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Have you always wanted to write a book, but don't know where to start? Or maybe you're really great at writing the first few chapters . . . but you never quite make it to the end? Or do you finally have a finished manuscript, but you're not sure what to do next? Fear not -- if you have writing-related questions, this book has answers! Whether you're writing for fun or to build a career, bestselling author Ally Carter is ready to help you make your...
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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...
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"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....
5) Special ops
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Presents information on the skills and training needed to become a member of a military special ops team. Details the responsibilities that go along with this career and includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
11) Engineering
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Provides an overview of the engineering industry, highlighting various careers in the field with information on the work environment, responsibilities, training requirements, and what personalities and skills fit well with each career.
14) Tradespeople
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Briefly explores the role of tradespeople in the U.S. Military, discussing how they learn while on the job and do many things to help keep military missions on track and keep up the equipment soldiers need to use. Includes color photographs and a memory game to test readers on how well they read the information.
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Explains how engineers who work with NASCAR start with a blueprint and turn it into a design; and shows how to improve noise control, safety measures, fuel efficiency, and more. Allows students to analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several designs.
18) The show
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Discusses dealing with stage fright, putting on a rock star performance, list preparations, stage outfit choices, and promotions at the show.
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Due to advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning, job postings for robotics technicians, scientists, and engineers are surging with double- and triple-digit increases every year. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.