Freedman, Jeri

An exploration of issues faced by young women in the twenty-first century that focuses on women in the workplace, discussing equal opportunity, wages, sexual harassment, military careers, and other related topics, and providing guidance on dealing with challenges.

Describes the formation and destruction of the Warsaw Ghetto by the Nazis, covering the causes of the formation of the ghetto, daily life in the ghetto, the events that led to the Warsaw Ghetto uprising, and the aftermath of the uprising.

Presents a guide for a career in computer support, covering the industry, types of computer support, computer support jobs, how to prepare for a career in computer support, and finding employment in computer support.

Provides an overview of various careers in the field of computer science and programming, with information on preparing for a career, choosing the best field, building a resume, and other related topics.

Explores the qualities that make a person a leader, and how to achieve goals and manage people using these qualities.

Presents information on careers in the fields of sports management and administration.

"Explains what data harvesting and data mining are and how they are carried out. The importance of privacy is covered, as well as two of the most common applications of data harvesting and data mining: the selling of products and services, and the influencing of people's attitudes toward political issues"--Amazon.

Transportation is changing in exciting ways, and computerization is playing a major role in this transition. Automated systems such as computer-controlled cameras and traffic signals, new software for the design of transportation systems and highways, remote monitoring of commercial vehicles such as trucks, and automation of vehicles are all changing the way that people and goods move. The most exciting trend is the development of autonomous cars, planes, trains, and trucks. This book uses sidebars, photographs, and professional examples to describe the transportation technologies that require coders and the opportunities that exist, now and in the future, for coders in the field. It explains courses students can take in high school and college or technical school to become successful coders in the future. It also provides advice on how to find a job as a coder in the transportation field.

"Provides readers with an understanding of the nature of investing for retirement and the advantages of starting early. It clearly explains some of the types of investments (such as annuities, money market accounts, mutual funds, and stocks) and the various retirement plans. It offers tips on the best ways to approach investing for retirement accounts to help readers secure their future"--Provided by publisher.

"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. Sidebars describe actual aspects of a nurse's work, such as that of a pediatric nurse and that of an army nurse. Practical tips for the job search, writing a resume, and interviewing are also presented"--Provided by publisher.