Freedman, Jeri

"Explains what data harvesting and data mining are and how they are carried out. The importance of privacy is covered, as well as two of the most common applications of data harvesting and data mining: the selling of products and services, and the influencing of people's attitudes toward political issues"--Amazon.

Transportation is changing in exciting ways, and computerization is playing a major role in this transition. Automated systems such as computer-controlled cameras and traffic signals, new software for the design of transportation systems and highways, remote monitoring of commercial vehicles such as trucks, and automation of vehicles are all changing the way that people and goods move. The most exciting trend is the development of autonomous cars, planes, trains, and trucks. This book uses sidebars, photographs, and professional examples to describe the transportation technologies that require coders and the opportunities that exist, now and in the future, for coders in the field. It explains courses students can take in high school and college or technical school to become successful coders in the future. It also provides advice on how to find a job as a coder in the transportation field.

"Provides readers with an understanding of the nature of investing for retirement and the advantages of starting early. It clearly explains some of the types of investments (such as annuities, money market accounts, mutual funds, and stocks) and the various retirement plans. It offers tips on the best ways to approach investing for retirement accounts to help readers secure their future"--Provided by publisher.

"This . . . volume explores the range of jobs and settings in which one can work in the nursing field with two years or less of training, including certified nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, licensed visiting nurse, registered nurse, clinical nurse, cardiac care nurse, labor and delivery nurse, neonatal nurse, and pediatric nurse, among others. It examines each job's activities, academic needs, and certification and licensing requirements. Sidebars describe actual aspects of a nurse's work, such as that of a pediatric nurse and that of an army nurse. Practical tips for the job search, writing a resume, and interviewing are also presented"--Provided by publisher.

"Many veterinary jobs can be obtained with two years or fewer of training, in clinical practices, animal hospitals, zoos, aquariums, and wildlife research and rehabilitation. Careers described include animal care attendant, veterinary technician, veterinary receptionist, veterinary lab assistant, and kennel and shelter attendant, among related vocations. Sidebars illustrate the real-life experiences of a veterinary assistant, a wildlife technician, a veterinary technician, and an equine veterinary technician. Each job's activities, academic requirements, and certification and licensing requirements are explained. This . . . guide offers details on applying for veterinary jobs, tips for interviewing, and strategies for career advancement"--Provided by publisher.

"A book for high school students about the discipline of acting in the fields of television and film"--Provided by publisher.

This illuminating guide provides readers with an understanding of the nature of investing for retirement and the advantages of starting early.

Describes airborne special operations: selection, training, and preparation, select missions, service in Afghanistan and Iraq, terrorism, and service during disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and the Haitian earthquake.

"A book detailing depictions of interstellar manned space travel in science fiction as well as the real science behind it."--Provided by publisher.

Explores the various coding careers, focusing on transportation engineering.