimp on (and what not to), the hidden price of cheap, how to reconcile having less than some friends, and why fundraising can make girls feel priceless! Includes checklists, quizzes, a bank lingo glossary and much more. Grades 4-7. 2008. (Planet girl)Boom, bust & echo 2000: profiting from the demographic shift in the new millennium
By David K Foot. 1998
This revised version of "Boom, bust & echo" focuses on the demographic trends of the Canadian baby boomer generation. As…
a result, we learn some profound lessons about how social and educational programs should be developed and delivered. 1998.How to become a great boss: the rules for getting and keeping the best employees
By Jeffrey J Fox. 2002
Did you ever have a great boss? Everyone should have one, but not enough people do. If you're a boss,…
or hope to become one, or have a less-than-great boss, then this is the book that could change your career-and your life. c2002.How to get a job if you're a teenager
By Cindy Pervola, Debby Hobgood. 1998
Tips on job hunting address deciding what type of job to apply for, completing applications, preparing for the interview (including…
choosing what to wear), and the interview itself. What to expect on the first day and the proper way to quit a job are also discussed. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.Financial expert Carrick targets young adults graduating from university or college and moving into the workforce, the housing market and…
family life. Offers information on saving for a post-secondary education and paying off student debts, establishing a credit rating, basic banking and budgeting, car and home buying, and insurance. c2012.But what if I don't want to go to college: a guide to success through alternative education
By Harlow G Unger. 1998
Describes the lucrative career opportunities and demands for various trades and skills that do not require a four-year degree. Discusses…
advantages and disadvantages, requirements, and future prospects for ten types of alternative education. Includes resum and interview advice as well as resource lists. Senior high and older readers.c1998.What to consider if you're considering university: new rules for education and employment
By Kenneth Coates, William R Morrison. 2014
Going to university used to be a passport to future success, but that's no longer the case. For some students,…
it's still a good choice that leads to a successful career, but for many their degrees are worthless pieces of paper. Choose the wrong program and graduation is more likely to lead to disillusionment and debt than a steady paycheque. Yet parents, guidance counsellors, and politicians still push higher education as if it's the only option for building a secure future. The authors set out to explore the many and varied educational opportunities and career paths open to Canadian high school students and those in their twenties. Young adults will gain much insight regarding the path that is best for them: whether to pursue a degree, enrol for skills training, or investigate one of the many other options that are available. For senior high and older readers. 2014.« Le guide de l’emploi en environnement » se veut, d’une part, un ouvrage de référence sur les différents organismes…
et entreprises qui embauchent des travailleurs de l’environnement. Il donne également un aperçu des établissements scolaires qui offrent des formations en lien avec ce secteur d’activité émergent. D’autre part, ce livre constitue un outil d’exploration des carrières en environnement. Pour les lecteurs du collégial et plus. 2011.A fair deal: shopping for social justice / (Orca footprints)
By Kari Jones. 2017
Fair trade is not about spending more money or buying more stuff. It's about helping producers in developing countries get…
a fair price for their goods. Kari Jones provides a history of trade, explaining what makes trade systems unfair and what we can do about it. By examining ways in which our global trade systems value some people over others, the book illustrates areas in which fair trade practices can help families all around the world, and suggests ways to get involved in making the world a more equitable place. Grades 4-7. 2017.Christmas: from solstice to Santa / (Orca origins)
By Nikki Tate. 2018
Christmas is a popular holiday celebrated by people all over the world. Learn about the games played, foods eaten, music…
played and favourite ways of decorating in different parts of the world. With lots of fun facts (about everything from frumenty to the jolly old man in red himself) and recipes, there's plenty in this volume to satisfy anyone with an interest in the festive season. Grades 4-7. 2018.Killer Style: How Fashion Has Injured, Maimed, and Murdered Through History
By Alison Matthews-David, Serah-Marie McMahon. 2019
The clothes we wear every day keep us comfortable, protect us from the elements, and express our unique style—but could…
fashion also be fatal? As it turns out, history is full of fashions that have harmed or even killed people. From silhouette-cinching corsets and combustible combs to lethal hair dyes and flammable flannel, this nonfiction book looks back at the times people have suffered pain, injury, and worse, all in the name of style. Historical examples like the tragic “Radium Girl” watchmakers and mercury-poisoned “Mad Hatters,” along with more recent factory accidents, raise discussion of unsafe workplaces—where those who make the clothes are often fashion’s first victims. Co-authored by a scholar in the history of textiles and dress with the founder of WORN Fashion Journal, this book is equal parts fab and frightening: a stylishly illustrated mash-up of STEAM content, historical anecdotes, and chilling stories. Nonfiction features including sidebars, sources, an index, and a list of further reading will support critical literacy skills and digging deeper with research on this topic. Winner of the 2020 Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Non-Fiction.Trending: How and Why Stuff Gets Popular
By Kira Vermond, Clayton Hanmer. 2020
Fads and trends: How do they start? Why do they spread? And how deep can their impact be? Although trends…
might seem trivial, if you dig deeper, you’ll find that our desire to chase the next big thing can have an even bigger impact than expected. Established middle-grade author Kira Vermond and cartoonist Clayton Hanmer team up in this fun and accessible nonfiction look at fads. In four short chapters, the book explores what a fad is, how the latest crazes catch on, and what makes us jump on the bandwagon. Finally, it looks at the fascinating and even frightening effects of fads both modern and historic. Who knew the beaver pelt craze in 17th century Europe would change ecosystems, start wars, and disrupt life as people knew it? Comic-strip illustrations, an upbeat tone, and reader-friendly text make this a fun and timely tool for young readers who are building critical-thinking skills in the age of fake news and a world gone viral.Our stories, our voices: 21 YA authors get real about injustice, empowerment, and growing up female in America
By Ellen Hopkins, Hannah Moskowitz, Stephanie Kuehnert, Amy Reed, Jenny Torres Sanchez, Martha Brockenbrough, Maurene Goo, Julie Murphy, Alexandra Duncan, Brandy Colbert, Aisha Saeed, Jaye Robin Brown, Sona Charaipotra, Amber Smith, Sandhya Menon, Nina LaCour, Christine Day, Anna-Marie McLemore, Ilene I. W. Gregorio, Somaiya Daud, Tracy Deonn. 2018
A collection of essays from twenty-one Young Adult authors exploring their experiences of injustice, empowerment, and growing up female in…
America. Includes an editor's note identifying a few essays that deal with sensitive subject matter. Strong language and some violence. For senior high and older readers. 2018Iqbal and his ingenious idea: how a science project helps one family and the planet (CitizenKid)
By Rebecca Green, Elizabeth Suneby. 2018
When his mother is forced to cook indoors due to the monsoon season in Bangladesh, young Iqbal decides the school…
district's science fair is the perfect time to create a stove that doesn't produce smoke and harmful fumes. For grades 2-4. 2018