Professional Education

In this highly useful guide, international literary agent Jennifer Lyons leads more than 30 expert contributors in demystifying the business side of writing for aspiring authors.Whether you’re unclear on what to expect from your first book deal or just a little puzzled by your editor’s whims, The Business of Writing is the book for you. In it, Lyons empowers aspiring and experienced writers with everything they need to know about the business of selling books, from publicity to the legal and financial aspects of the trade.

Whether you're a complete novice or a seasoned enthusiast, this comprehensive guide is your ticket to mastering the art of ham radio operation. Go into the rich history and evolution of ham radio, from its early beginnings during World War I to its pivotal role in disaster communications and beyond. Explore the fascinating world of electromagnetic spectrum, transmission modes, and the essential components of a ham radio station.

The PMP exam is the golden standard for project management professionals, but let's face it - it's tough to stay conscious when reading the PMBOK. To help you prepare for the test, this audiobook provides over 2,600 questions, covering all 10 knowledge areas. Enjoy a just-the-facts-please method for learning the PMP material and pass the exam on the first try!

Hailed by Oprah as a "warrior woman for our times", reviled by teachers unions as the enemy, Michelle Rhee, outgoing chancellor of Washington DC, public schools, has become the controversial face of school reform. She has appeared on the cover of Time Magazine, and is currently featured as a hero in the documentary Waiting for Superman. This is the story of her journey from good-girl daughter of Korean immigrants to tough-minded political game-changer.

You are no doubt a busy professional with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to study in preparation for the NCLEX-PN exam. However, the truth is that the NCLEX-PN test is a challenging test. It is normal to have some anxiety about taking this test. Thorough preparation cannot be overlooked. That is why the author Natasha Webster developed the NCLEX-PN Study Guide! It is a complete review edition that reviews all essential concepts found on the exam from all categories of the exam. You can listen to wherever life takes you!

Learning doesn't only have to be sitting and looking at a page. With the new 2021 NASM Certified Personal Trainer Study Guide: Complete Review & Practice Questions!, it'll be easier. Each chapter is broken down to the key information that you need: tips and mnemonics for you to remember easier and multiple-choice questions at the end of each chapter to test your knowledge!

How to Set Up a Classroom for Students with Autism Third Edition is a manual for teachers, paraprofessionals, student teachers, related service providers and administrators new to working with students in autism classrooms or self-contained special education classrooms. It is also useful to professionals who would like to enhance their current autism or special education classroom set-up.

This review of the Journeyman exam focuses on walking through practice questions and teaching the student how to navigate the code book properly. One of the main reasons students fail this test is because of incorrect use of the code book. They struggle to find answers quickly and then inevitably run out of time. This guide will make sure you are fully prepared for the exam with a deep understanding of the code book so you can find answers in the test quickly and with ease.

Finances Personnelles Simplifiées : Maîtrisez vos finances et bâtissez un avenir prospère ! Atteignez la liberté et la sécurité financière dont vous avez toujours rêvé grâce à ce guide complet d'éducation financière.

Introducing PMP Exam Mastery: Unlocking the Secrets to Certification Success, the definitive guide for aspiring project managers. This comprehensive resource is meticulously designed to simplify complex concepts and provide you with a clear roadmap to PMP certification. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, this book will equip you with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel.

Explore the latest FAA ACS questions! Pass Your Commercial Pilot Checkride shares with you your examiner's favorite commercial-pilot checkride questions and answers.

With 1,000+ practice questions aiming for 90%+ readiness, electronic flashcards for last-minute prep, and a comprehensive PDF guide with key terms, you'll be fully prepared for your exam.

Our Nursing Review series are intended to be used by nursing students, with each audiobook being an in-depth explanation of the topic mentioned. Our goal is to help students transition to successfully practicing nurses. We thus divided the curriculum into sections based on the organ system review. This audiobook is focused on the endocrine system, and it includes high-yield concepts to help you do well in nursing school, HESI, and NCLEX exams.

This revised and updated edition is a complete resource for anyone who wants to write and produce a television drama series or create an original series, as well as for teachers in screenwriting classes and workshops. It leads listeners step-by-step through each stage of the development and writing process, offering practical industry information and artistic inspiration. This edition also takes listeners into the future, engaging provocative issues about the interface between traditional TV and emerging technologies.

Most people arrive at their tidy desks at 8 a.m. each day, and others jump out of airplanes to rescue others or face violent seas to catch fish. Each title in this series will introduce a fierce job, the people who take it on, and what each day might entail.

The basis of this book is to treat your employees like family. Maybe he means treat your employees how you wish your family treated each other. Don't only see them on holidays, drink too much pinot grigio, and explode over almonds being added to the green beans even though they knew Abbey has a nut allergy—but deep down, you know, really, they liked Alex better. Then, in a combination of drunken grigio rage and the embarrassing realization you, too, liked Alex better, you grab the kids in a huff and leave early. Leaders should serve their employees and invest time and energy in them.

Writing at Work covers everything professionals need to know about writing on the job today. HR and L&D managers can use this new course to train experienced employees who already know the basics of business writing but could use a refresher.

Career Pathways: From School to Retirement brings together leading workforce researchers and practitioners to provide new perspectives on school-to-work and workplace career pathways. This groundbreaking book explains the transformations that have taken place in the workplace over the past several decades and how those transformations have combined to produce a dramatically different career landscape.

In this widely acclaimed memoir ("Riveting, moving...a wonderful book" The New York Times Book Review), Katharine Graham tells her story—one that is extraordinary both for the events it encompasses and for the courage, candor, and dignity of its telling.

Over 20 years ago, the students in first-year teacher Erin Gruwell’s high school class in Long Beach, California, were labeled “unteachable” - but she saw past that. Instead of treating them as scores on a test, she understood that each of them had a unique story to tell. Inspired by books like Anne Frank’s diary, her students began writing their own diaries, eventually dubbing themselves the Freedom Writers. Together, they co-authored The Freedom Writers Diary, which launched a movement that remains incredibly relevant and impactful today.