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By Sarah O'Leary Burningham. 2009
« Livrés sans mode d'emploi, les parents sont parfois difficiles à comprendre ! Personne n'est censé savoir comment son père…
et sa mère fonctionnent, sur quels boutons il faut appuyer pour les faire démarrer; quels outils sont nécessaires pour les réparer quand ils tombent en panne ou quand les rouages qui les relient à leur progéniture se grippent. Ce livre est en forme de cours intensif sur la meilleure manière d'élever ses parents. Sarah O’Leary Burningham révèle aux ados tout ce qu'il leur faut savoir pour surmonter les disputes avec leurs parents, gagner leur confiance et avoir droit à un traitement d'adultes (ou presque). Elle leur apprend l'art de la négociation, le prix de la liberté, à protéger efficacement leur intimité, et comment faire admettre leurs choix, en ce qui concerne leur look, leurs fréquentations et leurs habitudes de vie. Le tout dans un langage compréhensible par les ados qui apprécieront, c'est sûr, son humour ! » -- 4e de couvBy Sue Grafton. 2002
Tony Hillerman, Lawrence Block, Sara Paretsky, and others provide advice on such topics as composing convincing dialog, mastering pacing and…
suspense, developing series characters, depicting violence, and revising and marketing manuscripts. They also cover writing mystery-genre specialties including young adult, medical, legal, historical, and true-crime stories. Some violence. 2002By Michael Gill. 2007
White sixtysomething Gill describes his despair over being let go from his high-powered New York advertising job. He explains how…
gratitude for an unexpected employment offer he received at a Starbucks led him to job satisfaction as a barista and coffee master alongside younger black coworkers. Some strong language. 2007By Gail Carson Levine. 2006
Newbery Honor author of fiction provides advice, tips, and exercises to encourage aspiring writers. Covers story writing--from coming up with…
an idea and developing characters and plot to finding a publisher. Recommends practicing a lot and saving everything you write. For grades 5-8. 2006By Meagan Hassell. 2004
By Bstan-ʾdzin-rgya-mtsho. 2003
In this sequel to The Art of Happiness (BR 13301), a psychiatrist questions the Dalai Lama about applying Buddhist principles…
in the workplace. The Tibetan spiritual leader advises that career satisfaction is related to staying motivated, having a realistic "sense of self," and maintaining "basic human values" such as kindness and compassion. 2003By Sarah Parsons Zackheim, Adrian Zackheim. 2000
Describes the publishing industry and emphasizes what budding authors need to know in order to have a book produced. Includes…
advice on dealing with negotiations, proposals, advances, options, rights, marketing, agents, and self-publishing on the Web. Foreword by Nelson DeMille. 2000By United States. 2003
Describes over 260 careers based on the U.S. Department of Labor's research. Explains the education needed, the duties and skills…
of the employee, subjects to study, earning potential, and future outlook for each given profession. For junior and senior high readers. 2003By Cary Griffin, David Hammis. 2003
Experienced vocational counselors offer a practical handbook that provides individuals with disabilities information on how to start and maintain a…
small business. Includes suggestions on preparing a business plan and market strategies, understanding and using government programs, and finding mentors and useful web sites. 2003"Je t'aime, nous nous aimons, je ne t'aime plus, aimons-nous les uns les autres... La conjugaison infinie du verbe aimer,…
ce sont toutes les histoires des hommes, mais qu'est-ce que ça veut vraiment dire, aimer ? Et qu'est-ce que la philosophie, elle-même "amour de la sagesse", peut nous en dire ?" -- 4e de couvBy Ralph Warner. 1996
Advises the reader not to focus exclusively on finances when preparing for retirement, but also to consider such equally important…
factors as health, spiritual life, interpersonal relationships, and interests outside of work. Interviews with retirees illustrate the importance of this approachIncludes instructions for balancing spending with what is needed for early retirement, structuring an income stream, choosing and setting up…
a prosperity plan, creating a private utopia, fully funding investment vehicles, retiring early even with kids at home, and making money last as long as you do. 1999By Peter Richardson. 1993
Career advice for students with talent in mathematics and computers. Highlights job options such as an audio engineer, a research…
analyst, and a computer programmer. For senior high and older readersBy Martin Yate. 1992
Explains how to promote yourself on paper in order to obtain job interviews by depicting a strong and positive image.…
The author gathered the most successful letters to illustrate what makes a great opening missive. Also includes sample rejection, acceptance, resignation, and thank you letters. Additional resources for job information includedBy Fernand Foisy. 2003
By Jean-Luc Nancy. 2007
"C'est pas juste !" : combien de fois un enfant ne prononce-t-il pas - tout haut ou en silence -…
cette exclamation indignée ? Combien de fois n'a-t-il pas le sentiment de ne pas avoir la place qui lui revient ? Mais un adulte aussi trouve injuste, selon les cas, une contravention, un licenciement, une guerre, la réussite du voisin. Ce qui est juste, pensons-nous, doit l'être pour tous. Or nous pensons aussi qu'il doit y avoir ce qui est juste pour chacun, comme un vêtement bien ajusté, ou comme le droit de faire "juste ce que je veux". Y a-t-il donc deux justices ? L'une égale pour tous, l'autre différente pour chacun ? Mais chacune ne risque-t-elle pas d'être injuste à sa manière, en s'opposant à l'autre ? Qu'est-ce donc qui est juste ? Et de qui peut-on dire que "c'est un juste" ? -- 4e de couvDescribes 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 resumé and interview advice as well as resource lists. For senior high and older readersBy Julie McLaughlin, Raina Delisle. 2023
By Julie Czerneda, Victoria Vincent. 1996
Discusses careers available in the field of communication including mapmaker, Internet marketer, systems analyst, microwave dish installer, and teacher. Describes…
typical workdays, duties involved, getting started in the field, and writing a resume. For junior and senior high readersBy Linda Kelley. 1996
Describes how job-related expenses can devour a couple's second income. The author discusses taxes, childcare, timesavers, rushed shopping, personal upkeep,…
and other factors to be considered when deciding whether both spouses should work