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Practice is the best way to prepare for a welding career, and makerspaces are great places to learn skills necessary to be admitted to apprenticeship programs. Participants in makerspaces benefit from classes, as well as advice from other participants in a friendly, sharing environment while independently working on their own projects. Through this edifying resource, readers will learn about the breadth of welding careers options, as well as how to...
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Internet security breaches have been in the news of late. Organizations, governments, businesses, and individual internet users are all at risk. This book introduces readers to the importance of cybersecurity and addresses the current risks from hackers, viruses and other malware, identity thieves, and other online perils. It provides concrete measures that young digital natives can take to protect themselves and their computers, smartphones, and...
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A career in law enforcement, security, or corrections is a valuable and exciting path. This guide helps readers achieve that goal by sharing some of the basic skills and ideas behind the journey to settling into a career in one of these areas. It provides helpful tips on drafting a perfect resume and cover letter, how to approach any interview successfully, and what to do after you've landed your dream job. A great resource for any reader who isn't...
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Readers who wish for a career in professional sports, but lack the athletic ability to go pro can consider a role as a sports agent. This extensive overview of this occupation includes dramatic examples of what sports agents do, as well as the personal skills and education required for the job. Readers also get tips on how to begin to prepare through classes and extracurricular activities they can participate in before they graduate from high school....
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The Kawasaki name is one that has been associated with high-quality, top performance motorcycles. This volume is dedicated to the best of the best in the Kawasaki name, summarizing each of the most popular models and giving readers some reasons to buy them. Every aspect is covered, including engine performance and speed for the individual need of the buyer or motorcycle enthusiast. Whether a reader is looking for a motorcycle for off-roading, racing,...
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Born Paul Hewson to a working-class family in Dublin, Ireland, these humble beginnings are a world away from who Bono is today. This talented musician has a mission, to end starvation, AIDS, and poverty in Africa and other places. Readers are treated to an entertaining and compelling biography about Bono's fight against world hunger and poverty. Photographs and sidebars support this inspirational narrative.
7) Chlamydia
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People who have chlamydia, the most common bacteria-caused sexually transmitted infection in the United States, often do not exhibit symptoms. However, teens who think they've been exposed to chlamydia have many easy-to-find resources to get more information, find a testing center, and receive medication, without the need for parental consent or notification. Readers will also find helpful coping mechanisms for dealing with chlamydia, as well as strategies...
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Athlete's foot is an itchy, flaky, burning, sometimes gooey fungal infection that commonly occurs among athletes, but athletes aren't the only ones affected. This condition can happen to anyone at any age. Readers will learn symptoms of the ailment, as well as what causes it and how it's treated. Information includes the biology of fungi, mold, yeast, and bacteria responsible for athlete's foot and its complications. Treatments discussed include over-the-counter...
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Athletic trainers work with teams and individual athletes to help treat and prevent injuries. They get athletes into their best possible physical condition. Readers are provided guidance to becoming future athletic trainers: where they can find the right education and how to navigate the sometimes difficult task of looking for a job.
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Choosing and using weapons are keys to success in the Fortnite video game, and the Epic Games studio has provided a wide array of guns and explosives to defend the gamer and attack enemies. Players must find and select a maximum of five weapons at a time as they maneuver through the game's map. Different situations demand different choices for close encounters and attacks at a distance. In some cases, gamers need both close-range and long-range weapons...
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Margaret Peterson Haddix has taken on a variety of hard-hitting issues and subjects over the course of her writing career. She writes about fantasy and reality, over the past, present, and future, making her one of the most versatile authors of her generation. This biography of Haddix's life follows her from babyhood to her successes as an author for teens. It contains reviews of some of her best work, giving readers the chance to check out some more...
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The manufacturing sector is growing and evolving, but at the same time, some jobs for production workers are on the decline. That's because machines and robots perform many tasks once done by humans. The result is a need for new kinds of production workers who can use and monitor the new manufacturing technology. This insightful volume explores these cutting-edge trends and helps readers discover what they can do to prepare to fill the needs for the...
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Computer systems administrators supervise the day-to-day operation of such physical computer devices as central data storage, printers, scanners, and routers. They install programs, hook up cables, identify problems, and update equipment and software. In 2016, U.S. News and World Report ranked the occupation the eighth-best technology job, and future employment projections show growing demand for workers with the right skills. This title explains...
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In our modern digital world and information economy, information technology or IT specialists maintain the vast and constant flow of information and e-commerce throughout the nation and world. This book gets readers started on the road to landing a job in a lucrative and fascinating field that will only continue to expand in the coming years. Whether managing office computer systems, building and overseeing databases and other network and telecommunications...
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Since the development of the World Wide Web in the 1990s, humans have been living in the Information Age. That's why one important job in the growing field of information technology is that of database administrator (DBA). A DBA is responsible for storing, backing up, and making information easy to access, as well as ensuring its security. This title uses an easy-to-understand, straightforward approach to explore the tasks DBAs perform and the education,...
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Snipers: skilled, cautious, and keen-eyed shooters who hide and wait for their assigned targets to appear. For a sniper, staying out of view-whether within some bushes or peeking over a rooftop-is job one. But snipers don't stay hidden for readers of this engrossing book, which pulls back the cover and the camouflage, providing a detailed and inside look at the training, the tools, and the history of how a select few get to be top guns in the U.S....
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For nearly a century, big-screen tales of zombies have fascinated viewers, shambling their way from horror films to action thrillers and comedies. In recent years, there have even been news reports of real zombie-like behavior. But few know the truth behind Haitian folklore's biggest contribution to global imagination. These pages get to the bottom of the origins of the zombie legend and its changes and development over time. The possible sources...
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Since their first varsity game was played in 1911, the University of North Carolina Tarheels have been making their mark on the basketball court. The team has won four NCAA titles. This volume explores the rich history of Tarheels basketball, sharing stories of many of the most highly regarded coaches and players and some game-stopping moments. It includes a timeline for fast, easy reference and several incredible historic images from Tarheels history....
20) Stephen Hawking
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Beyond reaching the pinnacle of success in his field, the preeminent physicist Stephen Hawking also has made a name for himself as a best-selling author. His books bring the wonders of the universe to the masses. Hawking himself is revealed to the public in this book, which follows his rise from apathetic schoolboy to respected scientist and writer. Along the way readers discover how Hawking has dealt with having ALS, and what critics have said about...