Seven clotheslines are presented with rhyming verse describing the items of clothing found, and the reader is invited to guess what kind of person and job to which the sets of clothing belong.

Introduces computer coding to young girls, offering insights and anecdotes from notable female coders working at places such as Pixar and NASA. Offers activities and illustrations to showcase techniques, languages, and technology in coding.

When Annie has a career day at her school, each member of her family wonders if she will choose their career path--her grandfather the news photographer, her father the mountain climber or her mother the basketball player--until she reveals a dream that is all her own.

In they eye-opening account, Cal New port debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice. After making his case against passion, Newport sets out on a quest to discover the reality of how people end up living what they do. Spending time with organic farmers, venture capitalists, screenwriters, freelance computer programmers, and other who admitted to deriving great satisfaction from their work, Newport uncovers the strategies...

"Future-proof your career and maximize your competitive advantage by becoming an Ultralearner --the skill necessary to stay relevant, reinvent yourself, and adapt to whatever the workplace throws your way"-- Provided by publisher.

Job requirements -- Integrity and trustworthiness -- Respect and compassion -- Justice and fairness -- Responsibility -- Courage -- Self-discipline and diligence -- Citizenship -- Career opportunities.

Presents information on jobs that are thought to be disgusting, such as that of a sewer worker, portable toilet cleaner, and crime scene cleaner. Includes fact boxes, color photographs and diagrams, critical thinking activities, a glossary, and additional resources.

Technology has sent shockwaves of change through the world of commercial art. Digital illustration and design, online portfolio sites, and the proliferation of stock art have radically changed the way that illustrators and graphic designers work. What has not changed, however, is the wealth of illustrators and graphic designers hoping to turn their talent into freelance success. More than ever, artists face questions such as how to get started, how...

"This . . . volume explores the range of jobs and settings in which one can work in the nursing field with two years or less of training, including certified nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, licensed visiting nurse, registered nurse, clinical nurse, cardiac care nurse, labor and delivery nurse, neonatal nurse, and pediatric nurse, among others. It examines each job's activities, academic needs, and certification and licensing requirements....

The book extension of the growing writer's movement and challenge to write 1,000 words a day helps readers and writers discover how to uncover their creative desires and stay motivated and offers advice from over 50 well-known writers.