Career Education

Visit a fire station, including descriptions of the people and things found there.

What does it take to become an astronaut? How do astronauts train to be in outer space? Listeners will learn all about what it's like to become an astronaut.

Conscious Living is a practical guide for the individual that brings new insights into a fundamental truth of daily life. Five simple lessons of "conscious living", rooted in the ancient traditions of Stoicism and Taoism, help us overcome obstacles and fears and awaken our own creativity.

An unflinching memoir and "invaluable resource" (Kirkus) about navigating social mobility as a first gen Latina—offering both a riveting personal story and an examination of the unacknowledged emotional tolls of being a trailblazer. Alejandra Campoverdi has been a child on welfare, a White...

Are you sick of barely scraping by as a creative? How long have you been trying to build your career? How many hours have you spent banging your head against a wall? How much money have you sunk into ads and marketing that just don't work? This audiobook can't guarantee you a successful career, but it can give you all the fundamental knowledge you need to set you up for success because it was written by a creative for a creative.

Do you dream of being a full-time artist? This friendly, practical guide shows you how to make your dream a reality, with expert advice on everything from writing a business plan to pricing your work and raising your profile as an artist. Learn how to start taking commissions and ensure your long-term success.

Do you feel prepared for the upcoming years ahead? Are you struggling to determine what the next best steps to take are? As a teen or parent of a teen, chances are, you have been doing a lot of questioning and reflecting on the future. Now is a time of rapid growth and change that lays the groundwork for the next decade and beyond. If you are looking for ways to gain a stronger understanding of who you are, what you want, and which strategies to implement going forward, look no further than Career Planning for Teens: Smart Questions, Bright Future.

A unique and significant guide to selling more books through personal appearances and online interviews, brimming with information and resources as well as tips and ideas from nearly two dozen author-speaker professionals.The most powerful tool in your book promotion toolkit is your personality. The fact is that personality sells books.

From the multimillion-copy bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Dr. Stephen R. Covey illustrates how his principles of leadership can be applied to children of all ages. In today’s world, we are inundated with information about who to be, what to do, and how to live...

Do you have what it takes to become an author, but are not sure where to start? Promote Your Book gives enterprising authors the advantage they need to navigate the publishing industry and gain a better understanding of what book promotion is all about. This well-organized collection of the most successful low-cost and no-cost ideas provides solutions for both aspiring and seasoned authors in any genre. You will learn how to promote the book without changing your lifestyle; how to promote creatively, locally, and through social media; submit news releases and tip sheets; and more.

Discover the ancient Japanese secret ways to see joy, meaning, and purpose in every single day of your life. Ikigai, or the Japanese concept of finding your purpose, is the key to living a meaningful life. If there’s one people group who have mastered the art of living - and living well, it’s definitely the Okinawans of Japan. Famous for being the world’s longest-living people, they attribute their joy and contentment to finding their ikigai. It’s the reason why they live longer, happier, and better lives than the rest of us. So how does knowing your ikigai change your life?

This booklet from Carolyn Howard-Johnson, a UCLA Extension Writers' Program instructor for nearly a decade, helps authors love the project they most love to hate - writing a book proposal. She has taken the guessing out of the book proposal process. Now, there is no need to take expensive, time-consuming classes or spend hours reading a tome to find the voice and format that will propel an author's idea from a dream to reality.

Warren Buffett ranks among not only the top investors of our time but among the best of all time. Buffett has managed to rise to the top of the ranks in stellar fashion, confounding the critics and earning the adulation of millions. Forty-three of his most valuable and inspiring life lessons relating to investment, human relationships, and overall betterment have been deconstructed and explained, including actionable information as to how you can implement the lessons into your day-to-day life.

Terrified of speaking in front of a group? Or simply looking to polish your skills? No matter where you are on the spectrum, this guide will give you the confidence and the tools you need to get results.

Fascinating facts and first-person accounts highlight some of the most interesting jobs that take place behind the scenes in the music industry. Get a glimpse at what it takes to make it as a songwriter, producer, manager, and more and find out what goes on behind the glamour.

Six little hormones pretty much determine your mood at every moment of your life. If one is out of balance, it can not only cause you to be depressed, it could also cause mayhem for the rest of your health. Learn what you can do about it.

Ready to crush your HR certification exam and elevate your career? Whether you're pursuing SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR, this strategic audiobook is your complete success system—fully updated for 2026.

Expertise - we all want it. Traditionally, it would take years of intense study and practice. But just because it’s always been that way doesn’t mean you have to follow that path. It’s time to use all the resources at your disposal and learn a new approach and a plethora of scientifically validated methods.

Transform your knack for creating compelling resumes into a profitable business with How to Start a Resume Writing Business. Discover the essential steps to build a successful resume writing service, from understanding market demands and crafting personalized resumes to acquiring clients and scaling your business. Whether you are a seasoned HR professional or a writing enthusiast, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the competitive resume writing industry.

Corporate finance is one of the most important parts of the finance domain as to whether the organization is big or small they raise and deploy capital in order to survive and grow...This practical glossary compiles a list of 150 most common terms you’re likely to encounter in alphabetical order. Every corporate finance term is explained in detail, with clear and concise article style description and practical examples.