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The good news about careers: how you'll be working in the next decade

By Barbara Moses. 1999

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Careers and job hunting, General non-fiction

Workers today are changing how we think about the workplace by making choices that reflect not only economic considerations, but… also individual needs and desires. Today's workplace is more flexible, encouraging us to incorporate our personalities and creativity into our working life. Moses discusses what type of worker will be more successful in the future, warns against today's frenetic busyness, and shows what motivates the new worker and how everyone can profit from future work trends.

The Google résumé: how to prepare for a career and land a job at Apple, Microsoft, Google, or any top tech company

By Gayle Laakmann McDowell. 2011

Braille (Uncontracted), Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Business and economics, Careers and job hunting

A guide to win a coveted spot at Google, Microsoft, Apple, or other top tech firms. Learn what to study,… what career paths to consider, hiring procedures and how to make yourself stand out from other candidates. Covers key concerns like which extra-curriculars and other experiences look good, how to apply, how to design and tailor your resume, and how to prepare for and excel in the interview. 2011.

The diving-bell and the butterfly: A Memoir Of Life In Death

By Jean-Dominique Bauby. 1997

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Movie and television tie-ins, Biography, Biography of persons with disabilities

The diary of Jean-Dominique Bauby who, with his left eyelid (the only functioning muscle after a massive stroke) dictated a remarkable account of being locked inside his own body. 1997.

The courage to compete: living with cerebral palsy and following my dreams

By Elizabeth Kaye, Abbey Curran. 2015

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Biography, Biography of persons with disabilities, Women biography

Abbey Curran lives by the motto "If you can dream it, you can do it." She was born with cerebral… palsy, but early on she resolved to never let it limit her. Abbey made history when she became the first contestant with a disability to win a major beauty pageant. After earning the title of Miss Iowa, she went on to compete in Miss USA. Growing up on a hog farm in Illinois, Abbey competed in local pageants despite naysayers who told her not to. After realizing her own dream, she went on to help other disabled girls achieve their goals by starting Miss You Can Do It, a national nonprofit pageant for girls and women with challenges and special needs. In this uplifting memoir, Abbey tells a story of overcoming the odds, fulfilling her life's goals, and finding in herself the courage to compete, even as she continues to inspire the same spirit in others. For junior and senior high readers. 2015.

The elk hunt

By Alan Edward Nourse. 1986

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Biography, Biography of persons with disabilities, Science and medicine biography

At age 52, the author was stricken by a massive heart attack while hunting elk. He reveals his torturous recovery… and the strains his illness placed on himself and his family. 1986.

The gutsy girl handbook: your manifesto for success

By Kate White. 2018

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Business and economics, Careers and job hunting

Bestselling author, professional speaker, and former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan, Kate White shares the nine core principles gutsy women need to… own their excellence, break the rules (or make their own), ask for what they deserve, and refuse to apologize for who they are and what they want. 2018.

The education of Laura Bridgman: first deaf and blind person to learn language

By Ernest Freeberg. 2001

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Biography of persons with disabilities, Biography of blind or visually impaired persons, Women biography, Disabilities, Blindness and visual impairment

Chronicles the life of Laura Bridgman, who, born into a New Hampshire farm family in 1829, became deaf and blind… at the age of two. Freeberg recounts Laura's transformation into a woman who voraciously absorbed the world around her under the tutelage of Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe of the Perkins Institution for the Blind. 2001.

The dog who rescues cats: the true story of Ginny

By Leonore Fleischer, Philip Gonzalez. 1995

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Biography, Biography of persons with disabilities, Animals and wildlife

After a disabling accident, Gonzalez had lost interest in living. Then a friend suggested that he adopt a dog. Ginny,… the abused pup that Gonzalez found at a shelter, was no ordinary dog, but one with a penchant for rescuing abandoned cats. With Ginny, Gonzalez has aided scores of injured felines and found a new sense of purpose in life. 1995.

The center cannot hold: my journey through madness

By Elyn R Saks. 2007

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Biography, Biography of persons with disabilities, Women biography

Professor of psychiatry Elyn R. Saks writes about her struggle with schizophrenia in this unflinching account of her mental illness.… Saks draws readers into a nightmare world of medications, a misguided health care system, and social stigmas. But she would not be defeated. With a strength and force of will that most can only imagine, Saks reclaimed her life and went on to achieve great success. 2007.

