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From creating life-saving vaccines to developing the most
incredible computer games, this job guide features hundreds of
careers, including trending opportunities. Do you have a passion
but can't work out how to make a career out of it? Do you want to
change your career but don't know where to start? Are you worried
about career development? Or are you overwhelmed by so much advice
you are lost in a sea of information? You're not the only one - and
The Careers Handbook is here to steer you in the right direction.
This indispensable guide is ideal for teenagers and newly qualified
graduates. Career counsellors will also find this a trustworthy
companion for helping students with their future career planning.
So, whether you want to become a nurse or home decorator, a chef or
cyber-security analyst (or you simply have no idea!) this book is
your ultimate source. Concise and combining a user-friendly
approach with a bold, graphic design, The Careers Handbook is like
having your very own career coach
Love animals? Make your passion your profession with this
comprehensive guide that reveals a whole host of careers that work
hands-on with animals of all shapes, sizes, and species in the
tenth book in the Be What You Want series. Do you remember what
career you dreamed of having when you were a kid? Right up there
along with firefighter, doctor, and astronaut, you'll find
veterinarian as one of the top kid's dream jobs. This usually stems
from that childhood love of a beloved pet or even the adventure of
visiting the exotic animals at the zoo. But there are so many other
careers that are focused around animals that kids don't know exist.
Covering industries from domestic and exotic veterinary medicine,
wildlife protection and conservation, farming and fisheries,
research, and even animal training and handling (like police dogs),
So, You Want to Work with Animals? explores what these jobs are
really like--the fun stuff, the hard stuff, and even the gross
stuff. In addition to tips and interviews from professionals in the
industry, So, You Want to Work with Animals, includes inspiring
stories from kids who are already working with animals, activities,
a glossary, and resources to help kids on their way to a successful
and fulfilling career.
Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of
English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new
illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition
also includes instructions to access supporting material online.
Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and
thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to
bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of
Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference
for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader
help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key
exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test
readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary. No Rules
Rules, a Level 4 Reader, is A2+ in the CEFR framework. The text is
made up of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing more
complex uses of present perfect simple, passives, phrasal verbs and
simple relative clauses. It is well supported by illustrations,
which appear regularly. Reed Hastings started Netflix with Marc
Randolph in 1997. Their company has completely changed how we watch
TV and films. In this book, Reed explains the secret to the
company's success and how at Netflix, there really are NO rules.
Visit the Penguin Readers website Exclusively with the print
edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital
book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.
There is no single path to the job of your dreams. What does it
take to become a stuntperson? How does a mathematician spend her
days? When does a barber become the center of a community? In this
refreshing take on a careers book, meet twenty-five individuals of
different backgrounds, genders, and abilities who have found their
careers through a wide range of experience, education, intention,
and inspiration. From Joshua Jones, who built a business where he
could thrive as a Deaf interior designer, to Teresa Tam, whose
hunger for knowledge led her to the position of Canada's Chief
Public Health Officer, each of these dreamers found ways to dig
deep into their passion, to gain experience and knowledge, and to
turn that into a job. In If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It,
Colleen Nelson, middle-school teacher and award-winning author of
The Harvey Stories and The Undercover Book List, teams up with
children's librarian and literacy advocate Kathie MacIsaac to show
young readers that there are many paths to a dream job. Education
may come from university, college, trade school, apprenticeship,
specialized training, or simply asking questions and getting
involved. Your career may be something you're already dreaming
about or something you've never even heard of. No matter what,
success means feeling happy with the work you do. If You Can Dream
It, You Can Do It includes full-color photographs and
illustrations, informative sidebars, tips for trying out a field of
interest, a glossary, an index, and an interactive quiz. Spotlight
features on children and youth who are already gaining experience
for their own dream jobs round out this inspirational resource.
