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The Google résumé: how to prepare for a career and land a job at Apple, Microsoft, Google, or any top tech company
Par Gayle Laakmann McDowell. 2011
A guide to win a coveted spot at Google, Microsoft, Apple, or other top tech firms. Learn what to study,…
what career paths to consider, hiring procedures and how to make yourself stand out from other candidates. Covers key concerns like which extra-curriculars and other experiences look good, how to apply, how to design and tailor your resume, and how to prepare for and excel in the interview. 2011.Ready set grow!: [quick and easy gardening projects]
Par Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff. 2010
Teaches young gardeners how to grow plants from seed, how to propagate plants, when to harvest seeds, how long different…
plants take to grow, what to do about pests, and much more. Features more than 30 simple gardening projects specially designed to be completed during summer vacation. Grades 2-4 and older readers. 2010.Pedal it!: how bicycles are changing the world (Footprints)
Par Michelle Mulder. 2013
"Pedal It!" encourages young readers to be part of the joy of cycling. From the very first boneshakers to today’s…
sleek racing bikes, from handlebars to gear sprockets, this book shows you how bikes can make the world a better place. Not only can bikes be used to power computers and generators, they can also reduce pollution, promote wellness and get a package across a crowded modern city - fast! Grades 4-7. 2013.Never too late: take control of your retirement and your future
Par Gail E Vaz-Oxlade. 2011
The hardest part of retirement planning is getting started, so Vaz-Oxlade walks you through the steps to put momentum on…
your side - even if it's with as little as a dollar a day. She'll help you figure out where you are now, where you want to be, and how to get there. Strong language. c2011.Money talks: when to say yes and how to say no
Par Gail Vaz-Oxlade. 2015
"Money talks" is Gail's answer to the toughest - and most common - problem that sits at the heart of…
money and relationships: how to tell your mate, your father, your best friend or your grandmother it's time for a change. With over 75 different scenarios drawn from years of working with real Canadians, Gail helps readers see their own situations through stories that reflect what they're experiencing. Then she gives readers the language to negotiate effectively, showing them that for each problem there are steps they can take to find a solution. 2015.Money-smart kids: teach your children financial confidence and control
Par Gail E Vaz-Oxlade. 2011
Want to teach your kids to see money as a tool, not a trap? Determined to help them avoid the…
mistakes you made? Gail starts with an age-appropriate allowance, showing parents how to use it effectively to help their kids. What better gift could you give your kids than the confidence to control their money, rather than letting their money control them? 2011.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.Life after college: the complete guide to getting what you want
Par Jenny Blake. 2011
A manual for every graduating student and young professional, featuring practical, actionable advice that helps people focus on the big…
picture of their lives, not just the details. Provides tips, inspirational quotes and coaching exercises for every area of life including: Work, Money, Home, Organization, Friends & Family, Dating & Relationships, Health, Fun & Relaxation, and Personal Growth. c2011.Easy money (Good reads)
Par Gail E Vaz-Oxlade. 2010
The author will show you how to make your money work for you. Budgeting, saving, and getting your debt paid…
off have never been so easy to understand or to do. 2010.Best Canadian cover letters: [70+ best Canadian-format cover letters]
Par Sharon Graham. 2010
Every day, millions of Canadians are competing for prime job interviews, and the cover letter is key to your success…
over other job seekers. Written by and for Canadians, this guide will enable you to employ proven strategies used by professional resume writers; write a strategic letter to spark interest from recruiters and employers; address critical Canadian components such as spelling and grammar; and create a superb cover letter that will outshine the competition. c2010.It's catching: the infectious world of germs and microbes
Par Jennifer Gardy. 2014
Kids will become immersed in information about pus, bacteria, DNA, genomes, and more. They will learn how germs have shaped…
