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See It, Dream It, Do It: How 25 people just like you found their dream jobs
Par Colleen Nelson, Kathie MacIsaac. 2023
From award-winning author Colleen Nelson, and literacy advocate Kathie MacIsaac, twenty-five profiles present a plethora of jobs, and people, making…
it easier than ever for young people to see their dreams and to live their dreams!This book offers support and guidance to sexuality professionals who are looking at different strategies to progress their careers, accounting…
for all the diverse jobs they can take on or create.Bringing together contributions from the field of sexology, business, and marriage and family therapy, James C. Wadley combines elements of sexuality, business development, and entrepreneurship to help therapists consider their professional options. Chapters address topics such how to navigate consultative opportunities in sex education, clinical work, counseling, coaching, supervision, research, non-profit and for-profit entities, volunteer experiences, and in academic settings. Professional contributions offer practical advice as well as personal reflections, with insights ranging from obtaining consultative positions, to starting one’s own business, and using social media effectively.Sexuality educators, counselors, therapists, healers, advocates, activists, researchers, policy makers, workers, and other consultants will find this book invaluable when navigating new ideas and professional paths they can take within the field.Teach Yourself Investing in 24 Easy Lessons is a practical, approachable investing guide that tackles complicated investment topics in a…
simple, easy-to-understand format. Author Ken Little starts readers out with the basics of investing and clearly explains how each of the most common investments works, and then moves on to help readers better understand each investment type and the strategies for increasing their potential for success. The author helps the reader understand how to choose and invest in stocks, how to identify and select the best mutual funds, and how to leverage today's modern tools to find investing success — with or without a broker. Authored with the perfect balance of clear guidance and occasional wit, Teach Yourself Investing in 24 Easy Lessons is the perfect introduction for anyone who feels overwhelmed by just the thought of tackling investing on their own.Rebel Girls Lead: 25 Tales of Powerful Women (Rebel Girls Minis)
Par Rebel Girls. 2020
Rebel Girls Lead: 25 Tales of Powerful Women celebrates the incredible and inspiring stories of 25 women leaders in politics,…
business, sports, activism, and more, all written in fairy tale form. It is part of the award-winning Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series.Reach for new heights with Vice President Kamala Harris. Organize voter registration with Stacey Abrams. Spread messages of kindness with Lady Gaga. And captain a team of Olympic gymnasts with Aly Raisman.This collection of 25 stories includes the most beloved stories of leadership from the first three volumes of the New York Times best-selling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. And also features 11 brand new tales of women&’s activism, bravery, and vision.Rebel Girls Lead celebrates the leadership of women from Michelle Obama to Malala Yousafzai. It is illustrated by female and nonbinary artists from around the world.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Stock Investing: Become Market-Savvy and Watch Your Portfolio Soar
Par Sarah Fisher, Susan Shelly. 2011
The keys to financial success and security are just one book away Investing in the equity or stock market has…
never been riskier-or more profitable. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Stock Investing, veteran Certified Financial Planner Sarah Young Fisher and business writer Susan Shelly lead the novice investor through the often confusing process of investing in the stock market, helping him or her think like a veteran trader. • Written with the recent market in mind, this book will give strategies that apply to today's investors.Beginning Investing: Explore the Risks and Rewards for Various Investment Options (Idiot's Guides)
Par Danielle L. Schultz. 2016
Idiot's Guides: Beginning Investing helps the new investor understand all of the most common investment options, how to choose the…
right ones for your needs and goals, and how to increase your chances for success.This book covers: • Self-assessment tools that help readers understand their own personal risk tolerance and choose the investment strategies that fit their needs. • Basics on the each investment type, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, and more, with primers on each investment type, the basics on how to invest with each option, and how to improve chances for success. • The dos and don'ts of real estate investing, including what to pursue, and what to avoid when it comes to real estate. . • Simple strategies for investing in the bond market. • Tips and tricks for investing in stocks, including which types of stocks to avoid and which types to buy. • How to protect assets and invest using time-tested and sensible techniques. • Setting goals and investing for college, retirement, luxury purchases, and other common financial goals. • Managing investments and personal portfolios for both short term and long term gains.The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Job Interview, 3rd Edition
Par Marc Dorio. 2009
How to ace an interview in today&’s competitive job market. Career human resources expert Marc Dorio knows how the system…