The Successful Law Student: An Insider's Guide to Studying Law is
the ultimate companion for all prospective and current law
students. Packed full of insights, advice and perspectives from
current and past law students it is the only student guide to offer
you the inside track on how to make the most of your law degree and
your time at university. The Successful Law Student: An Insider's
Guide to Studying Law is perfect for you whether you're taking a
one-, two-, three- or four-year degree course or planning to take a
year abroad, whether you're a full-time, part-time, or mature
student, or whether you'll be balancing your studies with work or
other commitments. The focus is on the things that will make a big
difference to your student experience, including making a smooth
transition to university level study, getting the most out of
lectures and feedback from tutors, advice on how to approach law
exams, and finding a rewarding career. Complemented by a variety of
insider voices from students and alumni, which add valuable context
and real-life insight, Imogen Moore and Craig Newbery-Jones use
their extensive experience as law teachers to explore the learning
process and look beyond it to consider the wider definition of
success, and help you manage the pressures of legal study. Digital
formats This edition is available for students and institutions to
purchase in a variety of formats. The e-book offers a mobile
experience and convenient access along with functionality tools and
navigation features. www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
Featuring redesigned jackets, interiors, and up-to-date vocabulary
throughout, "DK Readers" now have a fresh new look
Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and
engaging, age appropriate stories in "DK Readers," a multilevel
reading program guaranteed to capture children's interests while
developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With "DK
Readers," children will learn to read-and read to learn
Ring Ring Ring It's the fire alarm A house is on fire The fire
fighters are on their way
Describes some of the different kinds of vehicles that workers
drive.
Where can you get paid to deal with pet food, fish guts and organ
meat? In the food industry! Readers will explore some of the most
disgusting food-related jobs, down to the dirty details. They'll
enjoy this high-interest topic so much they won't realize they're
learning important information about STEM jobs.
The Mr Men are off to work in this brand new picture book series!
Mr Lazy is always falling asleep, but when he leaves his iron on
during a nap, smoke is soon billowing out of his window! Will
Officer Rush and the team of brave Mr Men and Little Miss
firefighters come to his rescue in time? This new series features
the Mr Men and Little Miss in work environments and is the perfect
story range for young children interested in playing and learning
about what goes on in the adult world of work.
Fly Guy is buzzing over to the police station to learn all about
police officers! Fly Guy and Buzz are visiting a police station on
their latest field trip. They will learn all about police officers:
job duties and responsibilities, police dogs, uniforms, police
cars, community policing, police stations, police chiefs, police
academies, detectives, and even how and when to use 9-1-1. There's
so much to learn about these important community helpers!
Award-winning author-illustrator Tedd Arnold brings nonfiction to
life for beginning readers. There are humorous illustrations and
engaging photographs throughout. The front cover features
eye-catching holographic foil!
Come ride the fire truck with Fly Guy
Fly Guy and Buzz are off on another exciting field trip. This time,
they're visiting the fire station There, they will learn all about
firefighters, fire trucks, and fire safety. They'll even get to
zoom down the fire pole and try on a firefighter helmet Come along
to learn all about firefighters in this fun nonfiction reader.
Award-winning author/illustrator Tedd Arnold really brings
nonfiction to life
A fun and magical tour of the world of working with animals, with
Billie and their very silly pet cat, Mia! Does your child love the
ocean? Do they think that they might want to work with animals one
day when they are grown up? Help your child to find out about all
sorts of jobs that people do when they work in, on or under water.
Billie has a very special dressing up box. When they choose an
outfit from the box, they are whisked away to meet all sorts of
people doing all kinds of amazing job. In Working Underwater,
Billie and Mia meet a diving instructor, an oceanographer, a marine
scientist, an aquatic vet, an aquanaut and many more. Together,
they find out lots of interesting things about these jobs these
people do in water. (And be sure to take a close look to see what
naughty and silly things Mia gets up to in the funny
illustrations.) Jump into Jobs is no ordinary science careers
series. It's designed to help young children to think not only
about the job that they might want to do in the future, but to be
inspired by the world of work that is happening all around them.
Each book concludes with a spread to encourage children to research
the topic further through fun activities. The series is perfect for
children aged 5 and up who are interested in what adults do all day
and as part of a well rounded PSHE and Science curriculum. Title in
the series: Working with Animals Working in Space Working
Underwater Working with Weather
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