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A graphic novel adaptation of Deborah Ellis' "The Breadwinner" in which to earn money so that her family can survive after her father's arrest, eleven-year-old Parvana must disguise herself as a boy because of strict limitations imposed by the Taliban rulers of Kabul, Afghanistan, on women's freedom and behavior.

"Living as an LGBTQ individual can be complicated, especially at work. You have rights, but you are not always protected when it comes to the workplace. While same-sex couples can get married in all states, there are no federal laws that protect LGBTQ individuals from discrimination in the workplace. Coming out at work is a personal choice but one that can have serious consequences in the wrong environment. [This book] provides the tools and knowledge to make your own informed choices"--Provided by publisher.

George Anders explains the remarkable power of a liberal arts education, and the ways it can open the door to cutting-edge jobs. The curiosity, creativity, and empathy that are hallmarks of a liberal arts education aren't unruly traits that must be reined in. You can be yourself, as an English major, and thrive in sales. You can segue from anthropology into the booming new field of user research; from classics into management consulting, and from philosophy into high-stakes investing. At any stage of your career, you can bring a humanist's grace to our rapidly evolving high-tech future. In this book, you will learn why resume-writing is fading in importance and why "telling your story" is taking its place. You will learn how to create jobs that don't exist yet, and to translate your campus achievements into a new style of expression that will make employers' eyes light up.

Presents a general overview of what it is like to work as an au pair or nanny in a foreign country, features a country-by-country guide that provides information about regulations, health and insurance, working conditions, the job search, leisure time, and travel, and includes directory references for each country.

"Beyond a steady paycheck, teens who work gain valuable experience and life skills that will benefit them for years to come. Working a job can help teens learn money management skills as well as basic work skills such as creating a resume, interviewing, and working with different personality types. They can learn about different industries and career fields that might help them decide what jobs and education to pursue in the future"--Provided by publisher.

Guides readers through finding work, understanding pay scales and benefits, and learning about hours and schedule.

Robotics, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, the Internet, and other technologies are changing daily life and work and providing an ever-growing number of opportunities for job-seekers. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at tech jobs ranging from data security analysts to mobile app developers to game developers.

Explores money-making options other than a job for teens, and covers pet sitting, babysitting, tutoring, computer and internet related work, hobbies, and more.

"This . . . volume guides readers through finding work, understanding pay scales and benefits, and learning about hours and schedules. [Also includes] advice on how to budget and save and what to expect when it comes to taxes"--Amazon.com.

"Looking for a job can be overwhelming for anyone, especially a teen in search of that first paying gig. In this . . . guide, readers will learn all the steps to finding, applying, and interviewing for a job. Step-by-step instructions will explain how to build a r?suem?, how to write a . . . cover letter, and how to pen business correspondence. Advice will help job-seeking teens to dress professionally, tackle tricky interview questions, and showcase the very best they have to offer"--Provided by publisher.