Goldberg, Jan

Primary sources describe the history of the Louisiana Purchase, from Jefferson's dream of expansion and his negotiations with Napoleon for the land to the exploration of the new territory by Lewis and Clark.

Presents a look at the Green Berets, explaining what they do, how they began, and how to become a part of the special operations group; describing their equipment; and including a glossary and list of further resources.

Provides information about various career options available to theater majors, and includes advice on the job search, discussing self-assessment, resumes and cover letters, networking, interviewing, and other topics.

Presents information on careers in the research and development industry, discussing jobs in biological and medical science, agricultural science, engineering, and social science, gives an overview of education and training needed, working environment, employment, and professional associations.

Provides descriptions of careers in journalism, and discusses training and educational requirements, salary ranges, future job potential, and employment trends.

Describes career opportunities available for people who have the ability to make others laugh, providing advice from clowns, comedians, jugglers, magicians, and other performers; and includes lists of related professional organizations.

Describes a variety of career options for people with excellent communication and leadership skills, looking at the fields of sales, public relations and fund-raising, marketing and advertising, politics, law, and education; discussing job settings, earnings, training and education, and other topics.

Presents a general overview of career opportunities for extroverts, discussing acting, music and dance, sales, politics, marketing and advertising, and public relations and fund raising, each with information on training, compensation, and other aspects of the job.

Presents a general overview of career opportunities for self-motivated people, covering small business ownership, home-based franchises, freelancing and consulting, product and service providers, and home workers in other areas.

A biography of James Lovell that encompasses the astronaut's birth, childhood, education, NASA training, mission experience, and post-space life and work.