works and how it has changed with the advent of Internet interviews, video conferences, and electronic resumés. In this new edition, he teaches job seekers how to respond to obscure, difficult questions; research salary ranges and negotiate; pull together a resumé package; present their skill set and experience to best effect; follow up after the usual &“thank you&” note; and dozens of other inside tips. • From a human resources expert. • Strong sales record for past editions. • Most current information available. • Specific details about each step in the process.The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Investing in Stocks: Indispensable Information to Help You Profit from the Stock Market
Par Carl Baldassarre, Randy Burgess. 2006
Take stock in your future. You&’re no idiot, of course. You know your money would be better off in the…
stock market than in low-interest savings accounts. But with so many stocks to choose from and so much information to digest, you can&’t seem to fine the time to get in the equities market. The Pocket Idiot&’s Guide® to Investing in Stocks cuts to the chase and gives you all the essentials you need to get started in investing in stocks. In it, you get: • The basics of setting up an account and the different kinds of orders you can place for stocks. • How to spot an interesting stock and then dig into it further, picking up insights into the company and its industry. • Valuable resources for evaluating and tracking the market—and your instruments.Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2 (Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls #2)
Par Elena Favilli, Francesca Cavallo, Rebel Girls. 2020
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThis sequel to the sensational New York Times bestseller, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, showcases…
100 brand-new bedtime stories of incredible women throughout history and around the world.In this book, readers will embark on an empowering journey through 100 new bedtime stories, featuring the adventures of extraordinary women through the ages, such as:Agatha Christie, WriterAngela Merkel, ChancellorAudrey Hepburn, ActressBeyoncé, Singer, Songwriter, and BusinesswomanGeorgia O'Keeffe, PainterKatherine Johnson, Computer ScientistMadam C. J. Walker, BusinesswomanMadonna, Singer, Songwriter, and BusinesswomanOprah Winfrey, TV Host, Actress, and BusinesswomanSojourner Truth, ActivistThe unique narrative style of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls transforms each biography into a fairytale, filling readers with wonder and a burning curiosity to know more about each hero.After the release of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, the passionate community of supporters, spanning 70+ countries, wrote in to suggest the Rebel Girls who inspired them. As a result, the stories in Volume 2 are entirely crowd-sourced and boasts a brand-new graphic design, a glossary, and full-page, full-color portraits of each subject, created by the best female artists of our time.Social Security (Idiot's Guides)
Par Fred Yager, Jan Yager. 2015
Along with Medicare, Social Security is one of the "rites of passage" older Americans experience. After contributing funds to this…
program their entire working lives, people are anxious to start cashing in on their monthly benefits. Idiot's Guides: Social Security offers simple and clear explanations of the history of the program, the traditional age requirement, disability and survivor benefits, and the future of Social Security. A bonus decision tree helps recipients maximize benefits based on such factors as how and when benefits are filed, marital status, and future plans.Your side hustle is waiting—get started! Anyone with the desire can start a side hustle, and there are more opportunities…
now than ever before. In 2017, YouTube personality and personal finance guru Ryan Scribner quit his day job to focus exclusively on his side hustle. By 2021, at the age of 26, he had become a millionaire. From Side Hustle to Main Hustle to Millionaire tells Ryan&’s story of transitioning from the 9-to-5 grind to a liberating and lucrative career as a self-employed business owner—and gives you the tools to launch a side hustle too. In 13 simple lessons, Ryan shares what it takes to leave the workforce behind, follow your passions, and earn passive income. Learn how to build a successful side business that you can grow to your main source of income over time, with specific guidance on each step of the process, including: How to embrace frugality and set yourself up for financial successWhat to consider when choosing a side hustle—with suggestions for identifying untapped marketsWhy a good mentor is important—and how to find oneStrategic steps to grow your audience or customer baseWhen and how to diversify into other assets and create passive revenue streamsThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Success as a Property Manager
Par Lisa Iannucci, Melissa Prandi. 2009
Invaluable advice for property managers-and how to keep an eye on the prize Property managers often lose sight of advancing…
their careers because they get buried in the details of labor-intensive, day–to–day management. This guide helps the harried professional keep priorities straight with: advice on education, certifications and licenses; an overview of property management skills; information about regulations, finances, taxes, safety codes; advice on time management, prioritizing duties, and supervising staff; and how to start a property management business. • Author is an experience certified Property Manager • Easy, accessible, jargon-free style • Concrete advice about everything from emergencies to boiler maintenance to building financesDK Essential Managers: Managing Your Career (DK Essential Managers)
Par Rebecca Tee. 2002
If you don&’t control your career, your career controls you. The ability to maintain a dynamic career path and develop…
