Provides an overview of the historical events that have taken place and shaped the islands of the Caribbean Sea. This volume contains information on topics such as women pirates, meals eaten by slaves, and the cultural preference for strong leaders in the region.
Ancient Egypt was one of the longest-lasting civilizations the world has ever known. This book explores Egypt's broad political, economic, social, and cultural developments, from... Læs mere
Covers 22 jobs in the culinary arts, including: Bakery workers; Cooks and chefs; Dietitians and nutritionists; Food technologists; Meatcutters; and, Personal chefs.
By creating their own virtual day on the job, students can find out firsthand what it's like to have many exciting careers.
Helps students understand the need for teams and how to achieve and encourage healthy team dynamics. This book covers such topics as: developing people skills, effectively setting goals and negotiating, appreciating diversity among team members, and resolving team conflicts.
Trained information professionals help organize and store information, and then provide guidance when it must be retrieved and synthesized. These... Læs mere
Activists are committed individuals who seek to correct perceived problems in society by educating the public, taking direct action, and urging government officials to act. This profiles 20 careers for motivated people who want to make a difference in a rewarding position.
Defines the top twenty careers in social work, discussing the nature of the work, educational or training requirements, getting started, advancement possibilities, salary, employment outlook, and sources of more information.
Profiles 30 careers for students interested in becoming physicians.
Examines careers related to design, covering the basics of each job, personal and professional requirements, work environment, salary statistics, and the future outlook for the career.
Offers lay readers and professionals alike a reference to congenital disorders and birth defects. This volume contains more than 1,000 entries, appendixes providing tables of statistics and directories of service and support groups, and an introductory history of human genetics.