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Burnett and Evans believe that in order to change, people need a process-- a design process-- to help them figure out what they want and how to create it. Rather than dreaming up a lot of fun fantasies that have no relationship to the real world-- or the real you-- they show us how to build a future brick by brick, how to approach our own life design challenges with curiosity and creativity. They give us the tools and show us certain simple "mind-sets,"...

Invites readers to guess different professions based on the uniform and equipment required for each.

Suggests in rhyme a variety of occupational choices.

Introduces the relevance of coding and shares down-to-earth explanations about coding principles and real-life stories of women programmers who work at such places as Pixar and NASA.

In an unorthodox approach, Georgetown University professor Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice, and sets out on a quest to discover the reality of how people end up loving their careers.

Not only are pre-existing passions rare and have little to do with how most people end up loving their work, but a focus on passion over skill can be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job hopping....

"Jenna Fischer moved to Hollywood at age 22 with a theater degree in hand, ready to work hard. But it would be eight long years of struggle, rejection, and doubt before she landed her iconic role on The Office. If only she'd had someone to show her the way--an established actor who could manage her expectations and reassure her in moments of despair... With amusing candor and wit, Fischer spells out the nuts and bolts of getting established in the...

"What should I do with my life? It's one of the biggest questions we face, and one that's so easy to get wrong. Career Match helps you find the best fit for your skills, interests, and core personality -- the secret to a truly satisfying professional life. Whether you're starting a job search, selecting a course of study, or hoping to switch out of a career that never clicked, just one simple quiz points you in the right direction. Derived from popular...

Earn Your Certification and Start Your Career as a CNA! This comprehensive guide will thoroughly prepare you to pass the exam to earn CNA certification and help you achieve your career goals. Inside, you will find the comprehensive practice you need to be prepared and confident on test day. Inside, you will find:

Access to SIX complete practice exams based on the National Nurse Aide Assessment program (NNAAP) standards that feature detailed answer

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