Ferguson's Careers in Focus books are a great value for libraries and career centers. Written in an easy-to-understand yet informative style, this comprehensive series surveys a wide array of commonly held jobs and is arranged into volumes organized by specific industries and interests. Each of these informative books is loaded with up-to-date career information presented in 16 to 25 job articles. Each article includes: Quick Facts: summarizes important facts Overview: briefly introduces duties and responsibilities History: describes the history of the job in relation to the industry or field The Job: describes primary and secondary duties Requirements: discusses high school and post-secondary education and training as well as any necessary certification or licensing and personal requirements for success Exploring: offers suggestions on how to gain experience and knowledge in a field before making firm educational and financial commitments Employers: gives an overview of typical places of employment Starting Out: suggests the best ways to land a first job Advancement: presents an expected career path and how to get on it Earnings: lists salary ranges and typical fringe benefits Work Environment: looks at the work conditions and surroundings associated with a certain job Outlook: summarizes the job's potential growth or decline in terms of the general economy and industry projections For More Information: lists organizations that provide career information.

From the bestselling author of The Ascent of Money and The Square and the Tower “A dazzling history of Western ideas.” —The Economist “Mr. Ferguson tells his story with characteristic verve and an eye for the felicitous phrase.” —Wall Street Journal “[W]ritten with vitality and verve . . . a tour de force.” —Boston Globe Western civilization’s rise to global dominance is the single most important historical phenomenon of the past five centuries. How did the West overtake its Eastern rivals? And has the zenith of Western power now passed? Acclaimed historian Niall Ferguson argues that beginning in the fifteenth century, the West developed six powerful new concepts, or “killer applications”—competition, science, the rule of law, modern medicine, consumerism, and the work ethic—that the Rest lacked, allowing it to surge past all other competitors. Yet now, Ferguson shows how the Rest have downloaded the killer apps the West once monopolized, while the West has literally lost faith in itself. Chronicling the rise and fall of empires alongside clashes (and fusions) of civilizations, Civilization: The West and the Rest recasts world history with force and wit. Boldly argued and teeming with memorable characters, this is Ferguson at his very best.

Ferguson's Careers in Focus;books are a valuable career exploration tool for libraries and career centers.

Provides a comprehensive overview of the literature and professional organizations that aid career planning and related research for 111 careers requiring college degrees or specialized education.