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The good news about careers: how you'll be working in the next decade
Par Barbara Moses. 1999
Workers today are changing how we think about the workplace by making choices that reflect not only economic considerations, but…
also individual needs and desires. Today's workplace is more flexible, encouraging us to incorporate our personalities and creativity into our working life. Moses discusses what type of worker will be more successful in the future, warns against today's frenetic busyness, and shows what motivates the new worker and how everyone can profit from future work trends.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.The first year: age-related macular degeneration (The first Year Ser.)
Par Daniel L Roberts. 2006
Visually impaired educator and musician offers a month-by-month guide to coping with this progressive retinal disease and related conditions. Discusses…
causes and characteristics, strategies for slowing its progression, and treatment options. Covers lifestyle issues such as traveling, staying healthy, combating boredom and depression, and navigating daily tasks. Includes resources. 2006.The follow: a true story
Par Linda Spalding. 1998
The author recounts her expedition into the forests of Borneo in search of a reclusive primatologist, who has devoted her…
life to protecting orphaned orangutans. Describes the beauty of the island, the local society, and the despoilment of natural resources through poaching, deforestation, and misguided ecotourism. 1998.The elusive Mr. Pond: the soldier, fur trader and explorer who opened the Northwest
Par Barry M Gough. 2014
Born in Connecticut in 1739, Peter Pond volunteered for the colonial Connecticut and New York regiments that fought against the…
French for control of North America. Soon after, drawn by the promise of wealth and adventure, Pond paddled into the wild territory of the Indians to the west with only a canoe, some trade goods and a few French Canadians to aid him. What he returned with is the stuff of legend. 2014.The eye book: a complete guide to eye disorders and health (A Johns Hopkins Press health book)
Par Gary H Cassel, Michael D Billig, Harry G Randall. 1998
Two ophthalmologists and an optometrist provide an "owner's manual for your eyes." They describe vision changes that occur over time…
and health problems that affect the ability to see. Topics include coping with low vision, eye trauma and emergencies, glaucoma, cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration. 1998.The Everest years: a climber's life
Par Chris Bonington. 1987
At the age of 50, the author, one of the world's best-known mountaineers, reached the summit of Mount Everest in…
1985 after four attempts. He chronicles his Everest expeditions and the ascent of Mount Vinson in the Antarctic with Frank Wells. 1987.The epicurean gardener
Par John Festus Adams, Stephanie Adams. 1988
The "epicurean gardener" is one who finds pleasure in all aspects of gardening. The author believes that rigid instructions can…
introduce worry and guilt into an otherwise relaxing and joyous hobby. He discusses tilling, planning, fertilizing and weed control. c1988.The essential earthman: Henry Mitchell on gardening
Par Henry Mitchell. 1981
Selection of gardening columns written for the "Washington Post," offering advice on garden chores, plants to choose, landscape design, and…
tips for the novice and seasoned gardener alike. Entertaining and especially pertinent for city gardeners. 1981.The Harrowsmith perennial garden: flowers for three seasons
Par Patrick Lima. 1987
The Harrowsmith northern gardener
Par Jennifer Bennett. 1982
The gutsy girl handbook: your manifesto for success
Par Kate White. 2018
Bestselling author, professional speaker, and former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan, Kate White shares the nine core principles gutsy women need to…
own their excellence, break the rules (or make their own), ask for what they deserve, and refuse to apologize for who they are and what they want. 2018.The hall of the mountain king
Par Howard H Snyder. 1973
The dig tree: the extraordinary story of the ill-fated Burke and Wills 1860 expedition
Par Sarah Murgatroyd. 2003
In 1860, an eccentric Irish police officer named Robert O'Hara Burke set out to Melbourne at the head of the…
most ambitious expedition of his age. Up until this point Australia had remained a truly dark continent, but times were changing. On 20 August Burke and his team of eighteen men made a confident start - journeying north towards the Gulf of Carpentaria. Accompanied by William Wills, a shy English scientist, he was prepared to risk everything to cross the continent. Meanwhile, John McDouall Stuart, a dour Scotsman with a fondness for the bottle, was already trekking north from Adelaide. The race was on. 2003.The complete book of gardening
Par Brian Leverett. 1994
Great gardens come down to careful planning. So this guide tells you how to create a superb garden from scratch,…
with your favourite flowers, vegetables and fruit, herbs, and effective landscaping. It lists popular species, gives techniques for sowing and maintaining, and controlling pests. 1994.The certifiable salesperson: The Ultimate Guide To Help Any Salesperson Go Crazy With Unprecedented Sales!
Par Tom Hopkins, Laura L Laaman. 2003
This focuses on critical selling techniques, from handshakes and clothing to networking and presentations. By observing three salespeople during their…
transformation from skeptical to productive, this handbook helps individuals turn fear of rejection into confidence. 2003.The breach: Kilimanjaro and the conquest of self
Par Rob Taylor. 1981
Most people spend the majority of their lives at work, and many not happily. To find your inner spirit -…
what you truly desire to do in life - this book illuminates the path leading you to ultimately achieving your goals. Hansen will help you get there through exercises such as building a great resume, nailing the interview, and knowing whether or not to accept a particular job offer when it comes along. 2013.Greshes moves beyond the basic skills detailed in numerous books over the years and instead focuses on encouraging listeners to…
develop their work ethic, motivation, and a positive attitude. By employing Greshes' wisdom, expert and novice sellers alike will find new levels of success in no time. 2012.The art of selling yourself: the simple step-by-step process for success in business and life (Your coach in a box)
Par Adam Riccoboni, Daniel Callaghan. 2013
In an ultracompetitive marketplace, everything is a tough sell, and setting yourself apart from the crowd is a daunting proposition.…
With this book, the authors provide an easy-to-grasp 10-step process for promoting that most important of all commodities - yourself. 2013.