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In our increasingly interconnected world, economics has become an ever more powerful, integrated, and dynamic force. In other words, what happens in Vegas doesn’t stay there anymore. In fact, decisions made by economists in London or Shanghai may well determine the fate of savings accounts for people...

Even as having a higher education becomes increasingly essential in the job market, the costs associated with attending a post-secondary institution continue to rise, making the prospect of paying for college seem daunting. By examining and breaking down the various financing and aid options available,...

With the importance of computers and mobile devices in every business and industry, the demand for computer support professionals is greater than ever before. As a result, those with strong skills in computer support have a relatively secure career path and the ability to apply their knowledge in...

Through computers, smartphones, and other digital devices, more and more shopping takes place online. As consumers turn to online retail for their shopping needs, companies need workers who can use computer technology efficiently and intelligently. This title explores a number of promising career...

Explanations to the inner workings of one of the least understood, but arguably most important, areas of business finance is offered to readers in this engaging volume: venture capital. Venture capitalists provide necessary investment to seed (or startup) companies, but the startup is only the beginning,...

Building maintenance workers are engaged in operating and maintaining high-tech, computerized power plant systems, as well as light plumbing and electrical work in various types of buildings. This valuable guide instructs readers in how to parlay their handyman skills into a stable, secure, varied,...

Students extract key ideas and details through informational text that helps them improve their critical reading skills. They can evaluate actions and events in the substantive topic of equal rights, including learning about the fight for the rights of African Americans and other racial minorities,...

Teens who are handy have many opportunities to earn money, whether being their own bosses or earning wages at a local business, they can pick and choose the path that suits them best. Gaining experience through physical labor opens up a world of opportunity for those with the patience and talent to...

This book offers a comprehensive look into the oil industry. While the business may get negative press, and with the politics of oil such a sensitive issue, this book offers a welcome investigation of the facts from all sides. Along with outlining the negative aspects of the oil industry, this book also provides a balanced view of the benefits this energy source provides.

For those who are interested in sports, and those interested in the nonphysical marketing side of sports, this book offers an exhilarating look at the people who make the glitz and glamor happen. Athlete-endorsed products, Times Square billboards, and sports video games, sports marketers are the savvy...

Now that online communication has become a routine part of everyday life, it is important for teens to understand how constitutional principles apply in the digital age. According to the courts, the First Amendment right to free speech applies online. However, this guarantee is subject to the same...

Big data is a dynamic field that finds businesses and organizations capturing massive amounts of information at an alarming speed, all of which will be analyzed and used to help make important decisions. A data engineer creates the massive reservoirs needed to collect big data. These IT professionals...

Internships and volunteer positions offer young people a unique opportunity not only to test their interest in, and aptitude for, certain career paths but to also begin the process of career building in their desired fields. In a time of economic hardship and a tight job market, having the kind of...

A career is more than a job. It is the contribution a young adult will make to his or her community and world. This helpful handbook supports teens in beginning the career planning process. Structured in the form of "tips," the book presents important steps in the process, including examining...