The certifiable salesperson: The Ultimate Guide To Help Any Salesperson Go Crazy With Unprecedented Sales!

By Tom Hopkins, Laura L Laaman. 2003

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Business and economics, Careers and job hunting

This focuses on critical selling techniques, from handshakes and clothing to networking and presentations. By observing three salespeople during their… transformation from skeptical to productive, this handbook helps individuals turn fear of rejection into confidence. 2003.

The boy in the moon: a father's search for his disabled son

By Ian Brown. 2009

Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Canadian fiction, Biography of persons with disabilities, Science and medicine biography, Family biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction, Disabilities

Walker Brown was born with a genetic mutation so rare that perhaps 300 people around the world also live with… it. Walker turned twelve in 2008, but he weighs only 54 pounds, is still in diapers, can't speak and needs to wear special cuffs on his arms so that he can't continually hit himself. Expanded from Brown's Globe and Mail series about Walker, he sets out to discover his son. Some strong language. Canada Reads 2012. 2009.

The body silent: The Different World Of The Disabled

By Robert Francis Murphy. 1987

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Biography, Biography of persons with disabilities

In 1976, Robert Murphy first learns that he has a spinal tumour; he now is paralyzed from the neck down.… He relates his medical treatment and suffering, but also examines the role of the disabled in society. He draws from history, literature, sociology, and psychology as a basis for his views and his means of coping. 2001, c1987.

The Bliss list: the ultimate guide to living the dream at work and beyond! (Your coach in a box)

By J. P Hansen. 2013

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Business and economics, Careers and job hunting

Most people spend the majority of their lives at work, and many not happily. To find your inner spirit -… what you truly desire to do in life - this book illuminates the path leading you to ultimately achieving your goals. Hansen will help you get there through exercises such as building a great resume, nailing the interview, and knowing whether or not to accept a particular job offer when it comes along. 2013.

The best damn sales book ever: 16 rock-solid rules for achieving sales success! (Your coach in a box)

By Warren Greshes. 2012

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Business and economics, Careers and job hunting

Greshes moves beyond the basic skills detailed in numerous books over the years and instead focuses on encouraging listeners to… develop their work ethic, motivation, and a positive attitude. By employing Greshes' wisdom, expert and novice sellers alike will find new levels of success in no time. 2012.

The art of selling yourself: the simple step-by-step process for success in business and life (Your coach in a box)

By Adam Riccoboni, Daniel Callaghan. 2013

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Business and economics, Careers and job hunting

In an ultracompetitive marketplace, everything is a tough sell, and setting yourself apart from the crowd is a daunting proposition.… With this book, the authors provide an easy-to-grasp 10-step process for promoting that most important of all commodities - yourself. 2013.

That's what she said: what men need to know (and women need to tell them) about working together

By Joanne Lipman. 2018

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Business and economics, Careers and job hunting

Veteran media executive Joanne Lipman finds workable solutions that individual managers, organizations, and government can employ to make work more… equitable. Filled with anecdotes and stories from Lipman's own journey, this book shows why empowering women as true equals is an essential goal for us all, and offers a road map for getting there. 2018.

Terry Fox: his story

By Leslie Scrivener. 1981

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Biography, Biography of persons with disabilities, Sports biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction

Twenty-one-year old Terry, who lost a leg to cancer, ran part way across Canada to raise money for cancer research, stopping only when he again became ill. 1981.

Succeeding with LD: 20 true stories about real people with LD

By Jill Lauren. 1997

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Biography, Biography of persons with disabilities

Profiles of twenty individuals who prevailed over various learning differences (LD), such as dyslexia and attention-deficit disorder. Each narrative account… describes a particular LD, the obstacles it presented, and efforts to overcome its limitations. Grades 5-8. c1997.

Switchers: how smart professionals change careers--and seize success

By Dawn Graham. 2018

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Business and economics, Careers and job hunting

Are you stuck in an unsatisfying job? In the wrong profession? An industry that just isn't a fit? This book… provides proven strategies that will get you where you want to go. 2018.

Teach like a champion: 49 techniques that put students on the path to college (Your coach in a box)

By Doug Lemov. 2011

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Business and economics, Careers and job hunting

Offers easy-to-apply ideas for becoming an outstanding teacher. 2011.

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