a portfolio of skills and achievements is a must for managers. Managing Your Career shows you how to build on past experience and maximize opportunities to achieve success and fulfillment in your working life. From reviewing your current situation to exploring career options, monitoring development, and handling crises and change, all the key aspects of effective career planning are covered. With 101 practical tips scattered throughout, and self-assessment exercises that enable you to evaluate how well you have managed your career to date, this is an invaluable pocket reference for every ambitious manager. DK's bestselling Essential Managers books are ideal for managers at every level. These concise references demonstrate the techniques and skills that are useful in any work environment, making this series the most accessible single-subject business guides on the market.Stock Market Investing Fast Track: The Beginner's Guide to Making Money in Stocks
Par Ken Little. 2022
Must-have advice for financial success to modern investingEasy, accessible, and to the point, Stock Market Investing Fast-Track gets you up…
to speed quickly on the essential strategies and techniques you need to make money in the modern stock market. In this new and improved guide, you'll find: Pointers on identifying, analyzing, and buying the right stocks at the right timeAdvice on minimizing your risks and maximizing your rewards on purchasesTips on when to buy, when to sell, and when to let it rideA look at common investing mistakes and how to avoid themGuidance on managing your portfolio for long-term successA rundown of best practices on investing in cryptocurrencyThe Pocket Idiot's Guide to Direct Stock Investing: Take Charge of Your Portfolio
Par Douglas Gerlach, Lita Epstein. 2010
A profitable purchase for investment enthusiasts. The Pocket Idiot's Guide® to Direct Stock Investing reveals an innovative style of investment…
that has been steadily growing under the huge shadow of Wall Street-home investors opening a Direct Stock Purchase (DSP) or a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) now offered by hundreds of major corporations, commission free. Investment guru Douglas Gerlach, an expert in this style of guerrilla investing, shows investors how quick, easy, affordable, and profitable stock investment can be. • Growth area of investing • Includes a comprehensive list of the top 100 companies that offer these programs and their links • Accessible, jargon-free step-by-step instructions to get on in this opportunityThe Complete Idiot's Concise Guide to Getting Out of Debt
Par Ken Clark. 2010
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Recovering from Identity Theft
Par Mari J. Frank. 2010
A clear path out of the nightmare Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States…
and in many cases the victim has no knowledge of the theft until the situation is dire. Author Mari J. Frank, an attorney and advocate for victims of identity theft, takes the reader through every step necessary to reclaim their identity and wipe the records of theft off of all reports. • Covers every kind of fraud including bank, credit card, loans, insurance, medical, government, tax, professional license, business, employer, and online • A step–by–step process to reclaiming identity and wiping the records of theft off all reportsRebel Girls Awesome Entrepreneurs: 25 Tales of Women Building Businesses (Rebel Girls Minis)
Par Rebel Girls, Sandra Oh Lin. 2022
Rebel Girls Awesome Entrepreneurs: 25 Tales of Women Building Businesses showcases influential CEOs, entrepreneurs, founders, and investors who have used…
their creativity and ingenuity to develop clever ideas, launch new products, build businesses, disrupt industries, support others, and invest in the future. It is part of the award-winning Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series.Learn how Aileen Lee went from selling tie-dye T-shirts at school to becoming an angel investor. Discover the magic of molecules with Nobel Prize-winning scientist and entrepreneur Jennifer Doudna. And sip on sweet lemonade while saving honeybees with founder Mikaila Ulmer.This collection of 25 stories follows in the footsteps of the New York Times best-selling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls.Rebel Girls Awesome Entrepreneurs celebrates powerful entrepreneurs and investors from Madam C.J. Walker to Belinda Wong. It is illustrated by female and nonbinary artists from around the world.Unlock bonus audio stories of some of the extraordinary women and girls featured in this book on the Rebel Girls app. Whenever you come across a bookmark icon on the page, scan the QR code, and you&’ll be whisked away on an audio adventure! You&’ll also discover 100+ creative activities and stories of even more trailblazing women on the app.Borrowing from Peter to pay Paul? The American economy is dragging, with unemployment rates rising and consumer debt hitting $2.5…
trillion. Many people are in deep and need help. Here, a Certified Financial Planner explains the mathematics of debt; strategies to deal with credit card, mortgage, student, and other loans; why debt consolidation and taking loans from a 401(k) can lead to problems; truths about bankruptcy; and how to use debt while eliminating it.• Includes essential resources and websites, sample letters and forms, loan forgiveness programs, bankruptcy resources• Author a Certified Financial Planner• Covers every kind of debt, mortgages to credit cards to student loans• National credit card debt is growing exponentiallyThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Success as a Professional Speaker
Par Thomas A. Lisk. 2008
Get the gift of gab. In this guide, readers will find indispensable information on how to pursue public speaking as…
a full- or part-time career. Written by a 30-year veteran public speaker and bureau chief, this book shares details, advice, and insider tips on how to prosper in this highly competitive and lucrative field. Expert author in a rapidly growing field Contains inside tips on every aspect of speaking professionally Clear and practical information about how to set up a professional speakers business and promote it Suggestions for extra goods and services for additional revenue Features event planning and organizing strategies and instructive anecdotes from the field