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Careers in the Gig Economy

Most teenagers have heard of the gig economy, but they might not know what it is or how it works or whether it would suit their future career plans. Careers in the Gig Economy offers practical guidance on these and other related topics. Books in the series focus on specific career fields, such as social media and marketing and the creative arts. Each book examines types of gig jobs in a given field, how to find them, how to connect with customers or employers, and the upsides and downsides of gi

Careers in the Military

Young people can gain valuable skills, experience, and discipline in the military. They can also train for a wide array of careers, many of which will enable a seamless transition to civilian life. Each volume profiles six specific jobs in various career fields including medicine, skilled trades, and intelligence and cybersecurity. What the jobs entail, required education and training, and employment prospects in the civilian world are discussed along with insights from service personnel.

Careers in Your Community

This career series focuses on the indispensable jobs performed by professionals we encounter on a daily basis in our own neighbourhood or community. Although the services they provide vary in terms of education and training, compensation, and skills, all of these careers are familiar and attainable to young adults, with such paths as law enforcement, teaching, health services, catering, and more. Readers will find detailed information about what each career involves, the education and training n

Careers with Character

Caring for the Planet

Carlos Gomez

Loosely based on the artist's childhood in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, this graphic novel centers on Carlos Gomez and his family-the only Mexican family in their Midwestern town. (This graphic novel encompasses the intersectionality of LatinX, LGBTQ, and disability.)

Cash In on Your Skills

Thanks to the Internet and social media, there are so many new ways to make extra money with skills like writing, crafting, and art. Beyond the internet, there are even more ways to cash in on skills by working with your hands, working outdoors, or taking care of pets and children. This set helps young folks explore a variety of options to make money and even build a career on entrepreneurial skills they might not necessarily learn in school. It will give teens the opportunity to explore all the

Castle of Lies

Thelia isn't in line to inherit the crown, but she's been raised to take power however she can. She's been friends with Princess Corene her whole life, and she's scheming to marry Bayled, the heir to the throne. But her plans must change when an army of elves invades the kingdom. Thelia, her cousin Parsival, and Corene become trapped in the castle. An elf warrior, Sapphire, may be Thelia's only hope of escape, but Sapphire has plans of their own. Meanwhile, an ancient magic is awakening within t

Catch & Release

I should have died quick. But I didn't. I'm a miracle of modern medicine, only the medicine doesn't get much credit, I notice. People say I'm lucky, or I'm blessed, and then they turn away. I'm not the only miracle. There's Odd too. Polly Furnas had The Plan for the future. Get married to Bridger Morgan, for one. College, career, babies. Etc. All the important choices were made. It was all happily-ever-after as a diamond-ring commercial. But The Plan did not include a lethal drug-resistant inf

Cause & Effect in History

The Cause & Effect in History series examines major historic events by focusing on specific causes and consequences. Every book in the series includes thoughtful discussion of questions like these--supported by facts, examples, and a mix of fully documented primary and secondary source quotes. Each title also includes an overview of the event so that readers have a broad context for understanding the more detailed discussions of specific causes and their effects.