human history and also about the individuals who are working to hunt them down. Additional elements, like trading card-style profiles of a variety of diseases, a board game, and a detailed index, make this infectious read both useful and entertaining. Grades 3-6. 2014.Going up!: Elisha Otis's trip to the top (Great idea series)
Par Monica Kulling. 2012
Debt-free forever: take control of your money and your life
Par Gail E Vaz-Oxlade. 2009
Gail's rules are simple: you can't spend money you don't have, you must save something, and if you're in debt,…
you must get the albatross off your back. She provides a road map to getting out of the red in 36 months or less. By following Vaz-Oxlade's detailed plans, readers will reach the right destination: a debt-free life. 2009.Case closed?: nine mysteries unlocked by modern science
Par Susan Hughes. 2010
What ever happened to the thriving city of Ubar? Why did the Anasazi people disappear? Was Hatshepsut really a female…
pharaoh? The author takes on nine historic mysteries from around the world and explains how they have been solved by modern scientific techniques, such as satellite imagery, CAT scans, DNA analysis and sonar. Hughes explains why the cases were re-opened, details the personnel involved and their investigations, and ultimately their findings. Grades 3-6. c2010.Grace Hopper: queen of computer code
Par Laurie Wallmark. 2017
Who was Grace Hopper? A software tester, workplace jester, cherished mentor, ace inventor, avid reader, naval leader--AND rule breaker, chance…
taker, and troublemaker. Grace Hopper coined the term “computer bug” and taught computers to “speak English.” Throughout her life, Hopper succeeded in doing what no one had ever done before. Delighting in difficult ideas and in defying expectations, the insatiably curious Hopper truly was “Amazing Grace”, and a role model for science- and math-minded girls and boys. With a wealth of witty quotes, and richly detailed illustrations, this book brings Hopper's incredible accomplishments to life. Grades K-3. 2017.Green careers for dummies (For dummies)
Par Carol L McClelland. 2010
The transition from business-as-usual to a new sustainable economy is opening up a wide range of opportunities as new clean…
technologies, policies, and standards are adopted. Making sense of this new economy can be tricky, but if you're committed to finding a career that will have a positive impact on the planet, this guide gives you everything you need to land the job of your dreams. c2010.Vaincre le désordre: dans sa tête et dans sa maison
Par Sophie Legault. 2013
Avons-nous un problème de rangement, ou souffrons-nous d'un mal plus profond qui fait que les objets prennent toute la place…
dans nos maisons ? Avec Vaincre le désordre, dans sa tête et dans sa maison, l'organisatrice professionnelle Sophie Legault propose aux lecteurs aux prises avec le désordre de leur maison d'amorcer une réflexion sur leurs habitudes de consommation et sur leur rapport aux objets qui les entourent. L'auteure offre ensuite un véritable programme de mise en ordre pour se sortir de la désorganisation et ne pas y retomber. Elle présente les astuces qu'elle a élaborées au fil des ans pour désencombrer les placards, déblayer le sous-sol, dégager les chambres et libérer la cuisine. Un livre pour tous ceux qui sentent le besoin de vaincre le désordre en eux et chez eux ! 2013.La vie d'une étoile ((Les minipommes ; 12).)
Par Alain Bouquet. 2006
"Comment naît une étoile? Les étoiles ont-elles une famille? Comment vit une étoile? Comment meurt une étoile? Où sont les…
cendres des étoiles? Mais finalement, les étoiles sont-elles vivantes ? Jade, Aziz, Ambre et Alex vont effectuer un drôle de voyage... dans les étoiles! Et c'est Proxima du Centaure " en personne" qui va leur raconter comment se déroule la " vie " des astres... Des réponses sérieuses et drôles aux questions que les enfants se posent sur le monde". -- 4e de couv.Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson's super-soaking stream of inventions
Par Chris Barton. 2016
A love for rockets, robots, inventions, and a mind for creativity began early in Lonnie Johnson's life. Growing up in…
a house full of brothers and sisters, persistence and a passion for problem solving became the cornerstone for a career as an engineer and his work with NASA. But it is his accidental invention of the Super Soaker water gun that has made his most memorable splash with kids and adults. Grades K-3. 2016.Get that job!
Par Jurg Oppliger. 1997
Answers questions such as: what do you have to offer an employer, what is the right way to write a…
resume and fill out an application form, and how can you make a good impression at a job interview? 1997.