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Steve Jobs: American genius
Par Amanda Ziller. 2011
Steve Jobs revolutionized the way we work, listen to music, watch movies, and communicate. By pushing boundaries and always thinking…
one step ahead, Jobs became an icon, equally as famous for his advanced ideas and design aesthetic as his sleek black turtlenecks. What inspired him? How did he do his job? What made him the man he was? Grades 5-8. 2011.La vraie vie: ce que tout jeune devrait savoir sur le monde du travail et qu'on ne lui dit pas!
Par Jacques Keable. 2001
À l'intention des jeunes qui abordent le monde du travail. Fruit de la collaboration entre la CSQ, la FTQ et…
le Fonds de la solidarité de la FTQ, ce livre propose des matériaux destinés à les soutenir concrèment dans leur quête de plus de liberté, de justice sociale et d'égalité entre les hommes. Il offre des réflexions sur comment prendre sa place dans la dignité et le respect dans le monde du travail. Pour les lecteurs d'école secondaire et plus. 2001.Meet a dentist: Dennis Hewitt (Career path choices.)
Par Kim Ziervogel. 2007
Follow the road to becoming a dentist with Dennis Hewitt. He charts out his inspiration, challenges, college years and his…
first practical experience years, while helping people overcome their fear. For junior and senior high readers. 2007.Le guide des professions 2012-2013: formation : secondaire, collégiale, universitaire
Par Jacques Langlois. 2011
Ce guide présente plus de 100 professions analysées selon 35 critères tels que le salaire, les perspectives d'embauche, le stress,…
le niveau de responsabilité, etc.L'ouvrage propose aussi les 13 meilleures professions du marché québécois, les 10 meilleurs employeurs au Québec, les 10 professions auxquelles les femmes et les hommes devraient s'intéresser, et les 10 sites Internet les plus utiles quand on cherche un employ. Pour les lecteurs du collegial et plus. 2011.La revanche d'un solitaire: la véritable histoire du fondateur de Facebook
Par Ben Mezrich, Lucie Delplanque. 2010
L'histoire de Facebook, de la création d'une base de données répertoriant les filles de l'université Harvard par les deux étudiants,…
Eduardo Saverin et Mark Zuckerberg, au succès du site web d'aujourd'hui qui réunit 200 millions de personnes. Pour les lecteurs du collégial. Quelques passages où le langage est grossier et quelques descriptions de nature sexuelle. 2009, c2010. Titre uniforme: The accidental billionaires.Green career$: you can make money and save the planet
Par Jennifer Power Scott. 2010
The eco-job market is booming, all over the world. Power Scott gives you examples to get you thinking about the…
possibilities, and introduces you to impassioned young people who love being part of the environmental job market. For junior high and older readers. 2010.Hart Massey (Canadians)
Par Paul Collins. 1977
How to get a job if you're a teenager
Par Cindy Pervola, Debby Hobgood. 1998
Tips on job hunting address deciding what type of job to apply for, completing applications, preparing for the interview (including…
choosing what to wear), and the interview itself. What to expect on the first day and the proper way to quit a job are also discussed. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.But what if I don't want to go to college: a guide to success through alternative education
Par Harlow G Unger. 1998
Describes 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 resum and interview advice as well as resource lists. Senior high and older readers.c1998.What to consider if you're considering university: new rules for education and employment
Par Kenneth Coates, William R Morrison. 2014
Going to university used to be a passport to future success, but that's no longer the case. For some students,…
it's still a good choice that leads to a successful career, but for many their degrees are worthless pieces of paper. Choose the wrong program and graduation is more likely to lead to disillusionment and debt than a steady paycheque. Yet parents, guidance counsellors, and politicians still push higher education as if it's the only option for building a secure future. The authors set out to explore the many and varied educational opportunities and career paths open to Canadian high school students and those in their twenties. Young adults will gain much insight regarding the path that is best for them: whether to pursue a degree, enrol for skills training, or investigate one of the many other options that are available. For senior high and older readers. 2014.Le guide de l'emploi en environnement: employeurs, formations, conseils
Par Jobboom. 2011
« Le guide de l’emploi en environnement » se veut, d’une part, un ouvrage de référence sur les différents organismes…
et entreprises qui embauchent des travailleurs de l’environnement. Il donne également un aperçu des établissements scolaires qui offrent des formations en lien avec ce secteur d’activité émergent. D’autre part, ce livre constitue un outil d’exploration des carrières en environnement. Pour les lecteurs du collégial et plus. 2011.The many lives of Andrew Carnegie (Milton Meltzer Biographies Ser.milton Meltzer Biographies Series)
Par Milton Meltzer. 1997
The rags-to-riches story of Andrew Carnegie, who rose from an impoverished Scottish immigrant to become the wealthiest man in the…
world after he sold his business interests to J.P. Morgan in 1900. In retirement, Carnegie became known for establishing libraries throughout the world. For senior high and older readers. 1997.Girls think of everything: stories of ingenious inventions by women
Par Catherine Thimmesh. 2000
Profiles ten women and two girls who through necessity, ingenuity, and hard work responded successfully to challenges by inventing such…
items as Toll House cookies, glow-in-the-dark paper, the Snugli baby carrier, and windshield wipers. Includes instructions on how to apply for a patent. For grades 4-7. 2000.Whose gadgets are these? (Community Helper Mystery)
Par Capstone. 2020
Who is this book about? Its a mystery! A worker gives you clues about his work and the gadgets he…
uses to help people in his community. Can you use the clues to guess who it is?Crime scene investigators (True Crime Clues (UpDog Books TM))
Par Grace Campbell. 2021
Crime scene investigators walk past the yellow tape with one mission: to figure out what happened. Discover what it takes…
to be an investigator and learn about the investigation process in this high/low book, from hunting for evidence to interviewing witnessesElon Musk and the quest for a fantastic future
Par Ashlee Vance. 2017
Adaptation for a younger audience of journalist Ashlee Vance's bestselling biography Elon Musk (DB 82434). The revolutionary inventor and business…
magnate, born in 1971, is the founder of PayPal, SpaceX, and Tesla Motors. Highlights his ambition to colonize Mars. For junior and senior high readers. 2017The call of the osprey (Scientists in the Field)
Par Dorothy Hinshaw Patent, William Muñoz. 2015
Follows a crew of scientists who are involved in the Montana Osprey Project--which studies the effects of mercury pollution on…
wildlife and humans. Highlights observations from spying on the raptors with several strategically placed webcams and the continuing research efforts aimed at better understanding of environmental problems. For grades 6-9. 2015Chasing cheetahs: the race to save Africa's fastest cats (Scientists in the Field)
Par Sy Montgomery, Nic Bishop. 2014
Describes the cheetah's essential role in the ecosystem and the ways in which Namibia's Cheetah Conservation Fund is promoting cohabitation…
between cheetahs and farmers. Includes advocacy advice, resources, and more. For grades 6-9. 2014Eruption!: volcanoes and the science of saving lives (Scientists in the Field)
Par Elizabeth Rusch, Tom Uhlman. 2013
Explores the dangers of living near volcanoes and details past deadly eruptions around the world. Highlights a group of scientists…
working with the U.S. Geological Survey in the Volcano Disaster Assistance Program to help predict future eruptions. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2013Ten books in a series match personal interests with potential careers. Each title provides a brief overview of numerous professions.…
Includes job charts, glossaries, and additional resources. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2013