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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 doctor will not see you now

By Jane Poulson. 2002

Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Biography, Biography of blind or visually impaired persons, Science and medicine biography, Women biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction, Blindness and visual impairment

Autobiography of Dr. Jane Poulson, the first blind person in Canada to become a practising doctor. Poulson suffered from diabetes… and because of the disease, lost her sight and then experienced severe heart problems. Nonetheless she was an extremely accomplished doctor, published widely in leading medical journals, and showed great courage and endurance to all who knew her. She wrote this book during the last two years of her life. 2002.

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 Great Lakes

By Pierre Berton. 1996

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Canadian non-fiction, Canadian travel and geography, United States travel and geography

Berton relates the history of the Great Lakes and the humans who have lived around them. From their birth during… the Ice Age to the fight to save them from pollution, Berton tells the many stories which their shores have witnessed. 1996.

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

By Ernest Freeberg. 2001

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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 colossus of New York: a city in thirteen parts

By Colson Whitehead. 2003

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Travel and geography, United States travel and geography

With this masterful evocation of the city that never sleeps, Colson Whitehead conveys the city’s inner and outer landscapes in a series of vignettes, meditations, and personal narratives. 2003.

The culture of contentment

By John Kenneth Galbraith. 1992

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Economics, General non-fiction, Politics and government, Travel and geography, United States travel and geography

Renowned economist analyzes United States monetary policies, domestic social conditions, and foreign relations. Galbraith's thesis is that America has succumbed… to the desires and comfort of the affluent -- a class that tends to control political decisions. He traces the roots of this late twentieth-century "culture," beginning with circumstances that led to the Great Depression and concluding with suggestions for coping with problems. 1992.

The coast: a journey down the Atlantic shore

By Joseph Jacobs Thorndike. 1993

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Travel and geography, United States travel and geography

A series of travelogues trace the East Coast of the United States. The author combines a walking tour from Quoddy… Head, Maine, southward to the Florida Keys; reflections on what the shoreline was and what it has become; impressions of places he has formed from the writings and paintings of others; an examination of problems; and a chronicle of what is being done to preserve the land, the sea, and the wildlife. 1993.

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 Cannibal Queen: an aerial odyssey across America

By Stephen Coonts. 1992

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Adventure and exploration, Travel and geography, United States travel and geography

In June 1991, Coonts and his son David set out on the first leg of a journey in a 1942… Stearman open-cockpit biplane. The trip will eventually take Coonts into each of the forty-eight continental United States. As he traverses the country, Coonts portrays life in small-town America as well as in big towns, and paints a picture of scorching deserts, dismal swamps, and soaring mountains. c1992.

The blind mechanic: the amazing story of Eric Davidson, survivor of the 1917 Halifax Explosion

By Marilyn Davidson Elliott, Janet F Kitz. 2018

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Biography, Biography of blind or visually impaired persons, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)

Eric Davidson was a beautiful, fair-haired toddler when the Halifax Explosion struck, killing almost 2,000 people and seriously injuring thousands… of others. Eric lost both eyes-a tragedy that his mother never fully recovered from. Eric, however, was positive and energetic. He also developed a fascination with cars and how they worked, and he later decided, against all likelihood, to become a mechanic. Assisted by his brothers who read to him from manuals, he worked hard, passed examinations, and carved out a decades-long career. Once the subject of a National Film Board documentary, Eric Davidson was, until his death, a much-admired figure in Halifax. Written by his daughter Marilyn, this book gives new insights into the story of the 1917 Halifax Explosion and contains never-before-seen documents and photographs. 2018.

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 blind Victorian: Henry Fawcett and British liberalism

By Lawrence Goldman. 1989

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Biography, Biography of blind or visually impaired persons

Henry Fawcett, a promising academic, was blinded in a shooting accident at the age of 25. This did not hinder… him from consolidating his position at the confluence of so many streams of British culture and politics. 1989.

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.

The Appalachian Trail reader

By David Emblidge. 1996

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Travel and geography, United States travel and geography, Travelogues

A collection of travel diaries and registers, historical accounts, and other writings that portray the 2,140-mile recreational footpath running from… Georgia to Maine. Traces the wilderness trail northward, depicting its history, geology, scenery, wildlife, and lore. 1996.

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.

The amateur emigrant

By Robert Louis Stevenson. 1988

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Travel and geography, United States travel and geography

In 1874, Stevenson left Edinburgh for San Francisco to join his fiancée. A shrewd and sympathetic observer, he produced a… vivid account of the sea passage to the New World, and the subsequent cross-country train journey to California. 1988.

Tandems africains: du Sahara au Kilimandjaro guidés par des non-voyants

By Diego Audemard. 2007

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Biography, Adventurers and explorers, Biography of blind or visually impaired persons, Travel and geography, Travelogues

C'est en tandems que Jean-Christophe Perrot et Diego Audemard ont choisi de réaliser leur projet "Raconte-moi la Terre" découvrir l'Afrique,… pendant toute une année, guidés par des personnes non et mal- voyantes. Avec leurs 27 copilotes, ils ont pédalé sur 13 500 kilomètres à travers douze pays, gravi à pied quatre sommets de plus de 4 000 mètres d'altitude, et réalisé qu'au-delà du défi physique, ils vivaient un véritable partage des sens. Le témoignage d'une expérience authentique, menée pour le plaisir de voir avec d'autres yeux. Une aventure où il faut être deux pour avancer, un aveugle et un voyant, un autochtone et un étranger. 2007.

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