vocational guidance

Provides an overview of careers in the field of database design, with information on key skills for success, educational requirements, responsibilities and work environment, and other related topics.

Provides an overview of various careers in the field of computer science and programming, with information on preparing for a career, choosing the best field, building a resume, and other related topics.

An introduction to jobs focused on preventing incidents of cyberterrorism, including options within the government, military, and the law, and describing the skills, knowledge, outlook, and habits required to achieve success as a professional.

Describes the history of manga and examines what it takes to become a manga artist.

Provides a look at construction as a career, examines the advantages and dangers of the work, discusses how to prepare for a construction job, and includes safety advice.

Discusses the history, successes, and tragic failures of brain surgery cases, and covers the training a surgeon needs, the long hours they work, and the future of the field, which may include more stem cell research.

Looks at some of the many ways in which video game designers use math on a daily basis to customize settings, characters, and actions for the games they create.

Looks at careers in professional sports-- the possibilities, life, training, and salaries, as well as alternative careers to actually playing.

Analyzes the pros and cons of the gig economy, recounts its history, and discusses its future. Also examines various gig jobs in the creative arts, such as cartoonist, photographer, and freelance artist. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Analyzes the pros and cons of the gig economy, recounts its history, and discusses its future. Also examines various high-tech gig economy jobs,such as web developing, SEO specialization, drone operating, and describes necessary qualifications.